Question about Shuttle Vehicles

[LesaL]

This is an unusual question, and one I have searched for without finding an answer.

 

I am flying into FLL for a cruise out of POM in October. I will be staying one night precruise. I need a shuttle to the hotel and/or pier that is the type that has the rail and steps boarding versus the van type that has maybe a high running board type step into the vehicle.

 

Does anyone know what shuttle service or hotel shuttle vehicle has the boarding that I described? Any information will be appreciated.

 

Lesa

[CruiserBruce]

I think I would be contacting the various companies recommended here for the best answers.

[eandj]

Call each company as suggested. I have seen some drivers carry a step stool to help customers on SOME tours shuttles. Usually.... the shuttle BUSES are what you want. Whereas a shuttle VAN would need the stool. But yes, call and make sure you get a guarantee in writing via email or you might end up fighting to get your credit after the fact and be stuck..

[LesaL]

I will do that, thanks.

[DanJ]

Most of the shuttle companies, like SAS, Go and Supershuttle use vans with a step stool to get in back. If the hotel you stay at has a shuttle, it's likely a van, but I have seen "mini-bus" type shuttles, similar to what Park N Go uses to Port Everglades seen in the pic below. I suspect this is the type you are after?

 

[LesaL]

Most of the shuttle companies, like SAS, Go and Supershuttle use vans with a step stool to get in back. If the hotel you stay at has a shuttle, it's likely a van, but I have seen "mini-bus" type shuttles, similar to what Park N Go uses to Port Everglades seen in the pic below. I suspect this is the type you are after?

 

 

That picture is the type of transport that I need. If I don't find a hotel or transport service that uses that type, I will likely have to use a cab. It would be a lot cheaper to go with a shuttle.

 

If a hotel uses a shuttle like that, then I can just go from airport to hotel, back to the airport the next morning. Then I would use Celebrity transfer to get to the port. I would assume that they would use a full size bus for their transfers. I have not cruised out of Miami before.

 

Thanks for posting the picture.

 

Lesa

[JohninDC]

If I don't find a hotel or transport service that uses that type, I will likely have to use a cab. Thanks for posting the picture.

 

Lesa

 

Cabs will be required to use car seats/booster seats. You should tip the driver a bit extra to account for the time spent installing and uninstalling the seat. Good luck! :)

[DanJ]

While standing in line at Port Everglades last year, I saw a mini-bus like that from the Comfort Inn on Stirling Rd. I can't say for sure, but I think there was also another hotel named on the side of the shuttle, perhaps the Hampton Inn next door.