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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — COVID-19 has caused another cruise cancelation out of Port Canaveral. WATCH: 2 cruise lines cancel sailings from Port CanaveralThe ship was originally scheduled Friday to depart on a chartered cruise, but that voyage was canceled earlier this week. Independence of the Seas returned to Port Canaveral on Friday to allow passengers to disembark. On Wednesday, Channel 9 reported Royal Caribbean cancelled two chartered cruises aboard the Independence of the Seas scheduled for January. READ: Want to live on a cruise ship?

Though we are currently seeing more cases of coronavirus than ever across the nation, and many cruises are being forced to cancel due to severe...

A bicyclist was severely injured in a crash in Port Orange on Wednesday night, according to police.

The Florida Highway Patrol issued a warning for Marion County drivers Wednesday night regarding wildfire smoke and fog in the area.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — For the first time since the restart of cruising at Port Canaveral, two cruise lines are canceling sailings. John Murray, sees the cancellations as a short-term issue, as cruise lines navigate the omicron variant. READ: Want to live on a cruise ship? He said cruise lines are not going to operate their ships if they can’t provide 100% of the vacation experience consumers are expecting. READ: Disney Cruise Line announces Port Everglades in Broward County as second year-round homeportThe port will miss out on a few sailings this month, but very soon a new ship will be arriving ahead of schedule.

Norwegian Cruise Line cancels numerous cruises in a new advisory, including one based at Port Canaveral.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — It’s business as usual at Port Canaveral, despite a recent recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention not to cruise, regardless of vaccination status. On Wednesday, the port’s CEO said the cruise ship protocols in place are working, and plenty of passengers are making the choice to sail. Passengers cruising aboard the Norwegian Gem told Channel 9 that when it comes to travel, they believe a cruise ship is one of the safest places they could be. READ: Coronavirus: Thousands held on cruise ship after COVID-19 scareMurray said cruise traffic exceeded expectations for the first quarter of the fiscal year. The next big test for cruise traffic will come during spring break.

The Port Canaveral CEO will be answering questions during a media briefing Wednesday morning.

For some passengers getting off the Norwegian Escape Monday, they weren’t catching a ride home. They were catching a ride to quarantine.

Owner Rich Hensel said it’s a huge relief after tourism took a huge hit during the pandemic. READ: CDC says to avoid cruises no matter COVID-19 vaccine statusThat relief may be short-lived. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 88 ships are now either under investigations or observation. The agency is now recommending all passengers, even those vaccinated, avoid cruising due to omicron. Adding fewer ships leaving the port to that mix could be catastrophic for business owners like him.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — The cruise industry is rebounding in a big way at Port Canaveral and the port authority is working to bring bigger and bigger ships. But the port believes the stretch of the 528 and bridges leading up to the port need major upgrades. “As we evolve into next year, you’re going to hear a lot of other exciting news on a cruise front,” said Canaveral Port Authority CEO John Murray. WATCH: Port Canaveral celebrates rising economic tide in the cruise ship industryThe Beach Line expressway is four lanes, two in each direction. The work would be done in three projects: the first from just east of Industry Road to near State Road 3, then from there to the Port Canaveral interchange.

Two women and a dog were rescued from a vehicle that drove into a retention pond on Christmas Eve near Port Canaveral, fire-rescue officials said.

The Staten Island ferry “Sandy Ground” made a stop at Port Canaveral on its way to New York City.

After two canceled cruise trips in 2020, Cheryl Wulf and her family are looking forward to boarding Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas for a 4-day cruise.

An Ormond Beach driver died Thursday afternoon after his truck crashed into a tree in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Florida missing child alert has been issued for a 12-year-old girl out of Lee County.

The world’s largest cruise ship is making a splash at Port Canaveral starting in November of 2022, Royal Caribbean announced on Wednesday.

Alain Charles, 34, was found by dive teams on Tuesday.

Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update Wednesday on the construction of the all-new cruise ship, the <a href="https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/04/29/disney-wish-cruise-line-gives-first-look-at-new-ship/" target="_blank">Disney Wish</a>.

