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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.

Carnival Cruise News

14 Million Carnival Guests in 20 Years Mark a Defining Moment for Grand Turk

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Corporation and the Grand Turk Cruise Center are celebrating 20 years of cruises with a special announcement.
Port News

Vancouver Poised for Record 2026 Cruise Season With Massive Passenger Surge

Lissa Poirot -
Vancouver is set for a record 2026 cruise season with 1.4 million passengers, nearly 360 ship calls, major inaugural visits, and over $1 billion in economic impact.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Weather Impact, Cancelled Show, Price Increases, and More

Donna Tunney -
This week’s cruise news roundup covers itinerary changes, ship delays, weather disruptions, and the top stories affecting cruise travelers right now.
Port News

Cruise Passenger Traffic Surges Again in the Bahamas

Catie Kovelman -
Nassau, Bahamas, welcomed an estimated 6.1 million guests in 2025, setting a new passenger record for the third year in a row.
MSC Cruises News

New Miami Headquarters Marks Bold Next Step for MSC Cruises in the US Market

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Cruises has opened its new 130,000-square-foot North American headquarters in Miami just four miles from the cruise port.
Port News

Amsterdam Pursues Goal to Totally Ban All Cruise Ships by 2035

Catie Kovelman -
Amsterdam has jumped from implementing cruise limitations to attempting to ban ocean-faring cruise ships entirely within the next decade.
Port News

Cruising Booms in New Orleans as Port NOLA Tops One Million Passengers Again

Melissa Mayntz -
Port NOLA has surpassed 1 million cruise guests for the ninth year, with even more sailings and bigger ships ahead in 2026.
Disney Cruise Line News

Disney’s Biggest Ship Yet Makes a Florida Debut With a Long Journey Ahead

Melissa Mayntz -
Disney Adventure has arrived in Florida but won't be welcoming guests in the Sunshine State, so why is she taking such a long route?
Port News

Bahamas Planning New Cruise Port Far From Nassau

Melissa Mayntz -
The Bahamas has announced intentions to develop a brand new cruise port more than 300 miles southeast of Nassau.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Finally Opens Its First Royal Beach Club — Here’s What to Expect

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in the Bahamas is the first of four Royal Beach Clubs planned to open in the next year.
Port News

Antigua Packs in 12,000 Cruise Passengers as Six Ships Arrive at Once

Donna Tunney -
Antigua welcomed more than 12,000 cruise guests in a single day as six ships arrived, boosting local tourism and setting the stage for a record 2026 season.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Navigates Two Jam-Packed Days at PortMiami With 19 Ships in Port

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival has just come out on the other side of two crazy days at PortMiami, which were so busy the cruise line had to warn guests in advance.
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