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Millions of passengers stop by Port Canaveral each year, the cruise port located in Orlando, Florida. Major cruise lines such as Carnival, Disney, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean frequent this port. These ships primarily cruise to the Bahamas, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. The port itself also features many family-friendly attractions nearby, making it a good place to extend your trip before or after a cruise.

A must-see is the Kennedy Space Center, an original NASA Launch Operations Center where launch operations for the famous Apollo, Skylab and others were held. The site features educational experiences, dining, an IMAX theater, and shuttle launch simulations. For more interactive fun, stop by the Exploration Tower, which has seven floors of games, exhibits, and an observation deck at the very top.

If you’re looking to optimize your beach time before heading off to the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean, Cocoa Beach is a popular spot. It’s home to the original Ron Jon Surf Shop, where you can take surf lessons, or just soak in the warm temperature.

Lastly, no stay at Port Canaveral would be complete without a day trip to Walt Disney World. Some cruise lines even offer motorcoach transfer to the parks, so you won’t need to worry about transportation. When you’re just miles from the “Happiest Place on Earth,” visiting this park is a must, especially when travelling with kids!

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Region Bahamas - Caribbean - Bermuda

Local Time 2024-07-26 22:46

Port Port Canaveral cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Port Canaveral, Orlando, Florida. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Port Canaveral (cruise port to Orlando City, Florida USA) is currently ranked world's busiest cruise port (4,07 million cruisers/stats 2023) followed by Miami Florida .

As homeport, this is a major turnaround port destination (serving roundtrip itineraries) with annual shipping traffic 4,5+ million cruise ship tourists. Cape Canaveral is a leading USA homeport for all the world's largest cruise companies - CCL-Carnival , RCI-Royal Caribbean , NCL-Norwegian , DCL-Disney .

The world's top-10 busiest cruise ports (by annual passengers numbers/stats 2023) are in Florida USA (Port Canaveral/Orlando/4,07M, Miami /4,02M, Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale ), Mexico ( Cozumel ), Bahamas ( Nassau ), China ( Shanghai ), Spain ( Barcelona ), Bahamas (Out Islands), Texas USA ( Galveston ), Italy ( Civitavecchia-Rome ).

Cape Canaveral Port

Port Cape Canaveral (locode USPCV) is located on Florida's Atlantic coastline, between Miami and Jacksonville . Orlando City is bounded by Port Canaveral (north), Banana River (east), Cocoa Beach (south) and the Atlantic Ocean (west). As a deepwater seaport, Port Canaveral has a very high volume of traffic. From a total of 6 million cargo tons moved through the port annually, 2,7+ million tons (3 million short tons) are bulk cargoes. Common cargo includes petroleum, aggregate and cement. The port features hoppers and conveyors for loading products directly into trucks, as well as bulk cargo container facilities. The channel is about 13 m (44 ft) deep.

There are 70,000 m2 (750,000 ft2) of covered freight storage capacity. In 2004 Port Canaveral handled 3,6 million tons (4M short tons) of cargo. It exports fresh citrus and bulk frozen citrus juice is stored in one of the biggest freezer warehouses in the state. The port also receives salt for water softening, lumber, automobiles, steel sheets and plates. Port Canaveral transships items for sea, air, space and land. Its Foreign Trade Zone is one of the nation's largest general-purpose FTZs, more than 13 km2 (5 mi2). Each year the port boosts the economy by 1/2 billion dollars.

Port's cruise shipping business started in 1964, with SS Yarmouth Castle. The 1927-built steamship (for Chadade Steamship Company) was acquired by Yarmouth Cruise Lines in 1957. The liner was American-owned and Panama- flagged . In 1965, the ship burnt at sea (between Nassau and Miami).

The 1965-opened sea lock (part of Canaveral Barge Canal) is still in use, being maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Shipping and commercial fishing is also served by three 400 ft/120 m-long cargo piers constructed on the Port's north side in 1976. The seaport has supported NASA's space projects from the nearby JF Kennedy Space Center. During NASA's Apollo program, Saturn V rocket's segments transited via the lock. Space Shuttle's external tanks were floated for each mission into Port Canaveral, and the rocket boosters were towed back via the seaport, being fished from the Atlantic after each space launch.

In August 2015, commissioners approved USD 81 million port development project for upgrades of terminals 5 and 10, aimed at handling larger-sized vessels (details in the "terminal" section below). The project's financing was secured through bank loans and bonds.

Following President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, in late-January 2017 were officially issued reports about cruise passengers being detained by US Customs and Border Protection. All detainees had to provide background info about them, their families and also their past life in their native countries. Trump's executive order was signed on January 27th and includes a 90-day ban on travel to the USA by citizens of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Yemen.

In early November 2017, RCI-Royal Caribbean announced the company's decision to homeport here in 2019 the world's largest passenger vessel - Harmony of the Seas (max capacity 6687 passengers plus 2100 crew). Starting May 2019, Harmony OTS offers 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean roundtrip itineraries. Harmony replaced Oasis OTS (redeployed in 2019 to Miami ). Also in 2019, Mariner OTS (max capacity 4200 passengers plus 1180 crew) was homeported here for 3-4-night roundtrips to The Bahamas. The ship first arrived in Port Canaveral in 2003 (inaugural cruise on November 14).

In December 2017, Carnival Cruise Lines announced the homeporting of Carnival Elation in 2019. Starting May 12, 2019, the ship operates year-round scheduled 4-5-day "long weekend" Bahamas cruises. Departures are on Thursdays (4-day itinerary to Freeport and Nassau ) and on Mondays and Saturdays (5-day itinerary to Amber Cove Dominicana and Grand Turk Island ).

In December 2017, Port Canaveral completed the 6-month long West Turning Basin deepening project, now allowing max draft of 45 ft (13,7 m). Port's containership terminal (North Cargo berths 5 and 6) is operated by GT USA. The dredging works removed 22,3+ million ft3 (632,000 m3) of seabed material. For the dredging was contracted Dutra Group (based in San Rafael, California). The project's total cost was USD 7,5 million, with approx 2/3 of the cost covered by FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation). The Port's entry channel was cleared from obstructions (bridges, power lines) and is now without air draft restrictions. West Turning Basin has quay length ~600 m (2000 ft) and draft 13 m/43 ft - making it one of East Coast USA's deepest cargo berths without vessel air draft limits.

