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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Carnival Corporation Plans Miami, Florida, Headquarters Operations

05/12/2025
British and American cruise operator Carnival Corporation plans to establish operations in Miami, Florida.

The project will include the purchase of property at the Waterford Business District near Miami International Airport and the construction of the company’s new global headquarters. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2028.

“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.”

Carnival Corporation & plc operates a portfolio of cruise lines and offers a wide range of cruise experiences. The company features a portfolio of cruise lines with a fleet of more than 90 ships.

“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,” noted 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.”

“Carnival Corporation’s headquarters expansion is more than growth—it’s a strategic investment in Miami’s future. It reflects our region’s appeal as a global business hub with unmatched infrastructure, diverse talent, and cultural connectivity. Carnival Corporation’s deep roots here make this decision both logical and visionary. Miami offers more than favorable economics—it offers a dynamic ecosystem where innovation, opportunity, and quality of life intersect. We’re proud to support Carnival Corporation’s continued global leadership from right here in Miami-Dade County,” added Rodrick T. Miller, President & Chief Executive Officer, the Miami-Dade Beacon Council.

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