Miami Airport

[meisha]

We just booked our first balcony cabin on the Century, unfortunately we don't sail until February of 2008.

 

Here's my question: How far is it from Miami airport to the Cruiseport? We do

not plan on taking Celebrity transfers. What is the average cost of taking a cab from the airport to the ship?

 

Thanks in advance.

[C 2 C]

About $30.00

[meisha]

I hope you mean $30 for 2 people! How far is it?

 

This is our 6th cruise but our 1st from Miami. We will probably fly down a day early, any suggestions for a hotel close to the cruiseport?

 

If this is a duplicate---sorry.

[gwrod]

It's a flat $24.00 plus tip. The distance is maybe about 10 miles 15-20 min. ride. Just did it in November.....

[Host Anne]

gw is correct .... just found it - $24 flat rate for a taxi. Here's the info on the Port of Miami website: http://www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami/directions.asp

[miami mama]

There are a few hotels near the port, one being the Marriott. However, there is not much to do around the area and downtown is partically shut down after sunset. You might try a hotel in Coconut Grove or South Beach. There is plenty to do in both areas on foot and you can just take a taxi to the pier the next day.

[XatSea]

We will probably fly down a day early, any suggestions for a hotel close to the cruiseport?

I put a bid in at priceline for $75.00 and got Springhill Suites By Marriot near the airport. A shuttle to the hotel is included and the cab ride will be about the same... About $30 including tip.

If you're cruising the week of the Superbowl, your hotel might cost as much as your cruise..

You could always fly to Orlando, stay overnight, rent a car and get there in plenty of time. I believe Thrifty even has a shuttle to the port to pick up arriving passengers. Enjoy Century, I'll be cruising her B2B in January.

[meisha]

Thanks for your help everyone. We've got plenty of time but it never hurts to start checking early. I'm not Superbowl savvy....would that affect a Feb 4, 2008

cruise?

[meisha]

Thanks for your help everyone. We've got plenty of time but it never hurts to start checking early. I'm not Superbowl savvy....would that affect a Feb 4, 2008

cruise?

[XatSea]

Thanks for your help everyone. We've got plenty of time but it never hurts to start checking early. I'm not Superbowl savvy....would that affect a Feb 4, 2008

cruise?

 

That's the day.. reports of rooms going for $400 in 1 star motels... good luck

[meisha]

Maybe we better re-think the booking of the cruise and drop back to January 21, 2008.

[Squirrel's Mom]

February 4, 2007 is the superbowl. Not 2008.

[XatSea]

So much for thinking that far ahead.:o

I do so much last minute stuff I never thought that people book a year in advance...:cool:

A five day cruise is too short... get a B2B...now if you want a great deal... probably half of what you'll be paying... Check Celebrity's website special for Tueday.. a CC for $399... For January 18th.. inside, $199, OV $299.

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/sales/happy_hour/XcitingDeals_CEL_tues.pdf