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6 hours ago, JohninDC said:

Best is a stretch limo with a stocked bar! 😎

 

As noted above, much will depend upon your flight arrival time.  Arriving into MCO later, you might find it easier to stay in Orlando and head to the port the next morning.  Arriving early enough to explore the PC area and maybe spend some time at the beach or pool, then head out ASAP.  The drive from MCO to PC takes just under an hour.  

 

How many travelling? 🤔  For 2-3 you can use UberX or Lyft for about $60+ for the car -- more than 3 passengers (or a wife who packs like mine) you will need UberXL for about $100+.  There are shared shuttles - pre-virus Cocoa Beach Shuttle and Cortrans were the most often suggested; no idea if they are still in business.  Our preference pre-cruise is a one-way car rental - all of the major agencies have offices close to the port and offer free shuttle service after you return the car. A car rental allows you to shop, dine and stay where you want.

 

Post cruise the same options apply.  Unless you have a late flight (after 2:00 or so) I would not bother with the rental to get back to MCO.  Any new virus screening procedures may delay passengers from leaving the ship - so those who used to get off early and catch flights well before noon will be very disappointed.

 

Good luck! 🤠

I have read some good comments about Cortrans, if I stay in the Orlando area.  If I stay in Cocoa Beach area, any particular car agency in Cocoa that do agood job of getting you to the ship

On 12/20/2020 at 1:26 PM, maryandmarge said:

Do NOT use Go Port Canaveral. They had excellent reviews in the past.    We had a cruise booked out of Port Canaveral for April 2020 that was cancelled by Carnival.   The three of us had booked them as a package pick up at MCO, drop off at Hampton in Orlando, pick us up the next morning at hotel and drop us at cruise terminal in Port Canaveral and then picking us up after the cruise and dropping us back at MCO airport.   Cost was approx. $280.    When Carnival cancelled cruise Go Ports first email said we would get 100% refunded because Carnival cancelled due to Covid.   The next email said we would receive 70% which is what our signed contract shows.     That was 9 months ago.   Now their emails show that they will start refunds as soon as the ships start sailing again.     Whenever that will be.    I'm not the only one waiting on refund - check on tripadvisor.     So my suggestion is try to find any other option.    

Thanks for the information.  I will certainly avoid them.

What is the best way to get from airport in Orlando to pier at Port Canaveral?