Transportation to Port in Ft. Lauderdale

[bostonlass]

We're arriving in Ft. Lauderdale around 11:30am the morning of our cruise. I figure by the time we get our luggage it will be close to noon. Do people suggest taking a cab to the port or using the Princess shuttle? Our flight is not through Princess but I think you can still purchase their transportation. Any thoughts?

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[sue d. miller]

I would get a cab. By the time you get on the bus and wait for everyone else to get there, you would be on the ship having a drink by the pool. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Sue
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[bostongal]

Try Miami Shuttle. We had very good service from them.

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[jad828]

Definitely a cab. It is only $10 total. I think the shuttle with Princess is $20 per person (I think)
Like sue stated, you don't have to arrive with a crowd of people. We got to the port around noon and moved through the line so smoothly! Before we knew it we were on the ship!
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[jturner901]

Cab! Always cab! 10 minutes - $10.00. No waiting for the doddlers. By the time the shuttle leaves FLL, you'll be onboard enjoying. Definitely cab!

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[CruiseFever]

Port Everglades is literally right down the street from the airport, a cab is by far your most efficient and cost effective option. It's maybe a ten minute ride and cabs are plentiful.

If you would like to have a really nice cab I highly recommend Castro's Limousine Service (ask for Will). They usually have a car hovering around the airport and at the port (for the return) and are super nice. They drive loaded Ford Excursions so they charge a little more ($6.00 per person) but they do a really nice job. We use them a lot when we're in town for pre or post cruise transportation. Their number is 954-593-9052.

But yes, a cab is the way to go. Princess wants what? $20pp? And you have to wait for the bus to fill up.

Happy Cruising

Chris

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[bostongal]

Sorry I misread the original post - I thought it was for Miami to FLL transportation. I would use a cab if I was in FLL already. Nice cheap ride to the port and no waiting.

Meg

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[roe2ship]

Has anyone asked a cab driver to stop at Publix or a liquor store before going to the port? If so, do they charge you extra or do you just give them an extra tip for stopping /waiting?

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[Nitemare]

We stop every time at a drug or grocery store to pick up sodas and juice. A couple extra bucks for the time/distance, a little bigger tip, SO worth it.

[cdnguy]

The cab driver will certainly stop anywhere on the route to the port. Just remember though to expect to pay a little more on the meter for extra distance and time.

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[AmyinGA]

I agree with taking the cab. On our last cruise we landed at 10:30, got our bags, took a cab, got in line and went thru check in and we were in our cabin at 11:30. It was the fastest process yet. People that were on our plane and bought the transfers said they were about 45 minutes behind us in getting on the ship--and it cost them more.

[firegirl33]

We had the cab stop at Publix on the way to the pier. The extra charge on the meter was probably $2-3. + a little tip for being patient.

[roe2ship]

Does that Publix sell liquor and are they open before 12:00 on a Saturday?

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[cdnguy]

The Publix sells beer and wine. There's a liquor store in the same shopping area. Publix is open 7AM - 11PM on Sat.
Here's the web site for Publix's store hours:

http://store.publix.com/publix/cgi/site?site=00090&address=

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[twocats]

Am I right then, in assuming that one can take beer, wine, soda, and liquor onto the ship? Does one need to put it in the suitcases or carryon?

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[cdnguy]

No problem with wine, soda and champagne in your carry on.

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[rogerpl]

How about the reverse, how easy to get cab from the port to FLL.

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[jturner901]

When you gt off the ship there will be about 1,000,000 cabs right outside the pier door. It's is the regular route for FLL cabbies...FLL ---> Port Evergaldes ---> FLL...

All the best!

Jay & Karen Turner
Mount Hope, Ontario

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