MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA

Aviation and Seaport Committee · 2026-06-08 · resolution

Miami-Dade County is approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement with Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement is for Cruise Terminal C and has a five-year term starting January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the county is $23,148,594.00 over the initial term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on approximately 170 calls and a port fee structure with a 3% annual escalation. Incentives are provided for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and the addition of another cruise line but inquired about the advisability of long-term agreements with new lines. Mr. Wong confirmed the agreement's advisability and noted it was unique among port agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Orbis asked if there was hesitation regarding granting berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed there was not.