First Look Inside $215M ‘Pearl Of Miami’ Where Glass Is Now Being Installed

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Photos have been released of the iconic “Pearl of Miami” cruise terminal now under construction at PortMiami.

The terminal will feature a spiraled facade inspired by the nautilus that will be lit up at night. The elaborate design is causing time and budget overruns, however.

Construction could now cost $215 million or more (compared to an earlier estimated of $165 million), Norwegian Cruise Line told county officials. Norwegian will reimburse cost overruns.

A substantial completion date of February 10, 2020 (originally November 2019) can also no longer be guaranteed, according to a county memo.

In addition to covering cost overruns, Norwegian is agreeing to increase their minimum passenger count and make other concessions.