Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has unveiled the design of the new and dedicated Norwegian Cruise Line terminal at PortMiami. The new terminal is scheduled for completion by the fall of 2019, as Norwegian Encore, the newest ship of the Breakaway Plus class, makes her debut in Miami.
Norwegian is widely recognized for introducing modern-day cruising more than 50 years ago, by transforming a common means of transportation to a new style of vacation with its first Caribbean voyages out of the port of Miami and launching the city’s status as the “cruising capital of the world.”
As a result of the continued relationship, Miami-Dade County will invest $100 million to build a new terminal dedicated to Norwegian Cruise Line, with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. augmenting the county’s allocated funds with its own contribution to PortMiami.
The modern terminal draws its inspiration from a nautilus, with its spiraled and multi-level façade, opening up to grand ocean views. Once complete it will be the new “pearl” of Miami, redefining the landscape of the city’s skyline.
Innovative lighting, inviting indoor and outdoor waiting areas and other guest-centric elements will enhance the overall passenger experience. At nearly 166,500 square feet, the new Norwegian terminal will accommodate ships of up to 5,000 passengers and feature new technology to support faster and more efficient embarkation and disembarkation processes, as well as expedited security screening and luggage check-in.
A dedicated lounge and service area will facilitate a warm and welcoming sense of arrival for large groups and charters and a new parking garage and valet parking area with direct access to the terminal and lounge are also scheduled to be completed.
Pending the final approval by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the project will commence in May 2018 and is scheduled for completion by the fall of 2019.
Images courtesy of Bermello Ajamil & Partners