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PortMiami has announced the arrival of eight new cruise ships to the “Cruise Capital of the World” for the 2023-24 cruise season.
Among the new lineup of ships that began departing from PortMiami beginning October are the Oceania Vista, Carnival Cruise Line’s Costa Venezia, and Scenic Eclipse II. In November, Crystal Cruises Serenity, MSC Cruises Explora I, and Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian VIVA, and in December, Regent’s Seven Seas Grandeur will begin sailing from PortMiami. In January 2024, Royal Caribbean Group Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, will set sail from the port.
“We are grateful for the longstanding partnerships with all of our cruise partners and their commitment to providing a world-class experience to our passengers,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “These new ships, and their improved amenities and customer experience, are helping to keep Miami-Dade and PortMiami on the cutting edge of the cruise industry.”
As PortMiami returns to regular cruise schedules and operations, the Port already has celebrated its two busiest cruise passenger days in history. On Sunday, Apr. 9, the Port welcomed 67,594 guests, which surpassed the 58,984 guests on Sunday, Feb. 12, a 12.7 percent increase.
Additionally, the port is finalizing its Shore Power Program, a partnership between PortMiami, its cruise partners (Carnival Corporation, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Group, and Virgin Voyages) and Florida Power and Light Company. Upon completion, shore power capability will be available at five cruise terminals with the ability to plug in three ships at a time. Shore power will allow a cruise ship to turn off its primary engines while docked, resulting in reduced air emissions.
PortMiami is among America’s busiest ports and recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World and Global Gateway for Cargo. The port contributes more than $43 billion annually to Miami-Dade County and generates 334,500 direct, indirect, and induced jobs. For more information, visit www.portmiami.biz.
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