Port Canaveral is embarking on a $500 million, five-year infrastructure initiative known as the “Port Canaveral Advantage” plan.
This comprehensive program has a goal set to enhance the port’s cruise terminals, cargo facilities, roadways, and recreational areas to accommodate growing demands and future expansion.
Major components of the plan include a 65% expansion of Cruise Terminal 5, designed by BEA Architects of Miami, to handle larger vessels and increased passenger volume.
The project will add approximately 50,000 square feet for passenger processing, security screening, and baggage handling.
Construction is set to proceed over 16 months without disrupting current cruise operations.
Additionally, a feasibility study is underway for Cruise Terminal 10, expected to be completed by June 2025.
The study will assess the terminal’s capacity to accommodate ships carrying up to 5,600 passengers and vessels up to 1,200 feet in length.
Cruise Terminal 1 will also see exterior upgrades beginning in May 2025, including new canopies, landscaping, and lighting to enhance the guest experience.
Beyond cruise operations, the port is investing in cargo infrastructure, with renovations to North Cargo Berths 3 and 4 nearing completion.
These upgrades will add 1,800 linear feet of multipurpose bulkhead space to improve vessel turnaround times. Roadway improvements are also planned to ease congestion and reduce truck wait times.
Recreational facilities are not overlooked in the plan.
Jetty Park, a popular beach and campground attracting nearly 400,000 visitors annually will receive enhancements such as a new camp store, guest cabins, a dog park, renovated bathhouses, and improved roadways and lighting.
Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray said, “Our goal and commitment are to always be the best port possible for our valued partners, guests, and visitors.”
