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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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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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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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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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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Apr 24, 2025
Port Canaveral Sets New Single Month Record for Cruise Guests
Port Canaveral set a new monthly record for most passenger movements when it hosted 925,994 guests in March, eclipsing the last year’s March passenger counts by 16%.
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Apr 06, 2025
Carnival Cruise Line’s Fourth Excel Ship to Sail from Port Canaveral Beginning in 2027
Port Canaveral will be homeport to Carnival Cruise Line’s LNG-powered Carnival Festivale, which will set sail from the Space Coast in 2027.
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Mar 20, 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Provide Federal Representatives and Local Leadership Tour of Combined Shore Protection, Navigation Projects
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District command leadership, hosted by the Canaveral Port Authority, provided U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (FL-8) with a waterside tour of multiple projects totaling over $150 million in Federal funding that ensure the continued safe navigation of Canaveral Harbor and preserve Brevard County’s shoreline.
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Feb 12, 2025
Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray Delivers Keynote Address at National Space Club Florida Committee in Cape Canaveral
In remarks delivered to the National Space Club Florida Committee, Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt. John Murray outlined the Port’s significance in the local and state economies and its longstanding support of America’s space program in the Cape Canaveral area.
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