Category: Cruise Excursions

GRAND TOUR: EVERGLADES & BEST OF MIAMI IN TRANSIT

This excursion provides a good way to see what South Florida is all about, a mix of art, architecture, people and culture from everywhere and beaches and wild nature. Great photo opportunities and free time to discover! On this combined Everglades and Miami tour you will discover the many facets of this area. An approximately 1 hour transfer by bus will take you to the Everglades, where you can travel into nature on an approximately 30 minute airboat ride and spot the local wildlife.

Back to “civilization” you will cruise by bus through many areas like Little Havana, the Art Deco District and colorful Wynwood, time permitting, on an approximately 1 hour and 30 minute sightseeing tour. You will have approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes in Bayside for free time to have lunch and shop before your return to the ship.

Please note: Food is not included in the tour price; time will be given during the tour though to have lunch at your own expenses. This tour ends at Miami port for transit guests.

Please expect some queues at the venue. The alligator show that is presented at the Everglades Park is time-permitting and may not be feasible in consideration of onsite waiting times. During the airboat ride, wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed given that it is a natural habitat. Ear plugs can be purchased at the Everglades Park for an additional charge. In the event that minimum number of guests required for the tour to operate is not met, guests traveling in transit and those disembarking may travel on the same bus. The order of drop-off will be determined by local traffic conditions and tour itinerary. If necessary, a stop at the airport may be made prior to returning the transit guests back to the pier

OCEAN DRIVE AND LINCOLN ROAD ART DECO WALKING TOUR IN TRANSIT

A drive from the port will take you across the McArthur Causeway to the southern part of Miami Beach, known as South Beach, incorporating the Art Deco Historic District. In 1979, the art district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Miami Beach is known to have the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world, and the Miami Design Preservation League was formed in 1975 to preserve and restore these historic buildings, which are from the 1930s – 1940s. Enjoy a leisurely walk with your guide along Ocean Drive, and the beach boardwalk, to view some of these historic gems, including the Park Central, Beacon, Colony, Cardozo, and the Gianni Versace mansion, where the world famous fashion designer lived and in 1997 was shot and killed on the steps. The walk continues to Lincoln Road, an original pedestrian friendly shopping area of Miami Beach, before your return to the ship.

Please note: It is recommended that guests wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour involves a considerable amount of walking. Guests will walk approximately 1 mile on flat terrain.In the event that minimum number of guests required for the tour to operate is not met, guests traveling in transit and those disembarking may travel on the same bus. The order of drop-off will be determined by local traffic conditions and tour itinerary. If necessary, a stop at the airport may be made prior to returning the transit guests back to the pier

FAMOUS CELEBRITY HOMES AND SITES OF MIAMI BY LAND AND SEA IN TRANSIT

Enjoy an exploration of the “Magic City” seeing the sites, history, and famous celebrity homes by land and sea. Step onboard a motorcoach for a driving tour of South Beach, Art Deco Miami, Wynwood Walls and Downtown Miami. Then, board a boat for a narrated 90 minute cruise of the Miami Skyline, passing more than 15 famous homes used in movies and Celebrity Mansions located on Fisher Island, Star Island, Palm Island and Hibiscus Island. Be sure to have your camera ready as you pass the current or former mansions of actors, athletes, and musicians including: David Beckham, JLo, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Chan, Floyd Mayweather and more. At the end of the tour, guests will be transferred back to the pier.

Please note: In the event that minimum number of guests required for the tour to operate is not met, guests traveling in transit and those disembarking may travel on the same bus. The order of drop-off will be determined by local traffic conditions and tour itinerary. If necessary, a stop at the airport may be made prior to returning the transit guests back to the pier

HOP ON HOP OFF LUGGAGE HOLD & 3 PM TRANSFER TO MIAMI AIRPORT

Soak up Miami’s sights from an open-top double-decker bus on this flexible, morning-based excursion for guests flying from the city. The tour can last however long you like (before catching a 3pm bus) and lets guests choose their itinerary from famous stops including South Beach, the Design District and Little Havana, before transferring to Miami International Airport. Luggage storage is included.
Excursion Details

If you’re flying out from Miami, use time before the flight to view the city’s key attractions on this morning excursion that fits around your schedule. You’ll be sightseeing via a hop-on, hop-off bus that stops at some of Miami’s most popular areas, before a transfer takes you directly to Miami International Airport. There’s even luggage storage to make things convenient.

Begin with a transfer from the port of around 30 minutes, which takes guests to the Big Bus Tours Miami Information Center. Here, you’ll be able to use luggage storage facilities and join a double-decker bus tour with stops throughout the city. Buses at each stop arrive every 30 minutes or so and a full loop takes approximately two hours and 10 minutes.

Once onboard the bus, it’s entirely up to you where to stop off and explore and when to rejoin the sightseeing loop on another bus. Alternatively, you can stay on one bus for the whole loop and soak up Miami from the comfort of your seat.

