Before the ship
The national-parks double
Both parks sit south of the city, so run the loop the day before: sawgrass in the morning, bay by afternoon, causeway sunset to finish.
- Everglades National ParkThe river of grass from the Ernest Coe entrance — anhinga boardwalks and sawgrass to the horizon before lunch.
- Biscayne National ParkNinety-five percent water — the visitor center at Convoy Point puts the reef line and island keys in view.
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State ParkThe lighthouse beach at the tip of Key Biscayne, across the causeway from your terminal.