The Port of Miami is very popular for the departure of cruises in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. The Art Deco area of South Beach is a very trendy area. You can see the cultural diversity of Miami by visiting Little Havana. Luxury and opulence are the hallmarks of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables.
MiamiUnited States of America
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Time difference
UTC: -5
from New York: 0h
from San Francisco: +2h
from London: -5h
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A 15% tip will be appreciated in restaurants and taxis.
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Where is locate the Port of Miami
Seven Miami cruise terminals are located on Dodge Island between Miami and Miami Beach. The port is accessible by a bridge from the city centre or through a tunnel that connects it directly to the motorway system. The signage in the port will direct you to your ship.
1015 North America Way #210, Miami, FL 33132
Travelling around the port of Miami
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How to get from Miami airport to the port
Miami International Airport is closest to the port. The city of Fort Lauderdale and its airport are also very close to Miami (about $75 by taxi).
The cost for a taxi between the Miami Airport and the Port is fixed ($27 in 2015). If you are staying at a miami Beach or South Beach hotel, the fixed rate is $32. Most taxis are equipped with credit card terminals. Taxis remain the most economical and fastest means of transport (unless you are travelling alone).
Several companies offer shuttles (vans or luxury cars) between the airport and the port.
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The Airport Flyer bus run between Miami Beach and the airport.
Free Trolleys (Metromover) make it easy to get around the city centre. The local MIAMI Beach SOBE costs $0.25 per ride.
The Metrobus and Metrorail networks criss-cross the city. The passage is about $2.
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Several Hop On Hop off tour bus services are available in Miami:
Activities in Miami
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Go Miami
Rebate card offered for 1, 2, 3 or 5 days
Neighborhoods
Miami Beach
The art deco district comes alive in the evening.
Little Havana
The Cuban district
Landmarks
Vizcaya Museum and Garden
This sumptuous house was built by James Deering, a wealthy businessman in the early 1900s.
Museums
Pérez Art Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art.
Miami History Museum
Exhibitions on Miami’s history and organizes guided tours in the city.
Activities
Bayfront Park
Presents various exhibitions and shows.
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden where you can see plants, butterflies, tropical fruits, and water gardens.
Family activities
Excursions in Miami
Miami is the boarding or disembarking port of the majority of ships that call there. The excursions offered are usually combined with a transfer to the airport or to a hotel.
- Tour of the city and its main districts.
- Visit the Everglades by hovercraft where you can walk through the swamps and see alligators.
