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Thanks again all!! I like the idea of hanging out in the FLL baggage claim area for awhile... I think that's what we'll do until 8ish - then we can take an Uber to the port and be there by 9. We do have two kids, but one is a teenager and will be with a friend and the other is super social and I'm sure he'll spend a lot of time in the kids club. We are aware that VIBE is adults only - thanks, though!

Well... doesn't sound like this will be the best experience - especially with 2 kids after a overnight flight - but it will all be better after we're on the ship!! At least I know what to expect! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. Only 4 days to go!!

Thanks so much for your response! Considering we'll have all of our luggage, I'm not sure we're going to want go lug it around to the Marketplace or to a resort. Ugh! Sounds like we may just be waiting around outside of the port until we can check our luggage. We'll just take our time leaving the airport, I suppose.

So - our flight arrives in FLL at 6:30 am this Saturday for our Escape cruise (soooo excited!). Not exactly sure what we should do... we are planning on taking Uber to the Miami port - we want to try to get VIBE passes, so we want to be at the port early, but I'm thinking this may be too early :). What are our options? Is there a place to get breakfast at the port? Will we be able to check our bags that early? Will the waiting area be open? We are taking a red eye flight out of Los Angeles, so we'll definitely be tired. Any advice is appreciated!!

I'll be on the March 11th sailing with my husband and two boys (9 and 12), as well. We haven't decided what to do in the various ports yet, but I appreciate all of the suggestions. The snorkeling on Norman Island sounds great - we might give that a shot. In St. Thomas, we might go to Coki beach - sounds like the boys would have fun there.