Norwegian Cruise Lines is finally sailing from Port Canaveral this weekend.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The pandemic was devastating for the cruise industry and Port Canaveral’s revenue, but port officials said Wednesday that things are looking up. Port Canaveral went 17 months without cruise revenue. Port officials provided an update at the “state of the port” address. “17 months without cruise revenue for this port is horrific,” he said. Now into the 2022 fiscal year, projections for cruising at Port Canaveral are looking good.

Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO, delivers the State of The Port address,

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Port Canaveral’s return to cruising is gaining momentum. Port CEO Captain John Murray says the cruise lines are gradually increasing the number of passengers boarding their ships. READ: Port Canaveral celebrates rising economic tide in the cruise ship industry“The industry is strong,” Murray said. For the people who support the cruise industry, it also means a return to work. We’re just thankful to be working again.”The CDC’s conditional sail order extends through January 15th.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A workers rights rally against medical mandates will be held Thursday on the Space Coast. The rally is set to start at 6 a.m. at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station south gate, behind Port Canaveral. Organizers said aerospace workers, firefighters, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station workers, Kennedy Space Center workers and contractors will gather for a peaceful protest. READ: Dozens of Florida entities under review for violating state ‘vaccine passport’ banThey said they “are standing up against medical mandates.”Federal employees working on Florida’s Space Coast must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22. Click here to watch Eyewitness News This Morning for live coverage of the event.

People come out to watch the new Carnival Cruise Line ship Mardi Gras as it departs on its maiden voyage, a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida on July 31, 2021. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended into January restrictions on the cruise ship industry that were set to expire next week, citing concerns over the highly contagious delta variant and breakthrough cases among vaccinated travelers. The CDC has allowed cruise ships to operate with conditions since October 2020, requiring masks onboard and vaccinations or testing of passengers and crew, among other safety precautions. "However, CDC decided to temporarily extend the Order due to the continued spread of the Delta variant." Cruise lines that fail to secure a Covid-19 Conditional Sailing Certificate from the CDC will be barred from operating in U.S. waters.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Carnival Cruise Line popped the champagne and christened its Mardi Gras cruise ship on Saturday. It was the first cruise to set sail again since ships stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. READ: Hali, a great white shark, is located off east coast of FloridaSaturday was a day for the Carnival history books. Carnival CEO Arnold Donald opened the ceremony to their newest ship by highlighting diversity. READ: Walmart announces new delivery options for the holiday seasonShaq helped cut the ribbon for his newest restaurant on the Mardi Gras, Big Chicken.

Ron DeSantis announced Florida Ports are open for business. However, don’t expect many changes locally, as Port Canaveral officials said they haven’t received any new shipments, nor do they expect to. The reason is that sailing from Los Angeles to Port Canaveral through the Panama Canal is more than 5,000 nautical miles and takes more than nine days. At a press conference in Jacksonville on Tuesday, DeSantis once again announced that Florida’s ports are open for business. Even still, Florida ports are making their pitch.

Florida ports, including Port Canaveral have taken big financial hits amid the pandemic. WFTV talks with officials about what they are doing now to try to get more help for struggling seaports. BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — As dozens of ships remain off the coast of Los Angeles due to a bottleneck in the city’s ports Thursday, Florida’s shipping port lobby rolled out the welcome mat. “Let’s save Christmas,” the Florida Ports Council Twitter account declared, inviting ships to reroute through the Panama Canal. President Biden has enacted a plan to help Los Angeles shift to 24/7 operations, which Vakharia said should help snuff out the struggle in approximately four to six weeks.

