Looking for a full day activity on when we dock in Miami on April 3.2020

[nursiesheri]

On Regent 3/24-4/3 Explorer. Our flight out of Fort Lauderdale is at 4:55p. Looking for an excursion with transport and luggage storage. Probably need to be dropped off at 3 at Fort Lauderdale for this flight. Any suggestions out there. Not adverse to a big bus tour or a private tour. 

[Eager2Travel]

On our last cruise ending in Miami Regent arranged a Hop On Hop Off  excursion that provided luggage storage and ride to airport.  It worked out very well.

[Hambagahle]

The Regent "tour" is more than likely for those flying from MIA - the OP is flying from FLL which is about a 45 mns drive north from the cruise port (depending on I95 traffic).

 

Nursiesheri - how about renting a car and driving yourself?  The car would effectively become your "luggage storage" and you could drive a little south and visit Vizcaya in Coconut Grove (former estate of John Deering) and then have lunch in Coconut Grove which is a lot of fun or go to Coral Gables for the Fairchild Gardens which are incredibly lovely and where there is a nice on-site restaurant too.   Then go to FLL from there.

 

We have visited both of these when staying in Miami Beach and really enjoyed them, especially the Fairchild gardens.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

I was going to say, think about renting your own car.  Then you can pick out exactly what you want to do with your time, and drop off at the airport.  What kind of excursion are you expecting?

[taxare]

there are tons of things to do, perhaps tell us what you like to do. There are many art museums, as noted above botanical gardens, river walks, art deco, etc. 

[nursiesheri]

28 minutes ago, Wendy The Wanderer said:

I was going to say, think about renting your own car.  Then you can pick out exactly what you want to do with your time, and drop off at the airport.  What kind of excursion are you expecting?

 

2 minutes ago, taxare said:

there are tons of things to do, perhaps tell us what you like to do. There are many art museums, as noted above botanical gardens, river walks, art deco, etc. 

We have luggage and are leaving from ft lauderdale. Ship docks at 7 in Miami I don’t want  any a drop off Charge. I know what’s in he area thanks but it is a 8. hour layover. A private car tour was s what we are looking for.  If you have not done this then why are you commenting? 

[Wendy The Wanderer]

7 hours ago, nursiesheri said:

 

We have luggage and are leaving from ft lauderdale. Ship docks at 7 in Miami I don’t want  any a drop off Charge. I know what’s in he area thanks but it is a 8. hour layover. A private car tour was s what we are looking for.  If you have not done this then why are you commenting? 

Because I know the area, but know nothing about private tours. BTW, no drop-off charges in Florida.

 

Oh, and don't count on getting off the ship at 7am.

Edited February 27, 2020 by Wendy The Wanderer

[Hambagahle]

Probably you will be off the ship at 0830/0900.  Miami is not the most efficient port in the world.

 

Why not get your own car - far better than being dragged about by a tour guide.  I suppose if you can't drive then the idea won't work.