PortMiami cruise terminals and airport transfers
Use this PortMiami cruise terminals guide to prepare for transportation between your ship and Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Your cruise line, ship, and sailing date determine the terminal, and assignments can change.
Confirm the terminal for your sailing
PortMiami operates multiple cruise terminals on Dodge Island. A cruise line may use a usual terminal, but the berth can move because of the sailing schedule, port operations, or another ship. Check the cruise line documents and use the terminal and pickup point in your final transfer instructions rather than relying on an old map or a previous trip.
Common PortMiami terminal references
- Royal Caribbean commonly uses Terminal A.
- Norwegian Cruise Line commonly uses Terminal B.
- Carnival sailings may use Terminals D, E, or F.
- Virgin Voyages commonly uses Terminal V.
- MSC Cruises commonly uses Terminal AA.
- Other lines receive an assigned terminal for the sailing.
These are planning references, not a guarantee for a specific date. Visit the PortMiami cruise-line directory to select your line and ship.
From Miami Airport to the cruise terminal
Miami International Airport is the closest major airport to PortMiami. Reserve the MIA to PortMiami transfer with your airline, flight number, cruise line, ship, date, and party size. Collect checked bags before going to the commercial pickup area in the confirmed instructions.
From Fort Lauderdale Airport to PortMiami
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is in Broward County. Although FLL is beside Port Everglades, PortMiami is a separate seaport farther south in Miami-Dade County. Reserve the FLL to PortMiami transfer and leave enough time for baggage claim, highway traffic, and terminal access.
Pickup after your cruise
After disembarking, collect your luggage and complete the required arrival process before proceeding to the pickup point. Keep your phone available for coordination. Vehicles cannot wait indefinitely at restricted terminal curbs, so follow the timing and meeting instructions attached to the reservation.
Book the correct service
Choose a shared shuttle for per-passenger service or a private transfer for a vehicle reserved for your group. Entering the cruise line and ship during booking helps connect the trip with the relevant terminal guidance.