MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is considering a resolution to approve a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement is anticipated to have a positive fiscal impact of $23,148,594.00 to the County over its five-year term, commencing January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. MVAS will be granted preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on vessel occupancy and applicable port fees, with a 3% annual escalation. Incentives are provided for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls to support deployment and efficient terminal use. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues.