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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.

Port News

Norfolk Moves Ahead With Cruise Terminal Upgrades

Donna Tunney -
The Half Moone Cruise Terminal in Norfolk, Virgin is moving forward with $12 million investment of upgrades.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises Ship to Set Sail Late Due to Terminal Construction

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Seaside will be sailing later from Miami than originally planned due to crowded terminals and no available berths.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Begins Solar Installation at Barcelona Cruise Terminal

Lissa Poirot -
In a move toward greener operations, Carnival Corporation is installing solar panels at two of its cruise terminals in Barcelona.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival’s Large Excel-Class Ships to Call at Upgraded Private Island

Donna Tunney -
Carnival Cruise Line reveals new itineraries for 2026/27 including the Excel-class cruise ships calling at Half Moon Cay, following newly added pier.
Port News

Port Canaveral Reverses Decision to Build New Cruise Terminal

Donna Tunney -
Port Canaveral has decided to reverse the decision to build a new cruise terminal on the north side due to state backlash.
MSC Cruises News

Construction Begins on Galveston Cruise Terminal for MSC Cruises

Melissa Mayntz -
The construction of the new MSC Cruises terminal at Port of Galveston is officially underway, with an opening planned for 2025.
Disney Cruise Line News

Disney’s New Private Island Destination Is Finally Complete

Catie Kovelman -
A special ceremony was held to commemorate the completion of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in the Bahamas.
Port News

Port Operator Takes Over at St. Lucia, Expansion on the Horizon

Donna Tunney -
Global Ports Holding takes over at the St. Lucia Cruise Port in the Caribbean, with expansion plans on the horizon.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Plants Thousands of Trees at New Private Island Destination

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival Corporation has purchased 5,000 locally grown palm trees to beautify its new private island destination on Grand Bahama Island.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Announces Massive Fleet Expansion and New Private Island Pier

Lissa Poirot -
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings revealed plans for eight new cruise ships and a new pier at Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Changes May Be Coming to a Popular Cruise Line Private Island

Melissa Mayntz -
Could a recent survey indicate changes or additions coming to Norwegian Cruise Line's private islands? What may be in store for visitors?
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises to Significantly Improve Its Private Island In the Bahamas

Robert McGillivray -
MSC Cruises has pledged to invest a further 100 million dollars into Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, expanding amenities and environmental activities.
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