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Port of Palm Beach commissioners voted on Thursday to invite bids for the expansion of cruise facilities.
A $43m capital improvement project would address key infrastructure needs at the cruise terminal and berth. These include adding mooring dolphins to serve longer ships, purchasing a new passenger boarding bridge, increasing screening capacity and baggage laydown area and building a parking garage.
The expansion work was identified as a priority in the port's 2023 Master Plan.
"This proposed project brings together several critical improvements that will create opportunities for future cruise growth at Port of Palm Beach," Port Executive Director Michael Meekins said.
"Our goal is to bring more cruise passengers to Palm Beach County and the city of Riviera Beach, creating greater economic benefits to our community," Port Commission Chair Blair Ciklin said. "By expanding our cruise offerings, we have the opportunity to encourage longer stays, support local restaurants and businesses, and continue to contribute to the growth of tourism throughout our region."
One cruise ship, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, currently homeports at Palm Beach. The 1,680-passenger vessel has been operating there since April 2022.