The Cruise Capital of the World welcomes nearly 68,000 passengers
PortMiami has once again solidified its status as the Cruise Capital of the World, setting a new record by welcoming 10 cruise ships in a single day. With nearly 68,000 passengers expected to embark, this milestone highlights Miami’s position as the top departure port for global cruise tourism.
Among the ships docked at the port were:
✔ Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Magic, Carnival Sunrise
✔ Holland America: Zaandam
✔ MSC Cruises: MSC Seascape
✔ Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Gem
✔ Oceania Cruises: Sirena
✔ Royal Caribbean International: Icon of the Seas, Independence of the Seas
✔ Virgin Voyages: Scarlet Lady
Miami’s booming cruise industry
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava celebrated the occasion, emphasizing that PortMiami remains the top choice for travelers worldwide.
“It is no surprise PortMiami and the cruise industry continue to break records,” Mayor Levine Cava said. “PortMiami is the departure choice for all major cruise lines. As a destination, Miami-Dade is undoubtedly the center of world cruise tourism with incredible weather, culture, and unlimited options for exciting experiences.”
The 2025 season is expected to bring even more excitement with the arrival of several new cruise ships setting sail from Miami, including:
✔ Cunard Queen Anne – January 2025
✔ MSC World America – April 2025
✔ Norwegian Aqua – April 2025
✔ Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas – August 2025
✔ Cunard Queen Elizabeth – October 2025
✔ Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady – October 2025
✔ Oceania Cruises Allura – November 2025
With an ever-expanding fleet and Miami’s world-class tourism appeal, industry leaders predict that PortMiami will continue breaking records in the years to come.
Sustainability efforts: Shore Power arrives at PortMiami
In addition to breaking cruise traffic records, it has also achieved a historic environmental milestone. On June 17, 2024, the port launched its shore power initiative, allowing cruise ships to turn off their engines and connect to landside electrical power while docked.
This move is expected to drastically reduce emissions and noise pollution, making Miami one of the most environmentally conscious cruise ports in the world.
PortMiami’s shore power project is a collaborative effort with major cruise lines, including:
✔ Carnival Corporation & PLC
✔ MSC Cruises
✔ Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
✔ Royal Caribbean Group
✔ Virgin Voyages
✔ Florida Power & Light Company
With shore power now available at five cruise berths, PortMiami has set the standard for sustainable cruising on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard.
PortMiami: An economic powerhouse
As one of Miami-Dade County’s largest economic engines, PortMiami contributes $61 billion annually to the local economy and supports over 340,000 jobs. With new ships arriving, sustainability initiatives underway, and record-breaking passenger numbers, PortMiami continues to drive economic growth and tourism in South Florida.
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