In January 2018 was approved the construction of a new multi-purpose cargo ship berth NCB8 (North Cargo Berth 8). By the project were also built a seawall (900 ft / 274 m) and a pier extension (100 ft / 31 m) with capacity to handle vessels with max LOA length 850 ft/259 m.

• At the new berth can be handled various heavy project cargoes (including aerospace). Berth's depth is 35 ft (11 m).
• The USD 17,9 million berth construction contract was awarded to the Tampa -based company Orion Marine Group. The contract includes building the bulkhead, seawall, relieving platform and dredging. Construction works started in March 2018, with scheduled completion by mid-2019.

In May 2024 were approved the plans for the construction of a new multi-user cruise terminal (Terminal X) at the existing North 8 Berth, directly opposite to/sharing the turning basin with Terminal 5. Terminal X is planned for inauguration in 2026 July. For the design was contracted AtkinsRealis USA Inc.

In 2018, two port development projects received funding for maintenance works in the seaport. The contractor is USACE (US Army Corps of Engineers). For the projects were allocated USD 14,76 million (Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass and jetty upgrades) and USD 1,47 million (Harbor and Locks).

On December 5, 2018, Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) approved a series of bonds (up to USD 117 million) for financing "Cruise Terminal 3" (dubbed "Launch Pad") project. In 2021, at the new CT3 Terminal was homeported Carnival's newest and largest ( LNG-powered ) liner Mardi Gras .

• The project's financing package included bonds up to USD 80 million (30-year, Series A and B) and up to USD 37 million (20-year loan, Series C) by SunTrust Bank (specializing in mortgage, personal and small-business banking). The bank is subsidiary of the Atlanta GA-based SunTrust Banks Inc (reported assets in March 2018 USD 199 billion).
• Additionally was approved to increase Port's PNC Bank credit line from USD 25 to 50 million. The port also received from Florida Department of Transportation USD 6 million in grants for the infrastructure works.
• Carnival Cruise Terminal 3 has a dedicated wharf, adjacent parking (6-storey, capacity 1800 vehicles) and a newbuild road. The project's total improvements cost USD 163 million, of which $50 million were contributed by Carnival Corporation . The facility was completed in September 2020, but due to the crisis was inaugurated on June 4, 2021, with the arrival of Mardi Gras.

On May 22, 2019, Disney Cruises signed with CPA a 20-year operating agreement for homeporting two of its three newbuilds . Under the new deal, Disney has 3 boats homeported here (2 new, 1 old) which increased the number of guaranteed roundtrips from 150 per year (2019) to 180 (2023) and 216 (2024 and beyond).

In early March 2020 was launched an RO-RO Division in Port Canaveral - a dedicated vehicle terminal with max annual capacity 240,000 cars. The 16-acres terminal is at South Cargo Pier 4 and serves mainly new import automobiles. The terminal has a large climate-controlled warehouse (sized 20,000 ft2 / 1860 m2). In FY2019, the port handled a total of 12514 vehicles.

Following the port's ban for cruise ship dockings and passenger operations (due to the COVID pandemic), in the period April 3 through May 30, 2020, Canaveral Port Authority furloughed all its employees dedicated to cruise shipping operations.

For a 5-month refurbishment project in 2020 (June through November) was closed CT8 (Disney Cruise Terminal 8).

In April 2023, Port Canaveral officials proposed the construction of a new cruise terminal (Terminal 8). The US$175 million facility could be built on the Port's southern side, and completed and opened in July 2026.

In August 2023 was allocated US$68,16 million for two new cruise parking garages (an 8-level near Terminals 5 and 6, and a 6-level near Terminal 10.

Cape Canaveral port statistics

Note: Port's FY (fiscal year) runs from October 1 (current year) through September 30 (next year).

In FY2017, the cruise port handled 4,52+ million passengers (6,4% increase over FY2016). The number of multi-day passengers (4,234+ million) was 7,1% increase over 2016. Statistics showed that just in March 2017, the number of visiting cruiseship tourists was 469,847. This was the Port's 1-month record and a 19% increase over March 2016. Port's FY2017 total revenues were USD 47,4 million (freight and passengers).

For FY2018, the seaport reported a record year with USD 103,75 million in total revenues (218,9% increase over 2017). Cargo and cruise shipping volumes were also an all-time high. The number of handled cruise ship passengers increased by 7,7% - to 4,568431 million. Port's handled cargo tonnage increased by 6,9% - to 6,404944 million tons. Port's total economic output was USD 3,9 billion with around 32650 jobs supported (USD 1,3 billion in wages) including 17200 port workers (USD 0,7294 billion in wages).

For FY2019, the port had ~5% growth (over FY18) in revenues from cruise shipping. By homeporting operations (turnarounds) Port Canaveral is currently ranked the world's 2nd-busiest (after Miami) cruise port with handled in 2019 total 4,634154 million passengers (4,568431 million in 2018).

For season 2019, the cruise port reported a record berth booking with estimated 4,7+ million passengers.

In 2023, Port Canaveral reported a record year with handled 906 cruise ship calls, 13 homeporting ships, ~6,8 million cruise tourists, US$158 million in revenue from cruise shipping operations. For season 2024, the Port had booked 913 ship calls and expected ~7,3M passengers

Port Canaveral cruise terminal

Besides being a large cruise port, Port Canaveral is also among the USA's/and the world's largest naval and cargo ports. On average, each day 10 cruise vessels enter the port.

Port Canaveral's cruise terminals serve several major cruise shipping companies. Terminal 5 is the homeport for ships of RCI-Royal Caribbean , Celebrity , NCL-Norwegian , Marella UK . Terminal 6 serves ships of CCL-Carnival and Princess . Terminal 10 homeports ships of MSC and NCL.

The following cruise port map shows Port Canaveral port's infrastructure, the location of terminal facilities, connecting roads and transportation links to Orlando City.

Port Canaveral is the nearest Disney World city, situated about one hour east of Orlando by car. The Orlando Airport is 45 mi/70 km away. The driving distance to Tampa is 2 hours, to Jacksonville - 2,5 hours.

There are seven cruise terminals, but in regular use are 5 - numbers 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10. They are newer, located on the Port's north side, and serve larger ships. Southside terminals are older. Gambling ships use Terminal 2. Terminal 3 is the new Carnival Cruise Line's terminal.

