Homeport guide
Homeport: where cruises start and end. Plan parking, arrival and a pre-cruise hotel night.
Parking: Official port parking is $25/day in standard garages and lots, $35/day in the Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC dedicated garages (Miami-Dade County, 2026).
Getting there: Miami International Airport (MIA) is about 20–30 minutes away by taxi or rideshare; Fort Lauderdale (FLL) about 45–60 minutes. Many lines sell transfers.
Hotels nearby: Downtown Miami / Brickell and Bayside are closest; Miami Beach is about 20 minutes.
Rates are as published by the sources below and change often.
Where ships dock
- PortMiami terminals A–J and V (Dodge Island)
Getting to town
Miami International Airport (MIA) is about 20–30 minutes away by taxi or rideshare; Fort Lauderdale (FLL) about 45–60 minutes. Many lines sell transfers.
Official port parking is $25/day in standard garages and lots, $35/day in the Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC dedicated garages (Miami-Dade County, 2026).
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Bayside Marketplace
- Wynwood Walls
- South Beach
Safety & tips
- Fly in the day before.
- Check your terminal letter.
- Traffic on the port bridge is heavy on Saturdays.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Arrive in your assigned check-in window; boarding usually closes 60–90 minutes before departure (check your line).
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.