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With cruising slowly restarting at Port Canaveral, leaders at the Central Florida port are looking ahead at expanding their tourism offerings. After three years of...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Brevard Zoo has plans to build a world-class aquarium and conservation campus that will attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Port Canaveral every year. WATCH: Port Canaveral celebrates rising economic tide in the cruise ship industryThe Brevard Zoo is now planning a three-year fundraising campaign for the new $85 million aquarium. Photos: Brevard Zoo to develop fundraising campaign to build new, world-class aquariumExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 Brevard Zoo to develop fundraising campaign to build new, world-class aquarium $31 million is already committed to the project that is expected to generate 1,000 jobs and attract half-a-million visitors to the area every year. “Like Brevard Zoo, it’s actually going to be a covered walkway that’s a loop and then indoor pavilions that are climate controlled,” said Brevard Zoo Executive Director Keith Winsten. John Murray, CEO for the Canaveral Port Authority.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Port Canaveral is sailing into profitability for the first time in more than a year as more ships are headed into port. Officials said cruise revenue was nonexistent just a few weeks ago, but they are now projecting what could be the best year yet for cruise revenue. WATCH: Cruise revenue returning to Port Canaveral with sailing numbers increasing“Great news for August,” said Capt. Murray said most of the cruise passengers boarding those ships aren’t flying into Central Florida, they’re driving to Port Canaveral from around the Southeast. Before the end of the year, Port Canaveral is anticipating the arrival of four additional homeported ships.

After years of planning, the Brevard Zoo received approval Wednesday to build an aquarium at Port Canaveral.

The Inspiration4 crew stops by the Port for a photo op.

While many local restaurant owners are waiting for more details from Biden's order that businesses with 100 or more employees require their workforce to get vaccines or take weekly COVID tests, at least one already has made up his mind.

MSC Cruises Divina made history when it departed Port Canaveral on its three-night inaugural sailing to the Bahamas and Caribbean.

Officials with the U.S. Coast Guard said a body recovered eight miles southeast of Port Canaveral Tuesday afternoon is the body of the missing Daytona Beach attorney Jim Evans.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Disney Cruise Line will now require passengers to be fully vaccinated in order to board its ships that sail to the Bahamas. As Disney Cruise Line resumes sailing in a gradual, phased approach that emphasizes multiple layers of health and safety measures developed in consideration of guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other medical experts, it will now require some passengers to be fully vaccinated. For guests sailing to the Bahamas from Sept.3 through Nov. 1, new guidelines will be in place concerning vaccination requirements. In order to be allowed entry in any of its cruise ports, the Bahamas will require that all passengers ages 12 and older be fully vaccinated. To comply with this new requirement, all guests ages 12 and older must be fully vaccinated to board the Disney ship, according to a news release.

Disney Cruise Line announces that guests 12-plus sailing to the Bahamas must be vaccinated.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — For the first time in months, cruise revenue is trickling back into Port Canaveral. Eleven ships have departed the port with paying passengers since July 31, and dozens more are scheduled to sail in the weeks ahead. John Murray, CEO of the Canaveral Port Authority, said the ships leaving the port now are sailing at 30 to 75% of their normal capacity. We haven’t had any cruise revenue for nearly 17 months now.”In that time, the port saw an estimated revenue loss of more than $113 million. READ: Disney Cruise Line unveils new dinner adventure ‘Avengers: Quantum Encounter’The focus is now on the next fiscal year, with a phased return to cruising and a projected $85 million in cruise revenue.

After nearly a year and a half without cruises, Port Canaveral is finally starting to look like one of America's busiest cruise ports again.

The first Disney cruise ship to sail from Florida in over 500 days left Port Canaveral yesterday. The Disney Dream sailed out for The Bahamas,...

The Disney Dream departs the port Monday on a four-night cruise to the Bahamas.

Carnival's Mardi Gras returned one week after the first cruise ship with paying passengers on board departed from Port Canaveral.

Major cruise lines are starting to become more active in the United States as many are either returning from a first voyage this weekend or resuming service.

Moderna said its Covid-19 vaccine booster shot produced a "robust" antibody response against the highly contagious delta variant, according to details of a study released Thursday with the company's second-quarter earnings report. In a phase-two trial, Moderna is testing a 50-microgram dose of three vaccine booster candidates in previously vaccinated individuals. The company's second-quarter financial results also beat Wall Street expectations on earnings and revenue. Moderna, which was founded in 2010, was the second company to gain U.S. authorization for its Covid vaccine behind Pfizer-BioNTech. Moderna's Covid vaccine generated $4.2 billion in sales in the three months ended June 30, according to the earnings report.

(Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP) (Joe Burbank)SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Carnival Mardi Gras has docked in Puerto Rico — the first cruise ship to visit the U.S. territory since the start of the pandemic. The ship arrives as Puerto Rico is reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases blamed on the delta variant. Some 1.9 million cruise ship passengers visited Puerto Rico in 2019, a record for the island, said tourism spokeswoman Astrid Rolón. Sultan said Pakistan since March has administered 30 million vaccine doses and out of them 10 million doses were administered in only the past two weeks. Sixty-two percent of Kentucky residents ages 18 and older have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — The cruise industry is taking a step closer to normalcy here in Central Florida. People are getting on a Carnival Cruise ship for the first cruise with paying customers out of Port Canaveral in over a year. On Saturday, Carnival’s liquified natural gas-powered “Mardi Gras” will start operating 8-day cruises to the Caribbean from Port Canaveral. So, that’s big news for us,” said Port Canaveral CEO John Murray. Disney Cruise Lines first voyage with paying customers in over a year will sail out of Port Canaveral in a little over a week.

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras will be setting sail on its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Port Canaveral’s first cruise to sail with paying passengers in 18 months departs Saturday. Guests got a sneak peak of Carnival’s new flagship, The Mardi Gras, on Friday and some undoubtedly notice some changes. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras (Mel Holt)When this ship sails on Saturday, it will be with 4,000 passengers and at 70% of its capacity. The liquefied natural gas-powered Mardi Gras will start operating seven-day cruises to the Caribbean from Port Canaveral. They are also tested before they board, and if a voyage is longer than 4 days, they are tested again.

Florida port leaders are meeting Thursday morning to make an announcement that will be “impacting seaports statewide,” according to a news release.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation will host a news conference early Thursday at Port Canaveral. Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault, Captain John Murray, Eric Green, Jonathan Daniels and Juan Kuryla will also be in attendance. The news conference is set to begin at 8 a.m.Officials did not say what the news conference will be about. Channel 9 will livestream the news conference on its website. Click here to watch it once it begins.

Royal Caribbean's first Port Canaveral passengers since the COVID-19 shutdown were volunteers who along with the Allure of the Seas employees departed on a simulated cruise Tuesday night.

Royal Caribbean is preparing to sail again from Port Canaveral with employees and volunteer passengers.

The cruise included about 300 Disney cruise employees and their guests. Last weekend's temporary stay had kept the CDC regulations regarding Florida-based cruise ships in place while the CDC appeals the June decision by U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday. In court filings, attorneys for Florida had urged the 11th Circuit to reject the CDC request to keep its rules intact. The CDC first flatly halted cruise ships from sailing in March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which had affected passengers and crew on numerous ships. Merryday’s decision concluded that the CDC can’t enforce those rules for Florida-based ships and that they should merely be considered nonbinding recommendations or guidelines.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Cruising is returning to Port Canaveral and Disney announced Friday that one of its ships will set sail in August. Officials said the Disney Dream will depart from Port Canaveral beginning Aug. 9. Beginning Aug. 9, the Disney Dream will kick off our long-awaited return to cruising with three- and four-night cruises from Port Canaveral, FL. READ: Disney Cruise Line unveils new dinner adventure ‘Avengers: Quantum Encounter’The cruise line said guests who prove that they are fully vaccinated will be exempt from pre-trip and embarkation day testing requirements (unless arriving from outside the United States) and travel insurance requirements. READ: Disney Cruise Line unveils newest ship, the Disney WishFor more information, click here.

After more than a yearlong hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney Cruise Line is set to resume sailings out of Port Canaveral next month.

After a series of stutter-starts, Disney Cruise Line will return to sailing on August 9. The company shared an announcement to their official parks Twitter...

Shares of Carnival rose on Tuesday after the cruise operator announced plans to return 75% of its fleet capacity by the end of the year.

