Miami, Florida Port Q&A
61 Miami, Florida traveler questions & answers
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Q: How much is Uber from Port of Miami to Miami Airport? And where is the Ubers located at the port
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A: It’s a major city. Plenty of Uber availability. Around $20.
Answered by jpmato16 on October 6, 2023
Q: I am going on MSC MERAVIGLIA out of New York, the ship is going to Miami but it arrives at 8 am. Does anyone knows how long we have to wait to get off ship? I want to book a off the ship excursion. I have to be at the place at 9:15am.
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A: My guess us you won't make it! There is no set time! If the ship does not dock until 8, it still has to clear customs before anyone gets off. Then it will also depend on where you need to go to meet your excursion. If everything goes perfect you mi... ght make it. I would not book that early, but good luck!See More
Answered by crusin4gramma on August 16, 2023
A: Did u book thru MSC? If so they may help you.
Answered by karen070 on August 17, 2023
A: You do not have to have the internet package to use the Royal app to communicate with others. There is no charge to use it.
Answered by kef2016 on August 8, 2023
A: you need to say what cruise line you're taking. you posted this to the general Miami page
Answered by jalockw on August 11, 2023
A: It doesn’t cost anything to communicate through the Royal app…just connect to the “ship’s” wifi
Answered by CruisingDuck on August 11, 2023
A: There is no charge to use the app to chat with others in your party on Royal Caribbean. However, be warned its buggy. You don’t always get the messages instantly.
Answered by juanfromdc on August 14, 2023
A: No you download the carnival hub app and everyone pays $5 and that’s how I communicate
Answered by mosborne72 on August 8, 2023
A: doesn't mean your message will go through immediately.. it's taken 20 mins with us before
Answered by tinasnow on August 8, 2023
Q: Would like any recommendations for daypasses for Hotels in South Beach or Miami?Thank you!
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A: I live in Miami and will actually be at the Confidante for my friends bday this weekend. I paid $45 for an all day pass I believe it includes poolside chairs. Beach chair/umbrellas are additional if you venture out.
Answered by thecoronels on August 2, 2023
A: I did resort pass to Hotel RIU in Miami Beach. Took Uber there with luggage, they stored for day. It cost $98 for 2 of us. They have an awesome pool, showers, beach, restaurant/pool bar ($) and we had a great day!!! Left around 6pm for Miami airport... for a 9:00 flight. All went well! Highly recommend Resort pass app. Not sure how to post photo but I took one of pool area while there…See More
Answered by girlonaboat on August 5, 2023
A: I’ve stayed at the Confidante a couple of times, would definitely go for a day pass. It’s very nice, although not in the middle of South Beach. Another place I’ve stayed at that has day passes is the Kimpton Surfcomber. It’s closer to South Beach, an... d also has a good pool and beach. Like someone else said, look at ResortPass.com to see what’s available.See More
Answered by sep1212 on August 2, 2023
A: We are first time cruisers coming into Miami next year... can anyone tell me more about the daypasses? We plan to stay the day before out cruise and the day after. Thank you!
Answered by Jaime66 on August 3, 2023
A: So it depends on which lot/garage you use and length of cruise. Which often depends on what cruise line. Carnival $22 per day at D E & F. RCL is more. https://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/parking-information.asp
Answered by dkantouth on July 8, 2023
A: NCL Terminal B was $152 for a week long cruise.
Answered by jpmato16 on July 9, 2023
A: 25 per night for cruises 6 days or longer. Royal Caribbean is 28 per night
Answered by Gotapenny on July 8, 2023
A: I agree with the rest! Bright line all the way. I like to fly into Fort Lauderdale. Sometimes I find really good airlines prices rather than flying into Miami.
Answered by florenceJ on July 5, 2023
A: Yes. Uber and Lyft both are readily available. Just follow the signs at the airport to the pickup area.
Answered by Jerrec on July 4, 2023
A: Miami Express Shuttle. it's a shared ride and it's about$15 a person.
Answered by Islandgrl15 on July 8, 2023
A: If you wanted to, you can use Brightline which is by train.
Answered by Cinfalee on July 5, 2023
A: https://www.cruzely.com/miami-hotels-with-shuttles-to-the-cruise-port/#miami_hotels_near_the_port_with_free_cruise_shuttles
Answered by TinaE on June 8, 2023
A: I'm not sure of any but we just curious if Miami 3 weeks ago and stayed at the intercontinental at Doral, it was about 10 min from mia airport and 20 min to port, we took a Lyft it was $35 but we needed a van.
