need to get 6 from orlando to port everglades

we need to arrange transportation for 6 adults from Orlando to Port everglades early on the 27th November for a cruise on the Allure of the Seas

any ideas and we don't drive

thanks

we need to arrange transportation for 6 adults from Orlando to Port everglades early on the 27th November for a cruise on the Allure of the Seas

any ideas and we don't drive

thanks

I responded on the other thread too!

First of all, I would strongly recommend a rental van for lower costs/convenience despite your hesitance to drive. It is an easy drive/route.

It will be interesting to read what others suggest! This is not an easy/cheap transfer! I heard of quotes upwards of $600 for private shuttles for 2 one way - a flight cost $150 plus!

I see ESCOT buses a lot at the various cruise terminals around Florida. They have a Cruise Connection Service that you may want to check. http://cruiseconnection.travel/

I just did a mock booking from Orlando to Port Everglades = ESCOT Cruise Connection - $630 for 6 passengers RETURN!

You can fly Orlando to Ft Lauderdale, then cab to port.

Red Coach

but it is not inexpensive

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OP is from Ireland maybe that's why they don't drive ;) or are hesitant to drive?

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I would not be confident enough to drive and would hate to ask the other in the party to do what I would not do

Amtrak is a possibility. About $50 per person. If your cruise leaves on Sunday the 27th, you would have to travel Saturday as the train does not arrive in FLL until 5:00 PM.

I would not be confident enough to drive and would hate to ask the other in the party to do what I would not do

The road is a very large - wide multi lane Interstate Hwy. with the cost of a transfer so high you may want to get the costs of both and present to the other party so they know the options.

I responded on the other thread too!

 

First of all, I would strongly recommend a rental van for lower costs/convenience despite your hesitance to drive. It is an easy drive/route.

 

It will be interesting to read what others suggest! This is not an easy/cheap transfer! I heard of quotes upwards of $600 for private shuttles for 2 one way - a flight cost $150 plus!

 

I see ESCOT buses a lot at the various cruise terminals around Florida. They have a Cruise Connection Service that you may want to check. http://cruiseconnection.travel/

 

I just did a mock booking from Orlando to Port Everglades = ESCOT Cruise Connection - $630 for 6 passengers RETURN!

For $600 I'll fly to Orlando myself and drive you

When we lived in Orlando there were buses that departed the IDrive area to Port Everglades. I seem to remember they were cruise line specific. I know there is a bus from Ocala (north of Orlando) that travels to Royal Caribbean cruises.

Which cruise line are you sailing? I see, you are on Allure. I will try to find additional information for you.

I just GOOGLED "transportation Orlando to Port Everglades." As I remembered there are a number of options for you to investigate. The 1st one I checked said 5 to 7 passengers $100 per group one way and $150 round trip. They even had a time schedule posted. There were other options too. I know one cruise line picked up near Sea World. Hope this helps.

Grace

When we lived in Orlando there were buses that departed the IDrive area to Port Everglades. I seem to remember they were cruise line specific. I know there is a bus from Ocala (north of Orlando) that travels to Royal Caribbean cruises.

 

Which cruise line are you sailing? I see, you are on Allure. I will try to find additional information for you.

I am overwhelmed by the helpfulness of people on cruise critic

I just GOOGLED "transportation Orlando to Port Everglades." As I remembered there are a number of options for you to investigate. The 1st one I checked said 5 to 7 passengers $100 per group one way and $150 round trip. They even had a time schedule posted. There were other options too. I know one cruise line picked up near Sea World. Hope this helps.

 

Grace

Grace is there any way you remember the name of that place that offered for that price , most of the prices I got were 600 dollars plus 20% tip for the party of six

Grace is there any way you remember the name of that place that offered for that price , most of the prices I got were 600 dollars plus 20% tip for the party of six

It is only because you are from Ireland and my DH is Donahoo and mother was Foley.

Florida Sunshine Shuttle.... was one of them

Grace

I will post other names later.

It is only because you are from Ireland and my DH is Donahoo and mother was Foley.

 

Florida Sunshine Shuttle.... was one of them

 

Grace

 

I will post other names later.

Grace my maiden name is Foley !!!!!

Grace my maiden name is Foley !!!!!

Wow. That was DH's mother's maiden name. I have a Moore line in my family tree but have never been able to find out where they came from in Ireland.

