97 AMERICA AMERICA AMERICA AMERICA Port Canaveral, USA One of the world’s busiest cruise ports, Port Canaveral is home to seven leading cruise brands operating over 1,000 sailings aboard 18 ships. They include some of the newest, largest and most technologically advanced cruise ships operating varied itineraries. Port Canaveral has a strong drive-to market, with around 80 per cent of passengers travelling to their cruise by car. The port uses technology to make arrivals and departures more efficient. It has also launched the Port Canaveral Advantage, a $912 million five-year capital improvement programme that includes upgraded terminal facilities and parking. www.portcanaveral.com Port of Jacksonville, USA Visitors to Jacksonville, Florida, can enjoy the city’s downtown riverfront, vibrant local culture, miles of white-sand beaches, access to nature and world-class golf, shopping and dining. Friendly attendants welcome guests at the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) cruise terminal, which is available for homeport and port-of-call opportunities. With 98 million people living within a day’s drive of JAXPORT, it’s a growing drive-to cruise destination. www.jaxport.com/cruiseline PortMiami, USA Recognised as the cruise capital of the world, PortMiami is a hub for sailing to The Bahamas, Mexico and the Caribbean. Located minutes from Miami Beach and downtown Miami, PortMiami is the departure port of choice for all major cruise lines with a variety of itineraries. The port is well served by easy access to the interstate system and its proximity to Miami International Airport. As a destination, Miami is the centre of world cruise tourism with incredible weather, culture and options for outdoor adventurers and exciting experiences. www.portmiami.biz Port of Nanaimo, Canada Port of Nanaimo welcomes more than seven million passengers annually through its cruise, ferry, floatplane and helicopter services. As the gateway to Central Vancouver Island, Nanaimo offers authentic West Coast experiences, from culinary and cultural tours to unique ecosystems and biodiversity. With a single-berth cruise facility, flexible operations and a skilled marine workforce, the port has earned a reputation for exceptional vessel handling. Working with tourism, community, First Nation and industry partners, the port continues to enhance guest experiences while supporting sustainable cruise growth. www.cruise.npa.ca Photo: Port Canaveral Photo: PortMiami Photo: Jaxport Photo: Port of Nanaimo
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