According to the Union Tribune, "construction will begin early next month on a new cruise ship terminal." It has a completion year of 2011 and will be 52 thousand-sq.-ft.

4bolts,

Did the Tribune indicate the site of the terminal?  Just wondering if it will be a whole new pier or will they be attempting to renovate the existing one, while cruises are ongoing.  Any information is appreciated.

Zingy,

   I'll check the paper and get back with you. okay here is my edit. I took it from the port of san diego website and there really isn't much here either, I'll keep checking. http://www.portofsandiego.org/maritime/1615-port-awards-contract-for-new-cruise-terminal-construction.html

Designed by Bermello Ajamil and Partners, Inc., the new cruise ship terminal will be a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) - certified building.  The certification is a national recognition, which means it will be designed to use less water, less energy and produce fewer pollutants.  The design features a unique "sawtooth" roofline and glass roll-up doors.  The façade of the building will be all glass, giving the structure an airy, open feel.  The estimated construction cost for the project is $21.1 million.

The terminal building will be set back from Harbor Drive approximately 400 feet.  On days when there are no cruise ships in port, the public can access the pier and the terminal.  A public space will be open in the back of the building, with an open pavilion providing views of the bay.  On the second floor of the building, another area will be available for special events.

then some blah blah and then this:

  The new cruise ship terminal will assist the Port of San Diego with its growing cruise business.  In fiscal year 2008, 297 ships called on the Port.  The Port's main cruise ship terminal, located at the B Street Pier, can accommodate two cruise ships at a time.  On days where three or four ships are in port, Broadway Pier was utilized as a temporary terminal.  Passengers were processed in a tent structure set up on the back of the pier.   The additional terminal will allow the Port to accommodate more cruise customers and remain competitive with other cruise ports.

4bolts,

Thank you for the quick update. Based on the information contained in the article, it does appear on the surface that a competely separate facility will be built.  Let us keep our fingers crossed. 

Thanks again.

I see you are on the Spirit in November.  We are doing the Mex Riv cruise 11/27/09.  This will be our first time taking a cruise from the west coast and in SD.   Any suggestions on where to stay?  We will be coming in two days early.

 Sandee

Sandee

   I have lots of suggestions for you. Let me locate them and I'll email them tomorrow. The site doesn't always care for links. My favorite is right across the street.