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First Impressions of the New MSC Terminal at Port Miami
In March 2026, the MSC Seashore left Miami to travel to Ocean Cay. I love taking photos and talking about cruise experiences, so I put together this blog loop with details about the trip — and the ship, the food, and all the fun.
This post is just one of a few posts from the trip. Go to the main page for my March 2026 MSC Seaside experience to see all the posts! You can also use the navigation below to go to the next post.
New MSC Terminal at Port Miami
Parking. If you drive, you have to park, and each parking lot at Port Miami is priced differently. MSC used to use Terminal C, which had an open surface lot across from the entrance.
The surface lots have the cheapest per-day rate.
Now that MSC has its fancy new terminal with fancy new parking garage, passengers have to pay fancy parking rates. Parking at the new Miami terminal is now $35 per night and $20 per day.
For that extra cost, though, you get easy access to the baggage guys and the main hall of the terminal.
(Note: The new terminal is AA and is at the very far east end of the port. I’m planning on taking the free trolley to the terminal on my upcoming transatlantic sailing…but worried how far of a walk it’ll be from the trolley stop to the terminal.)
(Note 2: MSC still uses Terminal C when it’s two slots at AA are filled. Check the night before your sailing to know which terminal your ship will be docked at.)
But the new terminal is beautiful. All the tech installed in the building also made check-in so easy that you hardly even realized you were ready to board!
(Hey MSC, how about you work on your Genoa terminal next? Just sayin’…)
One thing I applaud MSC on is providing water in places people have to congregate. It’s those extra touches that show off MSC’s level of hospitality, even on these budget sailings. In the Miami heat, there’s nothing like a cup of orange infused water.
All the Posts for This Experience!
1. This has to be the Best Cruise Itinerary Ever!
2. When a Campsite is Cheaper than a Hotel Room
3. First Impressions of the New MSC Terminal at Port Miami
4. First Impressions of the MSC Seaside
5. My MSC Seaside Abode, Cabin 11197
6. A Full First Day on the MSC Seaside
7. Sea Days Are for Relaxing…and Eating
8. Shh! The Bestest Quiestest Spot at Ocean Cay
9. And the Seaside Returns to Miami
10. Fill out the Cruise Survey!
Overall...
What a fun cruise. Too short for my liking, especially since I’ve gotten used to being at sea for weeks at a time, but the stop at Ocean Cay was exactly what I needed.
MSC has been posting news about changes it has been making to Ocean Cay, its private island in the Bahamas. All these changes concern me, since the beauty of this island is it’s deserted island vibe. Other cruise lines have thrill rides, luxury treats, and landscaping…things that need infrastructure and create waste. It’s good to see that even with the extra construction being done, Ocean Cay is being maintained as a simple marine reserve.
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Jenny Claire is an award-winning educational materials writer, travel journalist, and food critic, formerly based in New York City and Taiwan. She calls a cute cabin in the woods of rural North Central Florida home, but lately she’s been spending most of her time cruising and traveling. She also was a secret travel critic and writer — but her lips are sealed on those details!
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