Why Royal Caribbean Passengers Are Walking Into MSC’s Miami Terminal
If you're sailing Royal Caribbean from PortMiami before the end of August, including on Wonder of the Seas, Icon of the Seas, or Freedom of the Seas, check whether your embarkation has moved to Terminal AA. Drive past Terminal A without stopping and follow the blue "AA" signs. Park in the parking structure designated for Terminal AA, and wear comfortable shoes given the terminal's size. If you need mobility assistance, contact Royal Caribbean in advance.
Royal Caribbean is borrowing MSC's brand-new Terminal AA while its own Terminal G is torn down and rebuilt as a $345 million facility due in 2027 — a reminder that even rival cruise lines share port infrastructure when it's mutually convenient. This isn't the first time either: Cruise Hive notes Freedom of the Seas already used MSC's terminal back in October 2025 during the Terminal G demolition. The nine confirmed Royal Caribbean calls before the end of August, including Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas, suggest this is a real operational squeeze, not a one-off. My read is the biggest risk isn't safety but logistics: drivers who miss the blue "AA" signs and mistakenly stop at Terminal A get looped back around a busy port. In the reader's shoes, I'd confirm my terminal directly with Royal Caribbean before driving in, and pack the walking shoes given a 492,678-square-foot, airport-style building.