ngod Posted March 21, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Hey all! New to the forum and some what new to cruising. Going on my second cruise on board the Carnival Glory in May out of POM and I am trying to plan out what I should do in between disembarking and my 5pm flight from MIA. Its going to be my first time in Miami and was hoping to check out South Beach. So my question is, what is the best thing to do (and economical) as far as storing our luggage? Does anyone know how early I can check in my bags with American Airlines in Miami International? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Noxequifans Posted March 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Best to call American Airlines and ask them when you can check the luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 21, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) Hey all! New to the forum and some what new to cruising. Going on my second cruise on board the Carnival Glory in May out of POM and I am trying to plan out what I should do in between disembarking and my 5pm flight from MIA. Its going to be my first time in Miami and was hoping to check out South Beach. So my question is, what is the best thing to do (and economical) as far as storing our luggage? Does anyone know how early I can check in my bags with American Airlines in Miami International? Welcome to Cruise Critic. I would ask on the Carnival forum if they still offer Luggage Express in your situation. This is a service that takes your bags from the ship directly to your airline. Here is the Carnival forum: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=215 Good luck! Edited March 21, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted March 21, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) Welcome to the boards! We used Luggage express on our last Carnival cruise from Miami - best $20 I ever spent. Put your bags outside your door with the tags and they transported them to MIA and checked them in -- I did not see my bags again until we landed in Washington. Your other option is to taxi to MIA ($27+tip), pay to store your bags there, and then ride the Airport Flyer bus from MIA to South Beach for under $3 each way. :cool: http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/library/routes/150.pdf Edited March 21, 2016 by JohninDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBear55 Posted March 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Other is to check with Royal Caribbean to see if they offer the bag ship program directly from the ship to your home airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 21, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Other is to check with Royal Caribbean to see if they offer the bag ship program directly from the ship to your home airport. They are sailing on Carnival doubt RCCL would take their bags for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRockers Posted March 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Check out this website, I'm going to use them in November: http://sobevee.wix.com/luggageloungemiami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted March 22, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 22, 2016 There is a very easy and cost effective way for you to do this. Every time I cruise out of Miami, I take a late flight back to Atlanta because it's much cheaper. I debark with my luggage and take a cab to MIA and store my luggage at Terminal E, second level. Cost is about $7-$8... From there, I take the Metromover to the Metrobus Central Station located next to the airport. Buy a day pass for $5.65 and take the Airport Flyer bus (#150) straight to South Beach. The ride takes about 20 minutes. From there, you are free to explore the entire South Beach and surrounding areas on foot, or just hop on any local bus with your day pass. When you're ready to return to the airport, just catch the #150 bus back to MIA and retrieve your luggage and head to your security gate... All of this info plus the bus route maps can be found on the MIA website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngod Posted March 29, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Thanks for all the suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv0828 Posted March 29, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 29, 2016 You could rent a car for the day and just toss your luggage in the trunk while you enjoy the sights? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayehall Posted March 30, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 30, 2016 They are sailing on Carnival doubt RCCL would take their bags for them Too funny people....LOL:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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