Transportation from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Port??

[baseballmom94]

I am considering flying to Fort Lauderdale airport instead of Miami for our March 31 2007 sailing on Royal Carribbean.

 

1) Should we fly in the day prior to sailing? This may not be possible with our schedule

 

2) What is the best type of transportation from Ft. Lauderdale airport to Port of Miami? We are a family of two adults and two kids (ages 9 and 12). Do we need to prearrange a shuttle service and what is a good company to book with? Any idea on cost?

 

3) How long will it take us to reach the port? If we cannot fly in the day before, will this be too stressful?

 

4) Also, Southwest Airlines is only booking thru March 9. Does anyone know when they release the March/April schedules??

 

Thanks so much!!!

[Bequia]

I am considering flying to Fort Lauderdale airport instead of Miami for our March 31 2007 sailing on Royal Carribbean.

 

1) Should we fly in the day prior to sailing? This may not be possible with our schedule

 

2) What is the best type of transportation from Ft. Lauderdale airport to Port of Miami? We are a family of two adults and two kids (ages 9 and 12). Do we need to prearrange a shuttle service and what is a good company to book with? Any idea on cost?

 

3) How long will it take us to reach the port? If we cannot fly in the day before, will this be too stressful?

 

4) Also, Southwest Airlines is only booking thru March 9. Does anyone know when they release the March/April schedules??

 

Thanks so much!!!

 

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