Uber

[m8zenblue]

I have only cruised once before and I used the hotel shuttle to and from hotel to cruise port, what a cluster and hassle.

I am considering on using Uber or Lyft from my hotel in Hollywood, FL for transpiration to cruise port and upon return back to same hotel.

My thinking is that I don't have to deal with others trying to to get to and from cruise port and since I must pay for transportation I might as well have a dedicated ride just for me.

Any comments or experiences with Uber/Lyft please leave your comments, thanx.

[easyboy]

Uber is easy to get. Not sure what Hollywood hotel you are booking. You can have the estimate here:

https://www.uber.com/fare-estimate/

 

 

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[Wiltonian]

You might get more constructive responses here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=413

 

Stuart

[Paulras]

Always use it instead of the shuttle. Quicker and cheaper if the hotel charges for the shuttle. I've waited 15+ minutes in the past for everyone to get loaded on the shuttle. Uber gets you there door to door before the shuttle even leaves. We're usually in a hotel that's within 10 minutes away and last December we ordered an Uber XL (lots of luggage!) and it was only $13.13 according to my app history.

 

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[jelayne]

Have used Uber to go to both Port Everglades and POM - fast, and price was equal or less than a shuttle.

[Hlitner]

Uber is excellent in South Florida. If you have the app....you are all set.

 

Hank

[san diego spartan]

Planning to use it from our hotel to Port of Miami next month. I love Uber!!! Use it all over the world.

[helen haywood]

Ditto. Love Uber and Lyft!! When I think of the hotel shuttles with no organized line or sheet...or shuttle companies that go to several hotels...

 

 

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[cruisin lady ca]

We have used Uber and Lyft. They work quite well and the price is usually quite reasonable. Download the app shortly before you are going to use it - and look for discount codes. Or ask a friend for a referral code which will give you a discount on one or more rides within a short time period. Their promotions vary so it is hard to give you specifcs but the discount seems to be on the order of $5 per ride.

[Keith1010]

I highly recommend Uber.

 

We've had nice vehicles and drivers and far better then a taxi.

 

Keith

[dodger1964]

We use Uber and Lyft...I open both apps, enter destnation and see what each service quotes.

 

Dynamic pricing (I don't know if that's what they call it...I know some call it surge pricing) can really skew prices.

 

 

We have used Uber worldwide and it really has changed the way we get around while traveling...

[watchdiva]

Another fan of Uber and Lyft! We just returned from NOLA and used both with no problem at all. Definitely will use to get to the port from our hotel.

 

 

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[JMG]

Another Uber vote. We used Uber from South Beach to POM. Great! You do not have to wait around for a bus load of people or take a shuttle that stops at every hotel. Planning to use Uber from FLL to POM in a few months.

[parrotfeathers]

Used Uber 3 times in October (Miami). Very reasonable and quick.

[jimmieg]

GoA2B is a very helpful app that quickly list all the various Uber, Lyft, Taxi options/$$$ and time to get to you. You don't have to look at each individually. Found Lyft Line a great deal from MIA to hotel to port and then return last month.

Lyft Line gives them the option to take another rider. However, in reality, your luggage and the size of vehicle keeps their options limited.

 

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[Big_G]

I have only cruised once before and I used the hotel shuttle to and from hotel to cruise port, what a cluster and hassle.

 

I am considering on using Uber or Lyft from my hotel in Hollywood, FL for transpiration to cruise port and upon return back to same hotel.

 

My thinking is that I don't have to deal with others trying to to get to and from cruise port and since I must pay for transportation I might as well have a dedicated ride just for me.

 

Any comments or experiences with Uber/Lyft please leave your comments, thanx.

 

 

 

If this helps, our Uber fare from Port Everglades to Margaritaville Hollywood Beach was $15.75.

 

 

Gregg

[Hlitner]

Uber is also a great choice for anyone with an AMEX Platinum card because they give you $15 a month of free credit as a benefit of having the credit card.

 

Hank

[decamp303]

Took Uber FLL to Miami cruise port last Feb ad was great. However, on disembarkation it was a different story because we did not know where to pick-up the Uber. Coming off a RCCL ship we ended up in area with large buses, embarking passengers dropping off, traffic officers trying to direct traffic, had mix-up when we grabbed the wrong Uber (same make model) and just the general chaos of the debarkation/embarkation process.

 

If anyone knows if/where there is a designated pick-up point at Miami cruise terminal that would be helpful.

[helen haywood]

I go to a numbered pole and summon the ride from where I am standing and once the ride is engaged I text the driver that we are at Terminal D, post #11 (or whatever.)

 

 

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