Port Miami Sets New Record For The Busiest Cruise Year In 2023
Port Miami sets a new record by having its busiest cruise year during the fiscal year 2023, which runs from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. With an astounding 7,299,294 passengers, the well-known Cruise Capital of the World saw a 6.97% increase over its previous record of 6,823,816 passengers in the 2019 fiscal year.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava applauded the Port Miami team and its partners on accomplishing this outstanding accomplishment. She highlighted how the port helps the county’s economy grow by creating opportunities for citizens and businesses.
Mayor Levine Cava positioned Port Miami as a forward-thinking industry leader by highlighting the company’s dedication to creative, effective, and sustainable growth.
The Costa Venezia from Carnival Cruise Line, Serenity from Crystal Cruises, Explora I from MSC Cruises, and Norwegian VIVA from Norwegian Cruise Line were among the new cruise ships that sailed from Port Miami in the fiscal year 2024.
The largest cruise ship in the world, Icon of the Seas, owned by the Royal Caribbean Group, is scheduled to leave the port on its inaugural journey in January 2024.
After the pandemic, Port Miami inaugurated three new cruise terminals: Cruise Terminal B, also known as the Pearl of Miami; Cruise Terminal F; and Cruise Terminal V, called the Palm Grove.
MSC Cruises’ Terminals AA/AAA are currently under construction and expected to open in 2024. The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners recently approved the new cruise terminal owned by the Royal Caribbean Group. New business development and committed partnerships have bolstered Port Miami’s post-pandemic recovery.
Shore power projects are being carried out with Florida Power & Light Company and cruise partners like Carnival Corporation, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Cruises, and Virgin Voyages. Five cruise terminals will have shore power capability by 2024, enabling three ships to plug in simultaneously.
Reference: CBS News