What makes Port Miami unique? ✨

If you’re planning a cruise vacation, chances are you’ll pass through Port Miami — the busiest passenger port in the world. Known as the Cruise Capital of the World, Port Miami serves nearly 7 million cruise passengers annually and is home to the newest ships from today’s most famous cruise brands. Beyond the sheer size, what makes Port of Miami unique is the variety: from luxury boutique vessels to mega-ships carrying over 6,000 guests, there’s a sailing for every type of traveler.

Cruise lines and ships departing from Port Miami

Here’s the full list of cruise companies, sorted by passenger volume, with their annual revenue and the ships currently sailing from Miami:

🚢 Carnival Cruise Line

• Passengers per year: ~9 million
• Annual revenue: ~$12.1 billion
• Ships in Miami: Carnival Celebration, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Magic, Carnival Sunrise

🚢 Royal Caribbean International

• Passengers per year: ~6 million
• Annual revenue: ~$11.2 billion
• Ships in Miami: Icon of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas

🚢 MSC Cruises

• Passengers per year: ~4 million
• Annual revenue: ~$3.6 billion
• Ships in Miami: MSC Seascape, MSC Magnifica, MSC Divina

🚢 Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)

• Passengers per year: ~2.3 million
• Annual revenue: ~$8.5 billion
• Ships in Miami: Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Sky

🚢 Disney Cruise Line

• Passengers per year: ~1.4 million
• Annual revenue: ~$1.6 billion
• Ships in Miami: Disney Dream, Disney Magic

🚢 Virgin Voyages

• Passengers per year: ~300,000
• Annual revenue: ~$600 million
• Ships in Miami: Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady (seasonal)

🚢 Oceania Cruises

• Passengers per year: ~40,000
• Annual revenue: ~$700 million
• Ships in Miami: Oceania Vista, Oceania Sirena

🚢 Azamara Cruises

• Passengers per year: ~30,000
• Annual revenue: ~$500 million
• Ships in Miami: Azamara Journey, Azamara Onward

🚢 Regent Seven Seas Cruises

• Passengers per year: ~25,000
• Annual revenue: ~$750 million
• Ships in Miami: Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Splendor

Enjoy the spectacular drive past Port Miami

Watch as we make our way past Port Miami along Star Island and into South Beach. It’s one of the most scenic routes in the city, with stunning views you won’t want to miss!

Fun facts about Port Miami

• The port is so large it has its own zip code: 33132.
• Miami is the only port in the world that can service 11 cruise ships at once.
• More than 30,000 local jobs are supported by cruise operations here.

Port Miami 2024: Record-breaking cruise activity

• Cruise Passengers Served: Port Miami welcomed a record-breaking 8,233,056 cruise passengers in  2024, marking a 12.79% increase from the previous year's record of 7,299,294 passengers
• Cruise Calls: The port handled 1,125 cruise ship calls during the fiscal year, facilitating the movement of passengers to various destinations
• Daily Peak: On certain days, the port managed over 67,000 passengers, with December 2023 approaching 70,000, showcasing its capacity to handle high volumes

💰 Economic impact

• Annual Economic Contribution: Port Miami contributes approximately $43 billion in economic activity to Florida's economy, underscoring its significance as a major economic engine
• Job Support: The port's operations support over 340,000 jobs statewide, including direct employment at the port and indirect jobs in related industries

🛳️ Infrastructure and growth

• New Terminals: In FY 2023, Port Miami opened three new cruise terminals: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Terminal B, Carnival Corporation’s Terminal F, and Virgin Voyages’ Terminal V, enhancing its capacity to accommodate more passengers
• Upcoming Developments: The port is constructing MSC Cruises’ Terminal AA/AAA, the world's largest cruise terminal, capable of handling three ships simultaneously. Additionally, Royal Caribbean Group's Terminal G is planned for completion in late 2027

✈️ Air travel integration

• Cruise-Related Air Passengers: In 2024, approximately 766,000 travelers flew into Miami International Airport specifically to embark on cruises from PortMiami, highlighting the port's integration with air trave.

🏆 Recognition

• Global Traveler Award: Port Miami was named the Best Cruise Port by Global Traveler magazine for the third consecutive year, reflecting its excellence in cruise operations and passenger services

Port Miami's 2024 performance underscores its status as the "Cruise Capital of the World," with record-breaking passenger numbers, significant economic contributions, and ongoing infrastructure developments to support future growth.

💡 If you found this helpful, don't miss our Advice for Cruisers on embarking & disembarking at Port Miami.