According to industry trade group CLIA - Cruise Lines International Association, more customers will be getting on board in 2024. The group is forecasting 36 million ocean-going cruise passengers in 2024, up from 31.5 million in 2023. Among its members, the group projects the fleet of ocean-going cruise ships to exceed 300 vessels for the first time in 2024. It expects its members to launch 12 new ships in 2024. #cruiseporteverglades #cruiselife #browardcounty @visitlauderdale | Port Everglades

In concert with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), we are petitioning the CDC and U.S. policymakers to remove the Conditional Sail Order and allow cruising to resume in the U.S. along with other travel and hospitality industries. The Galveston Wharves is more than ready to go. Cruise ships have been sailing since December outside of the U.S. and cruise ships have carried more than 100,000 people safely already. Industry-wide, more than 350,000 guests have enjoyed safe, pleasant journ