The cruise sector is entering what analysts are calling a next growth phase: passenger volumes in 2025 are projected to rise to 25% above pre-pandemic levels.
The Cayman Islands Port Authority has projected that cruise tourism will rebound strongly, forecasting nearly 1.7 million cruise arrivals in 2027—a substantial increase from recent years when arrivals were under 1.1 million.
Carnival Cruise Line has announced its next wave of deployments for 2027/28, unveiling a mix of Caribbean sailings from three U.S. homeports and introducing a solar eclipse cruise scheduled for July 29, 2027.
Puerto Rico has officially launched a major expansion project for the San Juan Cruise Port, aiming to increase capacity and attract larger vessels from leading cruise lines.
The Japanese government has confirmed plans to ease entry rules for international cruise passengers starting in 2026.
Margaritaville at Sea has announced its third ship, Beachcomber, will be homeported in PortMiami, opening in 2027 with Eastern and Southern Caribbean itineraries.