Miami is considered by many to be the cruise capital of the world. Numerous ships are based out of the Port of Miami, which is a very short distance from South Beach. And one can watch them come and go weekly by merely sitting on the beach anywhere in South Beach, as they go in and out of the waterway at the southern end of the island. They're huge, and their beautiful grace tends to catch your attention when they go out or return, no matter how many times you've seen them.
Carnival Cruise Lines | Tel 305.599.2200
The Cat | Tel 800.854.2182 | Daily service between downtown Miami and downtown Nassau Bahamas via a high speed catamaran ferry. "The Cat" is over 300 feet long, holds more than 700 passengers, and travels at over 50 miles per hour.
Costa Cruise Lines | Tel 305.358.7325
Norwegian Cruise Line | Tel 305.436.4000
Royal Carribean International | Tel 305.539.6000