Currently, Terminal 4 is also used, but rarely. In April 2024 was announced a plan for a new facility at Terminal 4, to be completed in 2026.

The cruise terminal parking rate is USD 15 per day (Port Authority subject to change). There is a parking lot beside each cruise terminal. Port Canaveral offers complimentary cruise parking for disabled Veterans. Approved are waiving cruise parking fees for vehicles with DV (Disabled Veteran) license plates issued under Florida Statutes "s.320.084", "s.320.0842" or "s.320.0845".

In August 2023, Port Canaveral commissioners allocated US$67,46 million for constructing two northside cruise parking garages. For the projects was contracted Ivey's Construction Inc. The larger facility (an 8-level garage with capacity 1940 vehicles) is adjacent to Terminals 5 and 6, while the smaller one (a 6-level garage with capacity 1081 vehicles) is near Terminal 10.

(NEW) Cruise Terminal 8 (2026)

In April 2023 was proposed the construction of a new cruise terminal on the Port's southern side.

The US$175 million facility could be completed and opened in July 2026.

This proposal for a new passenger terminal came after two newbuild large cruise liners were homeported year-round in Cape Canaveral starting in 2024-Q4.

Approved in May 2024, the proposal included in the Port's budget for FY2023 (October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023). FY23 was marked by increased cruise shipping traffic and stronger-than-expected, cruise-related revenues (including from parking) estimated at US$150,87 million. The previous estimate was US$124,48M. This represented ~83,7% of Port Canaveral's total projected operating revenue (US$180,35M) including from cargo shipping/handling, recreation, leasing, and other business activities. It was estimated that the Port's FY23 will have US$75,43M profit (including non-operating revenues and expenses) which was US$53,36M before FY23's budget began. The profit was used for port development projects and for reducing debt from previous projects.

In May 2023, were announced plans for a new cruise terminal at Bluepoints Marina's site. The facility (projected cost US$175M) would be ready/inaugurated in 2026.

The new multi-user Cruise Terminal 8 (aka Terminal X) is at the existing North 8 Berth (directly opposite to/sharing the turning basin with Cruise Terminal 5). The facility includes a multi-story parking garage (max capacity 3000 vehicles), road improvements (including turning lanes and a flyover ramp connecting Terminal 8 with State Road 401).

The project includes a pier extension and mooring improvements (Phase 1) and a bulkhead parallel to State Road 401 (between Terminal 5 and Terminal 8) in Phase 2.

(NEW) Carnival Cruise Terminal 3 (CT3-Launch Pad)

In late-April 2017, Port Canaveral started construction works on a new cruise terminal.

The facility is on the site of "Cruise Terminal 3" (port's southern / B side), west of Jetty Park and east of The Cove (dining-shopping-attractions complex). On June 7, 2017, engineering and design works for the new terminal were officially approved.

Canaveral Port Authority Commissioners approved US$1,2 million in funding for CH2M Engineering's project management contract. This was Phase I of the 2-year work plan to construct a modern facility with capacity to serve vessels with max capacity 8000 passengers.

At the new passenger terminal can berth even the world's largest cruise vessels of RCI's OASIS-class. CH2M Engineering provided engineering, support services and waterside design for the new Terminal 3.

The project's budget is USD 163 million (initially estimated cost was US$150M), of which US$50M contributed by Carnival Corporation . Ranked the USA's largest single building project, it included the demolition of the port's oldest terminal, construction of a brand new 2-story building (sized 17466 m2 / 188,000 ft2), upgrading the existing berth and building a new (adjacent to the terminal) parking garage, roadway and utility improvements.

The 20-month-long, multi-phased project included 5 separate contracts. Demolition works (of the existing Terminal 3 building) started in April 2018, at the cost of US$210,000.

• Following the building demolition, the project's next phases included berth demolition, dredging, dockside construction, building passenger boarding (mobile) bridges and terminal building, site works, building a covered parking garage (6-story building, sized 690,000 ft2 / 64,100 m2, capacity 1800 cars).
• On August 30, 2018, the Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a long-term terminal operation agreement with Carnival Cruise Line, allowing the company to homeport here its newest and biggest liner .
• Beginning September 1, 2018, the new agreement replaced the old (6-year concession) expiring in 2019. The new 25-year primary term has 4 additional 5-year renewal options. The minimum annual revenue from passenger fees (guaranteed by Carnival) was increased from USD 7 million (fixed, per year) to USD 14,5 million (with annual escalators).
• On January 8, 2019, the CPA Board of Commissioners awarded the company Ivey's Construction Inc the USD 79 million contract for building Cruise Terminal 3, plus USD 29,53M contract for building the adjacent parking.
• On April 24, 2019, Canaveral Port Authority commissioners unanimously approved several design changes in the CT3 Project to reduce building costs. Ivey's Construction Inc (Merritt Island-based) won the contract in January with a bid of USD 78,98 million. However, design changes resulted in total savings of USD 4,535 million, bringing the terminal's total cost down to USD 74,45 million. In all, "Cruise Terminal 3" costs USD 163 million when are added the costs of the adjacent parking garage, waterside improvements, two passenger boarding bridges, design services. Plans were redesigned after engineering studies reduced the number of needed piles (also their size and coating) without sacrificing the structural integrity.

The new Carnival Cruise Terminal (CT3) is a 2-story building (sized 187,000 ft2 / 17370 m2) with max passenger capacity 6500 at a time. Among its amenities are electronic systems to facilitate passenger screening, mobile check-in (for expediting boarding), ATMs, restrooms, waiting and baggage halls, retail shopping area, info kiosks.

Construction works officially started on March 18, 2019, and the Terminal was completed in September 2020.

At the new CT3 terminal was homeported Carnival's largest vessel Mardi Gras (GT 180,000 tons, LNG-powered , capacity 5286 berths / max passengers 6500). The new liner's LNG bunkering is dockside (barge-to-ship).

Mardi Gras docked for the first time on June 4, 2021, and was joined later on the same day by the fleetmates Carnival Freedom and Carnival Liberty .

North (A Side) Cruise terminals (5, 6, 8, 10)

They are located on the A dock at the north side. Along is the Charles M Rowland Drive.

