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FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This extension brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The pool serves multiple county departments, including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue. The extension aims to ensure ongoing compliance with fire and life safety codes and streamline procurement processes. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The pool was originally established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term. Eleven vendors are currently prequalified, with six having local addresses and three being certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms. Due diligence on vendors found no adverse findings. The User Access Program applies, and SBE measures and Local Preference will be determined at the time of spot market competition.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending Board of County Commissioners action
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The extension aims to ensure continued compliance with fire and life safety codes across multiple county departments, including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue. The pool was originally established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The pool currently has eleven prequalified vendors, six with local addresses and three certified SBE firms. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending Board of County Commissioners action
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This extension brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The pool serves multiple County departments, including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue. The extension aims to ensure ongoing compliance with fire and life safety codes by allowing departments to procure services on an as-needed basis. The pool was initially established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The Board is expected to act on this item on July 21, 2026. There are currently eleven prequalified vendors, with six having local addresses and three being certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms. No public comment is noted in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The extension is intended to allow multiple county departments to continue procuring fire suppression system services on an as-needed basis to comply with fire and life safety codes. The pool was initially established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The pool currently has eleven prequalified vendors, with six having local addresses and three being certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms. The extension is requested to maintain operational efficiency and ensure continued compliance with fire and life safety codes across various county departments, including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Before the Board)
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C. The initial term is from January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is anticipated to generate an estimated positive fiscal impact of $23,148,594.00 to the County over the initial five-year term, with potential for additional revenue from passenger volumes exceeding the Minimum Annual Guarantee. The agreement includes incentives for off-peak utilization, terminal efficiency, reduced traffic impacts, and cruise demand promotion. 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 explained the significant barriers to entry in the cruise industry, noted the agreement's structure (five-year term with two five-year renewal options), and confirmed it was advisable and that he had no hesitation regarding granting berthing rights to a new cruise line. MVAS is an emerging cruise line backed by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, focusing on short- and mid-length Caribbean itineraries, and will homeport in Miami starting January 2027 with a three-ship fleet.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Port of Miami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term, with additional upside from passenger volumes exceeding the Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG). The agreement includes incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement and exercise all rights contained therein. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on June 8, 2026, and adopted by the Board on July 21, 2026. During the committee meeting, Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, and asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that barriers to entry in the cruise industry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, advised that negotiations had spanned nearly a year, and described the agreement as notable in structure, consisting of a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, and stated it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed that entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked whether he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed that he did not.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to approve a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between the County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea. The agreement is anticipated to generate a positive fiscal impact of $23,148,594.00 for the County over its initial five-year term, which begins January 9, 2027, and runs through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. Margaritaville at Sea will operate out of Cruise Terminal C. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee and incentives for off-peak utilization. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and the addition of another cruise line, while also inquiring about the advisability of long-term agreements with new lines. Mr. Wong confirmed the agreement's advisability and noted its unique structure and five-year term with renewal options.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Aviation and Seaport Committee; Resolution approving the agreement is before the Board.
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
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 incentives for off-peak utilization and traffic management. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and the addition of a new 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. The agreement was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to approve a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement with Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement is for the use of Cruise Terminal C and is anticipated to generate a positive fiscal impact of $23,148,594.00 for the county over a five-year term, commencing January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee and incentives for off-peak utilization. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and the addition of another cruise line, while also inquiring about the advisability of long-term agreements with new lines. Mr. Wong confirmed the agreement's advisability and noted it was a unique structure, with negotiations spanning nearly a year. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed no hesitation regarding granting berthing rights. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation (Aviation and Seaport Committee); Resolution approving agreement (proposed)
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is considering a Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement is for the use of Cruise Terminal C and is anticipated to generate a positive fiscal impact of at least $23,148,594.00 over a five-year term, commencing January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on approximately 170 vessel calls and a unitary fee per passenger, subject to a 3% annual escalation. Incentives are provided for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the resolution to the BCC with a favorable recommendation. 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, from the administration, explained the significant barriers to entry in the cruise industry, noted the agreement's structure (five-year term with two five-year renewal options), and confirmed it was advisable for the County to enter into the agreement, operating out of Terminal C. Commissioner Orbis confirmed no hesitation regarding granting berthing rights to a new cruise line.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Aviation and Seaport Committee; pending BCC approval.
