PortMiami cruise terminals: which line sails from where, tunnel or bridge, and garage heights
The ten PortMiami cruise terminals by line, which ones you reach by tunnel or bridge this season, where taxis wait, and the garage height for your car.
In breve
- Tunnel terminals: AA (MSC), A (Royal Caribbean), B (Norwegian), C and D (Carnival).
- Bridge terminals: E and F (Carnival), G, J and V (Virgin Voyages).
- Biggest: Terminal AA, opened 2025: up to 3 ships and 36,000 guests a day.
- Coming: Terminal G for Royal Caribbean, expected in 2027.
- Low garages: Garage D upper floors: 6 feet 8 inches clearance.
Find your terminal letter first, then use the entrance PortMiami assigns to it for the 2026-27 season: the tunnel for AA to D, the bridge for E to V; arriving at your embarkation time matters more than arriving early.
Tunnel or bridge: the one thing to know this season
PortMiami sits on an island off downtown, and there are two ways on: the PortMiami Tunnel, which connects to the highways, and the PortMiami Bridge from downtown. On 16 October 2026 the port split the terminals between them for the 2026-27 season, which has 81 high-season days with 7 to 10 ships in port.
Terminals AA, A, B, C and D use the tunnel. Terminals E, F, G, J and V use the bridge. Rideshare cars and passenger carriers are directed through the tunnel to their staging areas. Taxis stage in two lots: Lot 1 across from Terminal C, reached by the tunnel, and Lot 2 across from Terminal E, reached by the bridge.
The port's other request is simple: arrive at your scheduled embarkation time, not earlier. On select dates the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and City of Miami Police help manage traffic on Biscayne Boulevard and nearby downtown streets, and the port also uses its cargo roads to ease the queue.
Every PortMiami cruise terminal
| Terminal | Cruise line | Entrance for 2026-27 | What PortMiami says about it |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | MSC Cruises | Tunnel | Opened 2025; 490,000 sq ft over four levels; up to 3 ships and 36,000 passengers a day |
| A | Royal Caribbean | Tunnel | The Crown of Miami, opened 2018; 170,000 sq ft; a luggage drop-off area |
| B | Norwegian Cruise Line | Tunnel | The Pearl of Miami; 190,000 sq ft |
| C | Several lines | Tunnel | Seating and check-in counters; taxi Lot 1 is across the road |
| D | Carnival | Tunnel | Expanded 2018 |
| E | Carnival | Bridge | Expanded 2018; taxi Lot 2 is across the road |
| F | Carnival | Bridge | Renovated 2022; 471,000 sq ft |
| G | Royal Caribbean | Bridge | Under construction since summer 2025; expected 2027 |
| J | Small and luxury ships | Bridge | A boutique terminal for small vessels |
| V | Virgin Voyages | Bridge | Opened 2022; 100,000 sq ft over three stories |
Lines can move a sailing to another terminal. Your boarding documents have the final word.
PortMiami cruise terminals page and 16 October 2026 traffic release (miamidade.gov), checked October 2026
Garage clearance heights
| Garage | First floor | Second floor | Other floors |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | Not listed | 7 ft | 7 ft |
| A | 7 ft 2 in | 8 ft | 7 ft 2 in |
| B | 7 ft 6 in | Not listed | 7 ft 6 in |
| C | 9 ft | Not listed | 6 ft 10 in |
| D | 8 ft 2 in | Not listed | 6 ft 8 in |
| G | 9 ft 6 in | Not listed | 6 ft 11 in |
| J | 8 ft 2 in | Not listed | 6 ft 10 in |
| K | 8 ft 2 in | Not listed | 8 ft 2 in |
A van with a roof box may not fit above the first floor of Garages C, D, G or J. Oversized vans, RVs and trailers go to Surface Lot E, which has no roof: $25 a day for one space, $50 for two.
PortMiami parking page (miamidade.gov), checked October 2026
Disabled guests and veterans
Every port garage has designated spaces for disabled permits. A car with a disabled permit or plate gets the first 2 hours free, then pays the standard rate. Vehicles with specialized equipment such as ramps, lifts or hand controls, Florida disabled veteran plates, or the Florida Toll Exemption permit park free.
Disabled veterans park free when the veteran is in the car: on exit, show the attendant the ticket, a driver's license and the registration, and fill in a short form. Accessible restrooms are spread through the terminals, some phone banks have TTY, and wheelchair users pay no surcharge for a wheelchair-accessible taxi. For anything else, the port's ADA contact is 305-498-4491; services on the ship are your cruise line's call.
Getting to your terminal
| Driving and parking | Follow the entrance for your terminal letter and the garage signs; garages are staffed 6 am to 5 pm on cruise days |
| Dropped off by family | Same entrance rule; agree on the terminal letter before you leave |
| Taxi or rideshare | Tell the driver the letter; rideshare comes in through the tunnel |
| Walking from downtown | The north side of the PortMiami Bridge, fine with a backpack |
| No car, little luggage | Free Coral Way Trolley from the Freedom Tower Metromover station |
Prima di andare
- Check the terminal letter on your boarding documents the night before
- Arrive at your assigned embarkation time; the port asks guests not to come early
- Port garages take cash and major credit cards, not debit cards
- Measure your vehicle if it is tall; several garages are under 7 feet above the first floor
- To see which ships are in port today, use PortMiami's Daily Dock Report
- Keep travel documents in your hand luggage, not in bags you hand to porters
Domande frequenti
How many cruise terminals does PortMiami have?
Ten are listed: AA, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J and V. Terminal G is under construction for Royal Caribbean and is expected in 2027.
Which terminal is Royal Caribbean at PortMiami?
Terminal A, the Crown of Miami, opened in 2018. Royal Caribbean's new Terminal G is under construction and expected in 2027.
Should I use the tunnel or the bridge to PortMiami?
For the 2026-27 season PortMiami sends Terminals AA, A, B, C and D through the tunnel and Terminals E, F, G, J and V over the bridge.
Where do taxis wait at PortMiami?
Taxis are at all cruise terminals on cruise days. This season they stage in Lot 1 across from Terminal C and Lot 2 across from Terminal E.
What is the height limit in PortMiami parking garages?
It varies. Upper floors range from 6 feet 8 inches in Garage D to 8 feet 2 inches in Garage K. Oversized vehicles use Surface Lot E, which has no overhead clearance.
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