donnajeanc Posted September 20, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Does anyone have suggestions? We are going on the Getaway Sept. 27 and when we get back to Miami we'll have several hours until our 4:30 flight. I'd hate to just sit at the airport that long when I'm in a city I've never visited before. Safe & interesting are the key words. Thanks in advance for any advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted September 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Does anyone have suggestions? We are going on the Getaway Sept. 27 and when we get back to Miami we'll have several hours until our 4:30 flight. I'd hate to just sit at the airport that long when I'm in a city I've never visited before. Safe & interesting are the key words. Thanks in advance for any advice! I think you might be able to book a tour of Miami as an excursion ending at the airport. Check with Shore Excursions when you board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted September 20, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Does anyone have suggestions? We are going on the Getaway Sept. 27 and when we get back to Miami we'll have several hours until our 4:30 flight. I'd hate to just sit at the airport that long when I'm in a city I've never visited before. Safe & interesting are the key words. Thanks in advance for any advice! See if NCL offers a shore excursion in Miami. I have visited the Everglades after a cruise is over several times (though not after my NCL cruise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tggrtoes Posted September 20, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2014 We are on Getaway the week after you and are doing the Everglades tour through NCL. An important piece of the puzzle for us was that they keep your luggage for you. When we priced out various other transportation options, it seemed we'd spend more money and not get as much value. There are some interesting boat tours that leave from Bayside Marketplace, which is a short cab ride away. The luggage store at Bayside will keep your bags for $10/piece. (Again, this started to add up pricier for us). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tggrtoes Posted September 20, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Just realized my post is unclear (need caffeine) - bayside marketplace is not far from pier, not near Everglades! We were considering hanging out at bayside instead and possibly doing a 90 min boat tour but the costs added up and Everglades sounded way more fun! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajones007 Posted September 20, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Also, with an NCL excursion you won't need to worry about cab fare to the airport. They will (usually) drop you off right at the airport. We did the NCL tour of Tampa after our Star cruise a couple years ago. I have to admit that beforehand we mostly thought of it as just a time-killer until our 3.30pm flight. But it was actually quite nice. After touring around for a while and a couple nice stops to get out and look around, we stopped for a nice relaxed lunch at a local restaurant. Then they drove us to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarlin Posted September 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Just got off the Getaway a few hours ago! Lol. We are driving around on the Keys. We have a late flight this evening. We took ncls shuttle to the airport where we rented a Jeep. We spent earlier this afternoon in South Beach. Fun place ! I'll try to write a Getaway review later but here's a hint ! WE LOVED IT!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted September 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2014 (edited) We have a similar situation next week and are going to go to the Hard Rock Casino and Resort for the day. It's in Fort Lauderdale, but not that far away. Edited September 20, 2014 by SuiteCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted September 21, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hide your wallet Don't talk to strangers Never let your credit card leave your hand and most important Welcome to Miami :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 21, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Your choices are...rent a car take an excursion rent a hotel day room book an earlier flight See what each of the above costs, and pick the cheapest. I'd rather book the flight earlier, and get the hell on home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanrocko Posted September 21, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Go to Ocean Drive in South Beach... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted September 21, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Another vote for the Everglades excursion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenq99 Posted September 21, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Just got back and had the same issue. We rented a car cheap weekend rates and drove around. Went to south beach and just drove north on A1A for a while. We had Lunch by Dolphin Mall, and walked around the Bass Pro Shop then went back to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkprayer Posted September 21, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) We are also going to do the Everglades tour afterwards through NCL. They protect your bags and drop your off at the airport! For our family of 4,it works out great with pricing and we get to see the Everglades too! We were going to rent car and go to the Keys maybe but our cruise comes back the weekend before Christmas and the rental car prices are through the roof!! Edited September 21, 2014 by darkprayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 21, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Try to take a cruise line tour. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted September 21, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 21, 2014 If you are going to rent a car (good idea), save some money. Rent at the port, not the airport. No sense taking transfer to airport, then have to transfer again to car rental lot. Have a car works well, as you can store luggage in trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awilliams98 Posted September 21, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Is it an option to just check your bags curbside and take a Miami shuttle to beach? I have the same dilemma...All the early flights didn't leave us a lot of wiggle room depending on when we get off the ship...so now we have a late flight out. We haven't really been to miami so we wanted to go to I think what's called boardwalk, as suggested by a friend of ours, and she said we can take a shuttle from the airport. But can we check our bags before we do that? Sent from my SPH-L720 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose30 Posted September 21, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Go to South Beach. Much better sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powriv Posted September 21, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Go to Airport, store luggage and then take $10(return) to Dolphin Mall...lots of do at the mall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSeagal Posted September 21, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 21, 2014 If you are checking your bag for a flight that same day then you can do it. I work for an airline. Sent from my XT1080 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSeagal Posted September 21, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Actually if its a connecting flight and just a long layover you can check it to your final destination at your origination point. Sent from my XT1080 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awilliams98 Posted September 21, 2014 #22 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Go to South Beach. Much better sights. Is there a shuttle from the airport to South Beach or would we have to rent a car? Sent from my SPH-L720 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awilliams98 Posted September 21, 2014 #23 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Go to Airport, store luggage and then take $10(return) to Dolphin Mall...lots of do at the mall I'm not really a mall type person but I know not all malls are the same. I went to mall of america and that is no ordinary mall. I will look at what Dolphin Mall has to offer. I'm not much a shopper but if there are other things to do I will consider it. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awilliams98 Posted September 21, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 21, 2014 If you are checking your bag for a flight that same day then you can do it. I work for an airline. Sent from my XT1080 using Forums mobile app Yes.. it's a flight for the same day. However the flight doesn't leave until 6pm. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrikhix Posted September 21, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Luggage Express is a great option if you qualify. No worries about luggage after cruise. You are then free to do as you please unencumbered. The Hop on Hop off bus tours leave from bayside, there's a city loop & a SoBe Loop. The Duck tour from south beach is fun & informative. The Screamer boat our of bayside marketplace is a blast. The Island Queeen bay cruise from bayside is nice. Visit SoBe and beach it or have "brunch" at a sidewalk cafe (many). NCL's 3 options are great too, tour, luggage storage & airport drop off! We try to find other alternatives, by the time we are off the ship we have had enough cattle herding time, but they are pretty cost effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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