Barcelona cruise terminal tender

This call for tenders had already been approved in November 2022, but was put on hold following after stakeholder consultations because of concerns around the technical specifications.

So far two companies have expressed interest – Catalonia Cruise Terminal, part of the Royal Caribbean Group, and a joint venture among Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking Ocean Cruises and Virgin Cruises.

The future terminal G will have an area of more than 54,000 m2 and a wharf line of 450 metres, making it suitable for cruise ships up to 400 metres long.

Successful tenders must show they can increase turnaround port traffic and bring environmental impacts such as renewable energies and public transport.

All vessels built after 2010 must connect to shore-based power to be installed throughout the Adossat wharf. Ships docking at this wharf will also be able to refuel using liquefied natural gas.

Bringing terminal G on stream will mark an important step towards the transfer of all cruise activity to Adossat wharf, which is further away from the city. Development will be limited to seven terminals, all located on Adossat wharf.