Carnival close to getting new cruise terminal in Florida - TravelMole


Carnival close to getting new cruise terminal in Florida

Thursday, 21 Aug, 2018 0

 

Executives from Carnival and the Canaveral Port Authority

Carnival Cruise Line has reached an agreement to build a new terminal in Florida to house the first North America-based ship to be powered by Liquefied Natural Gas.

The Canaveral Port Authority is expected to include the terms of the deal in its Commissioners’ meeting next week and, if approved, Carnival will be able to homeport the as-yet-unnamed 5,286-berth ship at Port Canaveral.

The 180,000-ton ship is the largest ever constructed by the cruise line and is set to join its fleet in 2020.

Carnival said the vessel will offer an array of ‘groundbreaking, never-before-seen’ features and attractions.

"We are very excited about the prospects of homeporting our largest ship at Port Canaveral, a valued business partner for more than 25 years," said president Christine Duffy

"Easily accessible from all over the southeast with excellent facilities and friendly staff, Port Canaveral is one of our most popular and fastest-growing homeports.

"This fantastic new ship, coupled with our future plans for Port Canaveral, will provide guests with an unparalleled seagoing vacation experience from the minute they arrive."



 

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