THE tender to construct and operate the new cruise terminal in Ravenna (render pictured) has been awarded to Royal Caribbean Group (RCG). Partly funded by the Government of Italy’s National Recovery & Resilience Plan, Ravenna Port Authority’s new terminal will be seamlessly integrated into the natural environment, and will include...
THE tender to construct and operate the new cruise terminal in Ravenna (render pictured) has been awarded to Royal Caribbean Group (RCG).
Partly funded by the Government of Italy’s National Recovery & Resilience Plan, Ravenna Port Authority’s new terminal will be seamlessly integrated into the natural environment, and will include a transformation of Porto Corsini.
The major revitalisation will be completed by the northern spring of 2024, positioning Ravenna as an attractive world-class homeport and port of call.
With convenient access to Venice, and the airports of Bologna, Forl, and Rimini, Ravenna is expected to see a significant economic boon with pre- and post-cruise visitors, with the total number of guests expected to increase to 300,000 per year when the terminal is fully operational.
Spanning 12 hectares, the new cruise terminal will include public green spaces, pedestrian & cycling pathways, and entertainment areas for residents & visitors, all celebrating the surrounding coastal environment.
Unique artwork depicting the sea and pristine nature of the region will be highlighted throughout the two-storey terminal, which will feature a crew centre, tourist information desk and spaces for local street food.
The terminal building will be connected to ships via an elevated walkway running along the length of the pier, offering guests the chance to enjoy incredible views of the sea and beaches of Ravenna as they make their way to their vessel on a new-generation mobile boarding bridge.
Shore power will also be available on the docks to enable ships to turn off their engines.
