Virgin Voyages' guide to Miami

From the Wynwood art scene to the world-renowned shores of Miami Beach, the Magic City is a perfect collision of relaxation and cultural exploration. 

Miami

The atmosphere beyond the pier

The picture painted on television — clad with string bikinis, frozen drinks, and catchy 90s songs — doesn’t quite do Miami justice. Sure, South Beach still radiates a gorgeous and colorful electricity not often found on US beaches, but there’s so much more to uncover of Miami’s diverse identity.

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Brickell beams with cosmopolitan rooftop bars and Michelin Star restaurants. The once-gritty neighborhood of Wynwood in Miami is now a beaming art district filled with trendy eateries and craft breweries. Cuban neighborhoods like Little Havana radiate the storied history and vibrant culture of the city. And even the aforementioned South Beach, famed as it may be, is more than just beaches and nightclubs — lined with Art Deco hotels, street markets, and arguably Miami’s best cluster of restaurants in Sunset Harbour.
Shore Excursions

Beyond the dock

The art—deco. The food—al fresco. And the history—
a Caribbean echo.

Wynwood Graffiti Art Experience

“Skool’d” in the art of graffiti — you’ll learn about the history, language, and techniques of graffiti from an artist with over 2 decades of unsanctioned experience. Once you’ve created your own work of art on a wall in the heart of Wynwood, you’ll take a tour of the Wynwood Graffiti Museum.

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Latin Classics Cooking Class

In this demonstration-style cooking class, you’ll learn to create a sample menu that combines Latin flair and seafood. Served family-style, these Latin classics include a welcome sparkling wine, traditional ceviche, Cuban roasted pork shoulder with freshly made mojo, jasmine white rice, and flan.

Miami Demonstration Cooking Class

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Hop On Hop Off Miami + MIA Transfer
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A guided tour of Miami and transfer to MIA airport
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Miami is the only US city that was founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle.

Shore Excursions

Stray (far off) the course

For the especially curious traveler with a little bit more time on their hands. In an exercise in duality, this tour offers the best of Miami’s juxtaposed personalities — from its eclectic city streets to the diverse ecosystem of the Everglades.

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Vacation doesn’t start when the ship slowly pulls away from the dock and out into international waters. It starts the moment you touch down in Miami — a city that even for Americans feels like you’re far from home.

It’s rhythmic, rowdy, and evolving, yet calm and tranquil depending on where you find yourself. Miami can party like Vegas, with beaches like the Caribbean and the backcountry of the Bayou, all with the rich cultural diversity of cities like New York and Houston. The Magic City is not just where your journey takes off from — it’s where it begins.

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Brilliant Caribbean Holidays

  • Miami
  • Puerto Plata
  • St Croix
  • San Juan

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Scarlet Caribbean Holidays 2022

  • Miami
  • Cozumel - Playa del Carmen
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Valiant New Year's Ahoy

  • Miami
  • Puerto Plata
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Riviera Maya

  • Miami
  • Cozumel - Playa del Carmen
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Scarlet Caribbean Holidays 2023

  • Miami
  • Beach Club at Bimini
  • Puerto Plata

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Dominican Daze

  • Miami
  • Beach Club at Bimini
  • Puerto Plata

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Caribbean Island Hopping

  • San Juan
  • Tortola
  • Pointe-à-Pitre
  • Bridgetown
  • St. John's

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San Juan MerMaiden

  • San Juan
  • Tortola
  • Pointe-à-Pitre
  • Bridgetown
  • Castries
  • St. John's
  • San Juan

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Resilient Caribbean Holidays

  • San Juan
  • Tortola
  • Pointe-à-Pitre
  • Bridgetown
  • Castries
  • St. John's

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Resilient New Year's Ahoy

  • San Juan
  • Tortola
  • Pointe-à-Pitre
  • Bridgetown
  • Castries
  • St. John's

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Southeastern Caribbean Isles

  • San Juan
  • Tortola
  • Pointe-à-Pitre
  • Castries
  • Bridgetown
  • Fort-de-France

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Fire & Sunset Soirées

  • Miami
  • Nassau
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Southeastern Caribbean Isles

  • San Juan
  • Tortola
  • Pointe-à-Pitre
  • Bridgetown
  • Castries
  • St. John's

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Scarlet New Year's Ahoy

  • Miami
  • Roatán
  • Costa Maya
  • Beach Club at Bimini
  • Miami

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Fire & Sunset Soirées

  • Miami
  • Key West
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Holidaze & Nights

  • Miami
  • Puerto Plata
  • San Juan
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Valiant Miami MerMaiden

  • Miami
  • Roatán
  • Costa Maya
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Mayan Sol

  • Miami
  • Costa Maya
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Eastern Caribbean Antilles

  • Miami
  • Puerto Plata
  • San Juan
  • St Croix
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Valiant New Year's Ahoy

  • Miami
  • Puerto Plata
  • San Juan
  • St Croix
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Valiant Caribbean Holidays

  • Miami
  • San Juan
  • Puerto Plata
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Western Caribbean Charm

  • Miami
  • Roatán
  • Costa Maya
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Dominican & Puerto Rican Daze

  • Miami
  • San Juan
  • Puerto Plata
  • Beach Club at Bimini

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Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles

  • San Juan
  • Oranjestad
  • Willemstad
  • Fort-de-France
  • Basseterre

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Our PortMiami Terminal

Terminal V, our new 100,000 sq. ft. terminal, is a palm grove inspired design concept developed by Miami-based Arquitectonica. Uniting the energy and style of Miami with nautical nods to the history of sailing, we’re creating a terminal experience with the same incredible ethos as our ships.

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