Royal Caribbean expects its new cruise terminal will generate at least 1.8 million passengers when it opens in 2018.
The cruiseline is to construct and operate a new terminal at PortMiami to serve as a homeport to its ships, including at least one 5,400-passenger Oasis-class ship, the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ships.
Royal Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain said: "We are truly excited to be working with Miami-Dade County and PortMiami to create not just another cruise terminal, but a truly iconic building.
"This new terminal is a symbol of our commitment to Miami, the city where our company first started almost 50 years ago. We can’t wait to bring an Oasis-class ship to PortMiami."
The new terminal will not be the only addition for Royal Caribbean in the coming year.
The company has committed to add a 20,000-square-foot Innovation Lab to its corporate headquarters located at PortMiami.
The Innovation Lab will continue to generate Royal Caribbean’s industry-leading, innovative vessels. The company is invested to spend about $20 million for design, construction, equipment, labor and other related expenses for the two-story building.
Currently, PortMiami welcomes approximately 750,000 Royal Caribbean passengers annually, representing about 15% of its overall passenger traffic.
Once the new cruise terminal is completed, it is anticipated that Royal Caribbean will generate at least 1.8 million passengers at PortMiami, representing no less than 30% of the port’s projected passenger traffic.
