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PortMiami terminals by cruise line

Which terminal your ship uses at PortMiami, from MSC at AA to Virgin at V, with addresses and the closest hotels to each end of the port.

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When do you sail?

Prices and availability open on Booking.com for the night you need. Most PortMiami sailings board between late morning and early afternoon, so the night before is the safe choice.

Quick answer

MSC uses Terminal AA, Royal Caribbean Terminal A (and G on busy days), Norwegian Terminal B, Carnival Terminals D, E and F, Virgin Voyages Terminal V, and small luxury lines Terminal J. Terminal C is shared. Always check the terminal on your boarding documents.

Checked and updated November 13, 2026.

Terminals and cruise lines

All the terminals are on Dodge Island, reached from downtown over the PortMiami bridge. They stretch about 1.5 miles from Terminal V in the west to Terminal AA in the east.

Terminal Cruise line Address
AA MSC Cruises 2200 N. Cruise Blvd.
A Royal Caribbean 2000 N. Cruise Blvd.
B Norwegian Cruise Line 1761 N. Cruise Blvd.
C Shared by several lines 1741/1751 N. Cruise Blvd.
D Carnival 1435 N. Cruise Blvd.
E Carnival 1265 N. Cruise Blvd.
F Carnival 1103 N. Cruise Blvd.
G Royal Caribbean on busy days; a new terminal is due in 2027 909 N. Cruise Blvd.
J Small luxury lines such as Oceania and Regent South side of the port
V Virgin Voyages West end of the port

The port’s terminal page names only the dedicated lines. Disney, Celebrity, Princess and others rotate, so use the terminal printed on your cruise documents.

A few details by terminal

  • Terminal AA (MSC) opened in 2025 and is the largest; Garage AA is attached.
  • Terminal A (Royal Caribbean) is the “Crown of Miami” terminal, opened in 2018.
  • Terminal B (Norwegian) is the “Pearl of Miami”; NCL sets the Garage B parking rate.
  • Terminal V (Virgin) opened in 2022 at the far west end, closest to downtown.

How far are the hotels?

Hotel distances on this site are driving miles to Terminal D, mid-port. Terminal AA is up to about 0.6 miles farther; Terminal V about 0.6 miles closer. From downtown hotels near Bayside, every terminal is under 10 minutes by car.

Hotels closest to the terminals

  1. Evening view of YVE Hotel Miami, in downtown Miami1.9 mi to the port · ~5 min

    YVE Hotel Miami

    Downtown$$
    • Cruise shuttle $8–12/person
    • Paid hotel parking

    Bayfront downtown hotel across from Bayside, with a port-transfer package and one of the shortest rides to the ships.

    Across from Bayfront Park, near Bayside Marketplace · Bay-view rooms · Port transfer package available · Pet-friendly ($100 per stay)

  2. The colorful living-room lobby at citizenM Miami Worldcenter, in downtown Miami1.9 mi to the port · ~5 min

    citizenM Miami Worldcenter

    Downtown$$
    • Ask about a shuttle

    Compact, tech-forward rooms and a rooftop pool about 1.9 miles from the terminals; plan on a taxi or rideshare.

    Rooftop pool (hotel guests only) · CanteenM serving breakfast, lunch and dinner · Next to Kaseya Center and Miami Worldcenter shops · Compact, tech-forward rooms

  3. Pool deck at InterContinental Miami, below the hotel tower, in downtown Miami2.2 mi to the port · ~6 min

    InterContinental Miami

    Downtown$$$$
    • Ask about a shuttle
    • Hotel parking $71

    Bay-view luxury on Chopin Plaza with a Cruise & Stay offer; the ships are a short ride across the bridge.

    Rooftop pool and Bluewater rooftop bar · Biscayne Bay and skyline views · MySpa on site · Toro Toro restaurant

  4. Infinity pool at JW Marriott Marquis Miami above Brickell, in downtown Miami2.3 mi to the port · ~6 min

    JW Marriott Marquis Miami

    Downtown$$$$
    • Ask about a shuttle
    • Hotel parking $76

    Luxury tower with a sky pool and pre- and post-cruise baggage storage, 2.3 miles from the port.

    Sky pool and hot tub · Indoor sports complex with an NBA-approved basketball court · Enliven Spa & Salon · Pre/post-cruise baggage storage

  5. Rooftop pool with cabanas at Kimpton EPIC Hotel, in downtown Miami2.3 mi to the port · ~7 min

    Kimpton EPIC Hotel

    Downtown$$$$
    • Ask about a shuttle
    • Hotel parking $44

    Two rooftop pools where the Miami River meets the bay; the concierge arranges rides to the ship.

    Two 16th-floor rooftop pools with cabanas · Privai Spa + Fitness · Area 31 waterfront restaurant and Zuma · Private marina on the Miami River / bay

  6. Brickell and the Miami River at night, near Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Brickell, near PortMiami2.4 mi to the port · ~6 min

    Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Brickell

    Downtown$
    • Cruise shuttle $12/person

    Budget pick on the Miami River with a prepaid morning shuttle to the ships for about $12 a person.

    Budget option on the Miami River, roughly 1.5-2 miles from the cruise terminals · Paid morning port shuttle (about $12 per person), booked at the front desk · Free Coral Way trolley stop a couple of blocks away · Metromover station very close by

  7. Pool deck at Hyatt Regency Miami with the downtown towers behind, near PortMiami2.5 mi to the port · ~7 min

    Hyatt Regency Miami

    Downtown$$$
    • No cruise shuttle
    • Hotel parking $56

    Big riverside hotel on the Metromover with no shuttle; a rideshare or the free trolley gets you to the port.

    Connected to the James L. Knight Center and its Metromover station · On the Miami River at the edge of Brickell · Heated outdoor pool · Large hotel (about 600+ rooms) with on-site dining

Questions cruisers ask

Which terminal does Royal Caribbean use in Miami?

Terminal A, at 2000 N. Cruise Blvd. Royal Caribbean also uses Terminal G on weekends when it has several ships in port.

Which terminal does Carnival use at PortMiami?

Terminals D, E and F, at 1435, 1265 and 1103 N. Cruise Blvd.

Which terminal is MSC at in Miami?

Terminal AA, 2200 N. Cruise Blvd., which opened in 2025 with its own garage.

More for your PortMiami cruise

Sources

  1. PortMiami: cruise terminals (miamidade.gov)
  2. PortMiami: directions and transportation (miamidade.gov)
  3. Cruzely: complete guide to the Port of Miami (cruzely.com)