Florida’s red-hot cruise market, which has witnessed a remarkable post-pandemic rebound, is heating up just in time for the Sunshine State’s mild-weather winter season.
Accordingly, the big names in the cruising industry are bringing some of their largest and newest ships to Florida’s largest ports, which happen to be the three busiest in the world : PortMiami , Port Canaveral and Port Everglades , in that order.
Port Everglades leads the way with the arrival of three brand new ships: Celebrity Xcel , Disney Destiny and Star Princess . PortMiami is rolling out the red carpet for Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady , the Oceania Allura and the refurbished Queen Elizabeth , one of four Cunard Line ships operated by Carnival UK.
Port Canaveral saw the arrival of Royal Caribb