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Miami Resort for a Day: 5 Cruise Day Passes Compared

Compare 5 Miami day passes for cruisers from $40: family resorts 12 to 29 min from the pier, with prices, ages and hours. Passes sell out, so book ahead.

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// At a glance

Pick your Miami day pass

01$40/ adult
Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekday Pass
17 min · 3 mi · Families welcome
Weekday port days with a rooftop pool and bay views
Check availability
02$45/ adult
Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekend Pass
17 min · 3 mi · Families welcome
Cruisers wanting a city rooftop pool on a weekend
Check availability
03$81/ adult
JW Marriott Marquis Miami - Low Season
12 min · 2.3 mi · Families welcome
Check availability
04$85/ adult
AC Hotel Miami Dadeland
29 min · 17.4 mi · Families welcome
Groups wanting a private room, pool and Wi-Fi
Check availability
05$107/ adult
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
12 min · 2.3 mi · Families welcome
Check availability

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The Miami cruise port is the busiest cruise port in the world and a resort day pass is one of the best ways to spend your pre-cruise or post-cruise day. Instead of piecing together individual activities, you get all-inclusive access to a resort’s pool, beach, food, and drinks for one fixed price.

We’ve sailed out of Miami more times than we can count. The city has world-class beaches, incredible food, perfect weather, and nonstop energy. But we’ve found that the most convenient way to enjoy Miami on a cruise day is with a resort day pass.

Below, we compare every Miami resort day pass option available to cruise passengers. We include pricing, ratings, amenities, and distance from the cruise port. You’ll find everything that you need to make the best decision possible for your Miami port day!

// Why a day pass

Why a Miami resort day pass beats a DIY port day

01 · Safety
6.8
out of 10
Ranked #29 of 37 ports
Country average 7.9

Miami is a major US city with a well-developed tourism infrastructure. The resort and beach areas are generally very safe for visitors. Use the same common sense you’d apply in any large city: stick to well-known areas and reputable providers. A resort is still your best option for a hassle-free day. You’ll have everything you need within the resort grounds, with no navigating unfamiliar neighborhoods or worrying about parking. Security and privacy are standard at Miami’s top resorts. It’s the easiest way to maximize your limited port time.

02 · Convenience
About 8 hours at the resort
  1. Ship docks
    Step off the ship in Miami
  2. About 12 min
    Ride to JW Marriott Marquis Miami - Low Season
  3. About 8 hrs
    Pools
  4. 1 hr before all aboard
    Back at the ship
03 · Experience
5.0best rating
Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekday Pass

Resorts keep newer loungers, fresher towels and cleaner restrooms than most beach stands near the pier.

04 · Cost
$40/ adult
Lowest price on this list

One price covers the day, instead of paying for chairs, food and drinks one by one.

// Cost check

Save about $51 a person

A taxi, beach chairs, lunch and a couple of drinks add up fast in port. The cheapest pass on this list costs less than those typical costs, for a day at a resort.

DIY beach day (typical costs)$91
Taxi round trip $30Chairs and umbrella $20Lunch $25Two drinks $16
Resort day passfrom $40
One price, per adult
Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekday Pass
// Ride times

How far is each Miami day pass resort?

Typical drive times from the Miami cruise pier by road. Tap a resort to jump to its listing.

  1. 3JW Marriott Marquis Miami - Low Season
    12 min · 2.3 mi
  2. 5JW Marriott Marquis Miami
    12 min · 2.3 mi
  3. 1Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekday Pass
    17 min · 3 mi
  4. 2Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekend Pass
    17 min · 3 mi
  5. 4AC Hotel Miami Dadeland
    29 min · 17.4 mi
// The options

The 5 best Miami resort day passes

Traveling with kids or on a romantic getaway? Want to get active, or just float? Here is exactly what each pass includes.

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Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekday Pass in Miami, photo 1 of 7
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// Option 01 · Families welcome

Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekday Pass

Rooftop pool and hot tub above Biscayne Bay

★5.017 min · 3 mi9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$40/ adult
$20 child (ages 3 to 17)Free infant (up to 2)
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
Best forWeekday port days with a rooftop pool and bay views
Check availability$40
Details

A weekday pass to Hyatt Centric Brickell, a modern high-rise in Miami's financial district. The day centres on a heated rooftop pool and hot tub on the 19th floor, with Biscayne Bay and skyline views, lounge seating, and poolside cocktails and light fare.

  • Resort for a Day guests are welcome from 8am-8pm
  • Access to outdoor heated rooftop pool, hot tub, and gym
  • Towel service
  • Lounge chairs (first come, first serve)
  • Shower access
  • Access to Pool and restaurant bar
Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekend Pass day pass in Miami, photo 1 of 7
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// Option 02 · Families welcome

Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekend Pass

Rooftop pool and hot tub above Biscayne Bay

★3.017 min · 3 mi9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$45/ adult
$25 child (ages 3 to 17)Free infant (up to 2)
  • Food and drink
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
Best forCruisers wanting a city rooftop pool on a weekend
Check availability$45
Details

A weekend day pass to the heated rooftop pool on the 19th floor of Hyatt Centric Brickell, with Biscayne Bay and skyline views. Spend the day on a poolside lounge chair, in the hot tub, or ordering handcrafted drinks and light snacks.

