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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.

Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Just Bought Half of Sandals Resorts, Here’s What Changes for Guests

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals and Beaches Resorts have confirmed a $3 billion parternership deal to begin in early 2027.
Port News

PortMiami Smashes Cruise Passenger Record With 10 Million Guests

Calvin Musquez -
PortMiami has welcomed its 10-millionth passenger of fiscal year 2026, sailing past its previous record in 2025.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Philadelphia Finally Opens Its New Cruise Terminal With NCL

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has joined its Philadelphia partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new cruise terminal.
Port News

Mexico Is Charging Cruisers Double, And That Is Only The Start

Catie Kovelman -
Mexico’s tax on cruisers doubled from $5 per guest to $10 per guest on August 1, 2026, with more increases already planned.
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.
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