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MSC Grandiosa will homeport at Port Canaveral

May 16, 2024

MSC Cruises to Expand at Port Canaveral with the Arrival of the MSC Grandiosa

MSC Cruises is expanding its presence at Port Canaveral with a second ship, bringing more 7-night sailings and more short cruises to The Bahamas.

Port Canaveral’s new cruise terminal will be located at existing North 8 berth

May 09, 2024

Port Canaveral Plans New Cruise Terminal 7 to Meet Growing Industry Demand

Port Canaveral announced its plan today to build a new cruise terminal to meet the growing demands of the cruise industry.

Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be accepted through June 30, 2024

Apr 26, 2024

Canaveral Port Authority Opens Applications for Junior Ambassador Program

The Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners once again invites Brevard County high school students to apply to become young ambassadors for Port Canaveral.

Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Training flyer

Mar 12, 2024

Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Training in Port Canaveral

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) will offer a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course in Cape Canaveral , Florida.

Port Canaveral’s second mobile harbor crane aboard the MV BBC Moonstone

Feb 12, 2024

Port Canaveral Expands Cargo Handling Capacities with Addition of Second Mobile Harbor Crane

Port Canaveral welcomed a new addition to its landside cargo operations with the arrival of a second mobile harbor crane, marking a significant expansion in the Port’s ability to handle an increasingly diverse cargo portfolio.

Feb 02, 2024

Marine Towing of Tampa Extends Fleet Operations to Serve as Tug Operator at Port Canaveral

Marine Towing of Tampa, LLC (MTOT) and E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc announced that they have executed and closed on an Asset Purchase Agreement.

Best U.S. Port in 2023 Port Canaveral Graphic

Jan 02, 2024

Port Canaveral Voted Best US Cruise Homeport of 2023

Florida’s Port Canaveral has been named the Best US Homeport for 2023 in the annual Cruise Hive Awards.

Dec 13, 2023

Port Canaveral Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure with Fast-Charging Options

Port Canaveral, in collaboration with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), will introduce six cutting-edge FPL EVolution® Level 3 fast charging stations to offer expanded opportunities to charge electric vehicles at the Port.

Nov 09, 2023

Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray Delivers “2023 State of the Port” Address

Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO, presented a comprehensive overview of the Port's strong performance in Fiscal Year 2023 and expressed a positive outlook for the upcoming FY 2024 during his annual "State of Port" address on Nov. 8 at Cruise Terminal 1.

Oct 26, 2023

Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas Begins Homeport at Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral welcomed home Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas, the first of the game-changing Oasis Class ships to sail 3- and 4-night getaways to The Bahamas and the cruise line’s award-winning private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Sep 25, 2023

Disney Treasure to Debut at Port Canaveral in 2024

Disney Cruise Line's newest addition, the Disney Treasure, will make its grand debut at Port Canaveral in December 2024, marking a historic moment as it joins Disney's prestigious fleet.

Aug 15, 2023

Celebrity Cruises to Homeport Celebrity Equinox in Port Canaveral Beginning in December 2024

Celebrity Cruises has chosen Port Canaveral to homeport their award-winning Celebrity Equinox to expand the brand’s sailings to the Caribbean starting December 3, 2024, through April 19, 2025.

Jul 20, 2023

‘Clean Canaveral’ Completes First LNG Bunkering of Cargo Vessel at Port Canaveral

The Clean Canaveral liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker barge has completed its first barge-to-ship bunkering of a cargo vessel at Port Canaveral’s South Cargo Berth 4.

Jul 13, 2023

Port Canaveral Boat Parking Red Snapper 2023 Recreational Season

The Canaveral Port Authority is expecting boat trailer parking at Port Canaveral will be in high demand again during the 2023 Federal Atlantic Recreational Red Snapper Season.

Jul 05, 2023

First Cargo Vessel Arrival at Port Canaveral's Newly Rebuilt North Cargo Berth 3

Port Canaveral reached a historic milestone with the inaugural arrival of the Saga Welco vessel, Saga Morus, the first ship to dock and unload at the Port’s newly-renovated North Cargo Berth 3 (NCB3).

Jun 30, 2023

Port Canaveral Officially Opens North Cargo Berth 3

Port Canaveral’s newly renovated North Cargo Berth 3 (NCB3) has officially opened for business following a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring local and state government leaders along with representatives from local businesses and industry.

Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas Rendering

Jun 20, 2023

Royal Caribbean International’s New Ship Utopia of the Seas to Homeport at Port Canaveral

Royal Caribbean International has announced its new ship, Utopia of the Seas, will homeport year-round at Port Canaveral beginning July 2024.

Jun 05, 2023

Heidelberg Materials Completes $24 Million Expansion of Port Canaveral Facility

Heidelberg Materials North America has completed an ambitious $24 million expansion of its Port Canaveral slag plant and terminal, expanding capacities with the recent addition of an energy efficient hydraulic roller press.

Jun 01, 2023

Norwegian Epic to Homeport at Port Canaveral Starting December 2023

Norwegian Cruise Lines has recently announced their decision to reposition the Norwegian Epic to Port Canaveral this winter, in response to the growing demand for Caribbean sailings.

May 30, 2023

Canaveral Port Authority Commissioners Launch 2023-2024 Junior Port Ambassador Program

For the fourth year, Port Canaveral is giving local students the opportunity to become young ambassadors for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.