So you’re cruising out of Miami!
Be sure to get yourself on the open deck when you get on the cruise ship on embarkation day (the first day of the cruise) so you can take beautiful pictures of Miami all around you!
Now, if you’re arriving in Miami a day or more before your cruise, you’ll also need to figure out a way to get from your hotel to the Miami cruise port.
And in the case that you’re looking for Miami hotels with a free shuttle to the cruise port, on this page is a list of hotels that offer that free shuttle service!
Click on the source of the information, and you will be taken directly to the hotel’s website where you can verify if the information is still current.
This was last checked in 2017.
And you can check hotel prices while you’re at it!
Or, if you want to make a phone call to verify, phone numbers of the hotels are listed.
This way you can go down the list and call the hotels directly to confirm!
You can consider these to be hotels near the Port of Miami too.
OR… just enter your dates here to see a list of ALL hotels near the Miami airport.
Most hotels on this list are hotels near the Miami airport with free shuttle service from the airport as well.
There is one hotel listed near Coral Gables if you want to see another side of Miami. (See things to do in Coral Gables here!)
Map: Hotels near Port Miami
Side note!
If you'll be snorkeling on your next vacation, consider wearing these types of UV swim shirts. Also see about what to pack for Hawaii for hiking, snorkeling, and more essentials! And for Hawaii vacation ideas, see the best things to do in Oahu that will give you Hawaii vibes!
Other places to stay besides hotels (that can be cheaper)
In an effort to save money on your cruise vacation, also consider staying at these types of vacation rentals.
This can be especially worth it if you’ll be staying in Miami a few days before or after your cruise.
If you decide to give it a try, sign up for airbnb with this referral link to get a discount!
Search for rentals in Miami right here.
On other pages, see:
- Cruise outfits: What to wear on a cruise formal night
- What NOT to pack for a cruise
- What to pack for a cruise
- How to prevent lost luggage on a cruise ship
Now, about those Miami hotels with free shuttle if you insist on a hotel 😉
Comfort Suites Miami Airport North
305-888-8404
Upon arriving at the hotel, notify the front desk clerk that you will need a shuttle to the Port of Miami for your cruise.
They will sign you up for transportation at that time.
Early times are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The shuttle going to the Port of Miami is complimentary to all of our guests, but the return shuttle from the Port is not.
You can arrange for a pickup at a charge of $10 per adult and $5 per child, at the hotel, before leaving for your cruise with the same company that will bring you there.
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Free airport shuttle is also available at this hotel.
Days Inn Miami Airport North
305-888-3661
Upon arriving at the hotel, notify the front desk clerk that you will need a shuttle to the Port of Miami for your cruise.
They will sign you up for transportation at that time.
Early times are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The shuttle going to the Port of Miami is complimentary to all of our guests, but the return shuttle from the Port is not.
You can arrange for a pickup at a charge of $10 per adult and $5 per child, at the hotel, before leaving for your cruise with the same company that will bring you there.”
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It would seem that the Comfort Suites and Days Inn use the same cruise shuttle service? 😉
This hotel also offers free transportation to and from the hotel to Miami Airport, 24 hours a day.
La Quinta Inn and Suites Miami Airport East
305-871-1777
Complimentary one-way shuttle to the Port of Miami from hotel.
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Free airport shuttle at this hotel near the Miami airport is also available from 5am-11pm.
Red Roof Plus+ Miami Airport
937-328-1596
At check in, please use the computer by the concierge desk to reserve space and departure times for the shuttle to the port of Miami.
The last bus departs at 1:00 PM.
This is a one way service, if you need to return, you may book with the same company that we use to take you to the Port.
They do charge a small fee.
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This hotel also offers a free airport shuttle that runs to and from the airport automatically every 30 minutes, 7 days per week-starting at 5:00am to 12:30am.
Runway Inn Miami Airport
305-888-6411
As a hotel near the port of Miami, Runway Inn provides free transportation to the port of Miami for all of our guests.
If you will be staying with us after your cruise we can make arrangements to pick you up at the port of Miami and bring you back to the hotel for an additional charge.
Please speak to the front desk or your driver to make arrangements.
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This hotel also offers free transportation to and from the hotel to the Miami Airport.
The Best Miami Hotel
Yes, the name of this hotel is… the Best Miami Hotel!
305-667-6664
Complimentary shuttle to Port of Miami: Schedule upon check-in.
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This hotel also offers complimentary shuttle to and from the Miami airport.
Things to maybe pack for your Caribbean cruise from Miami!
Now, here are some things that you just may want to add to your cruise packing list!
- This case so you can take pristine underwater pictures or pool pictures! (It’s cheap!)
- This pouch so you don’t have to worry about leaving valuables on the beach
- These tag holders so you don’t end up with lost luggage on the cruise ship!
- These cubes so you can find your stuff once on the cruise
- These types of beach shoes so you don’t have to worry about hidden rocks under the sand at any of the cruise ports
- This type of beach bag that’ll help you dry things out so you can be ready for the next beach day!
- For your beach outfits, take a look at…
- These swimsuits and cover-ups for women
- This swimwear for plus-size women
- These swimsuits for men!
- Cruise formal: And here are ideas for your cruise outfits for formal night!
- Seasickness: And here are ideas for snacks and wearables to prevent seasickness
- Snorkeling: What to wear snorkeling
HAPPY MIAMI CRUISING!
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Swimwear for snorkeling and beach
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- What to wear hiking
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