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Photo of Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray delivering the 2024 State of the Port presentation

Nov 20, 2024

Canaveral Port Authority CEO Delivers Annual ‘State of the Port’ Address

Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt. John Murray delivered his annual State of the Port address providing a comprehensive recap of Port Canaveral’s 2024 performance

Photo of Disney Treasure docked at Port Canaveral

Nov 13, 2024

Port Canaveral Welcomes Disney Treasure

Port Canaveral welcomed another new ship to its impressive lineup of homeport vessels with the arrival of Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure

Sep 16, 2024

Port Access Route Study: Approaches to the Port of Cape Canaveral and Vessel Transit Offshore Jacksonville, Daytona, and Canaveral, Florida

A meeting was held to support public interest in the U.S. Coast Guard's Port Access Route Study (PARS) for the approaches to Port Canaveral

Photo of the MV Canopee docked at Port Canaveral

Sep 04, 2024

MV Canopée, the World’s First Hybrid Wind-Powered Cargo Vessel, Makes Inaugural U.S. Visit to Port Canaveral

A group of smiling people wave at the camera, holding white hand-shaped signs, enjoying a sunny outdoor event.

Jul 19, 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.

Jul 17, 2024

Dr. Jeff Long, Ph.D. Joins Canaveral Port Authority as Chief Financial Officer

The Canaveral Port Authority announced today Dr. Jeff Long, Ph.D. has joined the Port as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 15, 2024.

Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray (right), Canaveral Port Authority Commission Vice Chair Wayne Justice (left) and Utopia of the Seas Captain Gus Andersson

Jul 12, 2024

Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral welcomed home Royal Caribbean International’s new Utopia of the Seas, the ultimate short getaway.

Map of Freddie Patrick Park boat ramp parking configuration with enter and exit traffic access points

Jul 10, 2024

Port Canaveral Boat Parking Announced for 2024 Red Snapper Season

The Canaveral Port Authority is expecting boat trailer parking at Port Canaveral will be in high demand again during the 2024 Federal Atlantic Recreational Red Snapper Season.