PortMiami has announced it will welcome an array of ships for the 2026-27 cruise season.
“The port’s continued momentum highlights our longstanding partnerships with cruise brands. Miami has long been recognized as the heart of modern cruising,” said Jonathan Daniels, PortMiami director and CEO.
“Welcoming this diverse array of ships reinforces that legacy and underscores how PortMiami continues to shape the cruise experience while supporting tourism and economic growth throughout the region,” added Daniels.
“The upcoming season reflects the enduring strength of cruise tourism in Miami Dade County,” said Miami Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
“Cruising has deep roots here. It began in Miami and continues to flourish. These new ship arrivals demonstrate how PortMiami remains at the forefront of the industry and a defining gateway for travelers from around the world,” added Cava.
The port said in a press release that the upcoming schedule features:
- Ponant Explorations’ L’Austral and Explora Journeys Explora III in October 2026
- Orient Express’ Corinthian, Silversea’s Silver Shadow, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Ilma and Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Sakara in November 2026
- Silversea’s Silver Ray, Azamara’s Cruises Quest, Four Seasons Yachts’ Four Seasons I and Silversea’s Silver Dawn in December 2026
- Margaritaville at Sea’s Beachcomber and Silversea’s Silver Nova in January 2027
- Silversea’s Silver Spirit and Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Firenze in February 2027
- Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Aura in June 2027, and
- Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas in August 2027.
The port added that to help ensure a smooth start to their trip, it has encouraged travelers to park in the designated garage or surface lot assigned to their ship.
PortMiami also reminded passengers to arrive only at their scheduled embarkation time and to use the appropriate entrance for their cruise terminal:
- Passengers accessing Cruise Terminals AA, A, B, C or D should enter through the PortMiami Tunnel, and
- Passengers accessing Cruise Terminals E, F, J or V should enter through the PortMiami Bridge.
