LBFlorida Posted November 12, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Has anyone used the $4 parking lot near the port? Is it close? Are there taxis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 13, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I have not seen a $4 parking lot We parked at Embassy suites near the airport it was less than $10 a day through a 3rd party site I would also ask on the Florida forum http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495 Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted November 13, 2011 #3 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I have not seen a $4 parking lotWe parked at Embassy suites near the airport it was less than $10 a day through a 3rd party site I would also ask on the Florida forum http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495 Lyn There is a thread on the Florida Board about this lot, but apparently the cost is FROM $4 per day. http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=31187981 It's the fine print that gets ya, every time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 13, 2011 #4 Share Posted November 13, 2011 There is a thread on the Florida Board about this lot, but apparently the cost is FROM $4 per day. http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=31187981 It's the fine print that gets ya, every time..... I found some threads on this parking place ... new since July @ $4.50 p/d http://portofmiamicruiseparking.com/ Not sure if this is the one the OP was asking about or not Did not see any reviews yet though Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucruisn2 Posted November 13, 2011 #5 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Just passing on an FYI, if you have a disabled parking placard, in your name, you can park at the port of Miami for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmanflorida Posted November 14, 2011 #6 Share Posted November 14, 2011 The lot is close to the port, however there didn't seem to be much supervision. Not close enouh to walk and I didn't see many taxis down that street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKS Posted November 16, 2011 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Are there lots for short term parking for friends to drop us off for our cruise at the Miami port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 16, 2011 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Are there lots for short term parking for friends to drop us off for our cruise at the Miami port? They would be able to drop you at the entrance without a problem or s on the parking garage side. It is just a drop off so not parking unless they park in the garage for a fee They will not be allowed into the terminal if you mean for them to park & wait with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted November 16, 2011 #9 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Are there lots for short term parking for friends to drop us off for our cruise at the Miami port? There may be a lot, but the terminal that Oceania uses in Miami is nowhere that you would want to be with guests in tow. There are no restaurants, no bars and limited seating of any kind. Also, the security check is just inside the door, and un-ticketed folks can't procede beyond there, anyway. I'd suggest that you say goodbye while the porters collect your luggage from the car and let them go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilrr Posted November 16, 2011 #10 Share Posted November 16, 2011 We live in Palm Beach County and when we fly out of Miami we use the Airport Fast Park. They are reliable and secure and they have covered parking at no additional charge. We also joined their club to receive discounts. It does run approx. $8 PD (before any discounts)-- but it is nice to come back and find your car. :eek: Someone years ago told me "if you want your car stolen, park it at the Miami airport" - ha!!! :p We will be going on a TA out of the Port of Miami in June and we fly back into Miami --so we are going to park at Airport Fast Park and take a cab to the ship and the car will be right across the street when we fly back. Below is the link to Park and Fly. It is right off of Lejune at the airport expressway. It is directly across the street from MIA. www.thefastpark.com/location/miami/?gclid=COr-6YHru6wCFYuc7QodxDV8qA Good luck and happy travels...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKS Posted November 16, 2011 #11 Share Posted November 16, 2011 There may be a lot, but the terminal that Oceania uses in Miami is nowhere that you would want to be with guests in tow. There are no restaurants, no bars and limited seating of any kind. Also, the security check is just inside the door, and un-ticketed folks can't procede beyond there, anyway. I'd suggest that you say goodbye while the porters collect your luggage from the car and let them go. Thanks for the info, guys. That is what I thought, but our friend wanted to get his girlfriend as close as possible (she wouldn't join the cruise because she's afraid of water). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted November 16, 2011 #12 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Thanks for the info, guys. That is what I thought, but our friend wanted to get his girlfriend as close as possible (she wouldn't join the cruise because she's afraid of water). If I wanted to impress someone with the glamour of an Oceania Cruise, I'd avoid the terminal and its' crowds altogether and take her to lunch at the surprisingly inexpensive port view restaurant at the InterContinental Hotel. It is called the Water Cafe, and sits between the hotel pool and the port. The views are incomparable, and you'll feel like you could almost reach out and touch the ship. :D Intercontinental Miami Hotel 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131 (305) 577-1000 http://www.icmiamihotel.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmaven Posted November 16, 2011 #13 Share Posted November 16, 2011 If I wanted to impress someone with the glamour of an Oceania Cruise, I'd avoid the terminal and its' crowds altogether and take her to lunch at the surprisingly inexpensive port view restaurant at the InterContinental Hotel. It is called the Water Cafe, and sits between the hotel pool and the port. The views are incomparable, and you'll feel like you could almost reach out and touch the ship. :D Intercontinental Miami Hotel 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131 (305) 577-1000 http://www.icmiamihotel.com/ Great suggestion! Looks like that would make a fantastic pre-cruise hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKS Posted November 17, 2011 #14 Share Posted November 17, 2011 If I wanted to impress someone with the glamour of an Oceania Cruise, I'd avoid the terminal and its' crowds altogether and take her to lunch at the surprisingly inexpensive port view restaurant at the InterContinental Hotel. It is called the Water Cafe, and sits between the hotel pool and the port. The views are incomparable, and you'll feel like you could almost reach out and touch the ship. :D Intercontinental Miami Hotel 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131 (305) 577-1000 http://www.icmiamihotel.com/ Great idea! I'll work on it! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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