Merriem Posted October 10, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 10, 2014 We have a flight out of MIA on Nov 11 at 12:15. I know on the weekends there are lots of cabs, but this is a weekday. How early can we get off, and should we get a transportation service to pick us up? This is a little tight flight departure, but it is first class so that avoids lines, and we are always TSA pre check. Best recommendations? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted October 10, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) We have a flight out of MIA on Nov 11 at 12:15. I know on the weekends there are lots of cabs, but this is a weekday. How early can we get off, and should we get a transportation service to pick us up? This is a little tight flight departure, but it is first class so that avoids lines, and we are always TSA pre check. Best recommendations? Thanks. You may disembark as soon as the ship is released by Customs, but there isn't anyone who can tell you exactly what time that will be, so booking a private car can be problematic. As we leave the ship, we usually give the porter a $20 tip when we send him in search of our luggage, and we're always in a cab and on our way in less than five minutes ;) Doing it that way takes all of the stress out of the equation. Edited October 10, 2014 by StanandJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merriem Posted October 10, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted October 10, 2014 You may disembark as soon as the ship is released by Customs, but there isn't anyone who can tell you exactly what time that will be, so booking a private car can be problematic. As we leave the ship, we usually give the porter a $20 tip when we send him in search of our luggage, and we're always in a cab and on our way in less than five minutes ;) Doing it that way takes all of the stress out of the equation. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 10, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) Most of the time you will be off before 9am Last trip we shared a private car service It ended up being the same $ per couple as a taxi You just call them when they start letting people off then when you are all at the curb He pulled right up while we were still on the phone We found 2 other couples on the roll call to share Check John's Car service very good service YMMV Edited October 10, 2014 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatKat in Ca. Posted October 10, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 10, 2014 The cab line was outrageous on our Riviera disembarkation last year. There was a shared van with space for two more and room for our luggage and it was $20 for both of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted October 10, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) The cab line was outrageous on our Riviera disembarkation last year. There was a shared van with space for two more and room for our luggage and it was $20 for both of us. That's why you tip the Porter :D Their "clients" don't wait in the cab line Edited October 10, 2014 by StanandJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merriem Posted October 10, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Most of the time you will be off before 9amLast trip we shared a private car service It ended up being the same $ per couple as a taxi You just call them when they start letting people off then when you are all at the curb He pulled right up while we were still on the phone We found 2 other couples on the roll call to share Check John's Car service very good service YMMV We have used Aires in Ft Lauderdale, and while all the people were calling a cab, our car was there. We just called them as we were getting off. Worked perfectly and it was very reasonable. Will check out John's. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merriem Posted October 10, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Called Johns, and he said take a cab! Nice. Won't bother them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 10, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Called Johns, and he said take a cab! Nice. Won't bother them again. WOW I am shocked :eek: I looked at the one you used before maybe try them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merriem Posted October 10, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted October 10, 2014 WOW I am shocked :eek: I looked at the one you used before maybe try them The guy was flat out rude! I didn't need to share a car, just wanted something available . I will do more checking. The one I recommended was just great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatKat in Ca. Posted October 10, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) That's why you tip the Porter :DTheir "clients" don't wait in the cab line We DID tip the Porter substantially and there were few cabs and a long line. He found the shared van for us. There were quite a few ships disembarking and clearly not enough cabs. Edited October 10, 2014 by ChatKat in Ca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted October 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Not only do we not struggle with luggage, the porter merely skips the line. No fuss, no worry and well worth the money. Get off early. Our GOES card doesn't apply at Miami port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merriem Posted October 11, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I am still looking for a car to pick us up, and since it is a Tuesday I wonder if there would be many cabs there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I am still looking for a car to pick us up, and since it is a Tuesday I wonder if there would be many cabs there? You could check on the Florida forum I have only used the one I suggested but there are others In my experience taxis can be hit or miss during the week Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatKat in Ca. Posted October 11, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 11, 2014 When you return to the US if you have shopped, you may need to go through customs; We were taken aside and had to show our purchases delaying our departure. Our bags remained with us and the porter by the time we finished the masses descended and the cabs were scarce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilin jack Posted October 11, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Our GOES card doesn't apply at Miami port. How long ago was that?.........I hope by January it will be in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted October 13, 2014 #17 Share Posted October 13, 2014 It was late January, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChappChapp Posted October 13, 2014 #18 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Last March the cab line was LONG but we got into a shared van and were on our way in no time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie MeMe Posted October 13, 2014 #19 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I am now using DAUGHTER mobile on the return and think that I am using SAS Transportation to get from FLL to POM. They do not do MIA now. You do know it is a holiday (Veteran's Day) and maybe that is a problem. Where are you staying pre cruise? IC Miami? I would just call the concierge and have them book you a car for Nov. 11. No problem -- they have their own sources and they will not be rude! Even could do it in person after you arrive at Miami-- good hotels make sure you have no worries. Now HI Express not so much in the service department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 13, 2014 #20 Share Posted October 13, 2014 You might find someone from the port list https://seaport2.miamidade.gov/gtcompanydir/index.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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