Embarkation
PortMiami Drop-Off Guide
At PortMiami you are dropped at your terminal's passenger curb, where porters take your tagged bags; you walk in with your carry-on. Know your terminal letter, attach luggage tags beforehand, and keep documents and medication with you.
Drop-off, step by step
- Approach: over the Port Boulevard bridge from Downtown or through the PortMiami Tunnel from the MacArthur Causeway.
- Your terminal's lane: each terminal has its own passenger drop-off. Knowing the letter avoids a lap of the island.
- At the curb: porters take tagged checked bags. It is customary to tip them.
- Into the terminal: security, check-in, then boarding with your carry-on.
What to keep in your carry-on
- Passports or ID and cruise documents
- Medication for at least two days
- Swimsuit and sunscreen — checked bags reach cabins in the afternoon
- Valuables and electronics
Curb rules
The drop-off curb is for unloading only: vehicles cannot wait. If you drive yourself, unload bags with porters, then go and park. Rideshares drop at the same curb.
Families and groups
Large vehicles use the terminal's coach area. Gather the group's documents before you arrive and count bags out of the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be dropped off at the PortMiami cruise terminal?
Yes. Every terminal has a passenger drop-off curb with porters for checked bags.
Do I tip the porters at PortMiami?
Tipping porters a few dollars per bag is customary.
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