We are your Home Away from Home
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We have a place for you at our table
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In Miami, you’re not alone — you’re family.
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We are your Home Away from Home * We have a place for you at our table * In Miami, you’re not alone — you’re family. *
Across from Terminal “F” at PortMiami
Seafarers’ Helpful Information
Are you already in PortMiami? ::: Or planning to visit our ministry center when your ship docks in Miami—click here for helpful information to make the most of your time with us. This resource is useful for both cruise and cargo ship crew members.
Give: Support the Mission
Giving generously ::: God works through the love and generosity of faithful supporters like you to sustain our ministry. Every dollar is carefully used to provide seafarers with the resources needed for emotional, spiritual, and physical care.
Ministry General Information
About us ::: Our ministry exists to share the love of Jesus Christ by meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the international seafarers that visit PortMiami. Our address: 1180 South America Way, Miami, FL 33183. Right across Terminal “F”.
Serve: Become a Volunteer
Serving God ::: We serve as an act of worship to God, and this perspective shapes the very heart and purpose of our ministry. If God is calling you to serve faithfully and with dedication, our ministry is the perfect place for you to make a difference.
Pastoral Care and Support
Our Pastoral and Chaplain staff are available to provide spiritual and emotional support to crew members. You matter to us because you matter to God. We are in the business of spiritual and pastoral care. We will be ready to listen and pray for you.
Fellowship Times & Bible Study
Our team is always available at the ministry campus to pray with you and offer encouragement. Fellowship is held Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m., with additional gatherings at seasonal times. Our chapel is open for quiet prayer or personal reflection.
The Seaman Café
As one of our amenities, the Seaman Café offers delicious meals at affordable prices. If you are hungry and are looking for a very convenient place to grab something for breakfast or lunch, this is the right place. This business is not affiliated to our ministry.
The Crew Services Center
The Crew Mail Services Center, adjacent to our ministry, offers the following services: package and parcel handling, money exchange, temporary luggage storage, basic seafarer toiletries, snacks, and related services. Not affiliated to our ministry.
The Chapel
Our Chapel offers an ideal place for Christian worship, silent prayer, meditation, reflection, discipleship, fellowship, intercession, confession, and other ways to expresses our worship to God. Our Pastor and Chaplains are available for you here.
The Reading Center
The Reading Center offers a wide variety of Christian literature for you to read. You may read any of our books in our shelves while you are in our ministry center, you may also borrow others, and some others are offered for free. We offer both books and videos.
The Church at Sea
The Church at Sea is a fellowship of Christian seafarers who gather aboard ships to worship, pray, and encourage one another while at sea. Even during long voyages, they find spiritual strength and community through God’s Word and shared faith.
Sports & Recreation Center
The Sports and Recreation Center is a spacious and welcoming sports area where seafarers can stay active and unwind. Tennis, basketball, volleyball courts and a swimming pool offer a great place to exercise, enjoy some fresh air, and relax.
The Seafarer Store
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Join us on WhatsApp
Join our WhatsApp group to stay connected with the International Seafarer Ministry of Miami. Receive updates, schedules, prayer requests, and messages of encouragement. A simple and welcoming way to remain connected as family, even while at sea.
Facebook Page and Group
Join our Facebook page to stay connected with the International Seafarer Ministry of Miami. Check for pictures, announcements, messages of encouragement. A simple and welcoming way to remain connected with your Home Away from Home.
Every year, close to 2,500 ships reach PortMiami, with over 130,000 seafarers from all over the globe.
Our ministry exists to share the love of Jesus Christ by meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the international seafarers that visit South Florida.
What We Do
God uses the support of generous men and women like you to support our ministry and serve seafarers
Donations and Sponsorships
Our ministry depends on generous support to run smoothly each day. Your donation helps cover essential expenses—facilities, supplies, transportation, and services—so we can continue caring for seafarers in every way.
$25, $50, $100… everything helps!
Get Involved
We welcome your help with daily activities at the center, transportation, and more! If you’d like to get involved, please complete our volunteer form.
Set up a schedule or help one time!
Press Releases
Blog and Events
A big “thank you” to our faithful partners!
We are grateful for your sponsorship and continued support! Please visit our partners page to see the full list of sponsors
Show your support for ISM! Sign up for our mailing list to learn more about opportunities to provide support to seafarers in their work.
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Ship Map
This interactive timeline map shows the thousands of ships going all over the world carrying all the goods we all enjoy at home. It also shows the ministry potential to share the Gospel with each seafarer but also the potential to take the Gospel to the ends of the Earth!
Miami Seafarers Port Ministry organizes a heartfelt gift-giving program for the seafarers and cargo ships that visit our port. The holidays can be especially tough for sailors, who spend months away from their loved ones, navigating the open seas. If you want to donate, ISM port ministry needs your support