United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal getting multi-million dollar upgrade
New York City’s Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is to get a multi-million dollar makeover to enable larger ships to dock.
The $17.2m project will be mostly funded by the terminal’s new operator, Ports America with the city contributing $2.2 million in grants.
The money will be used to build a new apron up to 500 feet long, a viaduct and two new gangways.
"I am excited that the $2.2 million in capital grants that my administration allotted to the modernization of the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal was able to be leveraged into an additional $15 million commitment by Ports America, which will have a tremendous impact on attracting more ships, revamping operations and creating quality maritime jobs," said Brooklyn Borough president Eric Adams.
Earlier this year New York City Economic Development Corp. appointed Ports America as sole operator of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn cruise terminals.
Ports America pledged to invest $38.5m in upgrades at both terminals.
Last year more than a million passengers cruised New York City and it generates about 1,000 full-time jobs.
"We believe that these investments will increase vessel calls and passenger volumes, while enhancing the overall guest experience, asset utilization and safety," said Steve Loevsky, VP of cruise, Ports America.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
BA suspending all Heathrow to Abu Dhabi flights
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Woman dies after going overboard in English Channel
Foreign Office issues travel advisory for winter sun destinations