Pre-Cruise, stay in FLL or MIA?

[kellygirl719]

I'm going on the Carnival Imagination on Thurs. 2/7 out of Miami.... We're flying into FLL the night before (we're scheduled to arrive at 6:30PM). We are planning on taking a cab from FLL to MIA. My question, should we look for a hotel in Downtown MIA or should we stay in FLL and take the cab ride in the morning? Any suggestions or experiences?

 

Thanks!!!

[Cruisin'Kim]

We are landing in FLL the day before our cruise in January, and have booked the Holiday Inn, Port of Miami for our pre-cruise.

 

It will be my first time staying there, but it's right at the Port, and had Bayside Market across the street.

 

I prefer to have the long ride done and over with the day before, (from what I've heard it can be anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour - depending on the time/day), and just look forward to boarding the ship the day of.

 

Have a great cruise!

 

Kim.

[Bequia]

I'm with Kim, get all the traveling out of the way upfront. The morning of the cruise will be a relaxing one, you can sleep in. ;)