| Big Boston bounce

A strong rebound at Flynn Cruiseport Boston was seen this year, according to the Massachusetts Port Authority.

Massport saw 310,767 passengers and 128 cruise ships this season, including 56 homeport calls (a record) and 72 other visits.

Flynn Cruiseport served as the homeport of five ships from four different cruise lines this year, and saw the number of passengers and vessels in Oct surpass that of the prior corresponding period in 2019.

Cruising from Boston generated more than USD$135 million in annual economic impact and supported more than 2,200 jobs this year, Massport revealed.