Shares of Carnival rose on Tuesday after the cruise operator announced plans to return 75% of its fleet capacity by the end of the year.

The Disney Dream cruise ship returned to port after a major step to returning to sailings for the first time since the pandemic started.

The cruise included about 300 Disney cruise employees and their guests. The judges’ issuance of a temporary stay keeps the CDC regulations regarding Florida-based cruise ships in place while the CDC appeals the June decision by U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday. In court filing, attorneys for Florida urged the 11th Circuit to reject the CDC request to keep its rules intact for now. The CDC first flatly halted cruise ships from sailing in March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which had affected passengers and crew on numerous ships. Disney Cruise Lines held its first simulated sailing under CDC rules Saturday when the Disney Dream departed from Port Canaveral, Florida.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Saturday was a big day for Disney and the entire cruise industry as The Disney Dream made its first test-run voyage since cruises were halted due to the pandemic. The Disney Dream is embarking on a two-day test voyage from Port Canaveral. The ship has a capacity for about 4,000 people, although only about 300 will be aboard this time. We’ve been hurting, businesses have suffered, hotels have suffered, the port has suffered. It’s important for our community and all the jobs it’s affected in the community.

Disney Cruise Line is taking a big step in its cruising comeback.

Disney Cruise Line plans to have a “test sailing” out of Port Canaveral, departing Saturday afternoon, as a key step toward Disney resuming operations with paying passengers from U.S. ports, News 6 partner Florida Today reports.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — In March 2020, the Disney Dream was the last ship to sail from Port Canaveral before the suspension of cruising from U.S. ports. Now, the ship is scheduled to depart from the port Saturday on a trial voyage with volunteer cast members. READ: Disney Dream trial voyage suspended Tuesday due to ‘inconsistent COVID-19 test results’“It seems like we’ve been working pretty hard to get to this point,” said Commissioner Wayne Justice with Canaveral Port Authority. READ: Disney Cruise Line unveils new dinner adventure ‘Avengers: Quantum Encounter’Royal Caribbean has its own trial voyage scheduled from the Port on July 27. The largest ship in Carnival’s fleet, the Mardi Gras, is scheduled to set sail with paying passengers on July 31.

Volunteer of the Seas to be selected this week.

SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon spacecraft will eventually make its way back to Kennedy Space Center.

One person was taken to the hospital with “traumatic injuries” Friday morning after a boat ran into the rocks at Jetty Park, according to the Cape Canaveral Fire Department.

Disney Cruise Line unveils new dinner adventure ‘Avengers: Quantum Encounter’ The dinner adventure, which was announced in April, will debut at the Worlds of Marvel restaurant aboard the ship Disney Wish next summer. (Disney Cruise Lines)PORT CANAVERAL, Fla — Disney has released new details on its dining adventure, “Avengers: Quantum Encounter”. The dinner adventure, which was announced in April, will debut at the Worlds of Marvel restaurant aboard the ship Disney Wish next summer. READ: Disney Cruise Line unveils newest ship, the Disney WishDanny Handke, senior creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, said the dining experience is one of the most ambitious undertaken by the cruise line. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 25 Disney Cruise Line unveils newest ship, the Disney Wish Disney Cruise Line unveils newest ship, the Disney Wish (Disney Cruise Line)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

In 2019, Port Canaveral began a massive upgrade to Cruise Terminal 8, the home of Disney Cruise Line. The project was slated to include nearly...

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Port Canaveral officials commissioned and christened their newest firefighting vessel Wednesday in preparation for a summer return to cruising. The hi-tech Fireboat-2′s firefighting capabilities include dry chemicals to support liquefied natural gas-powered cruise ships like the Carnival “Mardi Gras.”WATCH: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force StationWELCOME Port Canaveral's newest hi-tech firefighting vessel "Fireboat 2", which was commissioned. Disney postponed a trial voyage from Port Canaveral originally scheduled for June 29. However, Royal Caribbean still has a simulated cruise scheduled for its “Allure of the Seas” on July 27. “There are multiple simulated cruises scheduled,” Murray says.

