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  1. JohninDC
    35 NZD = $21.45 US 17 NZD = $10.42 US
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    For a flight at 11:30 you need to be at MIA NLT than 10:00 - and 9:30 is better with the typical TSA chaos. The ride from POM to MIA takes about 20-30 minutes, so that translates into off the ship, with bags, and clear of customs/immigration and looking for a cab or Uber/Lyft by about 9:00 - should be easy!
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    Best bet is to book Uber or Lyft after you have collected your bags - wait for a car should be under 5 minutes and the airport offers free wifi.
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    No sandy beach will have good snorkeling - the waves and sand cloud the water. There is good snorkeling from the shore at Money Bar. No admission fee, good food/drinks/service, rental gear if needed, lots of shade and you enter the water via steps. Chankanaab Marine park has both a beach and separate snorkel area - but also charges about $20 for admission.
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    TAMPA

    JohninDC replied to tw67's topic in Florida Departures

    Thanks for the feedback. Parts of Ybor can get a little rowdy on the weekends - glad everything worked out for you.
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    There is a surcharge (30%?) associated with using a van cab - assuming you all fit into one van taxi the fare will be higher, but still cheaper than two cabs. Have a great cruise!
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    You may need to wait a minute or two for a van taxi to come to the front of the line. 5 plus bags may even need to split into two regular cabs (especially if any in your group pack like my wife).
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    Or just head back to FLL and catch SAS there.
  9. JohninDC
    Fare for standard Lyft or UberX should be about $50+ - hopefully surge pricing will not push that up, but you should not be in the early rush to get off your first ship.
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    Park at the port - easy, convenient and not too expensive. www.porttb.com/parking
  11. JohninDC
    www.visitlauderdale.com has lots of hotel and tourist information.
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    Avis and Budget have locations near POM (2nd Street); I would drop the family and bags off, return the cars (5+ minute drive) and have Avis shuttle the drivers back). All of the downtown hotels charge for parking, so you will likely need to stay near MIA. Two UberXLs seems a lot less hassle.
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    www.resortpass.com
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    Sunday traffic in Miami should be better than a weekday rush hour - a cab ride from MIA to POM takes about 20+ minutes. If you wind up taking your back up flight I would call the cruise line, advise them that you will be cutting it close, and see what they advise. Worst case, what's the first port on your schedule?
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    Only San Gervasio

    JohninDC replied to toras's topic in Cozumel

    Yes!
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    Except it is a 45-60 minute drive from MIA to FLL, and then another hour or so for the driver to get back after parking the car. No easy solutions to this one!
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    Taxi from FLL or nearby parking to MIA will be about $80+ on the meter; Uber or Lyft should save you a few dollars. If you can handle your bags and if you are not in a hurry, then FOP's suggestion of riding the Tri-Rail train (fare should be under $5 each) to MIA is a good one.
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    I have been on these boards for about 15 years and have never heard of a shuttle from St. Pete to PC. As suggested above, a one-way car rental is your best bet - or wait 5-8 years for Brightline trains to run from Tampa.
  19. JohninDC
    I would always opt for one more night in Miami compared to an extra night in Canada. Choose a downtown hotel where you can explore Miami dining and nightlife, and then make your way to PE the morning of your cruise.
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    Cortrans, Cruise Control and Cocoa Beach Shuttle are often suggested on these boards.
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    What port? What city?
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    You can use a shuttle or Uber to get from Orlando to your cruise. Post cruise I would rent a car in PC/Cocoa Beach, use it while I visit the theme parks, and then return the car to MCO when you fly home.
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    Avis and Budget in downtwon (2nd Street) offer drop off customers a shuttle to POM - not sure if they pick up? I would call, or just grab a taxi for about $15+
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    Pre-cruise your best bet is to stay near FLL - usually cheaper than downtown Miami. If you choose to use SAS for shuttle service they have a list of hotels they pick up at posted on their web site.
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