Leaving ship after boarding

[JoyJoy 3]

Good morning!

I sail today. Whoop Whoop!

Can I leave the ship after I board? would like to get a couple of last minute items. Are there stores in walking distance from the port?

[dr martini 34]

Yes, technically you can. but it’s going to be a pain.  Why chance traffic or an accident or something god forbid happen and you miss the boat.  You already paid for a day of vacation, why not enjoy it?  Just stop and get the items you need on the way to the ship.  Wouldn’t that work instead?

[Atlantix2000 330]

As above, yes you can, but whether there is anything nearby (especially walking distance) depends on which port you are using which you don't mention.

[Flacruiser99 214]

@JoyJoy It's a bit late but next time mention what ship & port you are going from.

[JoyJoy 3]

The Miami Port info would have been great lolol to provide. Thanks everyone for responding. Because I'm a newbie I stayed put this time. 

[SpeedNoodles 3,421]

45 minutes ago, JoyJoy said:

The Miami Port info would have been great lolol to provide. Thanks everyone for responding. Because I'm a newbie I stayed put this time. 

Wise - there's nothing remotely near the Miami port.  Have an awesome cruise!

[Baked Alaska 843]

We did this in Seward. We boarded at 11:30 after arriving by train, ate lunch in Chops, then left the ship to head to the the marine museum/aquarium via the free shuttle. Then took the free shuttle back to port, boarded at 3:30/4 ish. Muster was around 5 or so. We didn't shove off until around 6:30 or 7pm. That's doable in Seward, as everything in fairly close, especially with the free shuttle that loops the town, but I wouldn't try it in Miami. That's just me, though. Enjoy your cruise!!!!