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July 9, 2024

Port Canaveral Hosts ‘World’s Biggest Wave Out Party’ for Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas on her Maiden Voyage

Nearly 800 people lined the shoreline at Port Canaveral’s Jetty Park today to bid “Bon Voyage” to Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas as she embarked on her first revenue sailing from Port Canaveral.

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Photo of Jetty Park Camp Store Ribbon Cutting
Jul 31, 2025

Grand Opening Ceremony Held for New Jetty Park Camp Store

The new camp store is the first in a series of improvement projects that we’re initiating to transform the park and enhance its appeal as a recreational resource for our local community as well as the many guests who visit it every year - Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO.
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Plaque exchange photo
Jul 21, 2025

Great Lakes East LLC looks to Port Canaveral for Enhanced Import/Export Service for Breakbulk Customers

“Port Canaveral strives for excellence in all facets of our operations, including growing our cargo business" - Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO
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Photo showing boat trailer parking locations at Port Canaveral
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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Rendering of Cruise Terminal 1 upgrades
May 01, 2025

Port Canaveral Investing $500 Million In Upgrades and Enhancements Across All Facets of its Operations

“Port Canaveral has been a driving force for the Central Florida economy for over seven decades, and the continued prosperity of our Port community depends on our continued success” - Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO
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Norwegian Aqua leaving Port Canaveral on her inaugural sailing
Apr 28, 2025

Port Canaveral Welcomes NCL’s Newest Ship, Norwegian Aqua

Port Canaveral this weekend welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Prima-Plus Class ship, Norwegian Aqua, which will operate a seasonal schedule of week-long cruises from her new homeport to beautiful destinations in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
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