Miami-Dade County and Royal Caribbean Group celebrated the groundbreaking of Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami, marking a major milestone in the continued evolution of one of the world's busiest cruise ports.
The brand-new cruise terminal will cost $345 million and have the capacity to accommodate up to 7,000 passengers. Once completed, it will feature a dedicated parking garage, an intermodal facility, and other essential infrastructure to accommodate the world's largest Icon Class vessels.
Terminal G will be located adjacent to Virgin Voyages’ Terminal V at PortMiami at the northern tip of Dodge Island. Comparatively, Terminal A is situated on the opposite end of the port.
According to officials, Terminal G's estimated completion date is late 2027. However, an exact date has yet to be announced.
"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 sailing with our industry-leading brands: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea," said Royal Caribbean Group 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."
Terminal G initially opened in 1999 to house Voyager of the Seas. At the time, she was the largest, most innovative cruise ship in the world. Voyager was the first ship in Royal Caribbean’s fleet to introduce the Royal Promenade and to feature the industry’s first ice-skating rink at sea.
Since the opening of Terminal A in November 2018, Terminal G has largely functioned as a backup terminal for Royal Caribbean Group.
As such, it wasn't uncommon for itineraries on older and smaller vessels to depart from Terminal G, reserving Terminal A for mega-ships like Oasis and Icon Class vessels.
Demolition of the former Terminal G began in July 2025, clearing the way for the future LEED-certified cruise terminal.
Read more: First look at the new cruise terminal Royal Caribbean is building in Miami
Not only will the terminal highlight the company's sustainability efforts, but it will also showcase cutting-edge technology designed to streamline embarkation and disembarkation.
"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 Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
PortMiami set a record for cruise passenger traffic in 2025
According to Miami officials, PortMiami set a passenger record for fiscal year 2025, which ran from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025.
The Miami port welcomed 8,564,225 cruise passengers, representing a 4.02% increase in cruise passenger totals compared to the 2024 record of 8,233,056.
This growth reflects the fact that PortMiami is home to some of the world’s largest cruise ships, including Icon of the Seas and MSC World America.
Read more: PortMiami, Port Canaveral set yearly records for cruise passengers
These record-breaking totals translate to significant weekly traffic. Each Saturday, more than 10,000 passengers embark on 7-night sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from the cruise hub between these two vessels alone.
To help meet the growing demand in South Florida, MSC Cruises also opened a massive new terminal in March. The 492,678-square-foot Terminal AA was designed to simultaneously accommodate up to three ships from MSC’s World, Seaside, and Meraviglia Classes. This equates to a maximum of 36,000 embarking and disembarking passengers.
