What to do after Miami Disembarkation?

[falkensmaze]

Hi we will disembark the Escape in may at 9am (27th May) but or flight is not until 5pm i'm sure we can do plenty in that time but what can we do with our luggage. The NCL excursions don't really work for us, so are there other options?

[jcathers1]

We rented a car and went to the Cuban area of town and visited the famous Versailles bakery. We got coffee and pastries, and it was delicious. We also visited a local park for a while. We were able to kill some time without spending much money. If you aren't renting a car, the options are fewer, obviously.

 

 

 

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[SeaShark]

Hi we will disembark the Escape in may at 9am (27th May) but or flight is not until 5pm i'm sure we can do plenty in that time but what can we do with our luggage. The NCL excursions don't really work for us, so are there other options?

 

This board is really geared toward things that happen on an NCL cruise, as those are unique to sailing NCL. There is a Miami Port board that has TONS of info on what to do both pre and post cruise in Miami. You should find lots of ideas and recommendations there.

[falkensmaze]

Thanks[emoji1360]

 

 

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[cb at sea]

Compare the cost of your options to booking an earlier flight. A day room at a hotel, a rental car, excursion....to changing to an earlier flight. Book the cheaper option.

[backsbanny]

You can always go to bayside marketplace for the day..there is luggage storage plus plenty of taxis to get you to the airport when you are ready...we always do this when we have a late flight leaving from MIA

 

 

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[alysonofagun]

I went on a tour to the Everglades after disembarking the Escape - booked my own trip rather than an NCL excursion - as my flight wasn't till 5pm either.

 

The pick up was 10:30 at Bayside Marketplace so I just took an Uber there from the port - (at an extortionate cost of $1.50; I had no idea how close it was lol) - then the tour company stored luggage on the bus... Got dropped off again around 2:30 and then Uber'd it to the airport.

 

The NCL tours departed, and finished, much earlier, and were also more expensive for near enough the same thing. I wouldn't say the tour was great, but it was definitely better than killing time in MIA!

 

 

I looked at getting a day room in a hotel, but as a solo traveller it worked out too pricey to justify the cost. If I'd have know there was luggage storage at Bayside as the post above says, I'd have probably done that and just had a wander round for a few hours.

[Jason82]

We too had a late flight and knew we were flying back to a snowstorm, so we took an Uber to south beach and soaked up the sun just a little bit more.

[clskinsfan]

If the weather is nice I would second the South Beach option. You can leave your bags at Luggage Lounge and get an extra beach day out of it!

[trackstarsmom]

DO NOT get a day room at the "Pullman" hotel if you want to swim in the pool. They have no heater and it was freezing and the hotel bar and food is very HIGH priced

[falkensmaze]

If the weather is nice I would second the South Beach option. You can leave your bags at Luggage Lounge and get an extra beach day out of it!

 

This sounds good where is the luggage lounge?

[tmilak]

This sounds good where is the luggage lounge?

 

235 9th St a, Miami Beach, FL 33139

[falkensmaze]

235 9th St a, Miami Beach, FL 33139

 

 

Perfect, Many thanks, this is pretty much what we will do now I recon. A quick uber here should sort us out.

[flossU2]

If the weather is nice I would second the South Beach option. You can leave your bags at Luggage Lounge and get an extra beach day out of it!

Where is Luggage Lounge? Part of the port?

[triptolemus]

Personally, I never eliminate the option of just going to the airport early and getting ripped at the bars there.

 

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/airport-drinking-how-to-drink-like-a-pro-at-airport-bars

[falkensmaze]

Personally, I never eliminate the option of just going to the airport early and getting ripped at the bars there.

 

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/airport-drinking-how-to-drink-like-a-pro-at-airport-bars

 

 

That will always be a top tier option!:cool:

[oldpianos]

We checked our luggage with a place right beside the marketplace and bought Big Bus Miami tickets. It is hop-on hop-off service and there are multiple routes to choose from. It was a great way to see all of Miami. We then Uber'd to MIA. Good times.

[riclop]

Take a post cruise excursion.

[vinolover2]

Bayside Market Place is fun and hopping ! Downtown Brickell has fabulous night life and wonderful restaurants. Stay at Hampton Inn Downtown Brickell for a night and explore.

 

 

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[clskinsfan]

Where is Luggage Lounge? Part of the port?

 

http://sobevee.wixsite.com/luggageloungemiami

[Carolina Girl 99]

You can always go to bayside marketplace for the day..there is luggage storage plus plenty of taxis to get you to the airport when you are ready...we always do this when we have a late flight leaving from MIA

 

 

Thanks so much for this tip! Never been to/heard of Bayside Marketplace, but I just checked out their website and definitely planning to make a stop there next time I'm in Miami!

[Frankie14]

some airport offer a service whereby your luggage can be transferred from the ship to the airport and placed in the left luggage area