KruiseT Posted October 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2016 We've got a red eye flight from San Diego to FLL that arrives at 5am. We plan to board our ship in Miami at around 11am. ( wishful thinking ;) Does anyone have any ideas about what to do with the 6 hours before we board? We've thought of taking an Uber to a restaurant for breakfast but we'll have our luggage. Then we'd have to take another Uber to the ship. Renting a car might use up the money we saved by taking the red eye!. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseclan Posted October 20, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2016 You could get a hotel for the 6 hours or rent a car and go to a restaurant. Last time we did this we rented a car, found a place to eat and then the boys slept in the car for a little bit. I was raring to go so i read and relaxed. Then dropped off the car and went to the ship. I can't remember the price of the car but it was not that expensive at all, less than $40 i think. Worked for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredtoday Posted October 20, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Take a tour on the water taxi Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLady88 Posted October 20, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2016 How about taking a hotel shuttle to one of the nearby hotel which has nice restaurant that provides breakfast? After breakfast, you can take their shuttle back to the airport, or order cab to the cruise terminal directly. Whatever works for you is fine. Just relax a bit at the hotel lobby. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted October 20, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2016 If you don't plan on renting a car, and do want to arrive at the port early..... I would Uber to a hotel in Miami beach, have my bags held and enjoy breakfast. Then I'd rest by the pool or quiet corner or stroll the area before heading to the ship. IAfter a red eye, I wouldn't look for much more. But I'm not a morning person, even at home.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 20, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I would reserve a budget hotel near FLL and let them know that you will not check in until about 5:30-6:00. Ask for a delayed check out - then grab a nap, shower, maybe a dip in the pool and finally an Uber (about $40+) to POM about 1:00 Sitting around the airport or some place for breakfast for 5-6 hours after a red-eye sounds like a horrible way to start your cruise. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunello22 Posted October 20, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) Take a tour on the water taxi Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app OP lands in Fort Lauderdale at 5:00 am. The water taxi does not start service until 10:00 am. They are cruising out of Miami, not Fort Lauderdale. Edited October 20, 2016 by brunello22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruiseT Posted October 22, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks! Do you have any ideas about which Miami hotels have restaurants that offer breakfast? ...or that would allow us to relax in their lobby or by the pool? Edited October 22, 2016 by KruiseT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 22, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thanks! Do you have any ideas about which Miami hotels have restaurants that offer breakfast? ...or that would allow us to relax in their lobby or by the pool? Your first post indicated you were flying into FLL, but now you are asking about Miami Hotels? :confused: A budget motel near FLL good for 5-6 hours an often suggested on this board is the Roadway Inn. If you are flying into MIA then a similar budget motel for a short stay would be the La Quinta East. For hotels near FLL that offer free shuttles check http://www.sunny.org Look for higher end hotels (Hilton, etc.) offering breakfast and a nice lobby. Blue Herons recently suggested a $25 pool/spa pass at the Savoy in South Beach to another poster. You could Uber there from FLL (about $40), spend 5-6 hours and enjoy breakfast and a few mimosas before heading to POM. Good luck! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikiejag Posted October 24, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Try priceline for a low price one day rental of a car. there is a drop off right next to the terminal. Last cruise I did, was able to rent a car one way and drop it off at the pier for $22 after taxes. Worth a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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