MIAMI (WSVN) - Virgin Voyages has unveiled the design for its new terminal at Port Miami.
The terminal’s design is inspired by Miami’s iconic palm trees and lighting that will mirror the city’s skyline.
The two-story, storm-proof glass facility is expected to be completed by 2021.
The ship that will dock at the new Port Miami Terminal is called The Scarlet Lady.
“It’s just great,” said Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez. “It solidifies our place as the cruise capitol of the world.”
The Scarlet Lady will set sail in 2020 and will be exclusively for people who are 18 and over. Its destinations include Havana and Virgin’s private island in the Caribbean.
“People love coming to Miami,” said Virgin’s Founder Richard Branson. “They don’t mind staying a few days and then going on to the beautiful Caribbean.”
Up to 100 people will be hired in South Florida for customer service positions to handle the bookings.
Virgin Voyages also recently entered into a deal to take over Brightline and rebrand the company as Virgin Trains U.S.A.
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