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Photo Release
Canaveral Basin Expansion Opens Channel
to Larger Cruise Ships
PORT CANAVERAL, FL— November 14, 2008 – With shovels in hand, Port Canaveral Commissioners officially started the digging of a $7.8 million project to widen and deepen the West Turning Basin with the removal of four acres of uplands. Canaveral is preparing for the arrival of four new 4000-plus passenger cruise ships beginning in Spring 2009. The ships, in arrival order, are Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas; Carnival Dream, and two new Disney ships.
"With this project, Canaveral has positioned itself as a leader in the next era of cruising," says Stan Payne, CEO, Port Canaveral. "It continues to position Central Florida as the industry standard for cruise vacations and represents the Port Authority's commitment to job creation and the Central Florida economy."
Other media resources available:
 Interim Corner Cutoff Fact Sheet
Cruise Fact Sheet
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Ceremonial first shovel of dirt in the widening of the West Turning Basin at Port Canaveral. The $7.8 million project will remove some 4 acres of uplands to widen and deepen the harbor to prepare for the arrival of four new 4,000-plus passenger cruise ship starting in Spring 2009. The new ships, in order of arrival, include Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas; the Carnival Dream; and two new Disney ships.
From left, Commissioner Tom Goodson, Vice-Chairman; Stan Payne, CEO; Commissioner Ralph Kennedy, Secretary/treasurer; Commissioner Ray Sharkey, and Commissioner Joe Matheny, Chairman.
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