World's Largest Cruise Terminal, MSC Miami Cruise Terminal sets world record

April 15, 2025

Miami, Florida, United States--Imagined by global design firm Arquitectonica and built by Fincantieri Infrastructure The new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal sets a global benchmark for cruise infrastructure; the 492,678 square foot facility is capable of processing up to 36,000 passengers daily and sets the new world record for being the World's Largest Cruise Terminal, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

"MSC Cruises opened the world’s largest cruise terminal on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at PortMiami. It now serves as the home port for MSC Cruises’ new flagship, MSC World America, which will bring cruisers to the Caribbean," the Forbes reports.

"Miami has been called the Cruise Capital of the World. Formally known as the Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami, PortMiami is situated at the mouth of the Miami River. It’s the biggest passenger port in the world, and now it is setting a new industry benchmark with this new cruise terminal. Here’s how the new terminal is changing the ways cruisers embark on a ship and prepare for their time at sea.

"The new terminal is also the first to provide cruisers with a total biometric journey. It utilizes digital identity verification for an easier embarkation process. Built by Fincantieri Infrastructure and designed by Arquitectonica, the 492,678 square foot cruise terminal will be able to process as many as 36,000 MSC Cruises passengers in a single day."

"The largest cruise terminal in the world is located on the Dante B. Fascell port of Miami-Dade in Florida (USA) and was made specially for the docking of the Voyager of the Sea, the largest cruiser in the world," the Guinness World Records says.

"The 250,000 square ft. terminal was built alongside 2,000 ft. stretch of pier."

"MSC Cruises inaugurated the world's largest and most advanced cruise terminal on Saturday April 5 at PortMiami. The new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal sets a global benchmark for cruise infrastructure as the first in the industry to implement a complete biometric journey with digital identity verification for a seamless embarkation experience," the MSC Cruises' official press release says.

"Imagined by global design firm Arquitectonica and built by Fincantieri Infrastructure, the 492,678 square foot facility is capable of processing up to 36,000 passengers daily and was developed with the guest experience at its core. As the first and last impression of a guest's holiday, every step is carefully streamlined for a stress-free embarkation."

"The new terminal will serve both MSC Cruises' and Explora Journeys' ships sailing from PortMiami, including MSC Cruises' new flagship, MSC World America, which will be named during a ceremony at the terminal on April 9 before she sets sail for her inaugural season in the Caribbean," the MSC Cruises' official press release says.

"Inside the terminal, guests will discover seven curated works of art commissioned through the Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places program.

"The most striking piece—a first-of-its-kind is a 10,816-square-foot digitally projected installation—which adorns the exterior of the terminal, using real-time NOAA oceanic data to create an ever-evolving display of tides, currents, and weather patterns. Additional exclusive artworks enhance the MSC Yacht Club private lounge, offering a refined pre-cruise experience."

The MSC Miami Cruse Terminal In numbers:

492,678 square feet – making it the world's largest cruise terminal
Spans 4 levels
The first terminal in the world to be able to welcome three cruise ships simultaneously
Features 7 pieces of artwork including a 10,816-square-foot digital art installation displayed on the outside of the terminal
Capable of processing up to 36,000 guests daily
2,400+ - Parking spots available in the adjacent parking garage
42 – Luggage screening machines
18 – Biometric facepods verify passport and identification
22 – E-gates used for embarkation

About MSC Cruises

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the privately-owned MSC Cruises is the world's third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America.

A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.