Getting to Port From Hotel Miami

[Sleepylove83]

Im deciding on a hotel fro my cruise in Miami 9/27. Is it really necessary to use a precruise package. The one where i get transport to hotel and then to the port and breakfast? Im going on the NCL Getaway, and I know that food will be available when you board. So I can grab a quick bite before I head over to the ship. Cant I just uber or taxi or any other suggestions to get there? Is it really worht spending extra money for a package? I can get the same hotel room cheaper. But then still have to pay to get to the port.

 

Any suggestions?

[Marie51]

You do not have to buy the package from the cruiseline. It is very easy in Miami to book your own hotel, take a taxi from the airport to the hotel and then from hotel to ship. Many of us have done this numerous times.

[cb at sea]

A cab from the Bayside area of Miami (close to the port) will run in the $12-15 range....most hotels have breakfast either in the hotel, or within walking distance. Have a late breakfast, get a cab and head to the port around 11am or so.

[jmf123]

Checking out the Florida Departures forum may be of help to you: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495. :)

[Sleepylove83]

thanks!!! Very helpful!!