All are up to date and can handle the biggest passenger ships. Especially for Disney Cruise Line ships was built Cruise Terminal 8.

For a 5-month refurbishment project in 2020 was closed Disney's Cruise Terminal 8 (June through November). The closure was for installing a new curtainwall-pile (breakwater), removing ticket counters, extending the drop-off canopy, replacing the current seating.

In 2016, about USD 2,3 million were spent at Disney Terminal 8's renovations. This cruise facility is used exclusively by Disney ships. Cruise Terminal 10 was reopened on November 19, 2016, following USD 35 million expansion and upgrade project which took 6 months to complete. Terminal 10 (1994-built) is used by NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) .

Renovation works included increasing the size of the 2-story terminal building (from 97,050 to 125,825 ft2 / 9016 to 11690 m2). Lower floor's baggage processing area was increased from 42,800 to 64,400 ft2 (3976 to 5983 m2). Upper floor's passengers check-in area was increased from 54,250 to 61,430 ft2 (5040 to 5707 m2).

The development project allowed the terminal to handle larger cruise ships (carrying up to 5,500 passengers). Previously, its max capacity was 3,600 passengers.

Among the major projects of the Cruise Terminal 10 renovations were:

• USD 25,69 million for terminal renovations, with H.J. High of Orlando as contractor. The downstairs area where baggage processing occurs increased from the previous 42,799 ft2 to 64,396 ft2. The upstairs area where passengers check-in increased from the previous 54,249 ft2 to 61,428 ft2.
• USD 4,48 million were invested into new mobile Passenger Boarding Bridges (by the Spanish manufacturer ADELTE). The new mobile bridge systems replaced the old fixed gangways and provide better flexibility when used by differently-sized cruise vessels that have different heights and boarding door locations.
• USD 1,79 million were used for the existing cruise pier strengthening. The contractor (Vortex Marine of Oakland, California) used carbon fiber polymer technology to reinforce and extend the pier's life and structural capacity.

In 2016 was completed a USD 48,4 million renovation project at Cruise Terminal 5 (used mostly by Carnival Cruise Line ). Among the improvements were terminal expansion, pier elongation (by 120 ft / 37 m), new mobile boarding bridges, new parking garage (capacity 1044 cars). The 1991-built Terminal 5 now allows berthing of larger ships (with up to 3500 passengers / previously up to 2500). For the project were contracted a total of 87 companies.

South (B Side) Cruise Terminals (2, 4)

They are located on the B dock at the southwest side. Along is George King Blvd. They were among the Port's first cruise facilities and can handle not more than 1900 passengers.

(NEW) Cruise Terminal 1

On November 5, 2016, Port Canaveral received its ever largest passenger ship - Oasis of the Seas . The mega-liner docked at the new "Cruise 1 Terminal" (inaugurated in December 2014). Oasis OTS was homeported here replacing the smaller Freedom OTS .

The facility's main tenant is RCI Royal Caribbean and was designed specifically to handle Oasis-class vessels. The new terminal is sized 188,000 ft2 (17,470 m2) and has a dedicated parking garage with capacity 1007 vehicles. The project cost USD 104,6M.

Port Canaveral tours, shore excursions, hotels

City tours and shore excursions.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center: NASA’s base where Apollo missions have been launched. Watch a movie at the center of IMAX, learn the space exploration future at the Exploration Space show, go to the Apollo Center and the LC39 Gantry or try the Shuttle Launch Experience.

US Astronaut Hall of Fame: 5 miles away from the Kennedy Space Center. Honor the American astronauts, watch the Science On A Sphere show, try the Sigma 7 Mercury rocket or a real training for astronauts.

Jetty Park: park at the coastline with a beach, camping and a playground, picnic areas and pavilions. Enjoy the amazing marine traffic view from the pier, favorite place for fishermen and tourists. You can have a coffee, eat or buy something at the Cove Waterfront area, located between the park and the port.

Cocoa Beach Pier: dating since 1962, Space coast best-known landmark located 4 miles away ftom Port Canaveral. It offers bars, souvenir shops, restaurants, live music and lively beach.

Orlando Amusement Parks: enjoy the attractions Walt Disney World , Disney/MGM Studios, Universal Studios, Sea World of Florida and much more.

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3-Day Cruises from Port Canaveral

Three cruise ships offer 3-day cruises out of Port Canaveral in Florida. These short cruises are easy to combine with a trip to Disney World or Universal Orlando theme parks. The combination is a vacation that the whole family will enjoy. See the full schedule of departures below.

The 3-night cruises go to the nearby islands of the Bahamas. Voyages on Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean stop at their private islands, which are exclusive playgrounds for their passengers.

You may also want to see our schedule of 4-day cruises from Port Canaveral .

3-day cruises on Carnival Cruise Line . Round-trip from Port Canaveral to Nassau (Bahamas). • 2024 departures: January 5, 12, 19; February 9, 16; March 8, 29; April 12, 26; May 17, 31; June 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 9, 23; September 6, 20; October 4, 18; November 1, 15, 29; December 13, 27.

3-day cruises on Carnival Cruise Line . Round-trip from Port Canaveral to Bimini (Bahamas). • 2024 departures: January 2, 26; February 2, 23; March 1, 15, 22; April 5, 19; May 10, 24; June 7, 21; July 5, 19; August 2, 16, 30; September 13, 27; October 11, 25; November 8, 22; December 6, 20.

3-day cruises on Disney Cruise Line . Round-trip from Port Canaveral to Nassau (Bahamas) and Castaway Cay (Bahamas). • 2024 departures: January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; December 6, 13, 20, 26, 27.

3-day cruises on Royal Caribbean . Round-trip from Port Canaveral to CocoCay (Bahamas) and Nassau (Bahamas). • 2024 departures: January 2, 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8, 22, 29; December 6, 13, 27.

3-day cruises on Carnival Cruise Line . Round-trip from Port Canaveral to Nassau (Bahamas). • 2025 departures: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25.

3-day cruises on Carnival Cruise Line . Round-trip from Port Canaveral to Celebration Key (Bahamas). • 2025 departures: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; September 5, 12, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12, 19, 26.

3-day cruises on Disney Cruise Line . Round-trip from Port Canaveral to Nassau (Bahamas) and Castaway Cay (Bahamas). • 2025 departures: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 8, 15, 22, 29; September 5, 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12, 19, 26.

