The Government is developing a new cruise terminal at the former Kai Tak Runway. It has two alongside berths, which can accommodate the largest cruise vessel in the world. Here are some development parameters of the new cruise terminal -
Cruise Terminal |
Number of Berths |
2 |
Length of Apron Area |
850 metres |
Water Depth |
12 metres to 13 metres (for dredging) |
Air Draft Restriction |
Nil |
Custom, Immigration and Health Quarantine Operation |
To clear 3 000 passengers per hour |
Cruise Vessel that can berth at Cruise Terminal |
Displacement Tonnage |
110 000 |
| Gross Tonnage |
220 000 |
| Length Overall |
360 metres |
The cruise terminal is being developed mainly under two contracts. The first is the site formation works contract, involving the construction of berthing facilities of the cruise terminal. The second is the cruise terminal building works contract, including the customs, immigration and health quarantine facilities and other supporting facilities.
Site formation
Site formation works commenced in November 2009. The first berth, which is able to accommodate the largest cruise vessels in the world, is expected to come into operation in mid-2013. The second berth will be commissioned in 2014 and will also be able to accommodate the largest cruise vessels in 2015 after the relevant dredging works at the seabed are completed.
Cruise terminal building
Construction commenced in May 2010. The terminal building is expected to come into operation in mid-2013. The terminal building will be iconic, highly functional and efficient for providing world-class services. |
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