- Address:
- Cruise Terminal C, PortMiami
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to approve a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between the County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement is for the use of Cruise Terminal C and is anticipated to generate a positive fiscal impact of at least $23,148,594.00 over a five-year term, commencing January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on approximately 170 calls and a unitary fee per passenger, subject to a 3% annual escalation. Incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls are also included. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation. 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 explained the significant barriers to entry in the cruise industry, the year-long negotiation process, and confirmed the agreement's advisability and structure, noting it would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Orbis confirmed no hesitation regarding granting berthing rights to a new cruise line.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Aviation and Seaport Committee; resolution approving the agreement is before the Board.
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to approve a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between the County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea. The agreement is expected to generate a positive fiscal impact of at least $23,148,594.00 over a five-year term, commencing January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. Margaritaville at Sea will operate out of Cruise Terminal C. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee and incentives for off-peak utilization and operational efficiency. This is the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line since 2019. 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 its unique structure and five-year term with renewal options.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Aviation and Seaport Committee; resolution approving the agreement is before the Board.
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners 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. The agreement is expected to generate at least $23,148,594.00 in revenue over its initial five-year term, commencing January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. Margaritaville at Sea will operate out of Cruise Terminal C. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and the addition of another cruise line, but also inquired about proceeding with caution regarding long-term agreements with new cruise lines. Mr. Wong confirmed the advisability of the agreement, noting significant barriers to entry in the cruise industry and that negotiations spanned nearly a year. The agreement is unique among the port's cruise agreements. Commissioner Orbis had no hesitation regarding granting berthing rights. The agreement aims to support passenger growth, operational efficiency, and year-round demand, with incentives for non-peak day or evening vessel calls.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Resolution)
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners 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. The agreement is for the use of Cruise Terminal C and is anticipated to generate at least $23.15 million in revenue over a five-year term, commencing January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement includes incentives for off-peak utilization and aims to enhance terminal efficiency and reduce traffic impacts. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the resolution to the Board with a favorable recommendation. 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, noting its unique structure, five-year term with renewal options, and operation out of Terminal C. Commissioner Orbis also confirmed no hesitation regarding granting berthing rights to a new cruise line.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Aviation and Seaport Committee; pending Board of County Commissioners (BCC) decision
- Address:
- Cruise Terminal C, PortMiami
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Miami-Dade County is approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement with Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea. The agreement is for Cruise Terminal C and has a term from 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 five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee and incentives for non-peak day or evening calls. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and the addition of a new cruise line but inquired about the advisability of long-term agreements with new lines. Mr. Wong confirmed the agreement's advisability and noted it would operate out of Terminal C. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The document is a legislative item for a Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00. The term commences upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement includes incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement is the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution and asked about long-term agreements and berthing rights. Mr. Wong explained barriers to entry, noted negotiations spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, and stated it would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had hesitation, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not. The Committee forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
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 a new cruise line but inquired about the advisability of long-term agreements with new lines. Mr. Wong confirmed the agreement's advisability and noted it would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed it was advisable. Commissioner Orbis asked if there was hesitation regarding granting berthing rights, and Mr. Wong confirmed there was not.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Address:
- Port of Miami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners 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 calls and a port fee structure with a 3% annual escalation, along with incentives for parking, marketing, and non-peak day or evening calls. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to review this on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Aviation and Seaport Committee; Pending BCC Assignment
- Address:
- Port of Miami
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
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 incentives for off-peak utilization and traffic reduction. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and the addition of a new 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, and Mr. Wong confirmed there was none. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Address:
- Port of Miami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
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 is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and welcomed 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 would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Orbis asked if there was hesitation regarding granting berthing rights, and Mr. Wong confirmed there was none. The agreement includes incentives for off-peak utilization, enhanced terminal efficiency, reduced traffic impacts, and promotion of cruise demand.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Address:
- Port of Miami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
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