Developer chosen for Los Angeles’ new Outer Harbour cruise terminal

The Port of Los Angeles has announced that Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC (PCT), a joint venture between Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure, has been selected as the developer and operator of the future Outer Harbor cruise terminal.

The new cruise terminal will be shore power ready and feature two berths, and will operate under the name Harbor Cruise Terminal and Park. The Port of Los Angeles issued a request for proposals for the development in 2024 as part of its longer-term cruise infrastructure planning.

In addition to the Outer Harbor terminal, PCT will also assume responsibility for the redevelopment and operation of the existing World Cruise Center located on the port’s Main Channel, consolidating cruise terminal management under a single operator.

In a statement, the Port of Los Angeles said the proposed Outer Harbor development is envisioned as a community-focused asset that will include open public spaces, recreational facilities, and improved access to the LA Waterfront for both residents and visitors.

The project is intended to integrate cruise operations with broader waterfront use, rather than operate as a standalone terminal complex.

“This new Outer Harbor cruise terminal and World Cruise Center redevelopment will allow us to capture more of the rapidly growing cruise business, while also establishing Los Angeles as the primary West Coast gateway for cruise operations,” said Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles.

Seroka added that the development would also have wider economic implications for communities surrounding the harbour. “This project will also be a huge win for our Port communities, who will greatly benefit from the economic activity generated by such significant public and private investment in our LA Waterfront,” he said.

A targeted completion date for the new Outer Harbor terminal has not yet been confirmed.

Cruise activity at the Port of Los Angeles has continued to expand in recent years. In 2025, the port welcomed 241 cruise calls and recorded a total of 1.6 million passengers, marking the highest passenger volume in its history.

The announcement marks a major development in the planning for the Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal, which was first announced in 2019. The port’s only cruise terminal, World Cruise Centre, was last renovated in 2003.