Thought about the hotel option. However, since we debark at POM, wanted to stay in the area of POM in order to pass time. The hotel is at MIA. So, did not want to take a trip to MIA and then come back to POM, just to return to MIA later in the afternoon in order to return to the hotel.
We have a similar issue. Debarking early after ship returns to port. But, taking another cruise on the NEXT day. Staying at an airport hotel at MIA. But, check-in is not until 3:00 p.m.