3-day cruises on Disney Cruise Line . Round-trip from Port Canaveral to Castaway Cay (Bahamas). • 2025 departures: April 25; May 1; August 1; December 4.

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Orlando (Port Canaveral), Perfect Day Cococay, Cozumel, Roatan, Puerto Costa Maya, Orlando (Port Canaveral)    View map

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Wonder of the Seas

Priced per person, based on 2 guests. Includes tax/fees.

$673 $96 /night

$761 $109 /night

$847 $121 /night

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4 Night Bahamas

Port Canaveral (Orlando) Florida, Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve Bahamas, Nassau Bahamas, Port Canaveral (Orlando) Florida    View map

Aug 11, 2024 → Aug 15, 2024

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MSC Seashore

$194 $49 /night

$258 $65 /night

$314 $79 /night

6 Night Eastern Caribbean

Orlando (Port Canaveral), Grand Turk, Puerto Plata, Perfect Day Cococay, Orlando (Port Canaveral)    View map

Aug 24, 2024 → Aug 30, 2024

Adventure of the Seas

$578 $96 /night

$728 $121 /night

$958 $160 /night

Port Canaveral (Orlando) Florida, Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve Bahamas, Costa Maya Mexico, Cozumel Mexico, Port Canaveral (Orlando) Florida    View map

Aug 18, 2024 → Aug 25, 2024

$392 $56 /night

$512 $73 /night

$608 $87 /night

8 Night Southern Caribbean

Orlando (Port Canaveral), Willemstad, Oranjestad, Perfect Day Cococay, Orlando (Port Canaveral)    View map

Aug 30, 2024 → Sep 7, 2024

$922 $115 /night

$1,167 $146 /night

3 Night Bahamas

Port Canaveral (Orlando) Florida, Nassau Bahamas, Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve Bahamas, Port Canaveral (Orlando) Florida    View map

Aug 15, 2024 → Aug 18, 2024

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$188 $63 /night

$244 $81 /night

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7 Night Eastern Caribbean

Orlando (Port Canaveral), Perfect Day Cococay, Charlotte Amalie, Philipsburg, Orlando (Port Canaveral)    View map

$937 $134 /night

$1,137 $162 /night

8 Night Bermuda

Orlando (Port Canaveral), Grand Turk, Royal Naval Dockyard, Perfect Day Cococay, Orlando (Port Canaveral)    View map

Aug 16, 2024 → Aug 24, 2024

$1,034 $129 /night

Port Canaveral (Orlando), Bimini, Nassau, Port Canaveral (Orlando)    View map

Aug 26, 2024 → Aug 30, 2024

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$324 $81 /night

$379 $95 /night

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Port Canaveral (Orlando) Florida, Nassau Bahamas, Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve Bahamas, Port Canaveral (Orlando) Florida, Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve Bahamas, Costa Maya Mexico, Cozumel Mexico    View map

Aug 29, 2024 → Sep 8, 2024

$827 $83 /night

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This is the complete schedule of Transatlantic cruises in 2024 and 2025 . Most are in the spring and fall when cruise lines reposition ships between the United States and Europe. Throughout the year there are also cruises between New York and England on the Queen Mary 2.

On the calendar you'll find many Atlantic crossings to Spain, Portugal, Italy, Denmark and the UK. In total, there are about 100 Transatlantic cruises annually.

January 2024

January 3: 8-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 January 11: 11-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on the Cunard Line January 11: 10-day cruise from Miami to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line January 27: 12-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on the Cunard Line

February 2024

February 13: 11-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Miami on Norwegian Cruise Line February 21: 10-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on the Cunard Line

March 2: 15-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Viking March 9: 16-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Princess Cruises March 15: 17-night cruise from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to Lisbon (Portugal) on Azamara Cruises March 18: 15-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Viking March 23: 14-night cruise from Tampa to Barcelona (Spain) on Celebrity Cruises March 27: 15-night cruise from Miami to Rome (Italy) on Oceania March 30: 16-day cruise from Barbados to Lisbon (Portugal) on Star Clipper March 31: 14-day cruise from Miami to Barcelona (Spain) on Regent Seven Seas

April 5: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Holland America April 5: 15-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Royal Caribbean April 5: 14-night cruise from Miami to Barcelona (Spain) on Oceania April 5: 16-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Princess Cruises April 6: 20-day cruise from Antigua to Malaga (Spain) on Star Clipper April 7: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rotterdam (Netherlands) on Holland America April 7: 19-day cruise from Puerto Rico to Lisbon (Portugal) on Norwegian Cruise Line April 8: 16-day cruise from New York to Rome (Italy) on Norwegian Cruise Line April 10: 14-day cruise from New York to Barcelona (Spain) on Regent Seven Seas April 11: 12-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Lisbon (Portugal) on Celebrity Cruises April 13: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rotterdam (Netherlands) on Holland America April 13: 12-day cruise from Puerto Rico to Lisbon (Portugal) on SeaDream April 14: 13-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Celebrity Cruises April 14: 12-night cruise from Miami to Lisbon (Portugal) on Seabourn April 15: 12-day cruise from Norfolk (Virginia) to Barcelona (Spain) on Carnival Cruise Line April 18: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Port Canaveral on Carnival Cruise Line April 21: 14-night cruise from Miami to Barcelona (Spain) on Royal Caribbean April 21: 14-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rome (Italy) on Royal Caribbean April 21: 15-night cruise from Miami to Lisbon (Portugal) on MSC April 22: 13-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Celebrity Cruises April 25: 14-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line April 28: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 April 28: 13-night cruise from Miami to Barcelona (Spain) on Royal Caribbean April 28: 12-night cruise from New Jersey to Southampton (England) on Royal Caribbean April 29: 14-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line

May 1: 15-night cruise from Texas to Barcelona (Spain) on Royal Caribbean May 2: 13-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Celebrity Cruises May 4: 15-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Princess Cruises May 5: 13-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Disney Cruise Line May 5: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 May 11: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Holland America May 16: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 May 23: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2

June 9: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 June 16: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 June 21: 21-night cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on Oceania June 23: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 June 24: 36-night cruise from New York to Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Viking June 29: 21-day cruise from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Boston on Holland America

