Carnival Horizon Delivers Compensation After Port Delay

Carnival Horizon faced an unexpected, eight-hour delay in docking at the Port of Miami on November 16, causing significant disruption to scheduled embarkation times. The cause of the delay was attributed to technical difficulties involving the ship’s propulsion system. As Read More …

Cruising to New Record Highs in 2026

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 …

Royal Caribbean: Ensuring PortMiami Fuel Stability

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meeting featured an important and productive discussion led by Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO, Jason Liberty, regarding the need for fuel supply stability at PortMiami. Liberty’s concerns arose following the sale of the Read More …

Port Canaveral Increases Cruise Parking Fees

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 …

Port Canaveral Sets Record for Cruise Guests

Port Canaveral set a new monthly record for most passenger movements when it hosted 925,994 guests in March, eclipsing the last year’s March passenger counts by 16%. Fueled by the busiest month in its history, Port Canaveral, the world’s second Read More …

New Port Canaveral Terminal Now Coming In 2026

Port Canaveral is building a new cruise terminal on the north side of the port to meet the booming cruise industry demand. Overall, Port Canaveral is adapting its plans to meet the urgent needs of the cruise industry while keeping Read More …

Studies Show Port Everglades A Favorite With Cruise Travelers

Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades consistently rank as one of the three busiest cruise ports in the world, with millions sailing from the south Florida port every year.  Commonly recommended here and on other cruise information websites: coming into town a day Read More …

Port Everglades: The Easy Port To Sail From

Port Everglades has completed a comprehensive study to understand the guest experience and the port’s impact on the economic well-being of Broward County. The study surveyed 7,186 passengers from December 2022 through March 2023 and found that 94% of those Read More …

6 Questions: Hotel-Operated Cruise Lines and Technology Behind Them 

Hotel-operated cruise lines are a new emerging trend, offering a combination of top-notch accommodations and unique experiences at sea. Several well-known hospitality brands, namely Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Belmond, and Aman are blurring the lines between hotels and cruise ships Read More …