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One of the Most Dynamic and Easily Accessible Seaports in the World!

An Economic Powerhouse

FY 2024
$6.1B
Economic Impact
7.5M+
Cruise Passengers
6.5M+
Short Tons of Cargo
$500M
Capital Improvements

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Photo of a fisherman holding a large red snapper
Jul 09, 2025

Port Canaveral Boat Parking Announced for 2025 Red Snapper Season

The Canaveral Port Authority is expecting boat trailer parking at Port Canaveral will be in high demand again during the 2025 Federal Atlantic Recreational Red Snapper Season – July 11, 2025 (Friday) which opens at 12:01 AM on July 11th and closes at 12:01 AM on July 13th.
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Picture of a fireworks show over Port Canaveral
Jun 27, 2025

2025 Fireworks Celebration ‘Smoke on the Water & Fire in the Sky’ Set for Thursday, July 3 at Port Canaveral

Skies above Port Canaveral will be aglow with color and sound on July 3rd for its annual 'Smoke on the Water & Fire in the Sky' fireworks celebration hosted by the Cove Merchants Association at Port Canaveral
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David German, Port Canaveral’s VP of Cruise Business Development (left) presents a resolution from the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners to David Candib, Carnival’s VP of Port Operations, during a ceremony aboard Carnival Mardi Gras.
Jun 07, 2025

Port Canaveral Celebrates 35 Years of Fun with Carnival Cruise Line

Port Canaveral and Carnival Cruise Line commemorated 35 years of fun with a special celebration held earlier today aboard Mardi Gras at Cruise Terminal 3 which was built by the Port to accommodate Carnival’s Excel Class vessel.
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Photo of Cocoa Beach pier after restoration
May 30, 2025

Canaveral Port Authority Earns ‘Best Restored Beach’ Award from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association

“We are proud and honored to receive this award which recognizes our longstanding leadership, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and project partners, to preserve and protect our local shoreline while ensuring safe navigation of our harbor,” said Bob Musser, Port Canaveral’s Senior Director - Environmental.
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Protecting Our Waters, Preserving Our Future

Discover how Port Canaveral is committed to environmental stewardship, sustainability and conservation efforts. Learn more about our initiatives to protect our natural resources for generations to come.