Port of Los Angeles issues RFP for cruise terminals

Proposals are due by 3 p.m. Nov. 12.

'We have seen increased demand for cruises out of the LA Waterfront over the last several years, with a record 1.3 million cruise passengers in 2023,' Port Executive Director Gene Seroka said. 'With more growth forecast, these projects will allow us to greatly expand our cruise business capacity while providing the best possible experience and convenience for cruise travelers.'

Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal

The proposed new Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal site — a cornerstone project in the recently approved San Pedro Waterfront Connectivity Plan — is located at 3011 Dave Arian Way in San Pedro and includes Berths 46 to 50.

PORT OF LOS ANGELES

The site consists of 13 acres of backland, two wharves and 20 acres of associated potential off-site parking with an estimated 2,300 spaces. For this new proposed terminal, the port is seeking a flexible design to accommodate a variety of additional non-cruise revenue-producing uses in the off-season, such as filming, conferences and events.

World Cruise Terminal redevelopment

The existing World Cruise Center to be redeveloped is located at 100 Swinford Street in San Pedro. The terminal site consists of 22 acres, including parking, two cruise berths (90-93), two terminal buildings and a baggage handling structure.

Ports America is the current operator.

Carnival Corp. studying the RFP with a view to responding

During a webcast with Seroka last year, Princess Cruises President John Padgett said a new cruise terminal 'can't come soon enough' and signaled the support of his company as well as other Carnival Corp. brands.

Friday update: Carnival Corp. added this comment: 'As we have said before, it’s gratifying that the city recognizes developing the cruise facilities as a key element in revitalizing the LA waterfront in San Pedro and Wilmington. We also applaud the port’s plan to upgrade the facilities as part of its commitment to ensuring the cruise industry’s continued social and economic contributions to the region.

'We are now taking the time to carefully review the RFP with a view to responding so we may continue our tradition of teamwork with the port.'

According to Port of LA's Mike Galvin, director of waterfront and commercial real estate development, 'Over the past 20 years, our port has invested over $1 billion in enhancing, operating and programming LA Waterfront infrastructure. These two proposed cruise terminal projects represent the next stage of that investment, and the continued transformation of the waterfront into a dynamic and multiuse visitor destination.'

Economic impact

According to the port, each cruise ship call generates more than $1m in local economic activity. The last two years have seen more than 200 calls annually. Over the next five years, additional growth in cruise passengers and local economic impact is expected with larger ships that have capacity for more than 4,000 passengers.

July 23 site inspection

Interested firms can tour the two cruise terminal locations at 10 a.m. July 23 by registering ahead.

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