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Cruise questions, answered
Plain answers about solo cruising, paying for your trip, traveling with kids and sailing from Port Miami and Port Everglades. Don't see your question? Send us a request.
Solo cruising
How does pricing work if I cruise alone?
Cruise fares are quoted per person based on two guests sharing a cabin. When you sail alone, you book a regular cabin for just yourself, so the fare is figured at a single occupancy rate instead. Taxes and port fees are charged per guest, so you pay those only once. Ask us for a real solo quote on any sailing.
Why does a solo fare cost more than the per person price I see?
The prices on this site are per person when two people share. Most cabins are built and priced for two, and many ships have few or no cabins made for one, so the line charges a single supplement on top of the per person fare. How big that supplement is depends on the line, ship, cabin type and date, so we always check live pricing for you.
Why is a cabin type sold out for one guest but not for two?
Cruise lines decide how many cabins of each type they will sell at the solo rate, and that number can run out even while the same cabin type is still open for two guests. If the cabin type you want shows sold out for one, we can check other cabin types or other dates.
Payment
How does payment work when I book through Sail From Miami?
Bookings are handled by Alain at Travels with Alain. We send you a written quote first. Once you say yes, we send a secure link where you enter each guest's details and your card, and we confirm the final price with you before any payment is made.
Do I pay a deposit or pay in full?
It depends on how long until your sailing. Every cruise has a final payment date, set by the cruise line, usually about 2 to 4 months before you sail depending on the line and the length of the cruise. If you book before that date, you can usually pay a deposit now and the rest by the final payment date. If you book after it, full payment is due when you book. Ask us and we will tell you the final payment date for your sailing.
What cards do you take? Can I use Klarna or another pay later plan?
We take credit or debit cards. We do not take Klarna directly. Some buy now, pay later apps can issue a one time virtual card, which may work like a regular card. If you have a question about a specific card, ask us.
Families
Do kids pay a fare?
Yes. Every guest, including babies, counts as a guest in the cabin and has a fare plus taxes and fees. Third and fourth guests in a cabin are often priced lower than the first two, but it varies by line and sailing, so ask us for a quote with your kids' ages.
How many people fit in one cabin?
Each cabin has a set maximum number of guests set by the cruise line, and it can't be exceeded, even for babies. Many cabins hold two, some hold three or four, and a smaller number of family cabins and suites hold more. Larger groups often book two cabins; tell us how many are traveling and we'll find options.
Can we get connecting or adjoining cabins?
Many ships have some connecting cabins (with a door between them) and cabins right next to each other, but there are only a limited number and they can sell out. Cruise lines also have age rules for kids staying in their own cabin, which usually means it must be connecting, next door or across the hall from a parent. Ask us early and we'll check what is open.
Practical questions
What extras should I budget for beyond the cruise fare?
Quite a few, and honestly the extras are a big part of what makes a cruise great. Drink packages, specialty dining, shore excursions, wifi, gratuities, photos and travel protection are usually not in the advertised fare. Prices vary by line, ship and sailing. Our cruise add ons guide walks through each one so you can plan a real budget.
Where do I park for my cruise?
Port Miami has a garage or lot for each cruise terminal. Our Port Miami parking guide covers the garages, rates and getting there from the airport. Sailing from Fort Lauderdale? See Port Everglades parking.
How do I request a quote?
Fill out our request form with the sailing, your travelers and the cabin type you want. We'll reply with a written quote.
Which cruises leave from Miami?
See the departures list for every upcoming sailing we track from Port Miami, or browse sailings by month. For Fort Lauderdale, see Port Everglades sailings.
Cruise line rules change and vary by ship and sailing. We confirm the details for your sailing before you pay.
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