Barrheadlass Posted October 23, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 23, 2012 We're taking the Miama-Barcelona TA in 2014. We always like to fly in a day early, and were really taken aback by the cost of the hotel Oceana uses, but if we don't take it we have to pay air deviation, transfer, etc. Suggestions/comments wanted. We feel like we're between the proverbial rock and a hard place. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titong Posted October 23, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 23, 2012 We're taking the Mama-Barcelona TA in 2014. We always like to fly in a day early, and were really taken aback by the cost of the hotel Oceana uses, but if we don't take it we have to pay air deviation, transfer, etc. Suggestions/comments wanted. We feel like we're between the proverbial rock and a hard place. Thank you. I like to fly in a day early too. I stay at the Hampton Inn/Brickell. The taxi fare is relatively inexpensive-and they they have a shuttle that takes you to the cruise ship. It is inexpensive as well. The hotel is ranked number one on Trip Advisor. Check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted October 23, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 23, 2012 We're taking the Miama-Barcelona TA in 2014. We always like to fly in a day early, and were really taken aback by the cost of the hotel Oceana uses, but if we don't take it we have to pay air deviation, transfer, etc. Suggestions/comments wanted. We feel like we're between the proverbial rock and a hard place. Thank you. I assume you are talking about the hotel package as opposed to the "free" hotel that is occasionally offered. We always do our own air but if we use O's air, then we probably have a deviation. I think if you investigate further you will see that the cost of a hotel on your own (even the SAME hotel that O is using) will still be less, even accounting for a deviation charge and getting there on your own. Cabs in Barcelona aren't that expensive. The transfer fees (which are per person) ARE. Plus, you don't have to stay in a 5 star hotel anyway! There are a number of threads discussing lower down hotels in very convenient neighborhoods both for the old city AND the port. When we stayed at the Continental Barcelona (***) our cab ride to the ship was about €8 ... admittedly, that was 7 years ago. You should NOT feel that you have to take their package. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 23, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 23, 2012 We are cruising out of Miami ..we did the deviation to fly in early & booked our own hotel You have to compare the costs then decide what works best for you Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrheadlass Posted October 23, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks. Paying the deviation makes the most sense, I agree. At this point we haven't decided about staying extra in Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted October 24, 2012 #6 Share Posted October 24, 2012 If you book your own hotel make sure to find one that provides a shuttle to the port. Sofitel is one that does, I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 24, 2012 #7 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It is not a big deal to get a taxi to the port from the hotel from Downtown it is about $10-15 from the airport MIA to the POM it is a flat rate $24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetocruise16 Posted October 24, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 24, 2012 We have stayed at the Hampton Inn Blue Lagoon MIA frequently. They have a stay/cruise deal where you stay one night and they bring you to the Port of Miami to your cruise ship included in the price. Also, free jitney from the airport to the hotel. Rates are reasonable, and they have a decent free breakfast and terrific beds. Clean facility and very near MIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrheadlass Posted October 24, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I'll definitely look into the Hampton Inn...thank you for the tip, LovetoCruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKUEHNLE Posted October 28, 2012 #10 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I called Sofitel and they have a van that goes to the port that costs $10 PP. I booked the Hampton Blue lagoon on line, hope they do the cruise - to dock deal works with this type of booking.:( Cost less than Sofitel and get breakfast at Hampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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