  • Resort for a Day guests are welcome from 8am-8pm
  • Access to outdoor heated rooftop pool, hot tub, and gym
  • Towel service
  • Lounge chairs (first come, first serve)
  • Shower access
  • Access to Pool and restaurant bar
JW Marriott Marquis Miami - Low Season day pass in Miami, photo 1 of 7
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// Option 03 · Families welcome

JW Marriott Marquis Miami - Low Season

12 min · 2.3 mi
$81/ adult
$54 child (ages 3 to 11)Free infant (up to 2)
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
Check availability$81
Details

For dates from now to October 31, 2026.

  • Day Pass is valid 9am - 9pm local time
  • Access to outdoor heated pool
  • Towel service
  • Cabanas and lounge chairs (First come, first serve)
  • Access to ping-pong, foosball, air hockey, duck pin bowling, and billiards (First come, first serve)
  • 20 minutes of complimentary basketball court time (subject to availability; $150 + tax per hour thereafter)
AC Hotel Miami Dadeland - Day Room day pass in Miami, photo 1 of 7
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// Option 04 · Families welcome

AC Hotel Miami Dadeland - Day Room

A private room and pool near Dadeland

★5.029 min · 17.4 mi
$85/ adult
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
Best forGroups wanting a private room, pool and Wi-Fi
Check availability$85
Details

A private day room at AC Hotel Miami Dadeland for up to 4 guests, with access to the outdoor pool, gym and poolside lounge chairs. Food and drinks can be ordered from the hotel market and AC kitchen, which delivers by robot.

  • Pricing is per day room, one day room is valid for up to 4 guests
  • Resort for a Day guests are welcome from 11am- 5pm
  • Access to guest room
  • All hotel access including outdoor pool and gym
  • Lounge chairs (first come, first served)
  • Complimentary water bottles
JW Marriott Marquis Miami day pass in Miami, photo 1 of 7
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// Option 05 · Families welcome

JW Marriott Marquis Miami

12 min · 2.3 mi
$107/ adult
$81 child (ages 3 to 11)Free infant (up to 2)
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
Check availability$107
Details

For travel November 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.

  • Day Pass is valid 9am - 9pm local time
  • Access to outdoor heated pool
  • Towel service
  • Cabanas and lounge chairs (First come, first serve)
  • Access to ping-pong, foosball, air hockey, duck pin bowling, and billiards (First come, first serve)
  • 20 minutes of complimentary basketball court time (subject to availability; $150 + tax per hour thereafter)
// Before you go

Before you book: 3 quick tips

  1. 1
    Book a few days ahead

    Passes are limited each day and popular dates sell out, so book once you know your port day.

  2. 2
    Bring your pass and a photo ID

    Have your confirmation and ID ready at the resort's front desk.

  3. 3
    Plan around all aboard

    Leave the resort with time to spare. The ship won't wait.

// Side by side

Compare every Miami day pass

Tap any name to jump back to its full listing.

01Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekday Pass02Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekend Pass03JW Marriott Marquis Miami - Low Season04AC Hotel Miami Dadeland05JW Marriott Marquis Miami
Rating★ 5.0★ 3.0n/a★ 5.0n/a
Adult$40Lowest price$45$81$85$107
Child$20ages 3 to 17$25ages 3 to 17$54ages 3 to 11n/a$81ages 3 to 11
From port17 min · 3 mi17 min · 3 mi12 min · 2.3 mi29 min · 17.4 mi12 min · 2.3 mi
Hours9:00 AM to 5:00 PM9:00 AM to 5:00 PMn/an/an/a
Food and drinkNoYesNoNoNo
PoolYesYesYesYesYes
Free WiFiYesYesYesYesYes
Family friendlyYesYesYesYesYes
Book $40Book $45Book $81Book $85Book $107
// FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Miami resort day pass?

Adult passes cost $40 to $107, depending on the resort and what is included. Child passes cost $20 to $81.

Which Miami day pass is closest to the cruise port?

JW Marriott Marquis Miami - Low Season is the closest, about 12 minutes from the cruise port by road.

Can kids use a Miami resort day pass?

Kids are welcome at Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekday Pass (ages 3 to 17), Hyatt Centric Brickell, Miami - Weekend Pass (ages 3 to 17), JW Marriott Marquis Miami - Low Season (ages 3 to 11), AC Hotel Miami Dadeland and JW Marriott Marquis Miami (ages 3 to 11).

How do I get from the Miami cruise port to the resort?

Getting around Miami is easy. You can grab a taxi or rideshare right outside the cruise terminal at PortMiami. Check each listing to see whether round-trip transfers are included. Uber and Lyft are your best bet for a quick, affordable ride.

Should I book my Miami resort day pass in advance?

Yes, definitely book ahead. Miami resorts are popular year-round, and day passes can sell out fast, especially on weekends and during the winter season from December through March. Booking online in advance locks in your spot and often gets you a better price than walking up. Use the links in each listing above to reserve.

Is a Miami resort day pass worth it before or after a cruise?

Absolutely, it’s one of the smartest ways to use your pre-cruise or post-cruise day. Instead of wandering around with your luggage or sitting at the airport, you can relax poolside at a gorgeous resort. Many cruisers arrive a day early or have a late flight, and a day pass turns that “dead time” into a mini vacation. The experience is way better than killing time at the terminal.

// Our take

Our take: you can't go wrong with a Miami resort for a day

Choosing an excursion is tough. Standard tours are great, but they can be hit or miss. These resorts are built for one thing: your relaxation. Any of the options above takes the risk out of your Miami port day.

Stopping at other ports? Our complete guide lists every resort day pass option across all major cruise ports.

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