PortMiami and MSC
Cruises held a ribbon-cutting for an expanded Terminal F at the port, which
will become the home for the MSC Seaside when it arrives in South Florida for
year-round Caribbean cruising later this month.
"With only two weeks to
go until the arrival of MSC Seaside, we couldn't be more thrilled to take this
step with PortMiami and ensure we are able to provide an enhanced and seamless
vacation for our guests right from embarkation," said Roberto Fusaro, president
of MSC Cruises USA.
The two-story, 38,282-square-foot terminal now includes seating for up to 1,500 passengers and a
ticketing hall with 60 new counter positions.
There is also an
1,100-square-foot VIP area for guests of the MSC Yacht Club, a 3,000-square-foot special group lounge, a more flexible and efficient baggage claim area and
enhancements to speed embarkation in partnership with some of the smart-ship
technology on MSC Seaside.