July 5: 21-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on Princess Cruises July 6: 8-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 July 12: 51-night round-trip cruise from New York to Europe on Oceania July 14: 24-night cruise from England to New York on Seabourn July 20: 17-day cruise from Boston to Rotterdam (Netherlands) on Holland America July 21: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 July 28: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2

August 2024

August 16: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 August 17: 15-night cruise from Tilbury (England) to New York on Oceania August 19: 22-night cruise from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Miami on Royal Caribbean August 22: 16-night cruise from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Boston on Royal Caribbean August 23: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 August 24: 16-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to New York on Regent Seven Seas

September 2024

September 15: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 September 23: 16-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises

October 2024

October 6: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 October 6: 12-day cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Miami on Norwegian Cruise Line October 6: 21-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Galveston (Texas) on Princess Cruises October 9: 22-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Puerto Rico on Viking October 12: 15-day cruise from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Fort Lauderdale on Holland America October 17: 8-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 October 17: 13-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Port Canaveral on Norwegian Cruise Line October 19: 19-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) on MSC October 20: 13-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on Disney Cruise Line October 21: 14-day cruise from New York to Barcelona (Spain) on Norwegian Cruise Line October 23: 12-night cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Cruises October 23: 16-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Galveston on Royal Caribbean October 24: 14-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Royal Caribbean October 25: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 October 26: 15-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Tampa on Carnival Cruise Line October 26: 13-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Cruises October 26: 14-night cruise from Malaga (Spain) to Puerto Rico on SeaDream October 30: 18-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on MSC October 31: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Holland America

November 2024

November 1: 14-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Cruises November 3: 14-day cruise from Miami to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line November 3: 16-night cruise from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to New York on Oceania November 3: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on Regent Seven Seas November 3: 14-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Cape Liberty on Royal Caribbean November 7: 16-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to New York on Norwegian Cruise Line November 7: 14-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Tampa on Celebrity Cruises November 8: 16-night cruise from Miami to Lisbon (Portugal) on MSC November 9: 13-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Cruises November 10: 13-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Port Canaveral on Norwegian Cruise Line November 10: 16-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises November 10: 16-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Port Canaveral on Royal Caribbean November 13: 12-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Fort Lauderdale on Azamara Cruises November 13: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 November 15: 12-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Miami on Oceania November 16: 13-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Cruises November 16: 14-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Holland America November 20: 10-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Barbados on Azamara Cruises November 20: 15-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Miami on Oceania November 21: 12-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Port Canaveral on Celebrity Cruises November 22: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on Regent Seven Seas November 22: 14-day cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Fort Lauderdale on Silversea November 24: 13-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Port Canaveral on Royal Caribbean November 26: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on Norwegian Cruise Line November 28: 17-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises November 28: 12-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Miami on Seabourn November 28: 22-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Viking November 29: 16-day cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Puerto Rico on Norwegian Cruise Line November 30: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on Norwegian Cruise Line

December 2024

December 3: 12-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Miami on Norwegian Cruise Line December 3: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 December 4: 18-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises December 4: 15-day cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Fort Lauderdale on Silversea December 5: 15-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Viking December 15: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2

January 2025

January 3: 8-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 January 4: 13-day cruise from Miami to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line January 9: 9-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on Cunard Line January 9: 12-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on Cunard Line

February 2025

February 2: 13-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Miami on Norwegian Cruise Line February 7: 12-day cruise from Miami to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line February 10: 12-night cruise from Miami to Barcelona (Spain) on Royal Caribbean February 18: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Princess Cruises

March 8: 13-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Celebrity Cruises March 8: 8-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 March 9: 15-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Princess Cruises March 14: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Cunard Line March 16: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on Carnival Cruise Line March 19: 14-day cruise from Miami to Barcelona (Spain) on Regent Seven Seas March 22: 12-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Celebrity Cruises March 22: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Princess Cruises March 24: 15-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rome (Italy) on Princess Cruises March 29: 8-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 March 31: 12-night cruise from Miami to Lisbon (Portugal) on Azamara Cruises March 31: 15-day cruise from New York to Rome (Italy) on Norwegian Cruise Line

April 1: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Lisbon (Portugal) on Silversea April 4: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Princess Cruises April 4: 12-day cruise from Miami to Lisbon (Portugal) on Regent Seven Seas April 5: 15-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rotterdam (Netherlands) on Holland America April 6: 14-night cruise from Miami to Lisbon (Portugal) on MSC April 12: 16-night cruise from Tampa to Rome (Italy) on Celebrity Cruises April 12: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rotterdam (Netherlands) on Holland America April 12: 15-night cruise from Miami to Portsmouth (England) on Royal Caribbean April 19: 14-night cruise from Port Canaveral to Barcelona (Spain) on Celebrity Cruises April 19: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Holland America April 19: 16-day cruise from Palm Beach (Florida) to Lisbon (Portugal) on SeaDream April 20: 15-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rome (Italy) on Celebrity Cruises April 22: 14-night cruise from Puerto Rico to Barcelona (Spain) on Oceania April 24: 16-day cruise from New Orleans to Barcelona (Spain) on Carnival Cruise Line April 24: 14-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line April 27: 8-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 April 27: 12-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line April 27: 14-night cruise from Cape Liberty (New Jersey) to Rome (Italy) on Royal Caribbean April 28: 14-night cruise from Miami to Southampton (England) on Royal Caribbean April 30: 12-night cruise from Miami to Barcelona (Spain) on Royal Caribbean

May 1: 12-night cruise from Miami to Lisbon (Portugal) on Oceania May 3: 13-night cruise from Port Canaveral to Barcelona (Spain) on Royal Caribbean May 5: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 May 5: 13-day cruise from Port Canaveral to Barcelona (Spain) on Disney Cruise Line May 16: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 May 18: 36-day cruise from New York to Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Viking May 23: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 May 29: 30-day cruise from New York to Copenhagen (Denmark) on Silversea

June 6: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 June 11: 15-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to New Orleans on Carnival Cruise Line June 11: 13-day cruise from New York to Belfast (Northern Ireland) on Silversea June 13: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 June 24: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2

July 8: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 July 18: 15-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Boston on Princess Cruises July 19: 35-day round-trip cruise from Boston to Northern Europe on Holland America July 25: 14-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 July 27: 36-day cruise from New York to Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Viking

