Demolition and removal of Terminal G has begun at the busiest cruise terminal in the world, PortMiami. Terminal G was built in 1999 and has traditionally been used by Royal Caribbean for its older and smaller ships. The terminal is being removed making way for an upgraded terminal that should be ready by 2027.
The terminal, which is a joint venture from NV2A and Lemartec, will be designed as a single-berth terminal able to accommodate one ship at a time. However, it will be able to accommodate up to 7,000 passengers meaning it can handle an Icon- or Oasis-class ship. Annual passenger count at the terminal is expected to increase from 600,000 to 2.1 million.
Terminal G has been designed as a mulit-level terminal with the ability to separate passengers by floor, reducing congestion and providing a more seamless and efficient embarkation and debarkation process. The terminal will also feature a nine-level parking garage with 2,148 parking spaces, ground-level bus parking and passenger drop-off areas in an effort to improve traffic flow at the terminal as well.
Sustainability is another important aspect of the new development. Terminal G will seek to achieve LEED Silver Certification which emphasizes a commitment to being environmentally responsible through energy management, water efficiency and the use of sustainable materials.
Terminal G is just one part of a $2.8 billion deal signed by Royal Caribbean Group in 2022. As part of the agreement, not only does Terminal G include a 36 year lease on the facility, but Royal Caribbean will also share a terminal with MSC Cruises that is to be completed by October 2028. Additionally, Royal Caribbean is building a new headquarters at PortMiami. This extends Royal Caribbean’s lease of its headquarters through 2072.
Once completed, the terminal will be used by Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea cruise ships.