convenience store near miami airport

[smurfette101]

We're flying in to Miami at around 9:30, and our bus doesn't pick us up to go to the port until 12. Is there any stores where we can pick up some snacks or soft drinks, even wine to bring with us on our Carnival Cruise?

[smurfette101]

no one?

[RHefley228]

There is no way for you to walk out of the airport and go shopping.

[smurfette101]

Can I not take a cab? Or is there anywhere near the port?

[RHefley228]

You might want to consider going directly to the port from the airport in a cab, and simply having the driver stop on the way.

[eandj]

Are you leaving from Miami on your cruise? If so, just cab it to the port from the airport and stop at a store on the way. I don't understand why you'd wait for a bus? You'll be on the ship by noon.

[smurfette101]

Yeah we leave from Miami...I was just trying to save costs as our transfers are included from the airport, but I hear the buses don't start until around 12

[gypsyrose]

It costs $24 for a cab to the port. In my opinion, I would rather spend that then wait over 2 hours for a bus. The cabbie will stop and let you run into a store. If you stay at the airport and catch the bus, there are always little stores in the port that you can get some drinks and snacks. Doubt you will be able to get wine tho.

[smurfette101]

Is it 24 each person? We are a party of 4, plus 4 suitcases.

[gypsyrose]

$24 per cab not per person

[smurfette101]

OH really I didn't know this. This would totally work, and this way we're not at the schedule of the bus! THANKS!

[eandj]

Definitely ask your TA to credit the transfers. Depending on your luggage count, you may need a taxi van, but for sure you won't pay over $30 for ALL of you. Remember that for future cruises. Agents should off the choice up to you. But often they just add it on instead of explaining options. Plus, when you leave the ship you can just hop a taxi back without sitting around waiting for a big bus to fill before leaving. Have fun!