Kmcspoon Posted February 22, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'm looking for things we can do in Miami while the ship is "zeroed out" during the middle of our B2B cruise. We will continue on later in the day for the transatlantic portion of our cruise, but wondered if anyone wouldn't mind giving suggestions of places we could walk to nearby while we wait to reboard. I'm mainly thinking of walking to a store or mall. There will be five of us, pretty strong walkers. Anything spring to mind? I've never been to Miami so have no idea if this is even doable.... Thank you in advance! Don't let me play "frogger" with my family if this is a bad idea. Kmcspoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl6 Posted February 22, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) I would suggest you can walk around Bayside marketplace. You can walk around there, a cab ride won't cost much at all either and you can also have a nice lunch together at one of the restaurants. http://www.baysidemarketplace.com Edited February 22, 2015 by lyndamr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guindalf Posted February 22, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 22, 2015 You'll pretty much need a cab to go anywhere from the cruise port - it's way out on its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted February 22, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Bayside marketplace is basically a mall like any other mall you'd find anywhere in the US. There is nothing special or noteworthy about it. Since you have to get a cab anyway, I'd take a walk around Miami Beach instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson bernard Posted February 22, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Bayside marketplace is basically a mall like any other mall you'd find anywhere in the US. There is nothing special or noteworthy about it. Since you have to get a cab anyway, I'd take a walk around Miami Beach instead. Bayside marketplace is great. It's full of restaurants and quirky little shops, and tons of ways to kill a few hours. There is even a boat tour of the surrounding islands to showcase the homes of the rich and famous. Miami beach is dirty. Don't go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 22, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) It doesn't take THAT long...you will be the last off and 1st on....no need to "go somewhere", unless you want to! After the ship is "cleared", you will get your new key (for the second leg), and be escorted back on the ship. This will all happen before the new batch of passengers get to board. Enjoy the ship!!! Edited February 22, 2015 by cb at sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted February 22, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Bayside marketplace is great. It's full of restaurants and quirky little shops, and tons of ways to kill a few hours. There is even a boat tour of the surrounding islands to showcase the homes of the rich and famous. Miami beach is dirty. Don't go. It's identical to 6 malls within an hour of my house. Same shops. Same restaurants. Big whoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_More_Often Posted February 22, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Bayside marketplace is great. It's full of restaurants and quirky little shops, and tons of ways to kill a few hours. There is even a boat tour of the surrounding islands to showcase the homes of the rich and famous. . . .We did a B2B and took a cab to Bayside Marketplace for a bit to eat, then we went on the Star Island boat tour Jackson Bernard mentioned. We really enjoyed ourselves. We returned to the ship after the embarcation madness had settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdixie Posted February 22, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It doesn't take THAT long...you will be the last off and 1st on....no need to "go somewhere", unless you want to! After the ship is "cleared", you will get your new key (for the second leg), and be escorted back on the ship. This will all happen before the new batch of passengers get to board. Enjoy the ship!!! I agree with cb. I enjoyed just watching what is happening on the ship for this day. Getting the same room on second leg is a plus too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson bernard Posted February 22, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It's identical to 6 malls within an hour of my house. Same shops. Same restaurants. Big whoop. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted February 22, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Since you have to get a cab anyway, I'd take a walk around Miami Beach instead. No need to take a cab. We have walked from port to Bayside with no problems on a B2B turnaround day (definitely wouldn't do it with the luggage though) - no, the infrastructure is not well designed for walking, but that applies to half the places we've walked around in Miami area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted February 22, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2015 There is even a boat tour of the surrounding islands to showcase the homes of the rich and famous. What is the name of the tour company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson bernard Posted February 22, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2015 What is the name of the tour company? I don't know, but I don't think you need to buy them in advance. When you get to bayside marketplace, the ticket booth is right by the boats, on the bay, close to hooters I think. You can't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted