The day before you sail
South Beach
- Walk the Art Deco District along Ocean Drive.
- Swim at South Beach.
Rather book it? An Art Deco walking tour.
Miami pre- & post-cruise tours
The "Cruise Capital of the World," next to downtown, South Beach, and Little Havana, and less than an hour from Everglades airboat rides.
The cruise portPortMiami is on Dodge Island, right next to downtown Miami. South Beach is about 15 minutes away, and Miami International Airport about 20 minutes in normal traffic.
Miami cruise day essentials
before you head to the ship
The terminals
PortMiami, Dodge IslandTerminals are lettered (A, AA, B, C and so on), each with its own garage. Your boarding documents name your terminal.
Downtown Miami is across the bridge; South Beach is about 15 minutes away.
Parking
Most terminals have a garage next door. Some line-run garages take reservations (Royal Caribbean at A, Norwegian at B).
| Garages C, D, F, G and Lot E | $28 |
|---|---|
| Garages AA and B | $35 |
| Oversize (Lot E) | $25 per space |
Cash and credit cards accepted; debit cards are not.
Flying in
Miami International (MIA) is about 20 minutes away in normal traffic. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 45 minutes.
Before you sail
Arrive in your check-in window. Several big ships often board the same morning, so traffic onto the port can back up.
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Before or after your cruise in Miami
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After you get off the ship
Everglades airboat
- An airboat ride in the Everglades, about 45 minutes away.
- Many tours finish at the airport.
Rather book it? A post-cruise Everglades tour with an airport drop-off.
An extra day
Little Havana and Wynwood
- Cuban coffee and food in Little Havana.
- Street murals in Wynwood.
Rather book it? A Little Havana food tour.
Times are approximate. Leave plenty of time for check-in before you sail, and for traffic on the way to the airport after.
Things to do before or after your cruise
Before your cruise, leave plenty of time to reach the terminal before check-in closes. After your cruise, check what time the tour starts and whether it can hold your luggage.
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Scout's notes on Miami
Before your cruise
City tours covering South Beach's Art Deco district, Little Havana, and Wynwood's murals are easy before boarding. Biscayne Bay boat cruises pass the waterfront mansions of Star Island and leave from Bayside Marketplace, close to the port.
After your cruise
Everglades airboat tours are the most popular post-cruise trip, and some include terminal pickup, luggage storage, and an airport drop-off. They're roughly 45 minutes to an hour from the port.
Timing tips
Miami traffic is heavy, especially on weekday afternoons and around the port on busy cruise days. Leave generous time to reach the terminal before check-in closes, and to get to the airport after a post-cruise tour.
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