PortMiami, Dodge Island, Miami, Florida — ships dock at the lettered terminals on Dodge Island, reached from downtown via the Port Blvd bridge or the PortMiami Tunnel.
The cheapest decent option, the best value and the top-end pick near the terminal. Prices are typical nightly rates for a standard room, checked October 2026.
$120–180 a night Cruise shuttle
USD per night, standard room; KAYAK avg weeknight $119 / weekend $182 (March peak ~$329)
Cheapest 3-star a short hop from the port, some rooms view the ships; reviews are mixed (6.7/10), offers a paid port transfer.
Check live rates ↗ · Sources: kayak.com, miamiandbeaches.com, cruzely.com
$135–185 a night
USD per night, standard room; KAYAK avg weeknight $134 / weekend $186
4-star, rated 8.8 on 5,700+ reviews for near-budget money; walk to Brightline/Metromover.
Check live rates ↗ · Sources: kayak.com, citizenm.com
$280–410 a night
USD per night; KAYAK avg weeknight $359 / weekend $412, Sept low ~$279
Upscale bayfront hotel rated 8.8, next to Bayfront Park Metromover and a quick ride to the terminals.
Check live rates ↗ · Sources: kayak.com, miamiandbeaches.com
Monthly self-storage for living at sea, plus somewhere to leave bags for a day.
5x10 from ~$98/mo (web, months 1–4; then ~$164) Climate controlled
Downtown, elevator access; access Mon–Fri 6am–6pm, Sat–Sun 6am–5pm; $29 admin fee.
Sources: publicstorage.com, rentcafe.com
5x10 ~$102/mo (lower listed rate; $174 other rate) Climate controlled
Midtown/Wynwood edge; gate 6am–10pm daily; office closed Sun.
Sources: extraspace.com, neighbor.com
~$5.90 per bag per day + $1.99 booking fee
PortMiami has no lockers or storage; Hold My Luggage inside Bayside charges ~$5–10 per bag per day.
Sources: luggagehero.com, miamiandbeaches.com
Departures in the next 12 months, by cruise line.
Same-day turnarounds here: one sailing ends and another leaves the same day.
Hotel and storage details were researched in October 2026. Prices change all the time; confirm with the business before you book.