Stops include buzzing South Beach (known for its equally buzzy boardwalk – which stretches for seven miles and offers fantastic ocean views – and its Art Deco Historic District, which houses the largest concentration of Art Deco-styled buildings in the United States), the Miami Design District (full of museums, galleries, boutiques and colourful murals) and Little Havana (the city’s hub of Cuban-American culture – take a walk along Calle Ocho and enjoy the many coffee shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the live music you might hear). Finish your tour back at the Big Bus Tours Miami Information Center and collect your luggage in good time for a 3pm transfer to Miami International Airport, lasting approximately 30 minutes.

Important Information: Please note: This tour ends at Miami airport for guests who are disembarking and booked on domestic flights leaving from MIA Airport after 17:30 hours/5:30 pm or international flights leaving from MIA Airport after 18:00 hours / 6:00 pm.  This tour includes a luggage hold, which means that upon arriving at the Big Bus Central Station, you will be able to leave your luggage under staff supervision while you are on your Hop On, Hop Off experience. Guests are permitted to hold 2 pieces of luggage each. Any additional luggage can be stored for a fee of $5 per item, payable on site.

All luggage must be fully closed, as open bags will not be accepted. Loose items such as bottles, hats, pillows, or clothing, including items attached to bag handles, must either be carried by the guest or placed inside checked luggage. Backpacks or bags containing electronics are not permitted for storage, and fragile or breakable items cannot be accepted. Luggage must be picked up at the end of the tour before boarding your scheduled transfer to the airport. Guests are advised that they should make their way back to the Big Bus Central Station before 3:00 pm for sufficient time to claim their luggage and board their scheduled transfer bus to the airport

THE BEST OF MIAMI IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: IN TRANSIT

Experience the best of Miami and its vibrant heart, Calle Ocho, on this easy-going adventure. Departing from the port, enjoy an approximately 25-minute drive to South Beach, where you’ll have about an hour to soak in the soft sands and colorful Art Deco buildings along Ocean Drive. Then, take a short drive to Lincoln Road and Española Way, where you can spend an hour exploring open-air shops and strolling charming European-style streets. Next, it’s an approximately 30-minute drive to Calle Ocho in Little Havana, where you’ll enjoy another hour of free time to dive into Cuban culture—savor rich coffee, lively music, and watch locals play dominoes. This relaxed journey blends Miami’s beaches, style, and culture into one memorable day. A transfer back to the ship brings this tour to a close.

Please note: In the event that minimum number of guests required for the tour to operate is not met, guests traveling in transit and those disembarking may travel on the same bus. The order of drop-off will be determined by local traffic conditions and tour itinerary. If necessary, a stop at the airport may be made prior to returning the transit guests back to the pier.

VAN WITH DRIVER AND GUIDE 4 HOURS

This shore excursion offers an exclusive and privileged way to explore the key landmarks of your destination together with your family and friends. With a private driver, you can customize your itinerary and spend as much time as you like at each stop.

The car provides a comfortable way to travel, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenery as you make your way to each landmark. The four-hour duration of the tour provides the perfect amount of time to visit a variety of sights and get a taste of the local culture. If you would like to book a different kind of private service, such as a different duration, group size or type of vehicle, you can contact the shore excursions office directly onboard. The onboard shore excursions team will be happy to help you plan an unforgettable shore excursion that is tailored to your unique requirements.
Please Note: Vehicle, driver, guide and gasoline included. The price does not include any entrance fees or meals and is per vehicle and not per passenger.

If you want to set a customized itinerary and add entrance tickets to any of the tourist attractions, please contact your shorex excursion staff on the ship. Once on board, you can book all kinds of private services, please make a request directly with Shorex Office

See one of Florida’s natural wonders – the Everglades wetlands – before your flight out of Miami on this excursion, lasting around four hours. You’ll take an airboat ride for an up-close view of the area’s flora and fauna (with the potential to spot wildlife) and have some free time before a transfer directly to Miami International Airport.

Those flying out of Miami can pack in a final adventure to their trip with this excursion of approximately four hours to the Everglades, with a direct airport transfer at the end of the trip for convenience.

Recognised as both the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States and a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Everglades sits at the far southern tip of Florida. Learn more about this unique region at the Everglades Holiday Park, reached after a narrated drive of approximately one hour from the port.

Once arrived, you’ll have around two hours at the park, including an airboat ride of approximately 30 minutes. As you glide over the water in the airboat, take in the mix of mangrove forests, swamps and marshes surrounding you and see if you can spot any wildlife, which could include some of the area’s 350-plus bird species (such as egrets and hawks) or even the Everglades’most famous residents: alligators.

After the airboat ride, you can use the remainder of the time to further explore the Everglades Holiday Park and browse the venue’s gift shop for souvenirs, before a transfer of approximately one hour to Miami International Airport