Have one day in Miami before a cruise?

Here are some ideas on how to spend your time (and mostly where to eat!) during your pre-cruise stay in Miami.

Enjoy!

Exploring Miami Before a Cruise

Miami is a great port to sail out of because, well… Miami people!

There is so much to see, do, and eat in the city that if you can stretch your pto and budget for more than the night before your cruise, you can have a really great time in this city.

Here’s a sum-up of how we did it on a budget before our last cruise out of PortMiami.

Where We Stayed

We stayed at Hyatt Regency Miami which is conveniently located in Downtown Miami, a short walk from Brickell in one direction and Bayfront Park in the other, where you can geek out on cruise ship spotting.

Read Our full Hyatt Regency Miami Photo Review ->

We managed to save a lot of money on our Miami accommodations by using travel credit card points.

Where We Ate

Food is a big part of our joy and enrichment when traveling as you probably realize from the name we chose for our site, Traveling Through Food.

We love to hit a variety of international cuisines and a combination of iconic, well-known, or trending establishments to see if they are worth the hype as well as discover lesser known understated spots that truly deserve a shout out.

No, we didn’t actually go to Hell’s Kitchen in Miami. Just snapped a pic as we noticed it walking by. :p

Here’s what we noshed on during this trip:

El Primo Red Tacos | Too Good To Go Miami

We ate cheap tacos in Miami at El Primo Red Tacos by taking advantage of Too Good To Go.

Read Our Full El Primo Red Tacos Miami Photo Review ->

Meraki Greek Bistro | Miami Happy Hour

After an incredible 15th anniversary Mediterannean cruise, happy hour at the cutest decorated Greek restaurant in Miami, Meraki, was giving us the warm and fuzzies.

Read Our Full Meraki Greek Bistro Happy Hour Miami Photo Review ->

Raccoon Coffee & Kitchen | Too Good To Go Miami

We enjoyed 3 gourmet bakery pastries from Raccoon Coffee & Kitchen via the Too Good To Go app.

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Marabú Coal Fired Cuban Cuisine | Miami Happy Hour

Trying to hit up Happy Hours around Miami to save a few bucks landed us at this fun Cuban restaurant in Brickell City Centre, Marabú.

Read Our Full Marabú Coal Fired Cuban Cuisine Miami Photo Review ->

A Family Brickell | Too Good To Go Miami

Too Good To Go also led us to a family run Argentinian bakery and restaurant in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.

Read Our Full A Family Brickell Miami Photo Review ->

Azúcar Cuban Ice Cream in Little Havana

Homemade ice creams in approachable flavors that share Cuban culture with guests, Azúcar was a highlight.

Read Our Full Azúcar Ice Cream Company Miami Photo Review ->

Dumplings Mi Amor | Miami Happy Hour

Tasty Asian food from ramen to dumplings to salads with an asian twist, this is a really great spot that also has happy hour!

Read Our Full Dumplings Mi Amor Miami Photo Review ->

Versailles Cuban Restaurant in Little Havana

A famous Cuban restaurant in Little Havana, we checked Versailles off our food travel bucket list!

Read Our Full Versailles Miami Photo Review ->

Miami Slice Pizza

We made a trip to Miami Slice, a viral pizza spot in Miami.

Read Our Full Miami Slice Photo Review ->

Miami Street Art

We always enjoy walking around new cities and taking time to look all around. You’re often rewarded with some unique views like this huge rendition of Girl with a Pearl Earring

This graffiti building

Or this happy ocean-themed art in Bayfront Park by a local Cuban artist.

There’s really something for everyone in Miami before a cruise, so enjoy your pre-cruise stay and then have a blast on embarkation day!

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