Miami Welcomes the World’s Largest Cruise Terminal at PortMiami – MSC Group Inaugurates New Facility
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MSC Group's Cruise Division has opened the world’s largest cruise terminal at PortMiami. Developed in collaboration with PortMiami and Miami-Dade County, the terminal's design was created by Arquitectonica, with construction led by Fincantieri Infrastructure. It features advanced passenger technology and sets a new standard in the cruise industry.
Dignitaries from around the world attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, including Florida Department of Commerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and Italian Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Edoardo Rixi.
Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Mayor
Edoardo Rixi, Italian Deputy Minister of Infrastructure
J. Alex Kelly, Florida Secretary of Commerce
MSC Group’s Cruise Division Inaugurates The World’s Largest Cruise Terminal In Miami
Rick Sasso, Chairman, MSC Cruises USA
The MSC Miami Cruise Terminal spans over 492,000 square feet, equivalent to 8.5 football fields, and can process up to 36,000 passengers daily. It accommodates up to three ships at once. The terminal supports MSC's newest vessels and reflects the company's ongoing investment in the U.S. and Caribbean markets. The facility is a part of a larger strategy that includes the company's U.S. headquarters in Miami and an expanded office in Fort Lauderdale.
The terminal incorporates energy-efficient technologies, such as shore power connectivity to reduce emissions and sustainable systems for waste management and water recycling. It is pursuing LEED Gold Certification.
Guests can check in online, upload travel documents, and receive boarding passes in advance. Upon arrival, the terminal offers easy access via car, bus, taxi, or ride-share, and features a six-level parking garage with over 2,400 spaces. A state-of-the-art baggage handling system and biometric security features streamline the boarding process.
MSC Cruises will operate four ships from the terminal in 2025, including its newest flagship, MSC World America, and ships from Explora Journeys. Explora I will sail from the terminal starting in November 2025.
The MSC Miami Cruise Terminal spans over 492,000 square feet across four levels, capable of processing up to 36,000 passengers daily and accommodating three ships simultaneously. The terminal features a six-level parking garage with over 2,400 spaces, including four levels for guest parking and two for bus, taxi, and ride-share operations.
The facility is equipped with advanced security and biometric systems, including 18 facepods for identity verification, 22 e-gates for streamlined boarding, and 21 magnetometers for security screening.
The baggage handling system consists of 42 total units, with 20 dedicated to guest baggage and 20 for passenger screening. Additionally, the terminal showcases seven pieces of art, part of the Miami-Dade Art in Public Places program, including a large digital art installation on its exterior.