Found 2 more for you to check. The Florida Express Bus, did a fake booking and got $55 pp. Also, Orlando Bus Ind. has scheduled service and it may be $69pp.

We spent 3 weeks traveling around Ireland in 1998, I believe. Wish we had spent more time. Have cousins named Murphy who want to come for a visit someday. I told them buy a ticket and go.

It is only because you are from Ireland and my DH is Donahoo and mother was Foley.

 

Florida Sunshine Shuttle.... was one of them

 

Grace

 

I will post other names later.

Florida Sunshine Shuttle shows a rate of $600 on their website!

For comparison, reputable shuttle companies charge $120 or thereabouts for private shuttles between Orlando and Port Canaveral - just under an hour's drive. I seriously doubt you will get the same rates to Port Everglades (5 - 6 hours) but let's wait and see what Snit can dig up for you!

As I mentioned above and on your other thread, the ESCOT and Florida Express Buses (their cruise connections) should be your most cost-effective transport (between $50 and $60) per person one-way. (not considering car rentals)

Hi - We have used VIP Limo several times to return to Orlando airport from Port Canaveral - I am sure that Michael Robinson can give you a reasonable quote but you need to email or call him:

321-505-0009

viplimo@screenstar.com

Very dependable!

Robert

Hi - We have used VIP Limo several times to return to Orlando airport from Port Canaveral - I am sure that Michael Robinson can give you a reasonable quote but you need to email or call him:

 

321-505-0009

 

viplimo@screenstar.com

 

Very dependable!

 

Robert

The OP is traveling from Orlando to Ft. Launderdale.....

Just a correction to my previous post and an observation!

The drive in a shuttle van from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale is 4 hours (not 5 or 6 as I wrote - I was looking at buses with many stops)

Observation:

Florida has the most comprehensive bus/shuttle system of any state I've lived in thanks to the theme parks in the north and the casinos in the south and the cruise ports, etc.

There are at least a dozen companies running daily shuttles between Orlando - Fort Lauderdale - Miami (generally they do not stop at cruise terminals). Fares can be as low as $20 per person.

The catch is - the pickups and drops are generally in public places (outside a Denny's, McDonalds, etc). So you have to make your way with all your luggage to one of these places and wait faithfully for some company to pick you! What if they do not show up? Reviews online are generally not very favorable so that does not help either!

I have seen Javax, Smart Shuttle Line, Jet Set, Super Tours and Megabus on the roads and I am sure there are many others.

Only a few companies (I mentioned ESCOT and Florida Express above) actually focus on the cruise ports from what I can tell with fares starting at $50.

I tried to get information on ESCOT last evening but their website was down. I will check again.

Grace

I just called CRUISE CONNECTIONS ESCOT BUS LINES to get information for you. They begin service to Port Everglades from Orlando on October 15. You did not say when your cruise is. Their charge is $110pp rt and $64pp ow. They pick up at the Burger King at 2000 Consulate Drive at 8:15 am. Hope this helps.

Grace

I just called CRUISE CONNECTIONS ESCOT BUS LINES to get information for you. They begin service to Port Everglades from Orlando on October 15. You did not say when your cruise is. Their charge is $110pp rt and $64pp ow. They pick up at the Burger King at 2000 Consulate Drive at 8:15 am. Hope this helps.

 

Grace

thanks for your help grace , we sail on the 27th November we are now considering travelling down the day before in case anything went wrong . I got a price on amtrack for 234 for 6 passengers . now I have to get a hotel that is either near the station or near the port

any recommendations ?

After looking at all the options , we are going to travel down the day before and we have a DRIVER , one of the lads will drive, I am looking for recommendations for a reputable van hire that will do one way hire , I appreciate any help you can give me

After looking at all the options , we are going to travel down the day before and we have a DRIVER , one of the lads will drive, I am looking for recommendations for a reputable van hire that will do one way hire , I appreciate any help you can give me

If your driver is not a US citizen it may be best for you to look for a broker in the UK for your car rental. At least that is the general consensus on Trip Advisor. That way you make sure your driver has all the proper insurance.

If your driver is a US citizen then I would just check prices among the major brands and choose the company with the lowest price.

If your "lad" is under 25 years old the rate may be substantially higher.