Sun Princess Arrives at Port Everglades
Sun Princess, Princess Cruises’ newest ship, debuted this week in Fort Lauderdale after a successful Mediterranean season. Introduced in February 2024, the ship can accommodate 4,300 guests. Actress Hannah Waddingham served as the godmother during the naming ceremony in Barcelona in April. Fro
Princess Cruises to Explore All Caribbean Regions Summer 2026
Princess Cruises has announced its largest summer Caribbean cruise season for 2026, featuring two ships—Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess—departing from Fort Lauderdale/Port Everglades and Port Canaveral. “Princess continues to expand access to our world-class premium experience now op
Disney Cruise Line Partners with Junior Achievement of South Florida to Host Interactive Career Panel
Yesterday, in a partnership between Disney Cruise Line and Junior Achievement of South Florida, local students visited Broward County’s Port Everglades. This educational outing allowed them to meet Disney Cruise Line crew members and gain valuable insights into potential careers in the maritim
SILVER NOVA: IT’S CHEF COMPTON’S SHIP NOW!
"I believe food and drink have the power to bond people, providing insight into a community’s customs as a unifying language. I hope that my journey inspires Silver Nova’s guests to connect meaningfully with the destinations they visit and their people, forging strong relationships, broadening h
Port Everglades Welcomes Azamara Onward
Today, Port Everglades welcomed Azamara Cruises and the brand’s latest ship, Azamara Onward, to homeport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, during the winter season! “We are honored to extend our highly personalized services to Azamara Cruises and their guests,” said Port Everglades CEO an
Star Princess Set To Join Sun Princess In Caribbean
Princess Cruises announces the 2025-26 Americas season with itineraries aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess. The two ships will offer seven-day Caribbean cruises from Port Everglades, taking guests to stunning destinations. “Our 2025-26 Americas program is our largest ever offered, making
Celebrity Ascent Rises To The Occasion
The new Celebrity Ascent was recently showcased and christened as the newest addition to the cruise line’s popular Edge Class of ships in a celebration in Port Everglades, Florida. The ship retains every amenity and attribute that has made its siblings, the Edge, Apex, and Beyond, so popular,
Disney Cruise Line Opens New Terminal At Port Everglades
Disney Cruise Line has officially sprinkled its pixie dust and arrived at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! The cruise line celebrated the grand opening of its new dedicated cruise terminal, joined by esteemed port and community leaders, such as Port Everglades CEO and port director Jonat
Top 5 Reasons You Should Sail from Port Everglades
Since its opening in 1928, Port Everglades, located in Broward County, Florida, has become one of Florida’s most impactful economic industries. In addition to generating over 160,000 jobs throughout the state and facilitating access to global markets, the port offers the enviable opportunity of in
Exciting Changes For Cruisers At Port Everglades
If you’re looking for a bustling and exciting destination, then Port Everglades should be at the top of your list. With its direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, it is a hub for commercial activity, attracting thousands of ships and millions of passengers each year
Celebrity Cruises Announces Details For Celebrity Ascent
Today, Celebrity Cruises shared details about the cruise line’s newest ship, Celebrity Ascent! Travelers, get ready to set sail when she launches in November 2023! Celebrity Ascent will depart from Port Everglades in December 2023 to April 2024. The ship will take guests to destinations which incl
Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity To HomePort In Port EverGlades
Today, Crystal Cruises has announced Port Everglades as the homeport for Crystal Serenity in November 2024. This summer, Crystal Cruises is rebranding under the control of A&K Travel Group with a new name and creativity to the company’s plans, with a voyage called Crystal Exceptional at Sea. C
Major Changes Are Coming To Port Everglades!
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Jonathan Daniels, Chief Executive and Port Director of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as they welcome the cruising season and discuss future plans for the Port of Everglades. Learn more about the ease of cruising out of Port Ever
Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam Returns to Service
Over the weekend, one of cruising’s top brands Holland America Line returned another ship to service, brining their total operating number to five ships since cruising resumed earlier this year. Nieuw Statendam sailed from Fort Lauderdale, FL yesterday for a seven-day western&nb
Royal Caribbean Holds Naming Ceremony for New Odyssey of the Seas
The newest ship from Royal Caribbean International is officially ready to sail! The cruise line hosted a naming ceremony on board the brand new Odyssey of the Seas in Port Everglades on Saturday. The ship’s Godmother, Erin Brown, the first Bahamian paratriathlete to compete in the Paralympic G
Celebrity Apex Sets Sail on Inaugural Cruise
Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale played host to a special event today as Celebrity Cruises’ new ship Celebrity Apex kicked off its inaugural Caribbean season. After the official naming ceremony, the ship will begin sailing rotating Eastern and Western Caribbean itinerarie
Life Onboard the First Cruise from the U.S. in 15 Months
Looking over the lounge chairs on Celebrity Edge’s Resort Deck, it feels just like any other sea day. After three days onboard this first cruise from the U.S. in 15 months, travelers have fallen back into routine. For some, this means enjoying the ocean breezes at the midship pool on Deck 14 or th
Port Everglades CEO “Excited” for First Revenue Cruise in June
It’s been a quiet year for one of the world’s busiest cruise ports, but those who work at Port Everglades have been hard at work in anticipation of a return to cruising and their efforts will help make it one of the safest cruise ports for travelers once things get back to normal. P
MSC Cruises Will Return to U.S. Ports in August
One of the fastest-growing cruise lines has an official date for their first simulation cruise as well as a plan to return to normal operation from U.S. ports! MSC Cruises announced they’ve been approved by the CDC to sail on MSC Meraviglia from PortMiami on July 17, 2021 on the
Porthole Cruise Exclusive: Port Everglades Prepares for Cruising’s Return
It’s difficult to overstate how important Port Everglades is to not just Broward County, but South Florida as a whole. Along with being South Florida’s primary seaport for importing gasoline and jet fuel, the port also moved more than a million cargo containers last year, putting it in the top 2
