Carnival Cruise Miami

Carnival Cruises from Miami features a 3-night Bahamas itinerary visiting Nassau, (Bahamas) year-round. The ship sails from Miami at 4 PM and arrives the next day in Nassau by 10 AM. While in Nassau, there is an amazing array of activities, including, scuba diving, Segway tours, snorkeling, beautiful white sand beaches, swimming with stingrays, dolphin encounters, Harley-Davidson rentals, golf, glass bottom boats and trips to the Atlantis Resort (with use of the facilities – water slides, beaches, pools, etc.). The ship overnights at the dock allowing you to choose between an evening onboard, or head into Nassau to catch the nightlife. The ship departs Nassau at 7:30 AM the next morning and spends a full day at sea before returning to Miami at 8 AM the following day. Carnival Cruises Miami Money Saving Tip: Lowest prices on Bahamas cruises are in April & May and August through November.

Carnival Cruises from Miami offers 4, 5 and 7-night Western Caribbean cruise itineraries. The Carnival Cruises Miami 4-night Western Caribbean itinerary visits Key West and Cozumel (Mexico). The 5-night Western Caribbean itinerary visits Ocho Rios (Jamaica) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands). Carnival Cruises Miami 7-night Western Caribbean itinerary visits Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), Cozumel, and, alternates between a port call in Ocho Rios (Jamaica), or, a combination of two port calls on Isla Roatan (an island off the coast of Honduras) and Belize. Carnival Cruises Miami Money Saving Tip: Lowest prices on Western Caribbean cruises from Miami are in April & May and August through November.

Carnival Cruises Miami offers 5 and 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise itineraries. The 5-night Eastern Caribbean cruise calls on Grand Turk (Turks and Caicos), Half Moon Cay (Carnival's private island) and Nassau (Bahamas). Additionally, the ship spends one full day at sea. Departing Carnival Cruises Miami ship terminal there are three itinerary options for the 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises. The first itinerary visits St. Thomas (USVI), San Juan (PR), Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay. The second itinerary visits San Juan, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten (Netherlands Antilles). The third itinerary option visits St. Thomas, San Juan, Grand Turk and Nassau. Each itinerary features 2 - 3 days at sea. Carnival Cruises Miami Money Saving Tip: Lowest prices on Western Caribbean cruises from Miami are in April & May and August through November.

Carnival Cruises Miami cruise port is the world's largest and busiest.You may find it more convenient to check out Carnival Cruises offerings from other cruise ports, including Fort Lauderdale (less than an hour from Miami with great cruise itineraries), San Juan (has some of the best Southern Caribbean itineraries for island-hopping), and Port Canaveral (Carnival's newest ship, Carnival Dream, sails on 7-night Western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral).

One of the fastest growth areas in the cruise industry is being able to drive to your cruise port. Carnival Cruises from Baltimore, New York, San Diego and Galveston have become extremely popular for drive-to cruise gateway ports.

Finally, one the best Caribbean cruise itineraries is cruising to the Southern Caribbean. Popular for less visited destinations with beautiful weather and beaches, Southern Caribbean cruises are extremly popular. Carnival does not presently offer any Southern Caribbean cruise itineraries departing from Miami. However, there are Southern Caribbean cruise itineraries departing on Carnival Cruises Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Carnival Cruises San Juan, Puerto Rico and Carnival Cruises Barbados.

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Don't sweat the choice of "which Carnival ship in Miami"

Miami is Carnival's homeport and is the most competitive cruise market in the world. Carnival has their top ships in the market – you will find relatively little difference between most of them and you are safe to focus more on price and itinerary rather than the quality of the ship. The only exception is the ship on the Bahamas cruise circuit which is a bit older. (updated February 2011)

Flight Arrival and Departure Times

If you are flying in to Miami International Airport (MIA) or Ft. Lauderdale Airport (FLL) on the day of your cruise make sure you allow plenty of time to get to the ship. Carnival recommends arriving in to FLL by 2:00 PM and MIA by 2:30 PM at the latest on the day of embarkation. After your cruise, your flight should not leave before 11:30 AM from MIA and 12:00 PM from FLL. (verified January 2011)

Parking at the Port of Miami

Be prepared to pay $20 a day to park in one of 3 covered garages. You will pay upfront (cash, major credit card or US traveler's check only) – not when you leave.(verified February 2010)

Other Parking Options

There are several offsite parking lots with shuttles to the Miami port – the savings can be significant. If you are arriving by car the night before your cruise, several of the hotels in the area may let you leave your car in their lot while you cruise. However, you will need to stay at least one night before your cruise – look for "Park 'n Stay" rates advertised by the hotel. These hotels usually have a shuttle to take you to and from the cruise port. (verified April 2009)

Taxi from Miami International Airport (MIA) to the Port of Miami

Don't get ripped off – the cab driver should charge you a flat $24 rate each way. Cruise Line transfers are $16 per person each way so if there are at least 2 people traveling, a taxi is much more cost efficient. (verified November 2009)

Towncar to the Port of Miami

When booking a town car or private limo service to the port be sure to ask about any additional fees. The local port authority charges limo companies a fee to pick up at the port which many pass on to the client. Depending on the airport you are flying from there may be an airport fee as well. (verified January 2011)

Online Check-in for your Carnival cruise

Complete the FunPass check-in online at least 3 days prior to your cruise. This will speed up check-in for your Carnival Cruise from Miami. (verified October 2010)

Boarding Time for Carnival Cruises out of Miami

Boarding for your Carnival cruise starts at 12:30 PM. If possible get there early to avoid the lines. You must be checked-in at least 90 minutes prior to the scheduled cruise departure. (verified February 2011)

Required Travel Documentation

As of June 1, 2009 U.S. Citizens on closed-loop cruises (cruises that start and end from the same port) can still cruise with a birth certificate and government-issued photo ID (children only need a birth certificate). Passports are required if you have to leave the cruise early and fly back to the U.S. Passports may also be required depending on the country your ship is visiting. Be sure to check the U.S. State Department's web site for up-to-date information. (verified February 2010)