Cruise Buzz

Information for cruisers

Links to port information and social media sites:

• PortMiami  information   http://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/
• Greater Miami Convention u0026amp; Visitors Bureau
• Twitter:  @PortMiami https://twitter.com/PortMiami
• Facebook:  Miami Dade County  https://www.facebook.com/miami.dade.county
• YouTube:  PortMiami http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL20C215C06DFE62A4

Overview:

Miami the “Cruise Capital of the World”

Miami, Florida is an international destination waiting to greet cruise visitors. The South Florida city is not only a melting pot of Latin American cultures, but Miami is also home to wonderful beaches, family-friendly attractions, great restaurants, world-class entertainment venues, and fun diversions (check out Duck Tours South Beach).

Logistics:

Cruise ships dock at the Port of Miami, which is located on Dodge Island in Biscayne Bay.

Miami International Airport is 9 miles west of the Port of Miami.

Top attractions, not to be missed:

Miami‘s has plenty of great tourist destinations.

• Visit one of the beaches that Miami is famous for: South Beach and Miami Beach are must-sees
• Family visitors can check out the Miami Metro Zoo or the Miami Seaquarium
• Check out the Duck Tour and see South Beach
• Play golf
• Go to Watson Island, located close to the port.  Places of interest include Jungle Island (the kids will love the waterslide) or let the kids play at the Miami Children’s Museum
• Farther off the beaten path but worth a look is the Art Deco Welcome Center at Miami Beach.
• Drop your bags at the ship and then head back to the shops at Bayside Marketplace.