Virgin unveils Terminal V at PortMiami
Virgin Voyages celebrated the grand opening of Terminal V at PortMiami.
Sir Richard Branson, joined by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Virgin Voyages’ CEO Tom McAlpin, attended a ribbon cutting ceremony to by open entrance via Virgin the terminal.
"The team at Virgin Voyages has created a stunning building that delivers on our commitment to being better stewards of the earth with its LEED Gold Certification," said Branson, founder of the Virgin Group.
It is a three-story building design was developed by global architecture and landscape firm Arquitectonica and built from the ground up by Suffolk Construction.
It incorporates changing LED screens, local artwork by the nonprofit organization Art in Public Places, and an al fresco terrace.
Suite accommodation guests gain access to Terminal V’s VIP entrance, expedited security screening and an exclusive pre-boarding lounge.
The new cruise terminal also features a special Crew-only lounge where Virgin Voyages’ team can unwind.
There are designated areas for drop offs, ride sharing and provisioning.
Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages’ first ship will call Terminal V her home year-round while Valiant Lady will join in the winter of 2022.
Both ships will sail on multi-night itineraries in the Caribbean, each with a stop at Virgin Voyages’ Beach Club in Bimini.
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