Handles 2 mega-cruise ships simultaneously, solar powered, tourism revenue, duty-free shopping, immigration center
Mombasa Cruise Terminal
KES 450 million modern cruise terminal at Berth 1, Mombasa Port, capable of docking two OASIS-class cruise ships simultaneously.
AnnouncedFebruary 1, 2017
StartedJune 1, 2017
Expected CompletionJuly 1, 2019
CompletedJuly 1, 2019
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 450,000,000KES
Actual CostKsh 450,000,000KES
Cost Variance
Timeline
Terminal Completed
Solar-powered cruise terminal structurally completed at Berth 1, capable of handling OASIS-class vessels
Contractors
Kenya Ports Authority
Developer and OperatorDeveloped the solar-powered cruise terminal at Berth 1
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaSupported development of cruise tourism infrastructure
Benefits
Description
The Mombasa Cruise Terminal is a KES 450 million modern passenger facility at Berth 1 of the Port of Mombasa, structurally completed in July 2019. The eco-friendly, fully solar-powered terminal can dock two OASIS-class ships simultaneously (the world's largest cruise vessels, 360m LOA, 6,300 passengers each). Features include a passenger lobby, immigration center, duty-free shops, restaurants, conference facilities, and CCTV security. The terminal supports Kenya's coastal tourism sector, which accounts for ~4.4% of GDP. In February 2025, the Norwegian Dawn docked carrying 3,000+ passengers and crew.
Overview
Positions Mombasa as East Africa's premier cruise destination, capable of handling the world's largest cruise vessels.