PortMiami has announced that Mayor Levine Cava, Royal Caribbean Group and partners led a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami.

In attendance were Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb and Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty.

“This world-class facility will enhance Miami-Dade County’s skyline while marking another milestone in PortMiami’s evolution. Our modern terminals are transforming how we do business and move people, delivering greater efficiency through innovative technology,” said Cava.

“Cruise Terminal G represents a major investment in Miami’s future. Built with advanced technology and sustainable design, this new facility will deliver a smarter, faster, more seamless experience for guests,” said Royal Caribbean Group’s Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty.

“It reflects what matters most to us: innovation, collaboration and delivering the world’s best vacations responsibly, while creating jobs and supporting the local economy for years to come,” Liberty added.

As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the new state-of-the-art, LEED-certified facility will serve Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Silversea ships.

Delivered by Lemartec-NV2A Joint Venture, in partnership with Perez & Perez Architects & Planners, the project involves the design-build delivery of a state-of-the-art cruise terminal for Royal Caribbean Group, designed to meet LEED certification and the capacity to accommodate up to 7,000 passengers.

The new terminal will include:

• A multi-level parking garage
• An intermodal facility, and
• Other critical infrastructure to support large cruise ships, such as the Icon-class vessels.

With a total investment of $345 million, the complex will be dedicated to Royal Caribbean Group while maintaining multi-vessel functionality.

The port said in a press release that the project adds significant value to PortMiami’s existing terminal infrastructure and delivers a product that strengthens Miami’s position.

The project is a strategic investment to meet future demand and accommodate new generations of cruise ships, and the terminal is slated for completion in late 2027.

Funding for the terminal is provided through a partnership between Miami-Dade County and Royal Caribbean Group.