[MinuteGal]

Taking the chartered bus from Orlando to the Miami port terminal and back is an excellent idea, Utah Girl. I also plan on taking it from where I live on the central Gulf coast. Four of us freepers from my area utilized bus service last cruise and it was such smooth sailing, taking us right to the cruise line's front door at the port. We had a lot of fun on the trip, also.

Give me a day or so to do some investigating on the price to see if the bus line is giving any discount to Carnival guests. If there's no special on right now, passengers will pay around $59 to $79 per person round trip depending on the city you board the bus. I'll probably have to pay the $79, you coming from Orlando which is closer to the port will pay less, I assume. Tipping the bus driver is expected, but not mandatory. Reservations have to be made ahead of time with prepayment.

I'll get back to you with the details ASAP, probably tomorrow. Tonight Bahama Mama will be in her grass hut watching our President make the SOTU address, God bless him.

Thanks for your question and keep 'em coming, folks.

Bahama Mama

[Utah Girl]

Thanks so much! That is much cheaper than flying. I appreciate your help.