Maverick927 Posted July 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2016 So....I've read several threads that say to stay away from outside parking lots and park directly at the port. Okay. Gotcha. Is there any way to pay in advance or ensure I have covered parking? When I google "Port of Miami Parking" all I get are off site lots, and I don't want to book parking at the wrong place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted July 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2016 POM has no pay in advance system that I'm aware of but most of the parking is in multi-level garages I STRONGLY suspect you will be in covered parking if cruising a "main stream" line and not an oversized vehicle ..... http://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/parking-information.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted July 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted July 26, 2016 POM parking is covered, convenient and secure - and costs $20/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 27, 2016 As mentioned there is plenty of parking under cover (in the garage) at the Port Of Miami. I highly recommend parking at the port for its convenience and safety. You cannot make advance reservations. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanFromFL Posted July 28, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Even though the rate is exceedingly steep ($20/day), the convenience, as well as the peace of mind, is definitely worth the price. One minor correction...the parking adjacent to cruise terminal E is an uncovered lot, the other parking facilities are garages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr&MrsBee Posted July 28, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If sailing on Celebrity which garage do you choose? Ease of luggage to check in? Any other helpful tips. Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanFromFL Posted July 28, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If sailing on Celebrity which garage do you choose? Ease of luggage to check in? Any other helpful tips. Thank you in advance. Probably garage G, which is directly across the street from Terminal G. But no worries, all of the parking facilities are directly across the road from the terminals, so just check the signs when you enter the port (or just *carefully* glance to your left, the ships are hard to miss! :D) to find your terminal. Plenty of baggage porters are stationed out front of the terminal, just pull up and drop your bags, then follow the signs to the parking structure, which will be on your left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scanditaly Posted July 30, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Can anybody comment on the idea that since there is only one road in/out of the POM, traffic may be a problem? The port looks like an island to me, and since I've heard that many cruise lines utilize this area, there must be significant traffic on most days. Thanks for any knowledgeable responses. Scanditaly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted July 30, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) actually there are now 2 ways into the port the old 6th street route past Bayside and the arena is still open and considered the secondary road the primary entr' is via the 'new' tunnel, an easy access via I-395 ... http://www.portofmiamitunnel.com/employment/ (disregard the 'employment' label, this link has basic tunnel info) Edited July 30, 2016 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauhines Posted July 30, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 30, 2016 We had no problems with traffic or finding a covered spot when we cruised with RC last year. The cost was a bit steep but our vehicle was safe and secure when we returned. The garage was convenient to porters and elevators were quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scanditaly Posted July 31, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I was very perplexed, but since you showed me the extra way in, I feel much more relaxed about getting there. Thank you. We are hoping/planning to stay on the Miami Beach/South Beach Island, and really did not relish having to go back through downtown. Scanditaly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted July 31, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I was very perplexed, but since you showed me the extra way in, I feel much more relaxed about getting there. Thank you. We are hoping/planning to stay on the Miami Beach/South Beach Island, and really did not relish having to go back through downtown. Scanditaly. I hope to not perplex you further...but the tunnel is only accessible to traffic headed eastbound (towards Miami Beach) on I-395, not to traffic headed from Miami Beach westbound on the MacArthur Causeway to downtown. You will have to exit at Biscayne Blvd and follow the signs to the NE 6 St entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted July 31, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) yep . . . BUT since most traffic is using the tunnel the thru city route is much less crowded . . . Edited July 31, 2016 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick927 Posted August 5, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Our GPS re-routed us, so we did not take the tunnel when arriving. We did take it to leave, and everything went very smooth. Parked in the garage across from H, but the terminals were marked wrong, and our ship was actually at G. Lucky for us, when we arrived this morning, the ship was at H. Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 7, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 7, 2016 After you park, take your parking card/ticket with you and put it in your wallet or someplace easy to remember. There is a machine to put it into to pay before you get your car when you return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunello22 Posted August 8, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) After you park, take your parking card/ticket with you and put it in your wallet or someplace easy to remember. There is a machine to put it into to pay before you get your car when you return. Except in Garage J, of which parking is paid to the attendant upon exit. Edited August 8, 2016 by brunello22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieJo Posted August 9, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thanks to all. This thread was very helpful. We have always flown to ports. December will be our first time driving to a port. I just want to clarify: We drive to port, drop our bags with the porter first, then go park the car? Is there a shuttle from the garage back to the ship or is it within walking distance? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunello22 Posted August 9, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thanks to all. This thread was very helpful. We have always flown to ports. December will be our first time driving to a port. I just want to clarify: We drive to port, drop our bags with the porter first, then go park the car? Is there a shuttle from the garage back to the ship or is it within walking distance? Thanks again. Yes, drop off your bags first and then go park. The parking garages are adjacent to the terminals. It is a very short walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trishlo73 Posted August 23, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Has anyone had a problem with the POM lots of being full? I'm concerned about driving down and not getting parking. We cruise on Dec 4th Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2trvlnow Posted August 23, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Has anyone had a problem with the POM lots of being full? I'm concerned about driving down and not getting parking. We cruise on Dec 4th Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk We have parked there twice both times in April with absolutely no problem. You will be going near the beginning of December. Those cruises seem to have some of the lowest rates. And usually lower rates are a result of having a harder time filling the ship. So maybe less vehicles needing to park. But you never know. But there seems to be a lot of parking at the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted August 23, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 23, 2016 never had a problem with parking being full ... nor has it been mentioned here consider this ..... for the typical cruise, approximately the same number of vehicles will be leaving the garage as will be arriving for the next .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinfool Posted August 23, 2016 #22 Share Posted August 23, 2016 December 4 is a Sunday. You will likely board after 11 am. Between 7am and 10 am several thousand passengers will disembark from their ship(s), find their cars in the garages and leave the port. You will have your choice of parking places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trishlo73 Posted August 23, 2016 #23 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Thanks for the responses! I'm a little freaked out about the new staggered check in and parking. Last time we cruised out of Miami we parked off site. Car was fine, but none of those lots start shuttles until after 11am. We have check in at 11 Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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