Carnival Corporation Announces New Global Headquarters in Miami

Miami, Florida – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced its purchase of a property in Miami’s Waterford Business District just south of Miami International Airport, a hub for multinational and Fortune 500 businesses and future site of the company’s new state-of-the-art global headquarters development. The purchase reinforces Carnival Corporation’s long-standing commitment to South Florida and Miami-Dade County, a place it has proudly called home for more than 50 years.

New Headquarters Development

Carnival Corporation plans to build a next-generation multi-building campus initially designed to house over 2,000 team members. When complete in 2028, the new global headquarters will become the company’s main North America office and will for the first time unite in a single location most of its North America shoreside team members from across the corporation and its cruise line operating units including Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Cunard and Costa Cruises.

Benefits of the New Headquarters

“Co-locating our North America shoreside team members on a shared campus—designed from the ground up to support how we work and what we do—will foster even greater knowledge sharing, innovation, efficiency and career growth,” said Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation. “We look forward to further leveraging our scale by bringing our teams closer together to supercharge collaboration and support our delivery of unforgettable happiness to our over 13 million guests by providing extraordinary cruise vacations, while honoring the integrity of every ocean we sail, place we visit and life we touch.”

Design and Features of the New Headquarters

The bespoke campus will be customized to meet the dynamic, cross-functional needs of Carnival Corporation and its cruise line operating units and will initially include 600,000 – 700,000 square feet of workspace across the headquarters building and onboard entertainment training and rehearsal facility. Buildings will be designed to feature a variety of versatile work areas, including open collaboration zones, individual workplaces, and ample meeting rooms, along with a flexible technological infrastructure designed to keep up with new and emerging technologies and evolving ways of working.

Building on Strong Heritage in Miami-Dade County

Carnival Corporation’s new headquarters development builds on the company’s 50-plus year legacy in Miami-Dade County and reinforces its long-standing commitment to South Florida. “As the world’s largest cruise company, there is no better place for us to be based than Miami—the cruise capital of the world. Plus, with decades of history here, this move enables us to seamlessly build on our success here to continue growing our global operations and deepening our community ties,” said Weinstein.

Reaction from Local Leaders

“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida’s pro-business mindset and strategic location as a gateway to important international markets have made our state the ideal home base for international businesses like Carnival Corporation,” said Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. “Carnival Corporation’s investment in a new headquarters campus in Miami is a win for Florida generated through partnerships with private sector partners like the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, reinforcing Florida’s position as number one in the global cruise industry—underscoring how Florida’s robust infrastructure, skilled workforce and resilient economy instills confidence in job creators and job seekers.”

“I’m proud to celebrate Carnival Corporation’s decision to expand their headquarters right here in Miami-Dade County. This significant investment deepens their decades-long commitment to our community and reinforces their role as one of our largest private sector employers. It also sends a powerful message: Miami-Dade is a premier global hub for business, top-tier talent, and strategic growth,” said Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Mayor.

Conclusion

Carnival Corporation’s new global headquarters in Miami is a significant investment in the company’s future and a testament to its commitment to the local community. The new headquarters will bring together over 2,000 team members and create a state-of-the-art workspace that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth.