Skip to main content
Live Updates

Cruise Port News

News on cruise port expansions, new terminal openings, homeport announcements, and port infrastructure developments.

Porthole
Port·

Cruising the Venice of America

Fort Lauderdale's 165 miles of inland waterways offer cruise passengers an alternative to typical pre-voyage…

Decision Time For Carnival Cruisers: Relax Away Half Moon Cay or Celebration Key?
Port·

Decision Time For Carnival Cruisers: Relax Away Half Moon Cay or Celebration Key?

Carnival Cruise Line has rebranded Half Moon Cay as Relax Away Half Moon Cay following a major renovation,…

RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay vs. Celebration Key: We Visited Both Carnival Destinations on the Same Cruise
Port·

RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay vs. Celebration Key: We Visited Both Carnival Destinations on…

Carnival Corporation operates two distinct private Bahamian destinations that cater to different vacation…

Cruise Hive
Port·

Miami Cruise Port Car Rental: What Most Cruisers Don’t Know

PortMiami lacks on-site car rental facilities, but multiple national companies operate nearby with…

Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates Major Expansion of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
Port·

Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates Major Expansion of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay

Carnival Cruise Line has completed significant improvements at its private island destination, Half Moon…

Cruzely
Port·

15+ Easy Port Canaveral Hotels With Cruise Shuttles to the Ship

Port Canaveral ranks among the world's busiest cruise terminals, though its location roughly 45 minutes from…

Cruzely
Port·

Complete Guide to Cruising From the Port of Seattle

Seattle's Port of Seattle has become Alaska's primary departure gateway, handling over 1.7 million…

5 Ports Experienced Cruisers Almost Always Skip (And Their Reasons May Surprise You)
Port·

5 Ports Experienced Cruisers Almost Always Skip (And Their Reasons May Surprise You)

Experienced cruisers frequently bypass certain ports on repeat visits, though first-time travelers should…

Carnival’s Isla Tropicale Gets a Big Upgrade in Roatán
Port·

Carnival’s Isla Tropicale Gets a Big Upgrade in Roatán

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled a major renovation of its private destination in Roatán, Honduras,…

Why Mexico rejected Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico plans
Port·

Why Mexico rejected Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico plans

Royal Caribbean's proposal to develop Perfect Day Mexico has been officially rejected by Mexican…

Royal Caribbean’s Latest Perfect Day Plans Shut Down — What Happens Next?
Port·

Royal Caribbean’s Latest Perfect Day Plans Shut Down — What Happens Next?

Mexican authorities have halted Royal Caribbean International's plans to develop a second private…

New Alaska cruise terminal opening delayed, forcing Royal Caribbean to switch homeport
Port·

New Alaska cruise terminal opening delayed, forcing Royal Caribbean to switch homeport

Seward's new cruise terminal has delayed its opening after an inspection uncovered structural issues…

Seward Cruise Terminal Opening Delayed After Inspection Uncovers Issues
Port·

Seward Cruise Terminal Opening Delayed After Inspection Uncovers Issues

Seward's newly rebuilt cruise terminal will miss its May 14 opening by eight days due to inspection findings…

Cruzely
Port·

San Diego Cruise Parking (Where to Park): Prices & Profiles

San Diego's cruise port lacks official parking at the terminal, distinguishing it from most other U.S.…

Cruise Hive
Port·

Bar Harbor’s Cruise Ban Partially Overturned in Major Court Ruling

A federal judge has struck down Bar Harbor, Maine's restrictions on cruise ship passengers outside the…

Capital Cruising’s season kicks off in Dundee
Port·

Capital Cruising’s season kicks off in Dundee

Capital Cruising braces for increased activity across its UK port operations this year. The cruise terminal…

GPH Spotlights North European Cruise Portfolio
Port·

GPH Spotlights North European Cruise Portfolio

Global Ports Holding highlighted its network of Northern European cruise terminals during an industry…

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Potentially Clearing Path for Stranded Cruise Ships
Port·

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Potentially Clearing Path for Stranded Cruise Ships

Iran's foreign minister announced Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial traffic…

GPH and ASIPONA Partner to Enhance Acapulco Port
Port·

GPH and ASIPONA Partner to Enhance Acapulco Port

Global Ports Holding has secured a 24-year concession agreement for Acapulco Cruise Port through a…

Seattle Cruise Season Kicks Off With 330 Calls and 2 New Brands
Port·

Seattle Cruise Season Kicks Off With 330 Calls and 2 New Brands

The Port of Seattle launches its 2026 Alaska cruise season Friday with record-breaking projections. The port…

GPH Announces Updates for West Mediterranean Ports
Port·

GPH Announces Updates for West Mediterranean Ports

Global Ports Holding has unveiled expansion plans across its Western Mediterranean operations, highlighting…

Marseille Fos Launches Shore Power for Cruise Ships
Port·

Marseille Fos Launches Shore Power for Cruise Ships

The Port of Marseille Fos has demonstrated shore power infrastructure that can serve three large cruise…

Why Were Fighter Jets Flying Over Port Canaveral’s Cruise Ships Over the Weekend?
Port·

Why Were Fighter Jets Flying Over Port Canaveral’s Cruise Ships Over the Weekend?

The US Navy Blue Angels conducted aerial demonstrations near Port Canaveral during the Cocoa Beach Air Show…

Inspired by this story? Find Your Next Cruise

Real-time pricing from Cruisebound — compare sailings, dates, and cabin types

Search Sailings on Cruisebound →

We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you.