Answered by Paris87541 on June 6, 2023
A: https://www.allcruisehotels.com/blog/port-miami-hotels-cruise-shuttle/
Answered by Drewcifer19 on June 6, 2023
A: https://www.allcruisehotels.com/blog/port-miami-hotels-cruise-shuttle/I was searching for this the other day. This link isn't entirely free shuttles, but it's got some helpful suggestions either way.
Answered by Drewcifer19 on June 6, 2023
A: most of the hotels in miami have a shuttle, but none that I know of are free. Most are around $12 -$13 per person. Most of the hotels will say if they have port shuttle service on their website.
Answered by crusin4gramma on June 7, 2023
A: Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon has transport to the port at $13/pp. It's a very nice hotel.
Answered by NIKKI7484 on June 7, 2023
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Q: For NCL Haven guests: What do you recommend as an appropriate tip for Butler and Concierge? I know it depends on their level of service, but just want some general guidance. Thanks.
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A: You're in Haven. Why are you tipping out of pocket? That's what Prepaid Gratuities are for. If you people keep tipping out of pocket the lines are going greatly increase the Prepaid Gratuities. Stop it! You prepaid, that's enough! You're not being sp... ecial!See More
Answered by PaulzyJC on April 14, 2023
A: The butler and concierge aren't included in your prepaid gratuities, the room steward is. We tipped our butler $250, he was very accommodating even though we didn't ask for much. We tipped our room steward $100 anyway, he was great. Our concierge was... a bit annoying, we tipped him $100 simply because he's not included in the tip pool. Hope this helps...😁See More
Answered by necoach on April 14, 2023
A: I’d agree it depends entirely how much you use them. I typically give between $50-$100, but sometimes it’s nothing if I don’t get anything from them, particularly if I don’t use the concierge. If I ask my butler for breakfast a couple of times, or to... bring snacks, then I go toward the higher end.See More
Answered by Jerrec on April 14, 2023
A: For a seven day cruise I have always given $100
Answered by kimmee13 on April 14, 2023
A: The real question is how much you tip your steward and butler. It is entirely up to you, and how much service they provide. I generally do $10 each per day for my steward and butler. I don’t tip the concierge anything, unless they go out of their... way for me.See More
Answered by jpmato16 on April 14, 2023
A: Exactly what’s Pauly said. The Prepaid service charges, are the tips for all staff on board the ship. If you add them in advance to your reservation, it beats getting that additional cost at the end of the cruise. I feel like it’s always best to incl... ude them into your reservation so your not hit with any additional fees once the cruise is over.See More
Answered by neezee on April 16, 2023
A: Room access time has nothing to do with Loyalty level on Royal. All rooms open up at the same time after cleaning is completed, usually around 1 or 1:30p.
Answered by toma114 on April 3, 2023
A: And Grades, you must be special.The doors to the room hallways are usually closed, with a sign explaining. And for those who can't read, I've seen staff kindly ask then to leave the area and come back later. But I'm sure there are special people wh... o get in.See More
Answered by snowbirdcruzer on April 3, 2023
A: Rooms are typically ready about 1:30 PM for most cruises. I suggest completing the muster drill and grabbing lunch as soon as you board.
Answered by jeffreyschill on April 1, 2023
A: Tulery, you are way off. all rooms open about 1pm.
Answered by snowbirdcruzer on April 3, 2023
A: Yes - they typically start boarding before noon and allow access to rooms after 1:00p
Answered by diamondplus4lyf on April 1, 2023
Q: We're flying into Miami to sail on the Celebration in May. Any recommendations on transportation from the airport to Hotel...and then Hotel to Port of Miami the next morning. We have a toddler and infant in our group and will not have car seats with us.
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A: When we fly into MIA, we use the hotel's airport shuttle from the airport to the hotel and arrange a shuttle to the port at the hotel. Not sure how the "littles" would work with this. Rideshare may be a better option.
Answered by diamondplus4lyf on March 23, 2023
A: okay in Miami there's a la Quinta inn and you can leave your car there the whole time you're on your cruise that's the one at the airport I believe
Answered by MrJames1955 on March 23, 2023
Q: Is there a shuttle bus like GoPort in Orlando in Miami?Staying at Staybridge on east side of airport on future cruise and need to get a group from hotel to port on embarkation day.
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A: Check out Safe Cruise parking. It’s near the airport. Haven’t used them yet but plan to in August.
Answered by Jonreif on March 26, 2023
A: Hi. We have used Jiffy Jeff in the past and have been very pleased. They are reliable and very friendly.
