Miami
Walkability: 4/10United States
Hours in Port
~0 hours
Walk to Town
Downtown is adjacent to port; South Beach is 15 min by car
Currency
USD (USD accepted)
WiFi
Excellent
Cell Coverage
Excellent
Time Zone
America/New_York
Time check
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Overview
Direct answer
Miami is a docked cruise port with 4/10 walkability, about 0 typical port hours, and USD as the local currency.
PortMiami is the cruise capital of the world, handling more passengers than any other port. Located on Dodge Island in Biscayne Bay, it's connected to downtown Miami by bridges. The city offers world-class dining, nightlife, art deco architecture, and beaches.
Port-area planning notes
Arrival Style
Docked port
Walkability
4/10
Connectivity
excellent Wi-Fi, excellent cell
Top Excursions
South Beach & Art Deco Tour
Everglades Airboat Tour
Wynwood Walls Art District
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Free Things To Do
South Beach
Iconic beach with art deco architecture along Ocean Drive. Free to visit.
Bayside Marketplace
Outdoor shopping and entertainment complex on the waterfront, near the port.
Little Havana - Calle Ocho
Walk through Miami's Cuban cultural heart. Free to explore, with cheap cafecito everywhere.
Restaurants Near Terminal
Getting Around
Uber/Lyft are plentiful. The free Metromover downtown connects to Metrorail. Taxis from port to South Beach ~$25-30. Many hotels offer port shuttle service.
Cruise Port FAQ
Is Miami a tender port or a docked port?
Miami is listed as a docked cruise port in CruiseKit's guide, which usually makes the port area simpler to plan than a tender stop.
How walkable is Miami from the cruise port?
Miami has a CruiseKit walkability score of 4/10. The port-area note is: Downtown is adjacent to port; South Beach is 15 min by car.
What currency is used in Miami?
USD is the local currency for Miami. US dollars are commonly accepted in many visitor-facing places.
Does this Miami page use a live map provider?
No. This port guide uses a pre-rendered OpenStreetMap-derived image that CruiseKit serves directly. It does not request live map tiles when you visit the page. In the app, route context comes from your saved itinerary and port guides are available under More, then Ports; there is no separate live destination-browsing map surface.
Emergency Information
Police
911
Hospital
Jackson Memorial Hospital — 1611 NW 12th Ave
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