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Port Upgrades

Cruise ports worldwide are evolving with new terminals, expanded piers, and upgraded facilities. This hub highlights the latest port improvements and renovations, showing how these changes impact your embarkation, disembarkation, and overall cruise experience.

MSC Cruises News

MSC Launches Ambitious Plan to Turn Catalina Island Into a Caribbean Showpiece

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Cruises is joining a partnership to re-develop Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic as a great beach destination.
Cruise Reviews

I Visited Great Stirrup Cay Mid-Makeover and Here’s My Honest Take

Lissa Poirot -
I visited Great Stirrup Cay mid-expansion and share what's open now, what's still under construction, and what NCL's private island will look like when complete.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Takes a Bold Step With a New Bahamas Beach Club

Lissa Poirot -
MSC Group has reached an agreement to transform part of the Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama into a new private beach club for its cruise passengers.
Port News

Juneau Moves Another Step Closer to New Downtown Cruise Terminal

Melissa Mayntz -
A new dock project in downtown Juneau is one step closer to welcoming guests as the lease agreement is officially approved.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Port Availability Forces Norwegian Dawn to Swap Homeport

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Dawn will not be embarking in Barcelona as planned for her August 2, 2026 sailing but the change is not too drastic.
Port News

Growing Cruise Demand Sets Tampa Bay on the Path to a New Terminal

Melissa Mayntz -
Port Tampa Bay is taking proactive steps toward future cruise growth with a new terminal and channel deepening projects.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Details Temporary Plan for Philadelphia Departures

Lissa Poirot -
With Philadelphia’s new cruise terminal still under construction, Norwegian Cruise Line details alternative check-in plans for passengers.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

NCL Introduces New Parking Reservation System for Miami Cruises

Catie Kovelman -
Starting on April 3, 2026, guests of Norwegian Cruise Line who are sailing out of PortMiami will be able to pre-reserve parking online.
Port News

Passengers Face Tent Check-In as Boston Cruise Terminal Undergoes Upgrades

Lissa Poirot -
Cruise passengers sailing from Boston will check in under a tent as Boston cruise terminal continues ongoing improvements.
Cruise News

Cruise News Roundup: Passenger Fall, Royal Caribbean Glitch, Cancellation, and More

Emrys Thakkar -
A packed week in cruise news: a passenger injury lawsuit, Carnival cancellations, a Royal Caribbean email glitch, Alaska itinerary changes, and more major updates.
Port News

Miami Considering Non-Stop Train Between Airport and Cruise Port

Calvin Musquez -
Miami-Dade transportation officials are considering two proposed railway connections between Miami International Airport and PortMiami.
Port News

Why Philadelphia’s New Cruise Terminal Won’t Be Ready for Its First Ship

Lissa Poirot -
Philadelphia’s new PhilaPort cruise terminal won’t be finished for its April debut, with Norwegian Jewel using a temporary facility as construction continues.
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