Passenger moves at Port Everglades topped 4 million in FY2014, with a record number 3.88 million multi-day moves and 121,321 daily moves, according to preliminary fiscal year 2014 statistics. Port officials attribute the increase to more cruise ships sailing during the summer and the cruise lines offering more four- and five-night sailing itineraries.
The South Florida cruise port also bested the 4 million mark in 2004 with 4,075,406 passengers, but with fewer multi-day passengers at 2,675,296. In 2004, several ships were diverted to Port Everglades from other ports that suffered hurricane damages.
The Port’s 20-Year Master/Vision Plan estimates that Port Everglades will reach 5.6 million cruise passenger moves by the year 2033. The cruise industry at Port Everglades accounts for more than 5,000 direct jobs and nearly $1.7 billion in annual economic activity.
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