Port of Miami, also called PortMiami, is the busiest port in the United States. The Cruise Capital of the World is located in Biscayne Bay, to the east of downtown Miami, and is made up of three connecting islands.

Yes, the Port of Miami (PortMiami) is the busiest cruise port in the world in 2026, often nicknamed the "Cruise Capital of the World." It handles over 7 million passengers annually and serves as the homeport for the largest mega-ships from Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Virgin Voyages. On a typical "Turnaround Sunday," the port can have up to eight massive cruise ships docked simultaneously, with over 50,000 people moving through the terminals in a single morning. This makes traffic around the Dodge Island bridge notoriously heavy. To handle the volume, the port has recently opened several "state-of-the-art" terminals (like Terminal A and F) featuring biometric boarding and facial recognition. For travelers, this "busyness" means you should always arrive in Miami at least one day before your cruise. A high-value peer tip is to use a ride-share service rather than parking at the port, as the parking garages can be expensive ($22+/day) and often reach capacity during the peak winter holiday season.