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French Senate Greenlights Cruise Passenger Tax, Industry Braces for Fallout

The French Senate has approved a hefty cruise ship passenger tax that is meant to protect against pollution and enhance coastlines.
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St. Maarten Issues Order to Protect Cruisers From Harassment

A new public-order in Philipsburg, St. Maarten will penalize vendors who harass cruise guests or offer services without proper permits.
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Port Canaveral Tops 8.6M Cruise Passengers, Overtakes Miami as World’s Busiest

Port Canaveral surpasses PortMiami as the world’s busiest cruise port in 2025, welcoming 8.6M passengers and investing $912M in growth.
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New Traffic Alert as Texas Port Enters Busy Holiday Season

Port of Galveston issues holiday traffic alert: roadwork impacts cruise terminals Dec 5–25, 2025. Key entry, exit, and parking details for Carnival, Disney & Princess guests.
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PortMiami Cruise Passenger Numbers Hit Unprecedented Levels

PortMiami, the world’s busiest cruise port, set an all-time record for passenger counts in 2025 and now prepares for new ships and a new season.
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Philadelphia Cruise Terminal Breaks Ground, Norwegian Jewel to Sail in 2026

PhilaPort has begun construction on a 16-acre terminal near Philadelphia International Airport, set to welcome Norwegian Cruise Line in April 2026.
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Cruisers Could Face New $45 Fee Without REAL ID

Starting next year, US-based cruise guests who don’t have REAL IDs may have to pay a fee if they are flying to their embarkation port.
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Sky Princess Launches Winter Season from Port Canaveral

Sky Princess arrives at Port Canaveral, launching her Caribbean season with exciting winter sailings from Florida’s Space Coast.
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St. Maarten Cruise Mystery Ends as Missing Passenger Located Safely

Ann Evans has been located and appears to have gone missing intentionally from Rotterdam on November 20.
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