Tag: PortMiami

Virgin Voyages Officially Opens Terminal V at PortMiami

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Virgin Voyages has officially taken up permanent residency at PortMiami with the opening of their stylish, state-of-the-art new Terminal V. To celebrate this milestone for the new cruise line, Sir Richard Branson, joined by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Virgin Voyages’ CEO Tom McAlpin, made a splash with a memorable ribbon cutting ceremony marked by mermaid aerialists and a grand entrance via Virgin branded electric Moke vehicles. Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group said: Terminal V, an impressive three-story building on the northwestern corner of PortMiami,…

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Carnival Cruise Line Expanding PortMiami’s Terminal F

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Continuing the construction boom at PortMiami that has been occurring over the past few years, Carnival Cruise Line and PortMiami officials today held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the state-of-the-art Terminal F. The new facility will serve as the homeport of Carnival Celebration, the line’s next Excel-class ship.   In attendance, were Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Carnival President Christine Duffy, along with county commissioners and construction partners. Together, they used ceremonial shovels to officially mark the beginning of construction on the expansive 471,000-square-foot facility which will…

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Virgin Voyages, Scarlet Lady Arrives in PortMiami

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The first cruise ship from Virgin Voyages, Scarlet Lady, has arrived at her new home at PortMiami. Following an inaugural transatlantic voyage, Scarlet Lady arrived in Miami on a beautifully clear morning and after a spin in the port’s turning basin, eased into her spot at the terminal. Now that the ship has arrived, she’ll be hosting several media and travel industry events over the next couple of weeks. Scarlet Lady’s first cruises with paying guests will depart on March 26th and 29th, with two special 3-night “Sneak-A-Peak” voyages with…

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MSC Meraviglia Makes Her Debut in Miami

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MSC Meraviglia

MSC Cruises welcomed MSC Meraviglia to her new Winter/Spring homeport of Miami, Florida. MSC Meraviglia is the largest MSC ship to call PortMiami home and joins three other MSC ships sailing from the Magic City. Ken Muskat, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of MSC Cruises USA said: Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Giménez said: With a name meaning wonder, MSC Meraviglia boasts an innovative and glamorous designthat showcases MSC Cruises’ signature European style. The ship’s two-story Mediterranean-style promenade, feauturing the longest LED Dome at sea, is lined with a variety…

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Carnival Excel Class Cruise Ship Coming to Miami in 2022

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While announcing that they received approval to expand Terminal F at PortMiami, Carnival Cruise Line also confirmed that they will bring an Excel Class ship to the port in 2022. The yet to be named vessel will be the line’s second ship in this revolutionary Excel class and sister to the Mardi Gras launching in 2020. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line said: As the largest cruise operator at PortMiami, Carnival Cruise Line has more ships sailing year-round from the port than any other cruise line. The redesigned Terminal…

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