nrgMike Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hi. I realize flying in on a embarkation day is advised against but I'll probably be doing that for my first cruise in October 2019. Anybody know is there traffic or challenges getting to the Miami port. Of course I'd be taking the transfer or an uber from the airport. Just wanted to know if anyone had experience going to Miami port arriving same day. Let me know. Thank You, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama537621 Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 What time does your flight arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrgMike Posted February 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 Just now, ama537621 said: What time does your flight arrive? I haven't booked my flight yet but the flight I'm looking arrives at 940am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyB Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 we've flown into FLL for two cruises day of...flights landed between 8-10am...we just ubered and were fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 It’s usually pretty easy to get an Uber there. Just walk to the middle inner curb. It’ll be about 25 dollars to the port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_cardinalsfan51 Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 @nrgMike I'm doing the same thing, flying in morning of landing at 9:30am local time. From the research I've done, the airport is about 8 miles (really close) from port and you can use a ride share or the taxis also have a flat rate of $27/ride (not per PERSON) to the Port of Miami. I'd assume they make that jaunt often. It also lists avg Uber/XL and Lyft prices. Here is the website I got my info from when I was looking: https://www.cruzely.com/getting-to-the-miami-cruise-port/ It's always a risk coming in day of, but if you do risk it coming in that early I don't think you'll have a problem. Fingers crossed no issues with my 5:45am flight to Miami come April. I hoped getting in early at 9:30am would give me a little leeway should we get delayed for a couple hours for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryS Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 We flew into Miami day of for our Nov 2018 Thanksgiving cruise on the Allure. My flight was nonstop from Philly and my sister's was nonstop from Atlanta. I got in around 11:15 & my sister around 12. We got our luggage, waited about 10 minutes for our Uber (not sure what the Uber cost my sister paid). We were on the ship by 1:00. I have always flown in the morning of for over 20 years and I always make sure that I have a backup plan and travel insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama537621 Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 I agree with everyone else take an UBER or taxi. our first 2 cruises I went cheap and did a bus. We were the LAST stop both times. took an extra hour to get to the boat with the bus stopping at 3 other boats first. This time I will take an Uber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 I think it largely depends if you are trying to drive on a weekday or weekend. If a weekday, expect traffic. I'd assume an extra 15-30 mins of traffic easily. If a weekend, I would not expect traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Its not long drive....depending on traffic, usually about 20 mins or so....Cab rates are a flat $27 from Port to Airport(but make sure drivers charges you that). I just take Uber/Lyft now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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