69 ship and city. The cruise facilities are located close to Cartagena’s historic centre. Across the Atlantic, the Port of SeptÎles in Canada celebrated the reopening of its modernised terminal on 28 August following a CA$37 million ($26.4 million) upgrade. The governments of Canada and Quebec each contributed CA$10 million ($7.14 million) to the project. The terminal will continue to support maritime operations, welcome cruise passengers and provide tugboat services, while bringing the community closer to the river and the port’s maritime activity. Heading south into the USA, Jaxport in Jacksonville, Florida, has expanded its parking infrastructure at the Jaxport Cruise Terminal as cruise vessels grow in size and passenger volumes increase. The terminal offers year-round service from Carnival Cruise Line and seasonal service from Norwegian Cruise Line. It is located close to Jacksonville International Airport and major interstate routes, supporting access for passengers travelling to the port. Photo: Le Havre Croisières Le Havre’s new three-terminal facility can handle up to 13,500 passengers a day Cruise Terminal 5 at Port Canaveral is undergoing a renovation to accommodate larger vessels Photo: Canaveral Port Authority
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