Port Canaveral World’s Busiest Cruise Port

December 11, 2025 – Cruise lovers will have lots of options for sailing from nearby Port Canaveral. The Port has earned the distinction as the busiest cruise port in the world with over 8.6 million revenue passenger movements in FY 2025. The confirmed tally is the highest number of cruise passengers in the Port’s history and amounts to a 13-percent increase over FY 2024.

Passenger embarkation at Port Canaveral — Image Credit: Canaveral Port Authority

“Earning this distinction is a direct reflection of our ongoing commitment and focused efforts to be the best port possible, providing a high-quality experience for all cruise guests sailing from our Port,” said Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO. “With thanks to our hard-working teams and the confidence we’ve earned from the cruise lines, this milestone underscores our commitment to supporting our cruise partners’ business growth.”

A five-time recipient of “Best U.S. Cruise Homeport” award from Cruise Hive, Port Canaveral is one of the cruise industry’s most popular drive-to markets with easy access to and from modern terminals, ample adjacent parking, and convenient, centralized location. Home to some of the largest and most technically advanced ships in the world, Port Canaveral is a popular drive-to market with approximately 75 percent of passengers driving to the Port.

Source: Port Canaveral