Port Canaveral’s rapid growth is driven by a successful combination of strategic infrastructure investment, a prime location, and an expanding appeal as a departure point for modern cruise travel. The port has firmly established itself as one of the busiest Read More …
Hurricane Melissa, which rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane over the weekend, is significantly impacting cruise ship itineraries in the Caribbean as it tracks northeast toward Jamaica. The powerful storm, the third Category 5 of the 2025 Atlantic season, Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line has announced its 2027/2028 deployment plans, which include the return of year-round cruises from Mobile, Alabama. Starting May 15, 2027, the Carnival Valor will homeport in Mobile, marking the first time a Conquest-class ship has sailed year-round Read More …
The cruise industry is projected to achieve its fourth consecutive year of record passenger volume in 2026, with AAA forecasting that 21.7 million Americans will embark on an ocean cruise. This figure represents a 4.5% increase from the 20.7 million Read More …
Cruise lines are actively updating their drink package offerings to meet evolving guest expectations, driven partly by an increasing focus on non-alcoholic options and a desire for greater flexibility. This industry-wide transformation is seeing major cruise operators introduce new policies Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line recently held a wonderful celebration aboard its flagship, Carnival Jubilee, to honor a remarkable milestone: 25 years of sailing from Galveston, Texas. As the pioneering cruise line to establish a homeport in Galveston back in 2000, this Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, has completed a comprehensive dry dock in Marseilles, France, and has now set sail on a 15-day transatlantic voyage from Barcelona back to its homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida. The refurbishment focused on Read More …
Port Canaveral has implemented an increase in parking fees at its cruise terminals, marking the first rate change since 2017. The new daily parking charge is $20 plus taxes for both standard vehicles and RVs, up from the previous rate Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean have proactively adjusted the itineraries for three ships in the Mexican Riviera to ensure the safety and comfort of their guests, skillfully navigating around the forecasted path of Hurricane Priscilla. These necessary changes demonstrate Read More …