United States Cruise Port Guides
Everything you need to know before you sail from America's busiest cruise ports, from Miami and Port Canaveral to Seattle and Galveston. Local tips, terminal logistics, and what to do in port.
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Fort Lauderdale
Port Everglades, with easy Miami-area access and beaches.
Galveston
Texas's Gulf Coast homeport near Houston.
Jacksonville
Florida's laid-back homeport on the St. Johns River.
Key West
Florida's quirky island of golf carts, bars, and sunsets.
Miami
The cruise capital of the world, PortMiami.
New Orleans
Sail from the Big Easy after the food and jazz.
Norfolk
Virginia's walkable downtown homeport on the Chesapeake.
Port Canaveral
Florida's space-coast port near Orlando's parks.
San Juan
Puerto Rico's historic Old San Juan and a major homeport.
Seattle
The Pacific Northwest gateway to Alaska cruises.
St. Thomas
The USVI's shopping, beaches, and sweeping island views.
Tampa
Florida's Gulf homeport near Busch Gardens and beaches.
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