Info wanted on Miami post cruise tour and airport transfer

[YoHoHo]

Pre-Covid we would receive in our cabin the form to declare our disembarkation plans such as requested time, walk-off with luggage, purchase O's airport transfer and also an offer to purchase a short tour then transfer to MIA airport for those with later flights.

 

I don't recall seeing those tours offered online prior to sailing, same as nothing currently being offered, so I don't know if they are a possibility. Trying to fill a few hours before mid-afternoon airport arrival.

 

I am wondering if they are still offering a post cruise tour with luggage stored below and transfer. Any information such as timing or cost would be appreciated.

 

I don't expect a great and grand tour given the limitations. Filling a few hours rather than sitting at the airport would be more enjoyable.

[cswhistler]

Those trips are offered on the disembarkation slip. Never offered on the regular excursions.

You get your time slot as per your request. Should be no problem. 

 

[YoHoHo]

Thanks @cswhistler.  I've seen the offer but never paid attention to the details so this is helpful. I knew they offered transfers in various times slots but assumed (oops) the ones with tours were fewer such as one at 8 and one at 8:30 ( I don't know what their current latest "get off" time is. ) . 

 

If objective is to fill some time debating at 7 for a 4 hour your would not be too beneficial. 

 

Do you recall how long the tours are (so I can anticipate suitability for airport arrival time) or cost?

 

[cswhistler]

You normally have get  off the ship by 9:30 or earlier, no staying on board as they have to do the count down.

If you take their tour you would get off and I believe they drop you off by 3 or so at airport.

One never knows for sure but this has been our experience in Miami.

[ORV]

Here is the way ours worked. Our luggage was put on an enclosed truck. We were put on a Hop On Hop Off Bus, not sure if we started at the terminal or at Bayside. We took the bus on a couple of it's route then came back to the Bayside station. At that point you collect your luggage from the truck and they put you on a shuttle to the airport. It's a pretty inexpensive way to fill a few hours if you don't have anything specific you want to do in Miami and you have a late flight. I'd do it again if I were in that situation. 

[YoHoHo]

Thanks for adding the personal experience, @ORV