Busiest Cruise Ports in United States
Explore the top 33 cruise ports in United States ranked by annual ship visits. Discover terminal information, facilities, and cruise schedules.
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United States Cruise Ports (33)
#1Turnaround
Port of Galveston
Galveston, Texas
1,000 visits/yr3.8M pax
#2Turnaround
Port Miami
Miami, Florida
1,000 visits/yr6.0M pax
#3Turnaround
Port Everglades
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
800 visits/yr4.0M pax
#4Turnaround
Port Canaveral
Cape Canaveral, Florida
800 visits/yr4.5M pax
#5Turnaround
Port of Seattle
Seattle, Washington
250 visits/yr1.8M pax
#6Turnaround
Port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
220 visits/yr1.2M pax
#7Turnaround
Port Tampa Bay
Tampa, Florida
200 visits/yr1.2M pax
#8Turnaround
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
New York, New York
200 visits/yr1.0M pax
#9Turnaround
Port of Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
120 visits/yr0.3M pax
#10
Kahului Harbor
Kahului, Hawaii
90 visits/yr0.3M pax
#11
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
80 visits/yr0.2M pax
#12
Port of Mobile
Mobile, Alabama
#13
Port of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
#14
Port of San Diego
San Diego, California
#15
Port of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
#16
Port of Long Beach
Long Beach, California
#17
Port of Juneau
Juneau, Alaska
#18
Port of Ketchikan
Ketchikan, Alaska
#19
Port of Skagway
Skagway, Alaska
#20
Port of Sitka
Sitka, Alaska
#21
Port of Seward
Seward, Alaska
#22
Port of Whittier
Whittier, Alaska
#23
Icy Strait Point
Hoonah, Alaska
#24
Port of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
#25
Port of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#26
Port of Norfolk
Norfolk, Virginia
#27
Port of Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
#28
Port of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
#29
Port of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
#30
Cape Liberty Cruise Port
Bayonne, New Jersey
#31
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
Brooklyn, New York
#32
Port of Portland (Maine)
Portland, Maine
#33
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor, Maine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the busiest cruise port in the world?
Port of Galveston in United States is among the busiest cruise ports, handling 1,000 ship visits annually.
What makes a cruise port busy?
Busy cruise ports are typically located in popular tourist destinations, serve as embarkation/disembarkation points (turnaround ports), have multiple terminals, and offer convenient access to attractions and transportation.
Which regions have the most cruise traffic?
The Caribbean and Mediterranean are the busiest cruise regions, followed by Alaska, Northern Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Florida ports dominate North American cruise traffic.