Broward County’s Port Everglades has announced that it has set a new benchmark for performance, based on preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 numbers.

In the cruise market, Port Everglades welcomed a preliminary count of 4,773,873 cruise guests in Fiscal Year 2025, a 16 percent year-over-year increase.

The port said in a press release that this achievement not only breaks the port’s previous cruise record but also solidifies its standing as the third-busiest cruise homeport in the world.

Port Everglades conservatively forecasts hosting more cruise guests in Fiscal Year 2026, with the new cruise season featuring 40 cruise ships from nine lines, as well as a daily ferry.

According to Port Everglades, the performance highlights the strategic role it plays in Broward County and the broader South Florida region.

In addition, the port noted that it simultaneously broke its own records across the cruise, cargo and energy markets in 2025.

“The trifecta of record-breaking accomplishments reflects the strength of our partnerships and the resilience of our business lines,” said Port Everglades’ CEO and Port Director Joseph Morris.

The port is now preparing for continued growth in capacity, efficiency and sustainability, with more than $3 billion in long-term capital improvements on the horizon as part of its Master/Vision Plan.