**NYCEDC Unveils Transformation Plan for Manhattan Cruise Terminal**
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has released a comprehensive Master Plan to redevelop and modernize the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (MCT). The proposed transformation includes replacing the aging infrastructure—some of which dates back 90 years—with a fully electrified and more accessible facility.
Under the plan, MCT will be re-equipped to support the next generation of cruise vessels, with capacity for up to two 8,000-passenger ships and one 6,000-passenger vessel at the same time. In addition, the terminal will be reimagined as a multimodal hub for both transit and freight delivery.
“By modernizing and electrifying the terminal, this plan will meet urgent industry demands, grow economic impact and tax revenue for the city, and deliver on the community’s longstanding goals for a safer, more sustainable terminal with public access to the waterfront,” said Andrew Kimball, NYCEDC President and CEO.
The announcement comes on the heels of NYCEDC’s September approval of a broader vision to redevelop the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, which includes upgrades to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal as part of the city’s wider waterfront revitalization efforts.
This landmark initiative aims to redefine New York City’s role in the global cruise industry while delivering public benefits through sustainability, economic development, and improved urban infrastructure.
