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PortMiami: Cruise Capital of the World The modern-day cruise industry began at PortMiami more than four decades ago, and, since that time, Miami has continued to build upon its reputation as Cruise Capital of the World. We are proud to be the homeport to the world’s most distinguished lines - Azamara Club Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, MSC Cruises (arriving 2013), Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International. PortMiami welcomed more than 4 million passengers last year, the fourth year in a row that the Port topped the four million mark. No other port in the world matches this traffic. PortMiami is anticipating another strong cruise year in 2012 when it welcomes two new cruise brands and three new build vessels. Of the four new build cruise ships entering the U.S. market in 2012, Miami will homeport three of them. PortMiami’s passenger facilities are first-class from well-groomed outdoor landscaping to comfortable lounges inside. Besides offering the best homeport anywhere, Miami-Dade County affords an ideal opportunity for our cruise passengers to extend their warm-weather vacations with land stays in the Greater Miami area. This tropical tourist mecca offers a wide array of attractions, superb accommodations, world-class dining, endless shopping and fun-filled beaches, not to mention a great variety of cultural and sporting opportunities. PortMiami, set in one of the most beautiful locales in the world, has an unwavering commitment to the cruise industry. To continue its position as a world-class facility, PortMiami is continuously preparing for the next generation of cruise vessels. In the next few years, the Port is investing more than $30 million in renovations to enhance its cruise facilities ensuring that excellent customer service is a top priority. Also, on the drawing board are plans for the world’s largest multi-terminal facility which can potentially serve several cruise vessels simultaneously while making boarding and departure more efficient and easy for passengers. A cruise starts the minute a passenger steps foot aboard a ship. However, at PortMiami the vacation begins the minute you cross our bridge from the mainland. Vacationers are greeted by spectacular views of the dramatic Miami skyline, the crystal waters of Biscayne Bay and the glittering lights of South Beach. Cruising from Miami adds yet another enticing port to any itinerary. For cruises to the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Mexico and beyond, PortMiami cannot be beat. For more information about PortMiami, please visit www.miamidade.gov/portofmaimi |