Florida has several sea ports which host a number of cruise lines. Cruises are an ideal way to take a break from the hectic pace of everyday life. They provide a civilized means to travel from port to port while offering entertainment, superb cuisine, and an opportunity for socializing or for some major-league relaxation. Each ship offers a variety of activities some of which include shore excursions at exotic ports, extravagant Las Vegas and Broadway-style productions, theme cruises, dancing, midnight buffets, casino gambling, boutiques, spas, fitness centers, lounges, children's programs and entertainment, social events and sporting activities.

The following cruise lines offer departures from Florida ports.

American Cruise Lines - Port: Jacksonville. Cruises northeastern Florida and St. John's River at selected times of the year.

Carnival Cruise Lines - Ports: Canaveral, Miami, Tampa. Calls itself "The Most Popular Cruise Line in the World®". Carnival's fleet is large with a wide array of quality cruise options at good value.

Celebrity Cruises - Ports: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa. Premium cruise line offering luxury, award-wining cuisine and five-star entertainment.

Costa Cruises - Port: Ft. Lauderdale. Cruise "Italian-style" on contemporary ships with Italian influences.

Crystal Cruises - Port: Ft. Lauderdale. Luxury cruise line providing Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, Panama Canal and west coast cruise destinations.

Cunard Line - Port: Ft. Lauderdale. Outstanding British service aboard the true ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 or the more contemporary Caronia.

Discovery Cruises - Port: Ft. Lauderdale. Day cruises to the Bahamas.

Disney Cruise Line - Port: Canaveral. Premium cruise line with legendary Disney service and entertainment catering to adults, families, teens, and children - fun for all ages.

Holland America Line - Ports: Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa. Premium cruise line offering an elegant, traditional style of cruising.

Imperial Majesty Cruise Line - Port: Ft. Lauderdale. Offers two night cruises to Nassau, Bahamas with excursions to Blue Lagoon Island.

Norwegian Cruise Line - Port: Miami. Freestyle Cruising™ to Caribbean and Mexico in a less structured environment.

Princess Cruises - Port: Ft. Lauderdale. Premium cruise line with emphasis on personal choice on a wide variety of cruise destinations and itineraries.

Raddisson Seven Seas Cruises - Port: Ft. Lauderdale. A large luxury cruise line with several six-star rated ships including smaller yacht-like vessels.

Royal Caribbean International - Ports: Canaveral, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa. Over a dozen ships servicing a wide variety of destinations, itineraries and schedules.

Seabourn Cruise Line - Port: Ft. Lauderdale. Ultra-luxury cruises on small, yacht-like ships.

Florida sea ports servicing cruise lines
  •  Cape Canaveral: Port Canaveral
  •  Ft. Lauderdale: Port Everglades
  •  Tampa: Tampa Port Authority
  •  Miami: Port of Miami-Dade