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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