the disney cruise ship fantasy at dock in port canaveral, florid

Port Canaveral Breaks Record with More Than 25 Cruise Ships and Deep Sea Vessels in a Single Day!

This month marked a milestone for Port Canaveral as the cruise port had its ‘busiest day ever’ with a combined 25 deep-sea vessels. This included six cruise ships, six cargo ships, eight space vessels, a gambling ship, and four fuel bunker barges.

The six docked cruise ships were Royal Caribbean’s Celebrity Equinox and Voyager of the Seas, Norwegian Cruise Lines’s Norwegian Epic, Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure, and Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras.

As of late 2024, Port Canaveral hosted over 900 cruise ships and 914,000 cars in its facilities. Last year’s annual revenue at the port reached $191 million, with cruise ship operations contributing 82% or $156 million.

ENSURING PORT SAFETY AND SECURITY FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS

Cruise ship ports and terminals are designed to transport cruise ships and passengers safely and efficiently. The cruise terminal consists of various structures including the terminal itself, the apron area, the terminal building, and ground transportation.

Security is a fundamental issue of importance for cruise ships and passengers at ports because they can be at times vulnerable to the criminal enterprise from the local community as well as our firm has investigated instances where passenger-on-passenger criminal events have occurred.

As a result, cruise lines have a responsibility to ensure that there is adequate security for their passengers and they frequently conduct audits of port security to make sure that their ships, passengers, and crew are safe.

One of the most important factors in designing a modern cruise ship port and terminal is to ensure it can handle the size of today’s mega cruise ships.

If you’ve been involved in an accident onboard a cruise ship or at a cruise port, our team of maritime personal injury attorneys are here to help. First, we can help you understand your legal rights and options. We have been advising clients on the best course of action based on specific circumstances for decades and have been successful in generating plans and arguments to win your case. This may involve negotiating with the cruise line’s insurance company or filing a lawsuit against the cruise line. Our offices are located a short drive away from the Miami Federal Courthouse, the courthouse where almost all international cruise ship injury cases are handled, regardless of the date or location of the accident.

Contact us today and speak with an experienced attorney toll free +1-888-742-0372, local +1-305-770-6553, or by email.  We offer free initial consultation at your home, office, hotel, or hospital.  Virtual sign-ups are available.