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Portland Set to Welcome Over 100K Cruise Passengers in 2025

Portland Port in Dorset, UK is anticipating a busy 2025 season after hitting 117,000 cruise passengers and 52 cruise ships in 2024.

Malta’s Cruise Passenger Numbers Hit Record High in 2024

Malta’s Valletta Cruise Port sets new record for cruise passengers in 2024, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak of 2019.

Southampton Hits Huge Cruise Passenger Record, £1 Billion to Economy

Port of Southampton is booming thanks to cruises, with a new record of 3 million passengers in 2024 and £1 billion for the local economy.

Florida Port Sets New Record With Facial Recognition

Yet another Florida cruise port is ensuring smooth sailing for cruise passengers with the implementation of facial recognition technology.

Record-Breaking Cruise Arrivals Propel US Virgin Islands Tourism

St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John experience unprecedented growth in cruise traffic, setting new benchmarks in 2024.

Two People Rescued After Cruise Ship Wake Sinks Their Boat

Two people and their dog were rescued after their smaller boat got caught in a cruise ship’s wake, causing it to sink.

Dominican Republic Sees Strong Start in Cruise Arrivals in 2025

Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic’s new port, Cabo Rojo, are celebrating a surge in cruise visits as the island nation kicks off 2025.

Bahamas Cruise Port Breaks Annual Passenger Record for the Second Time

Nassau, Bahamas, welcomed approximately 5.5 million cruise guests in 2024 - surpassing the record set in 2023 by over one million.

UK Port Expects Record-Breaking Cruise Ship Calls in 2025

Portsmouth in the UK is expecting a record-breaking 2025, with a total of 94 cruise ship visits, including maiden calls.

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