The Mindelo Cruise Terminal, nearing completion, is situated in Porto Grande on Sao Vicente Island, Cape Verde’s largest and historically significant port.
Known for serving international shipping, the port is becoming a key mid-Atlantic stop for cruise ships.
Set to open later this year, the terminal boasts a 400-meter-long (1312-feet) quay with an 11-meter (36-feet) draft, capable of berthing 2 vessels simultaneously.
The facility includes a 900 m2 (9688 ft2) Welcome Building for visitor reception and administrative services. Designed as a modern and sustainable project, the terminal will feature onshore power supply technology to reduce port emissions.
The project is co-financed by the ORIO Fund (Netherlands) and the OPEC Fund for International Development.