PortMiami, the Cruise Capital of the World^®, welcomed a record-breaking 10 cruise ships, docked at the seaport, on February 8, 2025. The 10 cruise ships were: Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Magic, Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Sunrise, Holland America Zaandam, MSC Cruises MSC Seascape, Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Gem, Oceania Cruises Sirena, Royal Caribbean International Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International Independence of the Seas, and Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. Close to 68,000 passengers are expected to be onboard the cruise ships.

“It is no surprise PortMiami and the cruise industry continue to break records,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “PortMiami is the departure choice for all major cruise lines. As a destination, Miami-Dade is undoubtedly the center of world cruise tourism with incredible weather, culture and unlimited options for exciting experiences.”

The 2025 season is filled with new cruise ships. Among the lineup of ships are Cunard Queen Anne (January 2025), MSC Cruises MSC World America (April 2025), Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Aqua (April 2025), Royal Caribbean International Wonder of the Seas (August 2025), Cunard Queen Elizabeth (October 2025), Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady (October 2025), and Oceania Cruises Allura (November 2025).

Another historic milestone which recently took place was the June 17, 2024 launch of the shore power. Shore power allows cruise ships to turn off their engines and plug into landside electrical power while docked, resulting in reduced emissions and noise. A partnership between Miami-Dade County, Carnival Corporation & plc, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Royal Caribbean Group, Virgin Voyages, and Florida Power & Light Company, PortMiami is the first major cruise port on the U.S. eastern seaboard that will offer shore power capability at five cruise berths.