Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., parent company of the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, has unveiled the design of the new and dedicated Norwegian Cruise Line terminal at PortMiami. 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, as Norwegian Encore, the newest ship of the Breakaway Plus class, makes its debut in Miami with seasonal cruises to the Caribbean.
“Norwegian has been sailing from Miami for over 50 years, longer than any other cruise line,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., in a written statement. “This terminal marks the latest step in our continual efforts to strengthen our presence in strategic home ports around the world.”
Miami-Dade County will invest $100 million to build the new terminal, with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. augmenting the county’s allocated funds with its own contribution to PortMiami, as was announced today at a press conference held at the 2018 Seatrade Cruise Global exhibition.
The Miami-based firm of Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. was selected to design the new terminal. The project will be constructed to LEED Silver standards, focusing on innovation in design and terminal operation to create a platform that will optimize energy performance, indoor air quality, water efficiencies and maximize the use of local materials and resources. After the press conference, attendees were able to get a close-up look of the new terminal through an interactive 3D virtual reality experience and model on display.
The modern terminal draws its inspiration from a nautilus, with its spiraled and multi-level façade, opening up to grand ocean views. Innovative lighting, indoor and outdoor waiting areas and other guest-centric elements will aim to enhance the overall passenger experience, NCLH said. At nearly 166,500 square feet, the debuting Norwegian terminal will accommodate ships of up to 5,000 passengers, and incorporate 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 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.
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