Watch CBS News

Virgin Planning Massive New Terminal At Port Miami

Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Virgin has plans to grow its presence in South Florida even more.

Just a few weeks after the company announced a takeover of Brightline, Virgin says it is coming to Port Miami.

Sir Richard Branson, along with Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, unveiled plans for a new terminal for Virgin Voyages on Wednesday.

The 100,000 square foot terminal will eventually be home to two Virgin ships.

"We've got enough space to really make it a wonderful experience to arrive at," said Branson. "We can literally plant hundreds of palm trees. We can make it a tented area where people can gather when they get on the ship."

If the county approves the project, construction will begin in 2019 and finish sometime in 2021.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.