The first-phase construction of the terminal began in November 2002 with a total investment of 38.19 million yuan. In November 2006, Phoenix Island was built into a 100,000-ton level berth terminal and started trial operations.
The Sanya Phoenix Island International Cruise Terminal has already opened routes including "Hong Kong-Sanya-Hong Kong" and "Hong Kong-Sanya-Vietnam-Hong Kong." At present, the terminal's second-phase project is in the planning and construction phase.