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View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapHomeport for Caribbean cruises. A beach resort of perpetual summer and an international city, it is a large port often used as an embarkation and disembarkation base.

Miami

Miami · United States · View on map

A major US cruise hub known as the Cruise Capital of the World. Famous as a departure port for Caribbean cruises, it combines beach resort appeal with an international city atmosphere. Art Deco South Beach and Little Havana add diverse character.

Port location

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Miami · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 440,000 people (about 6 million in the metropolitan area)
Population
The subtropical climate is mild year-round. Summers are hot and humid with frequent squalls (thunderstorms), while winters are also mild and comfortable.
Climate
English (Spanish is also widely used)
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
November to April (dry season with low humidity, so it is comfortable; it is safer to avoid the hurricane season from June to November)
Best time to visit
Local food
Cuban cuisine (Cuban sandwich, ropa vieja)seafoodstone crabmojitos
Sights
South Beach (Art Deco Historic District)Little Havana (Cuban cultural district)Ocean Drive seaside streetWynwood Walls (street art)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
23°
16°Jan
24°
17°Feb
25°
18°Mar
26°
21°Apr
28°
23°May
30°
25°Jun
31°
26°Jul
31°
26°Aug
31°
25°Sep
29°
24°Oct
26°
20°Nov
25°
18°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: MIAMI BEACH · about 4.9 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)178 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

$2.59
Water 591 ml
$4.73
Coffee
$9.98
Inexpensive meal
$6.50
Local beer
$6.22
Big Mac

Prices in Miami. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

MIA
Miami International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
15–20 min

About 13 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Miami” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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