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Miami Cruise Terminal Updates

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Today brings us two updates on the massive renovations going on in PortMiami. The first is that MSC finally got approval on what will actually be two different terminals right next to each other. Called Terminal AA and AAA, they’re…

Allure of the Seas Arrives In Miami

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Today on Twitter I live tweeted Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas arriving to her new home in Port Miami. The Oasis-class ship becomes the largest ship to have berthed in the Port. The 225,282gt ship will use the brand new…

MSC and PortMiami to Build New Terminal

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MSC Cruises and PortMiami have agreed to build a new terminal on Miami’s Dodge Island. The island is where the currently cruise terminals and pretty much all of the port is located. This new terminal will be able to process…

Preview Royal Caribbean’s New Terminal in Miami

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In anticipation of home porting an Oasis-class ship in Miami, Royal Caribbean plans to build a new, state of the art terminal. It will be located on the opposite end of Dodge Island from where their current two terminals are.…

Empress of the Seas Starts Sailing from Miami

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The Empress of the Seas finally arrived in Miami this morning. The recently reacquired ship was delayed quite a bit in drydock in Cadiz, Spain, forcing her to reposition to the Grand Bahama Shipyard for the completion of her work.…

Busy Presidents Day In Miami with 8 Ships

Two Novembers ago there were 9 ships in the Port Of Miami in one day. Today, Presidents Day in the U.S., there are 8 ships. Starting at the far end of terminals is the AIDAvita; Behind her is the Norwegian…

Carnival Officially Announces Miami as Home Port for Vista

As we broke the news ten days ago, Carnival has made it official; Miami will be the yearound homeport for their newest vessel, Carnival Vista. She’ll basically replace the Carnival Breeze who will reposition to Galveston to replace the Magic. Also…

Carnival to Homeport Vista in Miami

The Miami Herald broke the news that the Vista will be homeported in Miami, FL. That is of course after her inaugural season in Europe, then her christening in New York. The deal that Carnival and the Port of Miami…

Royal Caribbean Protests David Beckham Stadium Proposal

  If former international footballer David Beckham gets his way, a $200 million sports/resort complex will be constructed on Miami’s Dodge island. Also on Dodge island; virtually the entirety of the Port of Miami. Including over a half dozen passenger…

Busy Day in Miami with 9 Ships

  This morning 9 cruise ships sailed into and berthed at the Port of Miami. This will be the busiest day of the 2013-2014 season and one of the busiest days in a long time. Below is a collection of…