TOTAL CHAOS. Traffic management is a disaster. Drop off is a disaster and stressful. Debarkation is smooth but the damn workers and porters are constantly blowing whistles and yelling which just makes the end of the vacation miserable. ...
Miami is vibrant and fun with so much Latin influence. If you want to get beyond South Beach, a great place to visit is Wynwood, which is covered in murals and has some of the most hip clubs and eateries. If you want to extend your stay a few days but don't want to spend downtown Miami prices, check out the resorts on Sunny Isles, about half an hour from the port. ...
Embarkation at Port Miami was very efficient, never a long line. It seemed there were plenty of staff to do intake and everything ran very smoothly. ...
The largest cruise port/terminal complex in the world is no slouch; the traffic pattern, closeness to the Miami proper and South Beach is a definite plus. ...