Miami is the busiest cruise port in the world. When combined with Fort Lauderdale just 1 hour north, it’s almost certainly the busiest metro area.
With the Bahamas just to the east of Florida, this is a popular destination for 3 to 5 night short getaway cruises.
Both Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries are available; these are typically 6 to 14 nights long, with 7 nights being the most common.
While Miami is a year-round cruiseport, it is much less busy in summertime when many ships sail to Europe. There is also the opportunity to take ships through the Panama Canal and end a cruise in South America or California.