Miami, United States

Miami

Walkability: 7.5/10

United States

Direct DockUS & Canada Homeports

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

EST/EDT

Today at Miami
Port time
Your time

Overview

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.

The walkability score is a planning hint for navigating the port on foot from the terminal. Safety information should be confirmed against official travel advisories (e.g. travel.state.gov) before your trip.

All-aboard math

All-aboard in Miamiis typically 30–60 minutes before your ship departs — confirm the exact time on the day’s ship newsletter.

Top Excursions

South Beach & Art Deco Tour

$30–$603-4 hours

Everglades Airboat Tour

$40–$804-5 hours

Wynwood Walls Art District

$0–$202-3 hours

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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

Versailles (Little Havana)$
Joe's Stone Crab$$$
Casablanca Seafood Bar$$

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.

Emergency Information

Police

911

Hospital

Jackson Memorial Hospital — 1611 NW 12th Ave

Medical Evacuation Coverage

Helicopter evacuations from ports like Miami can cost $50,000+. Medjet covers medical transport to your home hospital — not just the nearest facility.

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