Terminal V, a dedicated terminal for Virgin Voyages is now open at PortMiami.
Ringing in the occasion was Sir Richard Branson and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Virgin Voyages’ CEO Tom McAlpin.
The terminal is located at 718 N Cruise Blvd. – an address purposely selected to celebrate Sir Richard Branson’s birthday on July 18.
The cruise line also said that the opening of Virgin Voyages’ own cruise terminal represents a major milestone in the brand’s history and the first time Scarlet Lady sailed from her new home.
“Coming to this beautiful new terminal and seeing Scarlet Lady in her home port here in Miami has been such an incredible experience,” said Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group.
“The team at Virgin Voyages has created a stunning building that delivers on our commitment to being better stewards of the earth with its LEED Gold Certification.”
Terminal V, a three-story building on the northwestern corner of PortMiami, is a 132,000 square foot structure offering unobstructed skyline views of Biscayne Bay, downtown and Edgewater.
“We’ve always strived to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, and Terminal V gives us greater opportunity to elevate the Sailor experience from the moment you see the AHOY sign to the time you disembark,” said Virgin Voyages’ CEO, Tom McAlpin.
“Scarlet Lady deserves a home as beautiful as she is, and we cannot wait for our Sailors to begin their voyage at Terminal V.”
The terminal’s design concept was developed by the award-winning, global architecture and landscape firm Arquitectonica and built from the ground up by Suffolk Construction.
Enveloped by more than 1,000 palm trees, Terminal V features soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, natural skylights, and lush indoor landscaping. It is one of the only LEED Gold certified buildings in PortMiami.
Terminal V’s interiors give a nod to mid-century design and are punctuated with emerald and ruby jewel tones.
The space also incorporates changing LED screens, local artwork by the nonprofit organization Art in Public Places, and an alfresco terrace for cruisers to take in the sea breeze before embarkation.
Outside, an expansive “Sail the Virgin Way” sign and dramatic red lighting mirror the city’s lights.
Cruisers who’ve booked suite accommodations will gain access to Terminal V’s VIP entrance, expedited security screening and an exclusive pre-boarding lounge.
The new cruise terminal also features a special Crew-only lounge where Virgin Voyages’ team can unwind.
Rounding out the design are designated areas for drop-offs, ride-sharing and provisioning, all working together to provide a seamless shore-to-ship experience.
For more information on Virgin Voyages, visit www.virginvoyages.com.
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