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MiamiCruise port guide

Ships dock at Port of Miami Cruise Terminals. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.

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Where ships dock

8 cruise terminals.

  • Port of Miami Cruise Terminals
  • Cruise Terminal J - Port of Miami
  • Cruise Terminal AA - PortMiami - MSC Cruise Line
  • Cruise Terminal G - Port of Miami
  • Terminal D - Port of Miami
  • Cruise Terminal E
  • Cruise Terminal F - Port of Miami
  • Cruise Terminal A - Port of Miami - Royal Caribbean International

Walkable from the pier

Walk times from Port of Miami Cruise Terminals.

  1. 11min

    Miami Children's Museum

    Hands-on learning center on Watson Island

  2. 12min

    Jungle Island

    Lush zoological adventure park on Watson Island

  3. 14min

    Miamarina at Bayside

    Scenic downtown marina on Biscayne Bay

  4. 15min

    Rodeo Grill

    All-you-can-eat Argentinian steakhouse at Bayside Marketplace

  5. 16min

    Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures

    High-speed sightseeing boat tour across Biscayne Bay

  6. 16min

    Bayside Marketplace

    Downtown Miami destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment

  7. 17min

    Bayfront Park

    Sprawling 32-acre urban park hugging the downtown waterfront

  8. 18min

    The Torch of Friendship

    Downtown monument honoring Latin American and Caribbean ties

  9. 20min

    Pérez Art Museum Miami

    Contemporary waterfront art museum with lush hanging gardens

  10. 20min

    Maurice A. Ferré Park

    Scenic waterfront greenspace adjoining downtown museums

  11. 20min

    Novikov

    Miami dining venue for gatherings and online ordering

  12. 21min

    Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

    High-tech science complex with a multi-level aquarium and planetarium

  13. 21min

    Freedom Tower

    Historic Spanish Renaissance landmark and Cuban exile symbol

  14. 22min

    Sagrado Cafe

    Charming Brazilian cafe and brigadeiro dessert bar

  15. 23min

    Miami Circle at Brickell Point

    Prehistoric Tequesta Native American archaeological site

  16. 26min

    Macondo Coffee Roasters

    Specialty coffee shop with online ordering

  17. 26min

    Tacos El Porky

    Tijuana-style taco restaurant on Flagler Street

  18. 27min

    The River Oyster Bar

    Fresh seafood and classic bistro cuisine in Miami

  19. 28min

    Miami-Dade County Courthouse

    Historic neoclassical high-rise courthouse from the 1920s

  20. 28min

    Amazonico

    Lush rainforest-themed restaurant and cocktail lounge

  21. 29min

    Quinto Miami

    South American open-fire restaurant in Brickell

  22. 29min

    Brickell City Centre

    Ultra-modern multi-level shopping and dining mall

  23. 30min

    HistoryMiami Museum

    Smithsonian affiliate chronicling South Florida's rich history

See all 48 stops in the planner

Hidden gems

Worth finding if you have an hour spare.

  1. 8min

    Ichimura Miami Japanese Garden

    Serene traditional Japanese garden on Watson Island

  2. 20min

    Manolo & Rene Grill

    24-hour Cuban restaurant in Downtown Miami

  3. Ride

    Wynwood Walls

    Celebrated open-air street art and graffiti museum

  4. Ride

    Versailles Restaurant

    Famous Cuban restaurant on Southwest 8th Street

More ports nearby: Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Marco, Freeport, Key West.