February 22, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2015 hmm, our flight doesn't leave until 4pm the day of disembarkation. Might be a good thing to kill a couple of hours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted February 22, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) On our B2B, we walked off the ship and across the bridge to the Bayside Mall where we booked a harbor cruise. The cruise was fun. You could also book a speed boat ride. You could take the free people mover near Bayside and ride through Miami. There is a new art museum in walking distance. Check out google maps of Miami. We were the only passenger walkers across the bridge, just a handful of crew from other ships, but it is safe with a side walk. Be careful when crossing the street, no driver expects pedestrians in this area. ;) When returning to the ship, you will be in the fast lane for returning b2b passengers. Edited February 22, 2015 by Floridiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted February 23, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 23, 2015 What the tour called the Millionaire's Row one? I found it online...first one starts at 10:30am and is 1.5 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted February 23, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I'm looking for things we can do in Miami while the ship is "zeroed out" during the middle of our B2B cruise. We will continue on later in the day for the transatlantic portion of our cruise, but wondered if anyone wouldn't mind giving suggestions of places we could walk to nearby while we wait to reboard. I'm mainly thinking of walking to a store or mall. There will be five of us, pretty strong walkers. Anything spring to mind? I've never been to Miami so have no idea if this is even doable.... Thank you in advance! Don't let me play "frogger" with my family if this is a bad idea. Kmcspoon Wherever you go will require a cab. There is nowhere to walk near the ship. A cab to Bayside, which is an outdoor mall is about $7 each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_More_Often Posted February 23, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Google Star Island boat tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altarr Posted February 23, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 23, 2015 when you leave the cruise port, use an app called uber instead of a regular taxi. It is a peer to peer service, youll get someone who is driving their own vehicle, but it is WAY cheaper and frankly, you will most likely get better service. you can use the code xneos for your first ride, will give you a good amount of money off (i think its 20 or 30...you probably wont even hit that amount). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr305 Posted February 23, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) I would do Bayside then catch a ride on this from there: http://www.thrillermiami.com/ South Beach is also nearby, you can do shopping and sightseeing plus walk around town. Edited February 23, 2015 by Mr305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson bernard Posted February 23, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 23, 2015 What the tour called the Millionaire's Row one? I found it online...first one starts at 10:30am and is 1.5 hours. That sounds like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted February 23, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 23, 2015 If you're doing a B2B, must you leave the ship for the zeroing out? Can you leave your stuff in your cabin if you'll be in the same one for the second cruise? Does the ship have a short excursion for B2B passengers? Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted February 23, 2015 #23 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) If you're doing a B2B, must you leave the ship for the zeroing out? Can you leave your stuff in your cabin if you'll be in the same one for the second cruise? Does the ship have a short excursion for B2B passengers? 1. In US Yes. Other ports not necessarily. 2. Yes, you don't need to take your luggage out from the ship even if changing cabins (the cabin stewards will help you to move your stuff to the new cabin). 3. No, I haven't seen one offered. Edited February 23, 2015 by Demonyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted February 23, 2015 #24 Share Posted February 23, 2015 You will need a cab service to get anywhere from the port. It is not as short a walk as it may appear to be to Bayside and it really is not safe for walkers. That said, if you have to get a cab anyway skip Bayside and go to Lincoln Road. You'll have more boutique shopping, funky restaurants, open areas. You'll get a nice Miami feel. Or look up and see what concerts/events in the park may be going on the date you are in town. Always a lot going on in Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted February 23, 2015 #25 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) You will need a cab service to get anywhere from the port. It is not as short a walk as it may appear to be to Bayside and it really is not safe for walkers. As I said earlier in this thread, this is not true. Yes, there were maybe a total of two or three lanes to cross (the one lane exits from different terminals) without crosswalks, but on the bridge there is a raised sidewalk and plenty of room to walk. It is not a short walk (from terminals B and C ~1,5 miles, ~30 mins) but definitely doable. Edited February 23, 2015 by Demonyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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