Family of 12 and requiring 3carseats needs to get from FLL to Port Everglades. HELP

We are 9 adults with a 5 yr old and 20 month set of twins. Too many carseats to bring. Suggestions for affordable options?

You’re going to be minutes away. Get Uber’s biggest vans and try to get the car seats.

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I say find a way to take your own seats ....

When my twins were younger we took their backless boosters by looping the arms through the straps of their backpacks (I considered that their "personal item" for the flights and no one at the airline said anything:D). That would solve the 5 year old. As for the little ones, you can buy wheeled trolleys that you attach the car seat to ... and put the kids in ... solving a whole lot of problems navigating the airport. That way you have your seats that you know are up to standards and clean.

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We've used South Florida Shuttles:

(954) 227-0311

http://www.southfloridashuttles.com

Thanks. Where did you get the wheeled trolleys? I'm from Canada as well.

Thanks. Where did you get the wheeled trolleys? I'm from Canada as well.

Not who you asked.....but we have those as well... and have used them when taking carseats....got them on Amazon.

I was going to say Amazon as well. Bigger baby stores probably carry them too, but I would check kijiji and mom-to-mom sales / online groups for 'gently used'.

Nice to see another Canadian Mother Of Multiples traveling with her kids. (y)

Bring your own seats - the airline will check them for free if you choose not to use them on the flight. ;)

We are 9 adults with a 5 yr old and 20 month set of twins. Too many carseats to bring. Suggestions for affordable options?

If you find a solution let me know. We have the exact same problem. 8 adults 2 babies. We have heard of south florida shuttles but I haven't booked yet since our cruise isn't for quite a few months

You might also search the Family cruise board to see how others in your situation solved the transport issue safely.

Just remember that any seats you bring are going to have to be stored in your cabins, and probably of little use while in port because most transportation does in the Caribbean ports does not have anything to attached the seats to the vehicle. Your best choice seems to be to find transport that provides seats for the 10 minute drive to and from the airport.

Just remember that any seats you bring are going to have to be stored in your cabins, and probably of little use while in port because most transportation does in the Caribbean ports does not have anything to attached the seats to the vehicle. Your best choice seems to be to find transport that provides seats for the 10 minute drive to and from the airport.

I've cruised all over the Caribbean & Europe and any taxi or shuttle van that does not have working seat belts is one I skip - just grab the next one in line that does not have knotted or cut seat belts and tell the complaining driver to fix his vehicle. There's no reason to take a chance - we did not have seat belts when I was a kid and I have the scars to prove it.

Your cruise and your call.

Try http://www.limos.com I have used them 5-6 times with the same requirements. You can search for best prices and then call the provider to firm up the details. Never been disappointed with them.

I've cruised all over the Caribbean & Europe and any taxi or shuttle van that does not have working seat belts is one I skip - just grab the next one in line that does not have knotted or cut seat belts and tell the complaining driver to fix his vehicle. There's no reason to take a chance - we did not have seat belts when I was a kid and I have the scars to prove it.

 

Your cruise and your call.

There are providers, for example in Nassau, who provide proper car seats for free. Anyone who needs car seats should look in to private transportation at ports. I bet it's not hard to find a company that can provide the proper seating.

Love to know how this worked out for you newbycruzer. We have similar situation with 21 month old twins and needing carseats. 

On 11/21/2018 at 10:38 PM, nikkifriend said:

Love to know how this worked out for you newbycruzer. We have similar situation with 21 month old twins and needing carseats. 

Book private transportation or bring your seats.  When we traveled with car seats, I bought car seat bags on Amazon. It was easy and just not that big of a deal.

Thank Cheezus.

I have since actually found a few more companies willing to provide car seats. Oddly enough I've also had a few say they are not actually required for commercial vehicles.

23 minutes ago, nikkifriend said:

Thank Cheezus.

I have since actually found a few more companies willing to provide car seats. Oddly enough I've also had a few say they are not actually required for commercial vehicles.

They are required in most commercial vehicles.  The exception being large busses over a certain weight I believe.  Though that's irrelevant, I wouldnt put my kids in a taxi without proper restraint! 

Larry's Limos and other private companies would probably be your best bet. Be sure to share your experience with us. 

I will check back in after the trip in Dec. 

I agree with you, I wouldn't put my kids in a taxi or any other car without a proper car seat!

For those interested check tripadvisor for "things to do" and check transportation (shuttles and taxis), most of those companies in top 10 provide car seats. Check for Miami and Ft. Lauderdale if you are looking. I just sent each an email or checked their FAQs.

FYI...using borrowed or rented car seats is pretty risky. You don’t know their history.  Plus are you going to take 10 minutes or more per car seat to adjust/ re route the straps as they should be? Or if parts are missing? Are they properly secured in the transportation you’re using?  I’d take my own as cumbersome as that can be.

We’ve used car seats in Cozumel and Jamaica.  Pre check with the excursion you’re taking or as someone else suggested wave the cab or mini bus on that doesn’t have seat belts. Safety doesn’t stop on vacation.