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The excitement is building around Mobile’s cruise terminal as city officials work to bring a second cruise line to the port.
Currently, Carnival Spirit is the only ship sailing out of Mobile, but demand has outgrown the terminal’s capacity, sparking a push for expansion.
The added demand is great news for the city, showing just how popular cruising from Mobile has become, and it’s clear that Mobile’s reputation as a cruise hub is on the rise.
Visit Mobile CEO David Clark shared his enthusiasm, noting that Carnival Spirit has been sailing at 100% capacity, which was rarely the case with the previous, smaller Carnival Ecstasy.
With new interest from other cruise lines, this expansion could mark a new chapter for the city’s tourism and travel industry.
Expanding Parking to Meet Growing Demand
One of the biggest challenges Mobile’s cruise terminal faces is parking space.
Right now, the terminal offers about 500 parking spots, which isn’t enough to meet the demand—especially with Carnival Spirit regularly sailing at full capacity.