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 July 7, 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
- Exhibit G Port Principles
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
New RFP Supporting Documents May 28, 2025
2025 Elevator 22468 Inspection
2025 Elevator 22469 Inspection
2025 Elevator 22470 Inspection
2025 Elevator 22471 Inspection
2025 Escalator 22225 Inspection
2025 Escalator 22226 Inspection
2025 Escalator 22227 Inspection
2025 Escalator 22229 Inspection
CTA Maintenance Allowance Costs 2022
CTA Maintenance Allowance Costs 2023
CTA Maintenance Allowance Costs 2024
New RFP Supporting Documents May 23, 2025
Cruise RFP Questions and Answers
Exhibit C Draft Lease - Updated 5/23/2025 with Changes Tracked
2025 Security Components
Terminal 91 Gangway Assessment
Annual Plan 2025
CTA 2023 Capital and PPA Allowance Requests
CTA 2024 Capital and PPA Allowance Requests
CTA 2025 Capital and PPA Allowance Requests
CTA Financial Report T91 - 2022
CTA Financial Report T91 - 2023
CTA Financial Report T91 - 2024
CTA Pier 91 Audit Report - November 2024
Pier 91 - Revenue Projections 2025
Pier 91 - CTA Inventory 2024
Port of Seattle - Maritime Solar Feasibility Study
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal - First Floor
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal - Second Floor
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.
