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
Ship in Galveston port

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.

 

River cruis on the Mississippi