As uncertainty remains over a restart of the cruise industry, leaders with Port Canaveral said they're hopeful for the port's first post-pandemic revenue sailing next month.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — In March 2020, the Disney Dream was the last ship to sail from Port Canaveral before cruising was suspended. The cruise line was set to sail the first trial voyage from the port on Tuesday. READ: Man accused of shooting Daytona Beach police officer to be transferred back to Volusia CountyIn a statement to Eyewitness News, the Disney Cruise Line said:“We are delaying our simulation cruise due to a small number of inconsistent COVID-19 test results, which are considered positive by the CDC. The rigorous health and safety protocols we have in place helped us identify the situation, though the test results were ultimately negative.”It’s not known when the cruise will be rescheduled. READ: 1st post-pandemic cruise ship from US sails awayMany are hoping Port Canaveral won’t be far behind.

Disney has postponed its first test cruise scheduled to set sail from Port Canaveral.

Earns Carnival FILE - In this Wednesday, May 12, 2021, file photo, the Carnival Cruise ship "Liberty" is docked at Port Canaveral, Fla. Carnival Corp. continues to lose billions while it waits for cruising to recover from the pandemic. Carnival said Thursday, June 24, that it lost $2.1 billion in its latest quarter. Carnival, whose nine cruising subsidiaries include Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line, said bookings in the March-through-May quarter rose 45% over the previous quarter, and cumulative bookings for 2022 are ahead of 2019. Carnival expects to have 42 ships, accounting for more than half the parent company’s capacity, sailing by the end of November. The company said it lost $2.07 billion in the quarter that ended May 31 and has lost more than $14 billion since the pandemic started.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Fresh off a legal victory in federal court on Friday, Gov. The ruling means that on July 18th, the agency’s conditional sailing orders will become non-binding guidelines for Florida ships. In this country we’ve seen government overstep its bounds in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic,” said DeSantis. READ: Florida woman surprised to find $1 billion in bank account“It’s just the timing of getting the crew on the ship getting them vaccinated and then getting started,” Murray said. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

The cruise line canceled the ship's maiden voyages after eight vaccinated crew members tested positive for COVID-19. (landbysea/Getty Images/iStock)FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A COVID-19 outbreak among vaccinated crew members has prompted Royal Caribbean International to postpone the inaugural sailings of its newest cruise ship. Royal Caribbean President and CEO Michael Bayley confirmed in a Facebook post that eight vaccinated Odyssey of the Seas crew members tested positive for COVID-19 during routine testing. “All 1,400 crew onboard Odyssey of the Seas were vaccinated on June 4th and will be considered fully vaccinated on June 18. Royal Caribbean’s vaccination policy requires all guests 16 and older departing U.S. ports to be fully vaccinated, excluding ships leaving from Florida.

Carnival Cruise Line plans to resume sailing from Port Canaveral on July 31, with its new ship, the Mardi Gras, beginning seven-night cruises to the eastern and western Caribbean.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Some cruises got the green light to set sail with passengers for the first time in more than a year. What’s unclear is if people will be required to show a so-called “vaccine passport” to get on board. On Thursday morning, a federal judge will hear more arguments in Florida’s cruise ship lawsuit. Florida’s governor is fighting back, calling it “unreasonable.”READ: Disney Cruise Line approved to sail test cruise out of Port CanaveralGov. Ron DeSantis signed a law in May that could fine cruise lines $5,000 per passenger required to show proof of vaccination.

A medical worker from Parrish Medical Center holds a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a drive through vaccination clinic for employees of Port Canaveral, workers at local hotels and restaurants, and residents of the Port Canaveral community. The U.S. government is in negotiations with Moderna to potentially secure additional Covid-19 vaccine doses to supply to the world, according to a person familiar. The discussions may lead to a similar number of doses purchased as a deal revealed Wednesday with Pfizer, said the person, who declined to be named because the negotiations aren't public.

A judge is set to hear arguments on Thursday as cruise lines close in on restart.

Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line announces additional voyages as part of its U.S. resumption plan.

Royal Caribbean announced the return of its cruises from U.S. ports on Friday.

Everything you need to know about Carnival Mardi Gras' arrival to Port Canaveral.

Carnival Cruise Mardi Gras The newest ship for Carnival will be the largest in the family, complete with an onboard roller coaster. (Carnival Cruise/Carnival Cruise)PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Carnival’s newest ship, the Mardi Gras, made its way through Port Canaveral on Friday morning. Crowds of cruise enthusiasts packed Jetty Park to get a glimpse of the new ship. The ship traveled through the port just before 7 a.m.READ: CDC approval clears Carnival Cruise Line to restart sailingsThe Mardi Gras includes the La Piazza, a stunning Italian-themed zone and a new an electric roller coaster called BOLT. Riders will achieve speeds of up to 40 miles per hour as they enjoy views to the sea 187 feet below, Carnival said.

Royal Caribbean cruise ships will soon set sail from Florida ports once again after more than a yearlong hiatus due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Disney Cruise Lines are getting close to setting sail again from Port Canaveral.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has given the green light for Disney Cruise Line to run test cruises out of Port Canaveral. The cruises will test the company’s newly developed health and safety protocols for the Disney Dream. “Our continuous efforts in close consultation with our cruise partners at Disney has led to this important milestone,” Capt. John Murray, Port CEO, said in a prepared statement. “We’re very excited and ready to welcome back the iconic Disney ships to their home at Port Canaveral.”READ: Disney Cruise Line unveils newest ship, the Disney WishThe announcement is a huge step in the process to resume full cruises from Brevard County.

Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration for full U.S. approval of its Covid-19 vaccine.

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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Carnival Cruise Line reached an agreement Friday with Port Canaveral to restart sailing. The company received approval on its restart plan from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday. Watch: Disaster preparedness week: See what’s exempt during the sales tax holidayCarnival expects to announce plans for operations from the port soon. Port Canaveral CEO Capt. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Carnival Corp. on Friday received the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s acceptance of a special agreement with Port Canaveral — an agreement that is a key step in the cruise company's resumption of sailings.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Cruise industry leaders are still working to get ships sailing with passengers again by this summer. Royal Caribbean got approved for a trial cruise in Miami, and Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt. John Murray said other companies are working on agreements to do something similar. Murray told Channel 9 the simulated sailings will involve a lot of testing and CDC oversight. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

After 14 months, Port Canaveral’s CEO finally has positive news on restarting America’s cruise industry.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Royal Caribbean’s “Explorer of the Seas” was at Port Canaveral Wednesday to have her crew vaccinated against COVID-19. They vaccinated just over 200 employees Wednesday, but Royal Caribbean’s Vice President of World Wide Operations, Capt. pic.twitter.com/bdDb2jXtPg — Port Canaveral (@PortCanaveral) May 14, 2021Capt. Zini says the cruise line has finalized a port agreement with the Canaveral Port Authority. pic.twitter.com/dKzC24w87R — CDC (@CDCgov) April 8, 2021READ: Royal Caribbean vaccinates crew members in effort to get cruises to set sail by this summerRoyal Caribbean is in ongoing talks with the CDC and the State of Florida.

Carnival Cruise Line's newest and largest ship, the Mardi Gras, will be arriving at Port Canaveral on June 4, in preparation for its first sailing with passengers.

Royal Caribbean International is bringing 1,967 ship crew members to Port Canaveral to be vaccinated.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Royal Caribbean will be vaccinating crew members at Port Canaveral on Wednesday in an effort to get cruises to set sail by this summer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a list of recommendations and requirements for cruise ships. READ: Alligator captured after chasing pedestrians outside Florida Wendy’s, deputies sayThe state of Florida is suing the CDC over the rules. Ron DeSantis even signed a bill preventing businesses from requiring customers and employees to be vaccinated. READ: Coronavirus: CDC eases mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated Americans“Our state policy is our state policy,” DeSantis said.

Saying Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings isn't one of the bigger cruise lines, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said if smaller cruise lines want to leave the state, their void will be filled.