PortMiami handled a record-breaking 8,233,056 cruise passengers in Fiscal Year 2024, marking a 12.79% increase from the previous record of 7,299,294 passengers in Fiscal Year 2023.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava praised the PortMiami team and cruise line partners for this milestone, highlighting the port’s contribution to the local economy and its commitment to sustainable development.
Hydi Webb, Director and CEO of PortMiami, expressed gratitude to cruise lines and stakeholders for their support, reinforcing the port’s position as the preferred departure point for cruise travelers.
The port is set to welcome new ships this season, including the Explora II and Norwegian Aqua, and is expanding facilities with MSC Cruises’ new Cruise Terminal AA, which will be the largest in the world, and a new terminal for Royal Caribbean International expected to begin construction in 2025.
