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Port of Los Angeles Taps Pacific Cruise Terminals for Outer Harbor
With cruise lines deploying bigger ships, Los Angeles is betting on new terminals to win West Coast homeport traffic and keep more tourism dollars along the waterfront.
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Amsterdam Weighs Ending Ocean Cruise Ship Calls by 2035
If Amsterdam opts for a full cruise exit, it could become Europe’s toughest test of how cities trade visitor revenue for livability, pushing itineraries toward nearby ports.
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Port of New Orleans Tops 1 Million Cruise Passenger Movements in 2025
New Orleans is emerging as a rare river-and-ocean cruise gateway, signaling how lines are betting on the Gulf Coast for year-round demand as larger ships return.
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Wrangell Approves 40-Year Lease for American Cruise Lines Dock
As small ship cruising expands in Southeast Alaska, ports are testing how to partner without surrendering the waterfront. Wrangell's model may shape talks from Haines to Petersburg.
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Developers Propose New Tampa Bay Cruise Port to Bypass Skyway Bridge
With cruise ships getting taller, ports are scrambling for new gateways. Tampa Bay’s proposal could keep the region competitive while intensifying scrutiny of estuary impacts.
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Quintana Roo Sets 2025 Cruise Record With 7.4M Passengers
Quintana Roo’s boom is turning Cozumel and Costa Maya into a testing ground for cruise lines’ private beach model, sharpening scrutiny on reefs, public access, and regulation.
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Nassau Cruise Port Welcomes Three Inaugural Ship Calls in December
Nassau is sharpening its pitch beyond day-trip crowds, landing both mega ships and ultra-luxury brands as cruise lines spread capacity and spend across the Caribbean.
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Galveston Wharves Wins $8.18M for Harborside Drive Upgrades
As Galveston’s cruise boom brings more cars to the waterfront, the port is turning to public infrastructure fixes to keep downtown moving and protect pedestrians.
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Bahamas Moves Forward With Mayaguana Deep-Water Port Plan
If built, Mayaguana could shift cruise growth and freight links toward the Bahamas’ quieter southeast, spreading tourism dollars and easing reliance on Nassau-centric ports.
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Royal Caribbean Breaks Ground on $345M PortMiami Terminal G
As cruise ships grow into floating cities, PortMiami is racing to expand capacity and smooth arrivals. The new terminal underscores Miami’s bid to stay the industry’s busiest homeport.
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Antigua Cruise Port Welcomes 12,000 Guests on Six-Ship Day
By splitting traffic between St. John’s and Falmouth, Antigua is proving it can absorb peak-season surges, a key edge as cruise lines seek reliable Caribbean hubs.
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Casablanca Cruise Port Opens Season With First Call Under GPH
Global Ports Holding’s takeover signals Morocco’s push to compete for cruise turnarounds on Atlantic and West Africa routes as lines seek fresh itineraries beyond crowded Mediterranean hubs.