Answered by amc526 on March 24, 2023
A: Please read the post everyone. They are staying in Miami and need a shuttle to port Miami. There are no hotels near port Miami. You can stay in downtown Miami but they are staying at Stay bridge Miami airport. We cruise Miami a lot but only 2 of us,... so we take a taxi. October we will be using Carnival transfers. Probably cheaper with a shuttleSee More
Answered by hscarpol on March 22, 2023
A: We’re staying about 15minutes from port and our hotel has a deal with a cab company but it’s metered so we’re probably going to Uber on embarkation day. For disembarkation, NCL has a shuttle service which is about double the price but at least you’ll... know where to go and won’t have to worry about when you’ll get to the airport if there aren’t any Ubers…See More
Answered by LoFu on March 23, 2023
A: If the group isn’t large I would use rideshare. You can schedule ahead of time. Or if cruise line has shuttle from airport that could be another option.
Answered by kelskazoo22 on March 22, 2023
A: There are touchscreens in most of the elevator lobby’s you can use. Alternatively your stateroom TV allows you to.
Answered by Jerrec on February 25, 2023
A: You'll get a much more accurate response by posting this question under the Roll Call or Ship Chat.
Answered by CruiseQueenNH on February 25, 2023
A: if the entertainment is totally booked up, chances are good you'll still get seated if you just show up. Lots of people book up everything and show up for nothing. That was the case on our last cruise.
Answered by ASYoung on February 25, 2023
A: We did the touchscreens by the elevators. We were first-timers last year. This year, I have pre-booked online for a sea day.
Answered by Tinacrutch on February 25, 2023
A: I would do it as soon as you board. Recent reviews say everything books up fast.
Answered by spookylu on February 25, 2023
A: When you get onboard. In your cabin, or on one of the electronic boards
Answered by mcshiggitypilot on February 25, 2023
A: Arrival appointments begin typically around 10/1030ish but no one typically boards until closer to 11 (usually). Just remember that when you check in online, that you are picking your arrival time NOT your boarding time. You’ll get assigned a boardin... g zone and that is when you’ll be able to board the shipSee More
Answered by strauss3396 on February 7, 2023
A: it varies based on when customs and the coast guard clears the ship. they usually start check in between 10-1030am and they usually want/ try to start boarding 11-1130am. I've had times that they start boarding at 11am, and last year, we couldn't sta... rt to board until 130pmSee More
Answered by cortneyb on February 7, 2023
A: Usually 10-11:30am but you have the choice to set your arrival time on Royal and Carnival ships in the app
Answered by Razor78 on February 12, 2023
A: Depends on the time you choose to check in. I think it starts as early as 11 am.
Answered by contactmedenise on February 12, 2023
A: Anticipate around 11am. I’d recommend picking an arrival time after then if you want to minimize waiting in the terminal.
Answered by Jerrec on February 7, 2023
A: it depends on your check in time. follow thedirections in the app.
Answered by Bryces17 on February 7, 2023
A: You might want to post this to the chat for your specific ship. This is the one for Miami
Answered by spookylu on February 1, 2023
A: depends on the itinerary, but if it's the M-F sailing, it'll be Wednesday (sea day)
Answered by joshovermyer on February 1, 2023
Q: Is there a shuttle option from Port to the Airport after the cruise? We won't have car seats for our boys. if so what are the rates?
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A: We took a shuttle for $10/person. Fairly easy and quick.
Answered by vmanary on January 29, 2023
A: Call uber when u get to port or take a sitting taxi outside
Answered by matthew8510 on January 28, 2023
A: There are plenty of transportation options when you are leaving the ship. We chose to Uber. It cost $45 for a Uber xl plus you can request a car seat.
Answered by Hunnybee29 on January 28, 2023
A: I know carnival offers a transfer. Not sure about rates since I always Uber to the airport. Should be under your excursions on your booking page
Answered by strauss3396 on January 28, 2023
A: yes I take the one carnival offers for $22. it's so much easier
Answered by seaturtlebus on February 1, 2023
Q: Hey yall....what is the exact address for the Port of Miami for the Cruise so my kids & I can plan the day cause we don't depart til 7pm....please & thank you Shipmates
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A: Don’t know the address we always just put Miami carouse port in google maps takes you there. Even if you leave at 7 you have a certain time you have to be on the ship by. You can enjoy the ship at port get something to eat / drink take a dip in the... pool ,hang out on deck listening to music/take a nap or whateverSee More
Answered by donf407 on January 28, 2023
A: MSC Cruise has terminals AA/AAA and its two berths at the Miami port.
Answered by Mmjay on January 27, 2023
A: 1015 North America Way, Miami, Florida
Answered by Carnivalfoodie on January 27, 2023
A: PortMiami is located at 1015 North America Way, Miami, Florida, 33132
Answered by mwpatterson on January 28, 2023
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