# Cruises from Miami

Cruises from Miami, the busiest cruise port on Earth. Compare Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Norwegian, Virgin and more, with Bahamas trips from $299.

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Cruises from Miami depart PortMiami, the busiest cruise port in the world, with Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Norwegian, Virgin Voyages, Celebrity and Oceania all homeported year round. Routes cover the Bahamas and every corner of the Caribbean. Fares run $299 for 3 night Bahamas trips to $1,800+ for 7 night peak weeks.

## Key facts

- **Lines sailing from Miami:** Eight-plus major lines including the flagship terminals of Royal Caribbean, MSC, Virgin and Norwegian
- **Typical fare range:** $299 to $1,800 per person from 3 to 8 nights
- **Parking:** About $22 per day in port garages beside each terminal
- **Scale:** World's busiest cruise port, 10+ terminals including MSC's tri-berth terminal, the largest cruise terminal ever built

## Sailing from PortMiami

PortMiami is the world's cruise capital, full stop. More ships, more lines and more staterooms sail from here than anywhere else, which means one practical thing for you: on any given week, Miami has the widest spread of prices in the country, from $299 Bahamas quickies to new-flagship debuts. When lines compete this hard in one harbor, buyers win.

The port is also where the industry shows off. Royal Caribbean's Icon class, MSC's World class and Virgin's adults-only ships all homeport here, and the terminal row itself, a mile of glass buildings facing the downtown skyline, is the closest thing cruising has to a flagship street.

**Season:** Year round, the highest weekly sailing count of any port on Earth.

## Popular sailings

| Itinerary | Length | Line | From (pp) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bahamas and CocoCay | 3 nights | Royal Caribbean | $299 |
| Eastern Caribbean on an Icon class ship | 7 nights | Royal Caribbean | $899 |
| Western Caribbean | 6 nights | MSC Cruises | $449 |
| Adults-only Caribbean | 5 nights | Virgin Voyages | $690 |

## Parking

Official garages sit directly across from each terminal at about $22 per day, and for Miami that convenience is usually worth it: the port sits on an island causeway where shuttle-lot logistics eat time. If you do want to save, park and cruise lots in downtown Miami start around $12 per day with a short shuttle hop.

## Where to stay the night before

Downtown and Brickell hotels are 10 minutes from the port and let you do a South Beach evening first. Miami airport hotels run cheaper and most offer cruise shuttles. Book the night before any peak-season Saturday sailing: morning flights into MIA plus embarkation-day traffic on the causeway is the classic missed-ship story.

## Cruise lines from Miami

- Royal Caribbean International
- Carnival Cruise Line
- MSC Cruises
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Virgin Voyages
- Celebrity Cruises
- Oceania Cruises
- Disney Cruise Line

## Destinations served

- Bahamas
- Eastern Caribbean
- Western Caribbean
- Southern Caribbean

## Frequently asked questions

### How far is Miami airport from PortMiami?

About 8 miles, a 15 to 25 minute taxi depending on traffic. Rideshares run $18 to $30. Most lines also sell airport transfers you can add to your booking.

### Can I walk to South Beach from the cruise port?

No, the port sits on Dodge Island between downtown and South Beach. It is a 10 to 15 minute taxi to either. There is nothing to walk to from the terminals themselves.

### When are Miami cruises cheapest?

Late August through early November. Fall 3 night sailings hit $299 and 7 night Caribbean interiors dip under $550. Prices checked: August 2026.

## Related pages

- [Cheap Caribbean cruises](https://www.bookcruises.us/cheap-caribbean-cruises/)
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