Goldbelt has entered a partnership with Royal Caribbean Group to co-develop a new cruise port on Douglas Island in Juneau, Alaska, US.
This initiative will aim to enhance the city’s infrastructure, reduce downtown traffic congestion, and improve the experience for both locals and visitors.
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The designs of the proposed port, on land under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, feature two floating berths with views of the Chilkat Range.
A recreated 1800s Alaska Native Tlingit village will offer visitors an experience of the Goldbelt shareholders’ ancestral history through storytelling, art, dance, and traditional cuisine.
The development will be integrated with existing whale-watching operations, allowing guests to embark directly from West Douglas Island for tours or shuttle boats to Mendenhall Glacier.
This approach is expected to significantly reduce bus traffic on Juneau’s main roadways.
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By GlobalDataGoldbelt president and CEO McHugh Pierre said: “We look forward to the prospect of bringing this sustainable, culture-rich cruise ship terminal to life in partnership with Royal Caribbean Group, providing community solutions to local transportation and economic development issues.”
Located on Douglas Island’s backside, the port project also plans to support on-site employee housing and contribute to local infrastructure projects such as the second Juneau-Douglas crossing and Douglas Bench Road.
This port’s location along major cruise routes will offer environmental benefits by reducing travel time, speed, and fuel consumption for ships heading to other Alaskan destinations.
The partners appointed the Port of Tomorrow as the developer, with Turnagain Marine serving as the integrated design-builder. The new facility is expected to be completed in time for the 2027 Alaska cruise season.
Royal Caribbean Group, West Coast Destinations assistant vice president Preston Carnahan said: “We look forward to continuing to support Juneau as the cruise capital of Alaska by offering award-winning guest experiences through responsible destination management.”
In February this year, Royal Caribbean placed an order for a new Oasis Class ship.
