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Port Milestones

Cruise ports around the world continue to set new records and celebrate historic achievements. From welcoming the largest ships ever built to reaching record passenger numbers, these milestones highlight the growth and impact of the cruise industry. Explore our coverage of port milestones, including inaugural calls, anniversaries, expansions, and landmark achievements shaping the future of cruising.

Port News

Mexico Enjoys Double-Digit Cruise Tourism Growth for First Half of 2026

Melissa Mayntz -
Mexico has seen dramatic cruise growth during the first half of 2026 with numbers up in both guests and ship arrivals.
Port News

Barcelona Slams Cruise Passengers With Maximum €24 Daily Tax

Catie Kovelman -
Barcelona officials have pledged to immediately implement a new daily tax of €24 for cruise guests participating in short port calls.
Carnival Cruise News

2.4 Million Guests Prove Celebration Key’s First Year Was a Huge Win

Calvin Musquez -
Carnival's private Bahamas destination, Celebration Key, celebrated its first anniversary with special performances and activities.
Cunard News

A British Ocean Liner Takes Center Stage as America Turns 250

Melissa Mayntz -
Queen Mary 2 was center stage in New York Harbour for the 250th anniversary celebrations of American independence.
Port News

Nassau’s Cruise Boom Continues With New Single-Day Passenger Record

Melissa Mayntz -
Nassau Cruise Port has once again set a single-day record that is nearly nine percent higher than the previous record-breaking day.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

NCL Commits 325,000 Passengers a Year to Port of Seattle in New Deal

Catie Kovelman -
The Port of Seattle has extended its ongoing partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line and added important terms to their deal.
Port News

Cruise Ships Flood Mexican Ports in Blockbuster Start to 2026

Catie Kovelman -
Mexican authorities are reporting an increase in cruise tourism across the country for the first four months of 2026.
Virgin Voyages News

The Surprising Way Brilliant Lady Is Reinventing Alaska Cruises

Lissa Poirot -
Virgin Voyages has officially entered the Alaska cruise market, launching its first Seattle sailings aboard Brilliant Lady with new Alaska-focused programming.
Port News

Barcelona to Double Tax on Cruise Ship Passengers in the Coming Months

Melissa Mayntz -
Barcelona's mayor is seeking to double taxes on cruise ship passengers visiting the city for the day. Will your sailing be impacted?
Port News

Bar Harbor’s Cruise Ban Partially Overturned in Major Court Ruling

Catie Kovelman -
US District Court Judge Lance Walker determined that Bar Harbor’s daily cruise guest limit is unconstitutional outside of July and August.
MSC Cruises News

Alaska’s Newest Cruise Players Have Officially Arrived

Catie Kovelman -
MSC Cruises’ MSC Poesia and Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady both made historic port calls to begin their first seasons in Alaska.
Port News

Dover Makes History With First-Ever Four-Ship Cruise Day

Lissa Poirot -
Dover Cruise Port marked its busiest day ever as four ships arrived simultaneously in Kent on May 8, 2026.
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