Mirrasi Posted October 11, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) We are driving down from Orlando (have a van) and I plan to get there very early just in case before we sail. I can't stay in a hotel the night before due to work schedule. At this point I am thinking of just heading to the beach but wondered if there was anything else. I had wanted to go to Bayside Marketplace but they don't open until 10. Also, is the port open 24 hours? I know I can't get on the ship before my loading time, but I just wondered at what time can we get in if we run out of anything to do. Suggestions? Edited October 11, 2014 by Mirrasi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted October 11, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) Head to the port around 10. That's about the earliest I'd show up as the place is hectic with leaving passengers before that. Since you have a car, why sit in the terminal till they load at noon or whenever. If you haven't been to south beach breakfast at News Cafe is nice. Edited October 11, 2014 by eandj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonChap Posted October 11, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 11, 2014 We have had breakfast, outside with the view, at Bayside early. The retail stores open at 10, but you could sit outside and enjoy breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirrasi Posted October 11, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Oh wonderful! I didn't really plan to shop anyway, just wanted to walk around and look at stuff, look at the boats etc. Last time I parked in the lot right next to it. I was wondering if we could go early even if the shops were closed. So maybe we will stop at that place for breakfast, check out the beach, and then bayside I'd like to try that cuban coffee too. I didn't get to do that last time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted October 11, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 11, 2014 get off 95 at about exit 10 go to Biscayne blvd ... aka US 1 look for a place with MANY cars in the parking lot enter order breakfast . . . . when done, continue down US-1 to the port ... this way points you to the place the LOCALS use . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted October 12, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Oh wonderful! I didn't really plan to shop anyway, just wanted to walk around and look at stuff, look at the boats etc. Last time I parked in the lot right next to it. I was wondering if we could go early even if the shops were closed. So maybe we will stop at that place for breakfast, check out the beach, and then bayside I'd like to try that cuban coffee too. I didn't get to do that last time There are two, maybe three spots at Bayside that open early for breakfast. There isn't any beach there tho. You have time, I'd head to Miami Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanatravel Posted October 12, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 12, 2014 La Americana café serves a good breakfast (Cuban) but pretty general opening at 7:30 AM (when we were there last). I would look them up and give it a try. The News Café is also great on South Beach, but parking may be an issue. Both worth the try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted October 13, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Getting there that early means you are just sitting around for four hours or so. Even if you do go to breakfast, that is pretty much going to ruin the day for everyone because it messes up your sleep. Why don't you wait and leave at six for a ten arrival? Not quite as brutal but still gives you over four hours to spare. Just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted October 13, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 13, 2014 agree ... I drive from Canaveral to Miami for cruises and usually leave around 7; it is a 3 hour drive (200 miles at 70 mph plus) I am not a member of the ME FIRST club and still get there plenty early .... usually on a ship b4 noon ... more typically 11 .. even if I roll the dice with off site parking (not recommended in Miami) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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