kjjka145 Posted December 20, 2006 #1 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Has anyone gone on the Everglade Safari Tour after leaving the ship? How was it? What time did they get you to the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzon Posted December 20, 2006 #2 Share Posted December 20, 2006 We went on this excursion when we got off Freedom Nov. 19th. It was a wonderful experience and a great way to kill time before your late flight. When we got to the park, they told us if we wanted to eat lunch we could order it before our airboat tour. Most people did order lunch and it was waiting for us when we were done with the tour. There is a gift shop and an area with turtles and gators that you can tour on your own. There was a show with an alligator wrestler too. The bus dropped us off at our terminal at around 12:30 or 1. We had a 5:30 flight so we still had quite a wait. It's a great tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjjka145 Posted December 21, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Thanks Suzon. When do you leave for the tour? Do they tell you where to go to meet the bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karibean Posted December 21, 2006 #4 Share Posted December 21, 2006 We just did this tour on Dec 15th. We really enjoyed it. The tour guide was great! We got off the ship about 7:30 a.m. among the first people off and our bus was right there waiting (they did point out where the bus was). It's about a 45 minute ride out to the park, hop on the airboat (which was lots of fun), look for wildlife (the guide helps spot), and then it's onto the alligator wrestler. You can even hold an alligator if you want. We got back to the airport about 12:00...a little earlier than the other poster but I think that was because it was kind of rainy and we probably didn't get as much time out on the airboats (no biggie...it was chilly. :rolleyes: ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbko Posted December 21, 2006 #5 Share Posted December 21, 2006 We just did this tour on Dec 15th. We really enjoyed it. The tour guide was great! We got off the ship about 7:30 a.m. among the first people off and our bus was right there waiting (they did point out where the bus was). It's about a 45 minute ride out to the park, hop on the airboat (which was lots of fun), look for wildlife (the guide helps spot), and then it's onto the alligator wrestler. You can even hold an alligator if you want. We got back to the airport about 12:00...a little earlier than the other poster but I think that was because it was kind of rainy and we probably didn't get as much time out on the airboats (no biggie...it was chilly. :rolleyes: ). Did you book this through the ship or on your own before you left port? And may I ask what was the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzon Posted December 21, 2006 #6 Share Posted December 21, 2006 We booked ours through the ship. They have the bus waiting for you after you disembark and the best thing is they drop you off at the airport! I believe we paid $54 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ_MT Posted December 21, 2006 #7 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Thanks Suzon. When do you leave for the tour? Do they tell you where to go to meet the bus? We all (on the excursion) met at 7am at Pharaoh's palace for disembarkation. When our color was called, we all got off the ship together, went through customs and then claimed our bags. We opted for the valet service, so we just had to take the bags about 25 feet to the airline agents. Then we were directed to our tour bus. If we brought our luggage, they would have loaded it under the bus and locked it until we go to the airport. Did you book this through the ship or on your own before you left port? And may I ask what was the price? We booked through the ship. I don't know if you can do it on your own. The way we figured it, we had time to kill and needed transportation to the airport. So this solved two problems. The bus guide was very friendly and explained the sights in Miami and their history. We brought a change of clothes (winter) and changed in the airport for the cold flight home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted December 21, 2006 #8 Share Posted December 21, 2006 We booked ours through the ship. They have the bus waiting for you after you disembark and the best thing is they drop you off at the airport! I believe we paid $54 each. What about your luggage to the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latvish Posted December 21, 2006 #9 Share Posted December 21, 2006 What about your luggage to the airport? The luggage is loaded on the bus at the port and remains with you throughout the tour. Your luggage is safe on the bus. We did the tour a few years ago it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecookie Posted December 21, 2006 #10 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Do you need bug repellent on this excursion? Did you get bitten up in the Everglades? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latvish Posted December 22, 2006 #11 Share Posted December 22, 2006 We went in November And I do not recall using any. It really depends on the weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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