West Palm Beach (Florida)
Cruise Port schedule, live map, terminals, news
Region
Bahamas - Caribbean - Bermuda
Local Time
2022-05-17 08:08
24.2°C
2.6 m/s
70 °F / 22 °C
West Palm Beach is a port city in Florida USA, as well as South Florida's 3rd largest metro county - following Miami-Dade and Broward. The city covers a total area of approx 151 km2 (58 mi2) and has population around 110,000 (metro around 5,83 million).
West Palm Beach is the oldest municipality in Miami metropolitan area. It was incorporated as a city in November 1894 - 2 years before Miami. Despite the fact that West Palm Beach is situated approx 109 km (68 mi) north of Downtown Miami, it's still considered the principal city within Miami metropolitan area, because of the solid urbanization between the two cities. The estimated population of Miami Metropolitan area, including all of Palm Beach County, was 6,012,330 inhabitants at 2015 census.
The Atlantic Treasure Coast of Florida is home to West Palm Beach. A bit further east of West Palm is Palm Beach island, home to Florida's famous mansions and renowned upscale shopping boulevard of Worth Avenue. Henry Flagler, railroad tycoon, established this region as a vacation haven for the most famous and rich. Among the many part-time residents, President Donald Trump owns the renowned Mar-a-Lago mansion, created by the Post family years ago.
Other attractions in the area include Lion Country Safari, where visitors dive through cageless zoo containing more than 1,000 animals including elephants, lions, gorillas, gazelle, giraffes, birds. More nature awaits at Loxachatchee National Wildlife Refuge, best for a leisurely hike on nature trails or renting a canoe for fishing. Easily accessible from Palm Beach are Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
The Port of Palm Beach is situated on the northern edge of city limits. It is Florida's 4th busiest container port and continental United States' 18th busiest port. In addition to its intermodal capacity, the Port is an important modal point for shipment of variety of goods, as well as being home to a number of small passenger cruise lines.
As a waterfront city, West Palm Beach has a specific need for water transportation between surrounding areas and points in the city. Waterway transportation is offered to and from downtown Clematis Street District, Peanut Island, Sailfish Marina Resort, waterfront attractions and special events.
In April 2018, Grand Classica (now Margaritaville Paradise) joined the fleet of the Florida-based company Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. The company has 2 vessels - Grand Celebration and Grand Classica.
In the end of August 2017, Port Palm Beach District Commission signed a 10-year agreement for the Costa cruise ship (neoClassica) to serve the Florida-Bahamas route West Palm Beach-Freeport (Grand Bahama Island). The ship's regularly scheduled itinerary program was based on 3-day / 2-night Bahamas cruises to Freeport and back to Palm Beach FL. These Florida-Bahamas short-breaks are very popular among both American and Bahamian citizens as they provide a cheap travel shopping alternative. Bahamas Paradise estimated that these tourists spend ~USD 4.5 million annually.
From both ships (Celebration and Classica), Port Palm Beach projected between USD 54-63 million in net income over a 10-year period (2018-2028), depending on the number of handled passengers. Both cruise vessels' combined passenger capacity is nearly 1,3 million per year.
In October 2019, Bahamas Paradise introduced its "Nassau Cruise and Stay" program. Besides Grand Bahama Island, now cruisers can extend Bahamian resort vacations with premium all-inclusive leisure properties like Melia Nassau Beach Resort, SLS Baha Mar Hotel, Comfort Suites Paradise Island. The company offers a travel option from Florida to Nassau the 2-night cruise (Grand Classica) combined with "Nassau Cruise and Stay" (max 6-night hotel package extension).
West Palm Beach cruise terminal
Palm Beach port's cruise terminal is an exclusive facility for Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line ships only. It offers valet parking priced lower in comparison to other Florida cruise ports. Company's parking attendants meet passengers upon arrival at the terminal.
Parking prices are USD 19 per vehicle per night. Payments can be made in cash or via bank cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) and traveler's checks.
- Cruise terminal's address is "Port of Palm Beach, 1 East 11th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404".
- Driving directions to Palm Beach Cruise Terminal from north: from Interstate-95 South take Exit 76, Blue Heron Boulevard, proceed east to Highway 1 (Broadway), turn right onto Highway 1, proceed approx 1 ml / 1,5 km south, make a left on East 11th Street (at Skypass Bridge's north end).
- Driving directions to Palm Beach Cruise Terminal from south: from Interstate-95 North take Exit 74, 45th Street, proceed east to Highway 1 (Broadway), turn left onto Highway 1, proceed approx a ml / 1,5 km north over Skypass Bridge to East 11th Street (at the bridge's north end) and turn right.
Port West Palm Beach cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from West Palm Beach, Florida. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
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- Cruise Industry
MS Margaritaville Paradise (fka Grand Classica) departs on maiden voyage
MS Margaritaville Paradise (fka Grand Classica) is ready for her maiden voyage. The Margaritaville at Sea (Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line) cruise ship...
May 13, 2022 - Accidents
Margaritaville at Sea cancels the first 7 USA to Bahamas cruises on Margaritaville Paradise/Grand...
The new travel brand Margaritaville at Sea (Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line) was supposed to start 3-day/2-night voyages to Freeport (Bahamas) from...
April 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Bahama Paradise Cruise Line’s ship Grand Classica enters drydock at Grand Bahama Island
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s only ship Grand Classica is scheduled to enter drydock at Grand Bahama Island (Freeport) in order to prepare for...
November 26, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's ship Grand Classica returns to Palm Beach Florida
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's ship Grand Classica returned to Port Palm Beach Florida on Monday, July 26, completing the company’s first...
July 28, 2021 - Cruise Industry
US Appeals Court blocks federal COVID restrictions
A US Appeals Court late Friday, July 23, blocked federal COVID restrictions that had cut back the number of cruise ships operating from Florida ports...
July 25, 2021 - Accidents
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line delays test cruise due to COVID-positive crew
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line had to postpone its closed group CDC test cruise and previously planned July 2 restart after one of its vaccinated crew...
July 1, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line gets green light for test cruise on June 28
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line received a green light from the CDC agency to conduct a "simulated voyage". The test cruise was previously scheduled to...
June 25, 2021 - Cruise Industry
First cruise from the USA to be out of Palm Beach Florida
Port Palm Beach Florida is expected to lead the USA in resuming cruises, scheduled for July 2, 2021. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is due to resume...
May 21, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line resumes USA-Bahamas voyages on June 2
The Florida-based company Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which normally operates 2-night voyages from West Palm Beach FL to Freeport (Grand Bahama...
April 5, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line ship Grand Celebration sold for scrap
Reportedly, the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line ship Grand Celebration (previously named "Carnival Celebration" and "Costa Celebration") has been sold...
November 17, 2020 - show more news