Florida and Southern US
While Florida dominates the cruise scene, several other Southern U.S. states have thriving cruise operations that continue to grow in popularity and economic importance.
Total Impact
$24 Billion
Total output impact of the cruise industry generated in Florida in 2023 including direct, indirect and
induced spend
Total Impact
$1.4 Billion
Total output impact of the cruise industry generated in Louisiana in 2023 including direct, indirect and
induced spend
Total Impact
$5.8 Billion
Total output impact of the cruise industry generated in Texas in 2023 including direct, indirect and
induced spend
Key Port Communities
- Miami, Florida
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Orlando, Florida
- Galveston, Texas
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Mobile, Alabama
River Cruising in the South
Inland river cruising is a big part of the Southern US cruise scene. Mississippi River cruises from ports like Memphis, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge. River cruising is popular for the culture and history-focused travel with stops in southern towns.
