Bigger, better cruise terminals to rise in AsiaPac

More seaports will emulate Singapore's Marina Bay Cruise Centre, predicts an insider.

"We will see bigger terminals not only to accommodate larger ships but also the movement of a greater number of passengers," said Melvin Vu, chief executive officer of SATS-Creuers Cruise Services Pte. Ltd., in an interview with Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific.

"We also will also see greater integration between airlines, cruise terminal and cruise lines. Hence the infrastructure and technology to bring these three together will also emerge. Integration with the surrounding infrastructure of the cruise terminal is also another crucial factor as terminals must be ready to safely welcome the larger generation of cruise liners," he added.

"Moreover, it is important that the terminal connects with nearby commercial developments and facilities to provide a seamless experience for passengers," he said further.

Vu cited the Marina Bay Cruise Centre (MBCCS) as a model terminal, with he said is "strategically positioned to take advantage of the surrounding deep waters, a large turning basin and lack of height restrictions."

"MBCCS is within the Marina Bay area that is teeming with tourist attractions such as the newly opened Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands, and we are also 20 minutes away from Changi Airport. As the cruise industry becomes a key driver in tourism, we will see cruise terminals taking on the status as architectural marvels, incorporating innovative and revolutionary designs that will be a talking point on its own," he added.

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