Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
El Castillo Del Mar
Phase One Infrastructure
Commercial Cruise Piers
Dual floating pier system. 6,000 passengers per hour. Excel-class berthing. Direct global connectivity from day one.
Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
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The world's first fully floating cruise pier system — proven across 15+ years and 2,000+ ship calls
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Years of R&D and operations
-26+
Ship calls completed
-78+
Passengers per hour
≤-1 tons
CO₂ savings vs. tender ops
Technical Overview
Engineered for Global Scale
The commercial cruise piers are not an accessory — they are a primary engine of destination demand. Two floating piers designed to receive the largest vessels operating today, turning El Castillo Del Mar into a premier Caribbean port of call from the first season.
Pier System
Dual Floating Piers
SeaWalk technology — 15+ years proven, fully floating
Passenger Capacity
6,000 / Hour
Proven throughput across both pier facilities
Vessel Class
Excel-Class
6,000+ passenger capacity cruise ships
Simultaneous Berthing
2 Vessels
One Excel-class ship per pier at full capacity
Integrated Systems
Pier Infrastructure & Guest Flow
Every system surrounding the piers is designed to maximize the guest experience, minimize transfer friction, and convert arrival into extended destination engagement.
Passenger Terminal & Customs
A dedicated passenger terminal building will provide streamlined customs and immigration processing, duty-free retail, and comfortable lounge areas for cruise guests before they enter the destination district.
Seamless Destination Transfer
Integrated transfer infrastructure will move guests efficiently from the pier to the fortress entry, marina district, and water experience areas — minimizing wait times and maximizing time spent within the destination.
Floating Pier Engineering
The SeaWalk floating pier system is engineered to adapt to tidal variations and weather conditions while maintaining stable, safe berthing for the largest cruise vessels in operation today. Proven performance in winds up to 60 knots and 2m wave heights.
Environmental Integration
SeaWalk requires no dredging, blasting, or heavy construction. The floating system has minimal onshore footprint, is fully removable, and leaves the surrounding reef basin and marine ecosystem untouched — deployed at UNESCO World Heritage destinations worldwide.
Technology Partner
Why SeaWalk?
SeaWalk is a modern floating pier solution designed for flexible deployment, connecting cruise ships directly to shore — quickly, safely, and reliably.
New Port Opportunities
- Enables cruise calls of any size without deep-water quays
- Suitable for remote destinations with no shoreside infrastructure
- Supports full port services, including utilities and waste handling
- Enables luggage handling and light turnaround operations
Fast and Easy Installation
- Short delivery time, typically 12–16 months from contract signature
- Minimal site preparation with limited space requirements
- Relocatable and reusable installation
- A strategic tool for port development and new cruise destinations
Minimal Environmental Footprint
- Deployed at UNESCO World Heritage destinations
- No dredging, blasting, or heavy construction required
- Floating system with minimal onshore footprint
- Fully removable, leaving nature untouched
Modular and Relocatable
- Modular design adapts to different port layouts
- Relocatable and reusable across multiple destinations
- Self-propelled and remotely controlled, no tug assistance required
- Flexible transport: delivered assembled or in modules for local assembly
Cost Efficient and Robust Design
Destination Impact
A Direct Pipeline of Global Visitors
The cruise piers create a predictable, high-volume inbound channel that feeds every other component of the destination — from the fortress and reef basin to the marina, dining, and retail experiences.
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Passengers Per Hour
At full dual-pier operation
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Excel-Class Berths
Simultaneous vessel capacity
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Days of Connectivity
Year-round port of call potential
Unlike destinations that depend entirely on fly-in guests, El Castillo Del Mar will have a built-in, recurring visitor base delivered directly to its doorstep. Cruise passengers represent a diversified, international demographic with proven spending patterns across dining, entertainment, retail, and experience-based tourism.
Proven Track Record
Global SeaWalk Installations
SeaWalk systems are operational across UNESCO World Heritage sites and premier cruise destinations — delivering reliable performance in some of the world's most demanding marine environments.
Jamaica
Port Royal
Installation 2019 • UNESCO World Heritage Site
SeaWalk contributes to the recreation of the historic Sunken City — described as the 'wickedest place on earth' in the 16th century.
Norway
Nordfjordeid
Installation 2017 • Relocated from Skjolden
Developed from zero cruise calls to approximately 100 annual calls within a few years — a global first in pier relocation.
Norway
Lakselv
Installation 2017
First installation enabling light turnaround operations. Supports passenger handling, luggage, and crew transfers.
Sweden
Nynäshamn
Installation 2016
Operational just 7 months after contract signature. Functions as a secondary cruise facility for the Port of Stockholm.
Norway
Geiranger
Installation 2013 • UNESCO World Heritage Fjord
Integrated with a floating tender platform to support cruise operations in one of Norway's most iconic natural settings.
Norway
Skjolden
Installation 2012 • First SeaWalk Installation
The world's first SeaWalk installation. Later relocated to Nordfjordeid in 2017, proving the system's full relocatability.
“The SeaWalk pier gives us greater flexibility and fewer limitations. Feedback from passengers, crew, and tour operators has been overwhelmingly positive.”
Port Authority, Geiranger
SeaWalk Safety Engineering
Built for People First
Safety Without Compromise
Unlike traditional permanent piers, SeaWalk floating piers feature full-coverage safety railings that run the entire length of the passenger walkway — not the open edges common on concrete quays. This design choice eliminates the most frequent risk points in passenger boarding and disembarkation.
The railings are integrated into the structural deck itself, creating a protected corridor from ship to shore that remains stable even in tidal shifts and weather events. Combined with non-slip decking, integrated lighting, and emergency egress paths, the system is engineered to exceed maritime safety standards for passenger movement at scale.
Continuous Railings
Full-length protection from vessel to terminal
Integrated Lighting
Deck-level illumination for night operations
Non-Slip Decking
High-grip surface in wet conditions
Emergency Egress
Dedicated evacuation pathways built-in
The Full Picture
Nine Components. One District.
The cruise piers are one of nine integrated components that will form the complete Phase One operating platform of El Castillo Del Mar.
El Castillo Del Mar
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