Port Canaveral has announced its intention to construct a new cruise terminal in order to meet the increasing demands of the cruise industry. By strategically choosing to build this new multi-user terminal at the existing North 8 berth, the port will benefit from significant cost savings, operational flexibility, and a faster construction timeline of approximately two years. This terminal will be able to accommodate the largest ships in the world from various cruise brands.
The North 8 berth at Port Canaveral currently shares its basin with Cruise Terminal 5 on the northside of the port. Originally designed and constructed in 2018 with versatility in mind, the North 8 berth will only require minimal modifications to extend its current bulkhead length from 1,020 linear feet to 1,344 feet in order to accommodate larger cruise vessels. Furthermore, improvements to the waterside of the shared basin on the northside will also enhance the berthing capacity of Cruise Terminal 5.
The new cruise terminal and parking facility will utilize technology to offer maximum flexibility for multiple users and brands. The North 8 site, existing berth layout, and available uplands present the chance for minimal interference with current port and tenant activities while under construction.
The schedule for the design, engineering, and construction phases is currently being developed, aiming for the completion of the new facility by the summer of 2026. The upcoming terminal campus will feature a multi-level parking structure capable of accommodating 3,000 vehicles, as well as enhancements to the surrounding roadways such as additional turning lanes and a direct “flyover” ramp linking the site to State Road 401.
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