Strong and steady growth in Alaska homeport cruise operations over 25 years has provided significant benefits to the Seattle community and Washington’s economy. The Port’s cruise business consistently generates economic returns for the region while operating with a high standard customer service and environmental responsibility at the berth and in the waters from Seattle to Alaska.
Join the Port's Cruise Business
The Port seeks to enter a lease with a partner to manage and maintain daily operations of Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91. The closing date for this opportunity is June 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Request for Proposals: Cruise Terminal Manager at Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91
Supporting Exhibits
- Exhibit A Site Map
- Exhibit C Draft Lease
- Draft Lease Exhibit A - Legal Description of Terminal 91 Lease Area
- Draft Lease Exhibit B - Legal Description of Terminal 91 Preferential Use Area
- Draft Lease Exhibit D - Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft Lease Exhibit E - Port of Seattle Commission Motion ORDER NO. 2024-08
- Draft Lease Exhibit F - 2025 Best Management Practices for Vessel & Berth Operations at Port of Seattle Pier 91
- Draft Lease Exhibit G - 2025 Best Management Practices for Dock Operations at Cruise Terminals at Port of Seattle Pier 91
- Draft Lease Exhibit H - Port of Seattle Statement of Values and Standards
- Draft Lease Exhibit I - Port Management Agreement
- Draft Lease Exhibit J - Environmental Covenant
- Exhibit E Best Management Procedures
- Exhibit F Cruise Schedule 2025 and Draft Cruise Schedule 2026
Supporting Documents
Current Cruise Terminal Lease and Amendments
Preferential Use Agreement between Port of Seattle and Carnival Corporation
Port of Seattle Commission Shore Power Order
Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy
Correspondence
The Port maintains a neutral competitive environment for all Proposers to protect the integrity of the selection process. A Proposer, or anyone on its behalf, may only contact the Port through the [email protected] email address regarding this RFP. Any communication concerning the content of this RFP by any Proposer, or anyone on its behalf, with any Port elected official or employee other than through the email address may result in the rejection of that Proposer’s Proposal.