August 2025

August 2: 36-night cruise from Dover (England) to New York on Seabourn August 8: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 August 27: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 August 30: 15-night cruise from Southampton (England) to Boston on Royal Caribbean

September 2025

September 3: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 September 13: 14-day cruise from Port Canaveral to Barcelona (Spain) on Carnival Cruise Line September 16: 14-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to New York on Oceania September 26: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2

October 2025

October 7: 45-day round-trip cruise from New York to the Mediterranean on Holland America October 8: 21-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Galveston (Texas) on Princess Cruises October 11: 15-day cruise from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Fort Lauderdale on Holland America October 11: 15-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises October 16: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Port Canaveral on Carnival Cruise Line October 16: 14-night cruise from Southampton (England) to Miami on Royal Caribbean October 17: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 October 19: 13-night cruise from Southampton (England) to Port Canaveral on Celebrity Cruises October 20: 16-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises October 22: 14-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Cape Liberty on Royal Caribbean October 24: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 October 16: 14-night cruise from Southampton (England) to Miami on Royal Caribbean October 26: 13-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Cruises October 31: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 October 31: 16-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Tampa on Celebrity Cruises October 31: 13-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Cruises

November 2025

November 1: 15-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises November 2: 15-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Holland America November 2: 13-day cruise from Malaga (Spain) to Puerto Rico on SeaDream November 7: 15-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to New York on Norwegian Cruise Line November 8: 14-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Tampa on Carnival Cruise Line November 8: 16-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on Regent Seven Seas November 14: 16-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises November 15: 14-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Holland America November 18: 14-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Puerto Rico on Seabourn November 19: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 November 19: 14-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on Oceania November 19: 13-day cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Fort Lauderdale on Silversea November 26: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on Regent Seven Seas November 28: 15-day cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Galveston (Texas) on Norwegian Cruise Line November 28: 22-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Viking

December 2025

December 8: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 December 8: 14-day cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Fort Lauderdale on Silversea December 15: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2

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The top 10 biggest cruise ships in the world, the top 10 biggest cruise ships in the world.

Modern cruise ships continue to grow in size, with the biggest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas , launching at the start of this year, and her sister ship the Star of the Seas expected to surpass her in size.

Both of these ships are operated by Royal Caribbean International, which operates five of the ten largest cruise ships in the world. Carnival Corporation, arguably the biggest cruise company in the world, features three times on the list through its subsidiaries P&O Cruises and Costa Cruises.

All of the heaviest cruise ships in the world were built within the last 20 years, although the majority – six of the ten – were built within the last five years.

So, here are the top ten biggest cruise ships in the world, by gross tonnage.

10. P&O Cruises MS Arvia : 185,581 gross tonnes

The MS Arvia is P&O Cruises’ fourth ship to be built by German shipyard Meyer Werft. Weighing in at 185,581 gross tonnes, the 345m (1,130-foot) Arvia is slightly larger than her sister ship, the MS Iona . The 20-deck ship is the largest ship commissioned for the British cruise market and has a maximum passenger capacity of 6,264 passengers, with 1,800 crew onboard.

The ship is the second liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered Excellence-class vessel for P&O, following the Iona . Arvia is powered by a 61,760kW LNG drive system, with a propulsion power of 37 megawatts. The LNG-powered propulsion system allows the vessel to sail at a maximum speed of 21.5 knots.

After being floated out in August 2022, the Arvia mainly operates itineraries around the Caribbean or the Mediterranean.

9. Costa Cruises – Costa Smeralda : 185,010 gross tonnes

The Costa Smeralda is the first LNG-powered vessel in the Costa Cruises fleet. With a gross tonnage of 185,010gt, the 20-deck Excellence-class ship measures 337m (1,106 feet) in length. The second LNG-powered cruise ship to enter operation in the world, she has a maximum capacity of 6,554 passengers with 1,646 crew and a service speed of 21.5 knots.

Construction of the Costa Smeralda began at the Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland, in September 2017. Meyer Turku collaborated with the Meyer Werft Papenburg shipyard to develop and integrate the LNG propulsion plant for the ship. She is fitted with four 16-cylinder, Caterpillar MaK 16VM46DF engines, with 15.4 megawatts (20,710 horsepower) output per engine, resulting in a maximum power of  37 megawatts (50,000 horsepower).

The ship, which was named after the Emerald Coast of Sardinia, entered service in December 2019 , departing Savona on its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean, where it has sailed since.

8. Costa Cruises – Costa Toscana : 186,364 gross tonnes

The Costa Toscana is the sister ship of the Costa Smeralda and is also powered by LNG . measuring 337m (1,106 feet) long and weighing in at 186,364 gross tonnes, the Toscana has a maximum capacity of 6,338 passengers and 1,678 staff across her 20 decks.

Like her sister ship, the Toscana was also built at the Meyer shipyard in Finland, with construction completed in 2021. She is also powered by four MaK-Caterpillar engines, with a total power of 57.2 megawatts (76,706 horsepower), and two ABB Azipod motors , resulting in a service speed of 17 knots.

Named in homage to the Tuscany region of Italy, Costa Toscana mainly sails around the Mediterranean Sea but Costa Cruises has also used the ship to sail itineraries further afield, such as around Brazil and the UAE.

7. MSC Cruises – MSC World Europa : 215,863 gross tonnes

The only entry in the top ten from MSC Cruises, MSC World Europa measures 333m (1,094 feet) in length. With 215,863 gross tonnage, she can house more people than any other ship in the MSC fleet: up to 6,762 passengers across 2,633 cabins spread over 22 decks, in addition to 2,138 crew.

Built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, the World Europa ’s LNG-power propulsion system was subcontracted to Finland-based Wärtsilä. Five LNG-powered, 14-cylinder Wartsila 46DF dual-fuel engines power the vessel, with a propulsion power of 44 megawatts ( 59,005 horsepower). She also features nitrogen oxide reduction (NOR) units, two Wartsila LNGPac fuel storage and supply systems, seven thrusters, and two fixed-pitch propellers.

The MSC World Europa was floated out at the end of 2021 and was initially used as an accommodation vessel for fans attending the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with the ship berthed at Doha Port in Qatar during the tournament. Following the competition, the ship subsequently travelled several routes around the UAE, before sailing to the Mediterranean, where it has sailed itineraries since.

6. Royal Caribbean International – Allure of the Seas : 225,282 gross tonnes

The first of many entries on this list operated by Royal Caribbean, Allure of the Seas weighs in at 225,282 gross tonnes. Measuring 362m (1,187 feet), she is only 50mm (2 inches) longer than her sister ship the Oasis of the Seas . The Allure has a maximum capacity of 6,780 passengers and 2,200 crew across 18 decks.

Built at the Turku Shipyard in Finland, the Allure took two years to build , floating out in 2010. She features six Wärtsilä 46 diesel engines with a total power output of 97 megawatts (130,053 horsepower). It is propelled by three electric Azipod azimuth thrusters. The ship can travel at a cruising speed of 22 knots.

With a homeport of Galveston, Texas in the US, the Allure mainly serves itineraries around the Bahamas but she is scheduled to sail routes around the Mediterranean in 2025.

5. Royal Caribbean International – Oasis of the Seas : 226,838 gross tonnes

The oldest ship on this list, the Oasis of the Seas has been in service for over a decade. She was the biggest cruise ship at the time when floated out in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 226,838gt and a length of 360m (1,181 feet). The Oasis has a maximum capacity of 6,699 passengers and 2,181 staff across 18 decks.

The Oasis took two years to build at the Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland, with the keel laid on 12 November 2007 and the ship arriving at her homeport of Port Everglades in Florida, US, on 13 November 2009.

The Oasis is powered by eight Wärtsilä V12 diesel engines, which generate 5.6 megawatts (7,500 horsepower) each, alongside four bow thrusters. The main propulsion system consists of three 20-megawatt (26,820 horsepower) electric Azipod motors, resulting in a combined propulsion power of 82 megawatts (109,964 horsepower) and a standard cruising speed of 23 knots.

The Oasis mainly operates routes around the Caribbean, but occasionally repositions to offer itineraries in the Mediterranean.

4. Royal Caribbean International – Harmony of the Seas : 226,963 gross tonnes

The third Oasis-class ship built by Royal Caribbean, Harmony of the Seas weighed in bigger than her existing sister ships at launch in 2016, with 226,963 gross tonnage, but she has since been surpassed by newer vessels. With a total length of 362m (1,188 feet), Harmony has a maximum capacity of 6,780 passengers and 2,300 staff across 18 decks.

Royal Caribbean placed an order with STX France for the construction of Harmony of the Seas in December 2012. The first steel for the ship was cut at STX France’s Saint-Nazaire shipyard in September 2013, while the keel-laying ceremony was held in May 2014.

The Harmony is powered by three 18.9-megawatt Wärtsilä 16V46 16-cylinder main generator diesel engines and three Wärtsilä 12V46 12-cylinder engines producing 13.9 megawatts each. The propulsion power is provided by three electric Azipod azimuth thrusters and manoeuvring is assisted by four 5.5-megawatt Wärtsilä CT 3500 tunnel thrusters. The propulsion system results in 82 megawatts (109,964 horsepower) and enables the ship to sail at a standard speed of 23 knots.

Harmony of the Seas embarked on her inaugural seven-night Western Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona, Spain, in June 2016, and currently operates itineraries around the Western Caribbean from her homeport of Galveston, Texas in the US.

3. Royal Caribbean International – Symphony of the Seas : 228,081 gross tonnes

At launch in 2018, the Symphony of the Seas surpassed the Harmony as the biggest cruise ship, weighing in at 228,081 gross tonnes. Measuring 361m (1,185 feet), the Symphony has a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers and 2,200 staff across 18 decks and was the testing ground for Royal Caribbean's new muster drill . With a total length of 361m (1,185 feet), She is roughly 30 metres (98 feet) longer than the largest military ships , the US Nimitz-class aircraft carriers and the USS Gerald R. Ford .

The keel-laying ceremony for the Symphony of the Seas was held in October 2015 at STX’s Saint-Nazaire shipyard in France, and the ship sailed out in June 2017. She is powered by six diesel sets, each composed of three Wärtsilä 16V46D engines and three Wärtsilä 12V46D engines, as well as three 20-megawatt electric Azipod main engines – resulting in 82 megawatts (109,964 horsepower) of propulsion power and a standard cruising speed of 22 knots.

The Symphony commenced her seven-day maiden voyage from Barcelona in April 2018, and since then has mainly operated itineraries around the Caribbean from her homeports of Miami, New York, and Fort Lauderdale.

2. Royal Caribbean International – Wonder of the Seas : 235,600 gross tonnes

Royal Caribbean's flagship, Wonder of the Seas is the fifth Oasis-class cruise ship built for the cruise company. Weighing in at 235,600 gross tonnes, the Wonder was the largest ship in the world when she was completed in January 2022. Measuring 362m (1,187 feet) in length, the 18-deck Wonder has a maximum capacity of 7,084 guests across its 2,867 staterooms, as well as housing 2,369 crew.

Built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, Wonder is powered by two Wärtsilä 16V46D engines and four Wärtsilä 12V46D engines; and uses three 20-megawatt electric Azipod engines for propulsion, combining for a propulsion power of 82 megawatts (109,964 horsepower and a standard cruising speed of 22 knots.

The Wonder sailed her maiden voyage in March 2022 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and has since served itineraries around the Caribbean from her homeports of Miami and Cape Canaveral.

1. Royal Caribbean International – Icon of the Seas : 248,663 gross tonnes

Weighing 248,663 gross tonnes and measuring 365 metres (1,1967 feet), the Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world. Christened on 23 January 2024, the Icon has a maximum capacity of 7,600 passengers and 2,350 crew across 20 decks. She is the lead ship of the new Icon-class, with a sister ship the Star of the Seas due to be delivered in 2025 and another ship planned for delivery in 2026.

Built by Meyer Turku in Finland, the Icon is the first ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet that can be powered by LNG. It uses three Wärtsilä 14V46DF and three Wärtsilä 12V46DF for its main generator engines, which provide 67.5 megawatts of energy to run the ship. She is propelled by three 20-megawatt Azipod thrusters as well as five 4.8-megawatt Wärtsilä WTT-45 CP bow thrusters, with a cruising speed of 22 knots.

After sailing her maiden voyage on 27 January 2024, the Icon now sails year-round itineraries of seven-night trips around the Eastern and Western Caribbean from her homeport of Miami, Florida.

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