The largest cruise terminal in the world will open in Florida

MSC Cruises has opened what will blow the world’s largest cruise terminal in Port Miami

Announced at an open ceremony on April 5th and developed in collaboration with Port and Miami-Dade County, the four-level building can serve up to 36,000 passengers per day.

At this time, two ships can be docked at the same time. Miami-Dade County is responsible for completing its third berth by 2028. The terminal will then be able to accommodate three ships at the same time.

MSC World America, the newest ship in Geneva-based carrier, calls the new terminal home. The ship is ready for its first cruise to the Caribbean this week.

MSC Cruises said a total of four ships and vessels from the luxury brand Explora Journeys will sail from the new terminal throughout 2025.

The nearly 500,000 square feet terminal, designed by Arquitectonica in Miami, was built by the Fincantieri infrastructure and has been under construction since 2022 and cost around $450 million. Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniela Leviinkaba attended Saturday’s announcement.

What you need to know about Portmiami’s MSC terminal

▪Check-in: Cruise passengers can check in from their home online via the MSC app for MSC or the MSC Cruise website, upload travel documents and receive their boarding pass in a few minutes.

▪Parking: 6-level garage with over 2,400 spaces. Guests can book spots in advance through the app or website.

▪Drop-off: Covered drop-off zone for buses, taxis and ride-sharing. All transportation options have a direct terminal-covered path.

▪Load: Passengers can leave their bags at drop-off points in the parking lot. There are 42 luggage screening machines.

▪Security: Once you arrive at the terminal, scan your passport into one of the 18 biometric facepods and look at the camera. Passengers then pass through one of 20 security lanes.

▪Aesthetics: The terminal is filled with natural light and offers views of Biscayne Bay. The artwork was commissioned through the Art Impublic Place program in Miami-Dade County.

▪Shipping Access: 22 biometric electronic gates on the terminal side before guests enter the gangway. Once you board the boat, there is no need to board the board.