The Port of Palm Beach in Riviera Beach is a small, easy homeport for short Bahamas getaways, including Margaritaville at Sea. Palm Beach Island, Worth Avenue and Peanut Island are minutes away.
Ships dock at the Port of Palm Beach in Riviera Beach, across the Lake Worth Lagoon from Palm Beach Island.
Parking is near the terminal.
Short cruises fill quickly at boarding.
Worth Avenue and the beach are 15 minutes away.
One small cruise terminal.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| Margaritaville at Sea & visiting ships | Port of Palm Beach Cruise Terminal | 📍 Docked |
Typical arrangements only — your ship's berth is confirmed in the daily planner.
These typical arrangements are retained from the supplied port guide and have not all been independently reverified. Map links are location searches, not live ship assignments. Confirm the berth, tender landing and boarding arrangements for your sailing. Read this port’s researched access notes →
✈️ Airport: Palm Beach International (PBI) — about 15 min; Fort Lauderdale (FLL) ~1 hr
🚐 Getting to the ship: Taxi or rideshare; on-site parking.
🏨 Where to stay: West Palm Beach downtown or Singer Island.
Palm Beach is mainly served by Carnival and other lines outside our eight featured partners.
Melody can help with river, Great Lakes and small-ship cruises too — just ask.
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The shore excursions most worth your time in Palm Beach.
Tours booked through Viator, Cruise Travellers' excursion partner. Check the operator’s written return-to-ship policy; a guarantee is not assumed.
These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
Pre-cruise stroll along Flagler Drive and Clematis Street.
Best time: November–April. Warm and dry, 75–82°F / 24–28°C.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan ⭐ | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 7 |
| Feb ⭐ | 77°F / 25°C | 59°F / 15°C | 6 |
| Mar ⭐ | 79°F / 26°C | 62°F / 17°C | 6 |
| Apr ⭐ | 82°F / 28°C | 65°F / 18°C | 6 |
| May | 86°F / 30°C | 70°F / 21°C | 10 |
| Jun | 89°F / 32°C | 74°F / 23°C | 15 |
| Jul | 90°F / 32°C | 75°F / 24°C | 15 |
| Aug | 90°F / 32°C | 75°F / 24°C | 16 |
| Sep | 89°F / 32°C | 75°F / 24°C | 16 |
| Oct | 85°F / 29°C | 71°F / 22°C | 12 |
| Nov ⭐ | 80°F / 27°C | 65°F / 18°C | 8 |
| Dec ⭐ | 77°F / 25°C | 60°F / 16°C | 7 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
About 15 minutes.
From Riviera Beach Marina.
Miami and Fort Lauderdale to West Palm.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
Other port guides close to Palm Beach.
Tours, prices, transport fares and pier assignments change. Always confirm with the operator, your cruise line and your ship's all-aboard time before relying on anything here.
Port of Palm Beach — short getaways to Grand Bahama, minutes from Palm Beach and Worth Avenue.
Whitehall has ramps and an elevator, while Flagler’s historic railcar uses a video alternative for visitors who cannot safely board.
Published sources reviewed October 17, 2026. This is desk research, not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
South-side accessible entrance
The museum directs visitors using mobility aids to the south-side entrance. Permanent ramps and an elevator address architectural level changes; accessible restrooms are on Whitehall’s first floor and in the Kenan Pavilion.
Captioned alternative outside the car
The museum provides a captioned video outside the railcar for visitors unable to board safely. A generally accessible museum visit should not be sold as unrestricted access inside the historic railcar.
Planning suggestion: Reserve an adapted transfer to Whitehall’s south-side entrance and enjoy the house and Pavilion with the railcar video where appropriate.
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