Ports
The most important cruise ports outside Europe – from Caribbean hubs via Asia and the Pacific to the Gulf and South Africa.
As of August 2026. European and German ports are under European ports and German ports.
Miami and Fort Lauderdale as mega hubs, Caribbean classics such as Cozumel and Nassau – plus Alaska from Vancouver.
USA · Florida / Caribbean · 8 Terminals
approx. 1,200 calls (2024)
One of the world’s largest cruise ports: mega turnaround for the Caribbean, Bahamas and increasingly also transatlantic.
Ideal for: Caribbean departures, mega ships, US lines
USA · Florida / Port Everglades · 4 Terminals
approx. 900 calls (2024)
Port Everglades is Miami’s big counterpart – many premium and mega ships start Caribbean cruises here.
Ideal for: Caribbean, premium lines, Florida turnaround
USA · US East Coast
Sailings from Manhattan and New Jersey – classic for Bermuda, Canada/New England and transatlantic.
Ideal for: Bermuda, Canada, transatlantic
Mexico · Western Caribbean
One of the most-called Caribbean ports: snorkelling, beaches and short tender/pier calls for almost all major lines.
Ideal for: Caribbean calls, beach & snorkelling
Bahamas · Bahamas
Classic short-cruise and 3–7-day call off Miami – often combined with cruise lines’ private islands.
Ideal for: Short cruises, Bahamas, families
Canada · Pacific / Alaska
The West Coast’s key start port for Alaska cruises – often combined with train or hotel packages.
Ideal for: Alaska departures, West Coast
Singapore and Sydney as departure ports, Hong Kong and Yokohama for East Asia – routes from Southeast Asia to Oceania.
Singapore · Southeast Asia · 2 Terminals
Modern hub for Southeast Asia: sailings to Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia – often with the Marina Bay skyline.
Ideal for: Asia departures, city & shopping
Australia · Eastern Australia
Spectacular harbour with Opera House and Harbour Bridge – sailings to New Zealand, the South Pacific and along the east coast.
Ideal for: Australia/New Zealand, South Pacific
China · East Asia
Historic Asian port with skyline calls – routes often toward Vietnam, Taiwan or Japan.
Ideal for: East Asia, city & culture
Japan · Japan
Japan’s main cruise port near Tokyo – cherry-blossom season and round-Japan itineraries are especially popular.
Ideal for: Japan circumnavigations, cherry blossom
Dubai for Gulf winter trips and Cape Town as a spectacular call on Africa and world cruises.
UAE · Persian Gulf
Winter hub on the Gulf: sailings toward Oman, Abu Dhabi and the Arabian Peninsula – often with a hotel pre-stay.
Ideal for: Gulf routes, winter sun, luxury
South Africa · South Africa
Iconic call at the V&A Waterfront with Table Mountain views – often on world cruises and Africa itineraries.
Ideal for: World cruises, South Africa, safari combos
Bei Abfahrten in Miami, Dubai oder Sydney Anreise und Hotelnacht einplanen – vor allem bei langen Flügen aus Deutschland.
Karibik und Golf sind winterstark. Alaska läuft im Sommer. Japan blüht im Frühjahr; Südostasien oft ganzjährig mit Monsun-Fenstern.
Für USA (ESTA), Australien und manche Asien-Anläufe rechtzeitig Visum oder Online-Genehmigung klären – auch bei Transit.
Miami und Fort Lauderdale dominieren Karibik-Reisen. Für Asien sind Singapur und Dubai häufige Einstiege; Sydney für Australien/Neuseeland.
Beide sind große Florida-Turnaround-Häfen. Die Wahl hängt oft von Reederei, Terminal und Flug/Hotel ab – Transfers zwischen beiden sind machbar.
Dubai und die Golf-Routen laufen vor allem im europäischen Winter. Kapstadt ist ganzjährig interessant, oft auf Weltreisen oder Afrika-Kombis.
Redaktioneller Überblick. Terminalzahlen und Anläufe können je nach Saison und Hafenbetreiber abweichen.
