It's officially the time of the holiday season, when we begin to reflect on the past year and look toward the future—and The world's second busiest cruise port No exception.
For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, Port Canaveral, Florida's leadership team now has the opportunity to review 2024 data and ultimately found revenue increased across all business segments.
Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt. John Murray confirmed during his annual “State of the Port” address on November 20, 2024 that the port’s record-breaking growth momentum has indeed continued for another year and that success has been great Thanks in part to cruise tourism.
In fiscal 2024, the Orlando-based port generated $191 million in revenue, with cruise operations accounting for $156 million, or about 81% of total revenue.
“Cruise remains an important part of our portfolio and Port Canaveral is home to some of the newest and largest ships in the world. This is a testament to the confidence our cruise partners have in our ability to continue to deliver exceptional results for our guests. ” Captain Murray said.
Throughout the year, Port Canaveral welcomed 7.6 million passengers on 13 homeport ships and 911 cruise ships.
This is approximately a 12% increase Welcoming 6.8 million cruise guests In 2023, Port Canaveral's six cruise terminals handled 4 million passengers, another record-breaking figure at the time.
Over the past year, the port has also New parking facilities added – including an 8-level garage and a 6-level garage – and upgrades to the existing parking handling system.
A total of 914,000 cars have taken advantage of the now more convenient parking service, paying a daily parking fee of $17 (including tax) – which has undoubtedly increased the number of cars using the garage.
Expected to continue growing through 2025
Port Canaveral is already looking to the future and predicts 2025 will be a busier and more profitable year.
The port's leadership team expects annual revenue to grow from $191 million to $211 million, driven in large part by growth in the cruise business.
In fact, the port expects to handle a record 8.4 million passengers in the new financial year, with an increase in ship calls – 1,030 to be exact.
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Additionally, the number of cruise ships calling this popular port will increase from 13 to 16 by FY25, including some of the newest and most exciting ships on the high seas.
For example, Disney Cruise Line selected Port Canaveral as the first home port disney treasures – She just made her debut on November 12, 2024 in Florida.
When she officially enters service on December 21, 2024, Disney's newest addition will use the port as her base to operate seven-night round-trip sailings between the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
Likewise, Royal Caribbean ocean star, Currently it is Under construction at Meyer Shipyard Turku Originally from Turku, Finland, she will begin her career at Port Canaveral in August 2025.
like disney treasures, Royal Caribbean's new Icon-class ships will sail to the Western and Eastern Caribbean on a week-long rotation, carrying up to 5,610 guests into port on each voyage.
Last but not least, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises will utilize homeport services at Port Canaveral for the first time.
caribbean princess Will arrive at its new homeport at the end of November 2024 – just a few days early Celebrity Equinox It is expected to be docked on December 3, 2024.
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