Norwegian Cruise Line Partners With Port Of Miami For Next 10 Years

Apparently Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) isn’t doing as badly as some folks in the industry may think. People are coming to sail NCL more than ever now, and as a result, NCL recently announced a new partnership with the Port of Miami in the form of a 10-year berthing agreement. The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners said that this represents the first long-term agreement between the Port of Miami and NCL since the company began operating from the Port as the first Caribbean cruise line 42 years ago. This is a strong sign that NCL expects to be around for many years to come.

The agreement gives NCL priority access to two large-ship berths at Terminals B and C. In return, NCL will guarantee a minimum of $98 million in port fees over the term of the agreement. In addition, the Port is making a $10 million investment in upgrades to the terminals, including a new gangway and general improvements to make the guest experience more enjoyable and efficient. The agreement takes effect immediately and renovations to Terminals B and C are expected to continue throughout the next 12-18 months.

“With berthing space becoming increasingly scarce and our recent extension of Norwegian Sky’s deployment in Miami year-round, we are pleased to have reached this agreement with the Port of Miami to guarantee NCL access to some of the last remaining large ship berths,” said Kevin Sheehan, NCL’s president and CEO. “The Port of Miami has been a long-term partner of ours and we see the Port as a vital part of our future.”