JohninDC

Resortpass.com will link you to hotels/resorts offering day passes to their pool/spa/beach facilities.  Swim, relax, enjoy a boozy lunch and then head to MIA after dinner.

5 hours ago, TTEllis said:

Hello!!

I have a question for you please. For those of us who've done Nachi a couple of times wanting to try something else. Would you recommend spending a cruise visit at Paradise Beach or Money Bar? Thanks 

Those are two very different venues.  PB is pushing all-inclusive, but on slow port days may offer a pay as you go option.  It is very large, with great facilities, a HUGE pool, water toys and a sandy beach.  Food and drinks there are average to above average for a beach club (love their taco truck!).

MB is much smaller, no admission fee, strictly pay as you go, no sandy beach, no pool and no water toys.  Good snorkeling from the shore, rental gear if you need it, and the food/drinks quality is about even with PB.

Which to choose sort of depends upon what you are looking for.  If you can find an old review from Mitsugirly, she did both locations in one day (morning at MD, afternoon at PB).

Have a great cruise!

Yup!

Larry's Limos

There are shared shuttles between POM to FLL starting at about $15 per person and the ride takes about 40 minutes.  The ride from MIA to POM takes about 20 minutes - the logistics are not that different.  Choose the flight that works best for you.

2 hours ago, Noledad77 said:

There are a lot of ways to get from Orlando to Port Canaveral. Someone mentioned 528, which is a toll road, but I think it's the fastest and most direct way to get there. Worst case scenario, just get yourself to I-95 and adjust from there. Nuclear option would be I-4 to Daytona and down or south some on the Turnpike and over to 95 and then north towards Cocoa Beach, but I wouldn't suggest that otherwise. Hell, 192 south out of Kissimmee to Melbourne and back up would be a good option if you have the time and only if traffic is jammed up on the fastest route.

417 to 528 is your best bet - traffic in Orlando and near the port will slow you down.

Wasn't sure where in Kissimmee and was allowing for weekday traffic - the locals estimates are probably closer to what you will experience.

Depending upon where in Kissimmee, I would plan on 2-2.5 hours for the trip.

8 hours ago, hrhdhd said:

You keep saying this, but the two surface lots at PortMiami are not covered.

Correct - but the other 90+% of parking at POM is covered.

Uber, Lyft and Taxi are also good options

Larrys Limos is the most often suggested provider for Miami and FLL.  We used them a while back and were happy!

Lots of hotels in the Rocky Point and Westshore areas of Tampa offer airport shuttles.  Pre-cruise only a couple in the Rocky Point area (Chase Suites and others) also offered port shuttles - not sure any still offer them, but you can call and check.  Taxi from any airport hotel to the port is only about $25+ and Uber or Lyft should save you a couple of dollars.

"Best" is a stretch limo with a stocked bar - call Larry Limos

Cheapest is likely SAS or another shared shuttle - about $15 per person

UberX or Lyft should be about $50+ for the 40-45 minute drive - a taxi will be closer to $75-80 on the meter.

Lots of beach clubs lined up along the same side of the island at PB.  From PB you can see Mr. Sanchos, and a bit further down is Nachi Cocom.  I think Sanchos is only AI now, they have water toys and several pools - my daughters lover the "lively" atmosphere.  Nachi is also only AI, less crowded (limited to 130 guests per day), no water toys, and is very quiet and relaxing.  Your call.

The advice from all of the locals is to only park at the port.  If you search this board you will find some who said they saved money parking off port, and many others who said their reservation/deposit was "lost" the shuttle never showed or was hours late, and some who returned to find their cars vandalized.

Parking at POM is covered, convenient and safe.  Parking anywhere else will likely not be covered, will not be as convenient, and for sure will not be as safe.  It's your car - do you feel lucky?

Larrys Limos

Resortpass.com will connect you to hotels offering day passes to the beach/pool/spa facilities.  Tip them to store your bags while you swim/relax/get pampered and enjoy lunch and drinks.

Best bet is a one-way car rental or Uber.

You should call for Uber from the port - no telling exactly when you will get off the ship, find your bags and clear customs.  For 4 plus bags you will likely need UberXL or a taxi van - the cab will run $80+ on the meter and Uber XL should be a little cheaper - you can do a mock booking to verify, but surge pricing may affect what you are quoted when you are at POM. 

The ride from POM to FLL takes about 45 or so minutes; I would store my bags and then head out to lunch somewhere, or look at wwwresortpass.com for hotels offering day passes to their pool/beach/spa facilities.

Have a good cruise!

Larrys Limos

The only way to guarantee a room is to book it for the night before and then advise them that you will not arrive until 7:00-7:30 (so they don't give your room away as a no show).  

All of the prices are in US Dollars - they only want bills, not change, but never had anyone on Coz not want to deal in $$

Westshore is where I think you should look - close to TPA airport so most hotels will offer an airport shuttle, and there are lots of dining and shopping options.  Hopefully you can find the medical treatment you need close by.  Taxi from Westshore area hotels to the port should be about $25+, and Uber or Lyft should save you a few dollars.

Post cruise you can taxi/Uber/shuttle to TPA to pick up a rental car, or there are hotel locations for both Avis and Hertz near the port that may be able to help with a one-way rental or try the Enterprise in nearby Ybor City.

Have a great cruise!

What cruise line?  This is the FLA departure board - you need to post this in your cruise line board.

Tri-Rail - call you r FLL hotel and ask which stop is closest.  Fare should be under $5 each.