Global Ports Holding Is Expanding Its Cruise Ports Across the Caribbean

Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise port operator, is moving forward with a series of major construction projects across its network, including significant upgrades in The Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia, Spain and Puerto Rico.

The company is investing $250 million in new facilities and infrastructure designed to expand cruise capacity and improve the visitor experience at some of the most important ports in its global portfolio.

That includes four ports in the Caribbean.

In Nassau, The Bahamas, work is underway on the new West Marina Pool and an adjacent superyacht marina. The pool is slated for completion by mid-October 2025, followed by the marina at the end of the year. Once finished, the area will become a major new waterfront gathering place for visitors, with family-friendly leisure features and berthing space for mega yachts.

In Antigua, construction is progressing on a major upland development that will transform the port district with a new homeporting terminal building, expanded dining and retail areas, upgraded passenger amenities and new parking facilities. The terminal is expected to open in late 2025, with the wider development scheduled for completion in 2026.

In St. Lucia, the company is combining marine infrastructure improvements with upland enhancements in a multi-phase program. The works include upgrading Berth 1 at Pointe Seraphine to handle the region’s largest cruise ships, building a new tender jetty and improving visitor areas including Fishermen’s Village, the Vendors Arcade and Soufriere Bay. The first phase is expected in late 2025, with full completion targeted for 2027.

In San Juan, Puerto Rico, rehabilitation work is underway at the Pan American Wharf, Pier 3 and Pier 4. Pier 3 upgrades have already been completed, with Pan American Wharf improvements set for October 2025 and the remainder of the rehabilitation program, including Pier 4, planned for 2026.

“These construction projects with a combined investment volume of over $250 million reflect our commitment to building world-class cruise destinations that support both passengers and local communities,” said Mehmet Kutman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Ports Holding.