Where Are The World's Busiest Cruise Ports?

Table Of Content

• Port Canaveral Named 2022’s Busiest Cruise Port in the World
• Port Canaveral now the world's busiest cruise port
• The Ports of Genoa and Savona in Italy at 1,572,000 passenger movements.
• Port Canaveral in Florida at 4,072,396 passenger movements.
• The New Short-Term Rental Regulations in New York City
• Cruise Line Adds “Glacier Day” to Its Alaskan Cruise Itineraries
• Top 100 Cruise Ports Busiest

Tourists can visit the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, the fountain of Benedict and Fort Michelangelo, named after one of the finest Italian sculptors. The city also has a yellow sand beach just a few miles from the cruise port which is perfect for sunbathing, relaxing and swimming. The cruise port area of Barcelona port houses clubs, bars, multiplex cinemas and the biggest aquarium in Europe. It is also the leading container port in Florida and the 12th busiest container facility in the United States handling all types of cargo.

Port Canaveral Named 2022’s Busiest Cruise Port in the World

Arrivals and record-breaking revenues were detailed at a “State of Port” event held at the facility on November 8, 2023. The Spanish Port of Barcelona is the world’s seventh busiest cruise port. It is equipped with seven international passenger terminals and modern facilities like air conditioning, public telephones, restaurants and bars, shuttle bus to the city center, and more. The city itself is host to a large number of cultural and historical attractions including several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, museums, parks, and beaches. Cozumel cruise port has three terminals lying on the western part of the island.

Port Canaveral now the world's busiest cruise port

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On average, ten ships dock at the port every day, including vessels from cruise lines Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian. Port Canaveral in 2024 expects to break records again, with 7.3 million cruise passengers from 13 ships that will homeport, plus 913 ship calls. Port Everglades said it generated $33 billion in economic activity and impacted more than 216,543 jobs across the state in a June report.

The Ports of Genoa and Savona in Italy at 1,572,000 passenger movements.

The town of Civitavecchia is located approximately 80km north-west of Rome and passengers can board a 45-minute train from the town’s main station to get to the capital city. In 2018, MSC Cruises and Virgin Voyages announced plans to open a terminal each at PortMiami. MSC Cruises’ terminal is due to open in October 2022 and will house its new World Class cruise ships. Meanwhile, Virgin Voyages’ terminal is scheduled to open in November 2021, having invested approximately $150m. Port Canaveral has several advantages as a cruise port compared to other Florida ports; perhaps the most notable is its proximity to Orlando International Airport (MCO), the busiest airport in Florida. Fly-in cruisers have more flight options when traveling to Port Canaveral than Miami or Fort Lauderdale.

Port Canaveral in Florida at 4,072,396 passenger movements.

The main seaport of the Bahamas, it handles approximately 3 million passengers annually. Two miles from the cruise port is the most visited Paradise island which has the Atlantis resort. Fort Lauderdale is a popular gateway to the Caribbean, both via sea as well as air. The city has started booming within the last decade, with many cruises launching from Port Everglades.

The Port of Shanghai has three international cruise terminals that receive ships of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ocean Princess, Costa Rica Cruises, Star Cruises, and others. The Out Islands are a group of islands that are part of the Bahamas including the Eleuthera and Abaco Islands. There are around 700 islands in this group but only a few of them are inhabited. These islands serve as important cruise terminals and many cruises operating on the Caribbean route stop by at these ports. The passengers can then enjoy the tropical weather, beaches, water activities, island exploration, and other fun and adventurous activities in the Outer Islands. The port of Palma in south-west Mallorca is one of the biggest operated by the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands, with cruise ships berthing at Estacion Maritima’s quays.

The Out Islands of the Bahamas handled more than 2.6 million passengers in 2017 across the main public ports of entry on the islands of The Abacos, Andros, Bimini, Eleuthera, The Exumas, and Long Island. Terminals are equipped with modern facilities, including duty-free shopping and other attractions inspired by Mayan culture. San Miguel offers a range of activities aimed at tourists, but visitors can easily access the whole island, which features remote beaches, snorkelling and diving in the coral reef, as well as preserved Mayan ruins. In June 2023, Port Canaveral disclosed future plans to build a new cruise terminal, estimated to cost around $175 million. The port has not revealed details, and has not yet indicated which cruise line or cruise lines may be involved in the development.

Cruise ships anchor near destinations such as Princess Cays on Eleuthera or Dunmore Town on Harbour Island and visitors travel to the island on tender boats. Prince George Wharf is the main cruise port in Nassau on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas. It served approximately 3.6 million passengers in 2017, with a total of 796 cruise ships docking. Cruise passenger numbers are growing year on year with a variety of itineraries becoming available, including themed voyages.

It should be noted that all Florida’s multi-day cruise port passengers combined totaled 10.5 million guests. The port is designed to facilitate up to seven cruise ships, with a total capacity of 12,000 passengers at any one time. It is situated between New Providence and Paradise Island, with its main tourist destination Atlantis resort located a short boat ride away. Port Canaveral, the world's busiest cruise port set an all-time high with 6.8 million cruise passengers for the 2023 financial year.

The Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) said in its 2023 "State of the Cruise Industry" report that travelers' intent to cruise is higher in 2023 than in December 2019. In June, Travel Weekly shared CLIA's Busiest Cruise Port ranking measured by passenger movement, which refers to the number of people boarding and disembarking at a port. One can visit the famous Texas Seaport Museum or visit the art galleries and theatres located near terminal 1. It received more than 3 million passengers in 2020 and set a world record on 1st December 2019 by receiving 55,964 passengers in a single day.

The port’s Terminal 1 facility opened in December 2014 to facilitate Royal Caribbean’s new Oasis-class ships. In 2015, the port became home to the Oasis of the Seas, which was one of the largest cruise ships in the world at the time. The port is formally known as Dante B Fascell Port of Miami and handles more than seven million tonnes of cargo per annum.

It is currently undergoing expansion and renovation to construct additional restrooms and escalators. "We have always had great vessels from all of our cruise line partners," German said. "However, they began homeporting their newest tonnage with us immediately after the pandemic," like the Wonder of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International's largest ship with a 5,734-passenger capacity.

The largest ships are received at the International terminal while the Puerto Maya terminal built by Carnival Corporation boasts the most modern and luxurious facilities. It has several shops selling watches, shoes and clothes of the world’s top brands and houses internationally famous food chains and fine-dine restaurants. The Global Traveller Magazine declared Canaveral as the World’s Best Cruise Port in 2019. It is the second busiest passenger port in the world comprising seven cruise terminals, out of which three are undergoing expansion. More than 5 million people visit the port every year contributing 80% to its total revenue earnings. Renowned cruise lines such as the Disney Cruise Line and Carnival operate at the port.