AIR TRAVEL 
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SECURE YOUR AIRFARE TO MIAMI AS SOON AS YOU FIND A GREAT FARE. YOU SHOULD BEGIN LOOKING NOW. MIAMI IS VERY POPULAR TRAVEL DESTINATION , AND YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF PAYING WAY TOO MUCH IF YOU WAIT TOO LATE.
FOR EXAMPLE, FROM CHICAGO, AIRFARE IN THE $200.00 -$230.00 DOLLAR RANGE IS A GREAT RATE. IF YOU FIND A FARE THAT'S LESS THAN $200.00 GRAB IT !
IN MANY CASES, YOU WILL HAVE ONE STOP IN ORDER TO GET THE BEST DEAL.
American Airlines has a wide variety of non stop flights.
HERE ARE A FEW GREAT RESOURCES FOR BOOKING AIRFARE
WWW.BOOKINGBUDDY.COM - SIGN UP AND THEY WILL ALERT YOU WHEN FARES DIP BELOW A CERTAIN POINT. WE LOVE THIS SITE!
WWW.AA.COM - AMERICAN AIRLINES OFFERS GREAT RATES FROM CHICAGO AND ALMOST ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY.
WWW.AIRTRAN.COM - AIR TRAN OFFERS SOME GREAT RATES THROUGH ATL
WWW.SOUTHWEST.COM - SOUTHWEST GOES TO FT. LAUDERDALE FLORIDA, WHICH IS ABOUT 30 MINUTES AWAY FROM MIAMI. It takes approximately 45 mins to get from Ft. Laudedale to Miami.
*These are recommended sites only, please book at your discretion
RECOMMENDED FLIGHT TIMES
Please book your air to arrive in Miami no later than 12:00 noon Eastern Time the day of the cruise. Also consider coming into Miami the day before your curise, and hanging out with us before the ship leaves. For travel back to your home town book a flight time that is no earlier than 2:00pm Eastern Time from Miami to allow time to clear customs, etc. .
CRUISE CHECK IN The cruise check-in process begins at 12:30pm, and early arrival is suggested. Passengers MUST check in at least 1 hour prior to the ship's 4pm departure time.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION :
GETTING FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE PORT OF MIAMI
WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN MIAMI, IT'S EASY TO GRAB ONE OF THE AVAILABLE TAXIS AT THE AIRPORT AND HEAD TO THE PORT OF MIAMI TO DEPART FOR THE CRUISE. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS OPTION -- ESPECIALLY IF YOU CAN SHARE A CAB WITH A COUPLE OF FRIENDS AND SPLIT THE FARE. IT TAKES ABOUT 25 MINUTES TO GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE PORT OF MIAM
Port of Miami/Dodge Island
Terminal D - 1435 North Cruise Boulevard, Port of Miami, Miami, FL 33132
Terminal E - 1265 North Cruise Boulevard, Port of Miami, Miami, FL 33132
Travel Time: 8 miles from the Miami International Airport; travel time is approximately 25 minutes. 25 miles from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport; travel time is approximately 45 minutes.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OTHER OPTIONS FOR GROUND TRANSPORTATION TO THE PORT, CLICK HERE:
http://www.miami-airport.com/faqs_ground_trans.asp
CARNIVAL CRUISES ALSO OFFERS GROUP TRANSPORTATION FROM BOTH THE MIAMI AND FT. LAUDERDALE AIRPORTS STARTING AT NOON. THIS MUST BE SCHEDULED AT LEAST 5 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. PLEASE CONTACT US AT SISTAHSOJOURN@GMAIL.COM IF INTERESTED IN THIS. PRICES : $32.00 ROUND TRIP FROM MIAMI $60.00 ROUND TRIP FROM FT. LAUDERDALE
LUXURY MOTOCOACH FROM THE SOUTH
For more information, contact GODIVA at LAFEMME ENTERTAINMENT AT:
THE PARTY WILL START ON THE WAY TO MIAMI !!
**THERE WILL BE A PRE LAUNCH PARTY ABOARD THE SHUTTLE BUS WITH DRINKING, FUN & GAMES DURING THE RIDE TO MIAMI
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Port of Miami/Dodge Island
Terminal D - 1435 North Cruise Boulevard, Port of Miami, Miami, FL 33132
Terminal E - 1265 North Cruise Boulevard, Port of Miami, Miami, FL 33132
Directions to the Port of Miami:
Traveling from I-95 North or South
Exit at I-395 east toward Miami Beach (Exit #2D).
Follow the directional signs to Biscayne Boulevard (Exit #2A/#2B).
Follow directions for Biscayne Boulevard South; turn right at the traffic light/stop sign.
Stay in the left lane.
The entrance to the Port of Miami is at Biscayne Boulevard and Port Boulevard (N.E 5th Street).
At the traffic light, turn left at Port Boulevard (N.E. 5th Street).
Proceed over the bridge.
Stay in the left lanes and follow the signs to Cruise Terminals D/E.
Traveling from the West Coast of Florida
I-75 east toward Fort Lauderdale.
I-595 east toward Fort Lauderdale.
I-95 south toward Miami.
Exit at I-395 east toward Miami Beach (Exit #2D).
Follow the directional signs to Biscayne Boulevard (Exit #2A/#2B).
Follow directions for Biscayne Boulevard South; turn right at the traffic light/stop sign.
Stay in the left lane.
The entrance to the Port of Miami is at Biscayne Boulevard and Port Boulevard (N.E 5th Street).
At the traffic light, turn left at Port Boulevard (N.E. 5th Street).
Proceed over the bridge.
Stay in the left lanes and follow the signs to Cruise Terminals D/E.
Port Parking:
$20.00 per day (rates subject to change by the Port Authority)
Garage Parking/Parking Lot #2 (an open, outdoor parking lot)
Accepted forms of payment: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, U.S Dollars, U.S. Traveler's Checks
No advance reservations required
Handicap Parking available with proof of valid permit.
Oversized vehicles that are 20' in length or more will be charged an additional $20.00 per day and can only park in Lot #2.
Shuttle Service will pick you up at the Parking Garage/Lot and take you to the appropriate Cruise Terminal location.
For more information: (305) 347-5515
www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami