Port Miami
Cruising from PortMiami can be surprisingly easy one trip — and complete chaos the next. After cruising from Miami more than 10 times, including five times in the last 12 months, we’ve learned a few things about making embarkation day a lot less stressful. In this video, I’m sharing what we wish we knew sooner about cruising from PortMiami, including the current construction and traffic, how to find your cruise terminal, driving and parking at the port, returning a rental car at Miami International Airport, Uber vs. hotel shuttles, and one simple thing you can check before your cruise that may help predict just how busy PortMiami will be. We’ve experienced PortMiami by driving and parking ourselves, returning rental cars at MIA and taking Uber to the port, staying overnight in Miami, and using hotel transportation. We’ve had smooth embarkation days — and we’ve also had one that included gridlocked traffic and, yes, a bus literally on fire. PortMiami may never be my favorite cruise port, but with so many ships, great cruise deals and itineraries sailing from Miami, we definitely aren’t going to stop cruising from here. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:05 Why PortMiami Can Be So Crazy 4:32 Know Your Terminal Before You Go 6:21 Driving Into PortMiami 10:21 Parking at PortMiami 14:17 Flying In + Rental Cars 17:17 Uber vs. Hotel Shuttle vs. Driving 19:11 Check How Many Ships Are in Port 20:36 Final Verdict: Is PortMiami Really That Bad? PortMiami traffic patterns, construction, parking rates and terminal assignments can change, so always verify the latest information for your sailing before heading to the port. If you enjoy practical cruise tips, honest cruise reviews, ship tours and destination guides, subscribe to Cruise On Demand. We have a lot more cruising ahead! Until next time… keep on cruising! ⚓️ Looking to book your next cruise? You can browse sailings, compare prices, and book directly through my travel agency website. When you book through this link, I’ll automatically become your travel agent and can help with questions, planning, and support at no extra cost. Cruise Travel Agent Website with Cruise Search Engine https://cruiseondemand.cruisebrothers.com/ 🌎 Book Excursions with Confidence on Viator Looking to plan your next shore day without the stress? Viator offers thousands of excursions worldwide — including Worry-Free Shore Excursions that guarantee you’ll return to your ship on time. Explore tours, check prices, and see verified reviews below: 🔗 Book Viator Excursions (including Worry-Free options) https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00006171&uid=U00669800&mcid=58086¤cy=USD 🛳 Set Sail the Virgin Way – Adults Only Ready to cruise without kids? Virgin Voyages offers a luxury, adults-only cruise experience with incredible food, Wi-Fi included, and no formal nights. Check sailings and pricing with my travel-advisor link here: 🔗 Book Your Virgin Voyage https://www.virginvoyages.com/book/voyage-planner/find-a-voyage?cabins=1¤cyCode=USD&agentId=253216&agencyId=450&bookingChannel=FMLINK 🏰 Disney Chase Visa – Earn Disney Dollars Toward Your Next Cruise! I earned a free Disney Cruise — and so can you! Earn Disney Dollars with every purchase. If you use the link below, you can earn a new Cardmember bonus after qualifying purchases — and I can get a bonus if you apply here and are approved for the card. 👉 Apply Here https://www.referyourchasecard.com/200x/8DC2JO4JYT Terms apply. Learn more at the link above. Terms apply. Learn more at the link above. If you need music for your own videos, you can get a free trial of Epidemic Sound with my link. It’s the library I use for all my cruise content. https://share.epidemicsound.com/pyf3ir