Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas ― an "Oasis Class" ship with a passenger capacity of 6,780 ― on Oct. Murray noted that Port Canaveral's 2023 passenger counts have been strong so far, and are likely to far exceed the 2022 figures. Murray said those numbers are "very speculative," and Port Canaveral could reach the 2027 projection way before then. Murray said he is not concerned about projections in the Florida Ports Council report that Miami will again exceed Port Canaveral in passenger counts by 2027, with 8.40 million passengers that year, compared with Port Canaveral's 6.43 million. Murray said "the fact that we have a new profile of newer, bigger and finer ships I think is going to continue to give us a good push going forward with our status in the types of cruises and people that are coming to see us." Murray said Port Canaveral reached its goal by attracting some of the newest and largest ships in the world and is well-positioned for the future. "The way it ended up in 2022, we were ahead, and it's something to be happy about right now." Newer and larger cruise ships: Allure of the Seas and Marella Cruises coming "Sometimes, it's a little fun in the rivalry, back and forth," Murray said during a news conference, at which he discussed the rankings. Murray said the new ranking is significant because Port Canaveral always has had "a friendly rivalry" with the Port of Miami and Port Everglades, as Brevard County's seaport sought to become the No. It speaks volumes about our destination, and how much people like staying here before and after they cruise.”Ĭranis added that “Port Canaveral has come a long way, and worked hard to surpass Miami as the world’s-busiest cruise port.” 1 ranking "is a testament to the great infrastructure, and all the things there are to see and do on the Space Coast. Space Coast Office of Tourism Executive Director Peter Cranis said Port Canaveral's No. They also visit local attractions, eat at local restaurants and shop as local stores.
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Port Canaveral also is a major driver for the Space Coast's overall tourism market, as many cruise passengers stay at local hotels before or after their cruises.
Port Canaveral currently is home to 13 multiday cruise ships from five cruise lines ― Carnival, Disney, MSC, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean. Ocean rescue: Cruise ship MSC Meraviglia rescues 24 migrants from boat while returning to Port Canaveral Positive outlook: CEO Murray delivers upbeat report on state of Port Canaveral after record year Tops in passenger poll: Cruise passenger poll names Port Canaveral as No. "This historic milestone is testament to the efforts of our team and cruise partners to provide a best-in-class experience for all cruise guests sailing from Port Canaveral.” “We’ve always aimed to be the best cruise port in the world, but what an achievement to now be known as the busiest," port CEO John Murray said. Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale retained its No. That compares with 4.02 million for Port of Miami. Port Canaveral has surpassed Miami for the first time as the world's busiest cruise port, according to the Florida Ports Council.Ī just-released report from the organization put Port Canaveral's passenger totals at 4.07 million for the 2022 fiscal year. Unlock unlimited digital access to Click here and subscribe today
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