83 Puerto Rico Airlift at San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico has seen a 40 per cent increase compared to 2019, enhancing connectivity for the more than 300,000 passengers expected to turnaround in the Port of San Juan this winter. With over 125 daily flights from 35 US cities, as well as nonstop connectivity from Europe, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean, passengers can easily arrive for their cruise and pre/post stays in Puerto Rico. The synergy between affordable and reliable airlift and over 16 homeport ships positions San Juan as both a premier destination and gateway to the region. Tampa Bay, Florida Port Tampa Bay continues to experience strong growth of its cruise business and is expected to welcome with over 1.5 million passengers for the 2024-2025 season. With the recent addition of Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and a third Royal Caribbean International vessel to its portfolio, Port Tampa Bay is now the homeport for eight cruise ships, including two from Carnival Cruise Line, and one from both Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises. Anticipating continued growth, the port is starting to plan for the development of a fourth cruise terminal. US Virgin Islands The US Virgin Islands (USVI) offers visitors an array of opportunities across its three main islands. Visiting the easternmost point of the USA at Point Udall in Saint Croix, enjoying some duty-free shopping and a yacht day in Saint Thomas, or scuba diving at Trunk Bay in Saint John are just some of the many experiences available for cruise passengers in the islands. REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: FLORIDA-CARIBBEAN
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