Cruise Terminals

Table Of Content

• Miami Cruise Terminal Guide: What You Need to Know
• (NEW) Royal Caribbean Miami Terminal A
• Caribbean
• Cruise ship terminal directions and parking
• Easy Port Canaveral Hotels With Cruise Shuttles to the Ship
• Hotel shuttles
• Getting From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port of Miami
• Convenient Port Canaveral “Park & Cruise” Hotels

Both seaports and their respective airports are relatively nearby to each other. The city has the world's largest number of cruise company headquarters, including Carnival, RCI-Royal Caribbean International, MSC, NCL-Norwegian, Celebrity, Oceania. Also scheduled for completion in November-2021 is the revamped Terminal H which will be Virgin Voyages state of the art terminal for its new cruise ships.

Miami Cruise Terminal Guide: What You Need to Know

So if you’re flying in the day before, then a transfer from the cruise line won’t work. Taxis do offer convenience in that they are already there at the airport and waiting to offer a ride whenever you arrive. Just follow the signs to ground transportation when your flight arrives. For more details and rates on using rideshare services to get to the Miami port, read our article here. It includes rates from a number of spots around the area, and more details on using the service. Construction works started in October 2019, with scheduled completion in November 2021.

(NEW) Royal Caribbean Miami Terminal A

The Fort Lauderdale airport is only 30 miles (48 km) north of the Port of Miami. In this review, you will find quite a few helpful insider tips about the port of Miami, regardless of whether you are a savvy cruiser or have a cruise scheduled from Miami for the first time. Opened late 2021 with the arrival of Virgin’s Scarlett Lady, this state of the art terminal  – Palm Grove – is located on the north west side of the port (see link to map below). Cruise Terminal AA/AAA recently underwent renovations costing $300 million.

Caribbean

It can literally take just minutes from leaving the ship until being out of the terminal. After that, you simply head outside to find your transportation from the cruise terminals. Hotels with ParkingMiami is known for its tourism and that means there are countless hotels in the area. If you stay in the area between the airport and cruise port, then the hotels also cater heavily to cruise passengers. Independent LotsIn addition to parking your car at the port, there are a number of independent lots on the mainland, across from the cruise port.

Cruise ship terminal directions and parking

Teams to help PortMiami navigate construction flotilla - Miami Today

Teams to help PortMiami navigate construction flotilla.

Posted: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT [source]

Pre-Covid on the Meraviglia we left from Terminal D if I remember correctly. The new MSC terminal (now due to open next summer) will be at the far east end. Taxis from Miami International Airport are readily available on days when ships are embarking or disembarking passengers. All taxis between Miami International Airport and PortMiami carries a flat rate.

A variety of companies provide private transportation between Miami Airport and the Port of Miami cruise terminals. They offer drop-off or pick-up service between the International Airport and the cruise port. These shuttles can also be booked for getting you to/from a hotel to the terminal and airport. It’s a stress-free way to travel in comfort as driver will be waiting for you and will drop you off at your destination.

Read on for our Port of Miami breakdown, including address information, cruise line terminals, directions, services and more. Also, be sure to check out Cruise Critic's ranked cruise deals from Port of Miami and see what tips, tricks and secret advice our Cruise Critic members have to say about cruises from Port of Miami. The Seaport also offers a Shuttle Service for cruise passengers, one of which is wheelchair accessible. The Shuttle will pick you up at the Parking Garage/Lot and take you to the appropriate Cruise Terminal location. Each terminal may have additional or specific services depending on the company that manages it.

Getting From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port of Miami

Opened in 2018, Terminal A is home to Royal Caribbean Cruises and is the largest cruise terminal in the United States. The iconic sails of Terminal G make it an instantly recognizable landmark in Miami, and the terminal also serves Royal Caribbean. Terminal J is a boutique facility that caters to luxury cruises and smaller ships. Terminal D was opened in 2007 and upgraded in 2013 to accommodate the new generation of larger Carnival cruise ships. The apron of the terminals was improved to allow for new passenger boarding bridges to the ships.

In fact, many of the same companies that provide shared shuttle service also have private car service too. Carnival, for example, offers a shuttle from the Miami airport to your cruise for $23 one-way/$46 round trip per person. The same shuttle runs about $37 one-way/$74 round-trip per person from the Fort Lauderdale airport. Expect to pay a bit more if you’re traveling by taxi from the Fort Lauderdale airport due to the longer ride.

New improvements meet the silver standard for eco-efficiency and green practices and include new boarding bridges directly onto the ship. This terminal meets LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification standards for green ratings at a total investment cost of $7 million. Terminal B is in the final stages of completion at a cost of $239 million with expected completion in 2021.

Brickell City Centre is another shopping destination close to the port. With over 120 stores and services spread across four floors, the shopping center has something for everyone. The shopping center is served by the Metromover’s Brickell City Centre station as well as the free Brickell Trolley. Hotels with breathtaking views and luxury options abound in Downtown, which is home to popular tourist attractions including Bayside Marketplace, Bayfront Park, Museum Park and Lummus Park. While still very much urban, Brickell offers a more suburban feel.

We’ve got you covered with all your parking options, including costs and discounts. As you can see, while it is cheap (less than $3 if flying into Miami) the public transportation takes some time and at least one transfer to get to the port. For that reason, we recommend other methods for those unfamiliar with the area. But if you’re splitting the cost among four or more passengers, it can be surprisingly affordable.

You’ll see signs at the terminal directing you to the spot where you can let out passengers (and pick them up afterward). Simply pull up and drop them off, similar to what you would do at an airport. Terminal BTerminal B (pictured above) is home to a Norwegian Cruise Lines. Frost Science MuseumA great place to visit with kids, the Frost Science Museum is just a couple of blocks from the cruise port. The museum offers a lot of science-focused exhibits, along with aquariums and a planetarium.

Nicknamed "Capital of Latin America", Miami is USA's largest city with Cuban-American citizens. Downtown Miami is home to over 300 places to eat ranging from little corner coffee shops to five-star restaurants, from quick bites to full-service dining. There is cuisine from all over the world to tempt your taste buds and they also have restaurants featuring celebrity chefs (click here for info). Here, you will pick up any luggage that you set outside your cabin door for the crew to pick up. Many people, however, choose to simply carry all of their luggage off to get off the ship sooner.