Cabob1 Posted October 13, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I would like to use the parking at the terminal for the first time at Ft. Lauderdale, but am worried about arriving there and being told they are at capacity. Has anyone ever had an issue with not being able to find a parking space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted October 13, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Never an issue for us the times that we have driven there....just remember that people are getting off the ship that same morning and leaving the parking lot. Just get there in good time in the morning to be sure that you are getting a decent spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JimmyVWine Posted October 13, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Never an issue for us the times that we have driven there....just remember that people are getting off the ship that same morning and leaving the parking lot. Just get there in good time in the morning to be sure that you are getting a decent spot. This. Given that a shipload of people are disembarking, it is impossible for the lot not to empty out somewhat. As long as you don't arrive at 3:25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted October 13, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I would like to use the parking at the terminal for the first time at Ft. Lauderdale, but am worried about arriving there and being told they are at capacity. Has anyone ever had an issue with not being able to find a parking space? You can also opt to do off port parking for less money, unless you really need your car to be right there when you disembark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griller Posted October 13, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Embassy Suites just outside the port gates on 17th/Causeway, its not covered but we always park there, free fairly prompt shuttle and about $5 a day if you book it through unitedairportparking dot com No I have no connection with them apart from being a satisfied customer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted October 13, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Embassy Suites just outside the port gates on 17th/Causeway, its not covered but we always park there, free fairly prompt shuttle and about $5 a day if you book it through unitedairportparking dot comNo I have no connection with them apart from being a satisfied customer! I use them too. Just booked for December; 8 days $39 total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak378 Posted October 13, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I have parked at the port garage at both Port Canaveral and Port Everglades. We are about 4 hours from Port Everglades. On the last cruise, last February from Everglades, there was no problem finding space and when we docked we were in our car, getting on the Turnpike by 9:15 AM. It was very convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted October 13, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Embassy Suites just outside the port gates on 17th/Causeway, its not covered but we always park there, free fairly prompt shuttle and about $5 a day if you book it through unitedairportparking dot comNo I have no connection with them apart from being a satisfied customer! How long to get from the ship assuming self dis-embarkation to the Embassy Suites? We're booked at Embassy for our next cruise. We have a very long drive home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griller Posted October 13, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 13, 2014 How long to get from the ship assuming self dis-embarkation to the Embassy Suites? We're booked at Embassy for our next cruise. We have a very long drive home. When we called them last Saturday once we got through immigration they were there in 10 minutes, its a 5 minute drive back unless they go around all the other cruise terminals picking up other passengers from other lines. Luck of the draw with that, depends how many ships are in port that day I expect amongst other factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted October 13, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 13, 2014 When we called them last Saturday once we got through immigration they were there in 10 minutes, its a 5 minute drive back unless they go around all the other cruise terminals picking up other passengers from other lines.Luck of the draw with that, depends how many ships are in port that day I expect amongst other factors. Rather doubt parking at the port would be any faster. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted October 14, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 14, 2014 How long to get from the ship assuming self dis-embarkation to the Embassy Suites? We're booked at Embassy for our next cruise. We have a very long drive home. Take a taxi; 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted October 14, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I would like to use the parking at the terminal for the first time at Ft. Lauderdale, but am worried about arriving there and being told they are at capacity. Has anyone ever had an issue with not being able to find a parking space? The only time I think you might have a problem is during the Ft. Lauderdale boat show, and you are leaving from berth 2. This year 10/31 - 11/03 There is an overflow lot in the tank farm when that garage is full. Alternatively, you can park in another port garage, and take the parking garage shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak378 Posted October 15, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 15, 2014 How long to get from the ship assuming self dis-embarkation to the Embassy Suites? We're booked at Embassy for our next cruise. We have a very long drive home. Just as a point of information: Several years ago when we still lived up north, we decided to drive to and from FLL for a Princess cruise. For disembarkation day I had a reservation at a hotel just North of Orlando, about 250 miles away. It was a short, 4 hour drive and we were there by 1 PM. It was a pleasant alternative to spending a night in FLL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RASHOPPER2 Posted October 15, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 15, 2014 We use Park N Go....less expensive than the cruise terminal and excellent service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted October 15, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Embassy Suites just outside the port gates on 17th/Causeway, its not covered but we always park there, free fairly prompt shuttle and about $5 a day if you book it through unitedairportparking dot comNo I have no connection with them apart from being a satisfied customer! I use them too. Just booked for December; 8 days $39 total. Thank you both! We used Park N GO last year and this is MUCH cheaper. Just reserved for next year and it was only $4 a night! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted October 15, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 15, 2014 We also use Park N Go. Each time, our luggage is loaded from our car to the shuttle van and we are taken immediately (OK, maybe a 10 minute wait at most) to the ship. Each time at debarkation, the Park N Go shuttle is already waiting in the lot or arrives within five minutes. The luggage is placed on the shuttle for you and you are taken directly to your car where your luggage is loaded into your car. The time before your reach your car can vary depending our if you are the first car or last car to be reached. In any case, the delay is minimal. Book on line for the best rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBubba Posted October 15, 2014 #17 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thank you both! We used Park N GO last year and this is MUCH cheaper. Just reserved for next year and it was only $4 a night! :cool: I have heard that Park N Go is valet, so they take your keys??? Did you have that experience? When we are there in March 2015, there is 5 ships in... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted October 15, 2014 #18 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have heard that Park N Go is valet, so they take your keys??? Did you have that experience? When we are there in March 2015, there is 5 ships in... Thanks! They wanted to..... but DH insisted on keeping them. There was a bit of an issue, but eventually they relented and asked us not to tell anyone. ;) I'm pretty sure we paid about $170, and we're paying $90 at the Embassy Suites next time. And that is self-parking, so there will be no issue with the keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted October 15, 2014 #19 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Yes, Park N Go is valet. The car is moved from the covered area where you unload the car to where they park it while you are cruising. Your car may be moved again for easy accessibility on the day you return. We just leave the one key for the engine. I don't know how one can keep one's keys unless you are willing to park in some out of the way location in the lot and walk back to the shuttle. You might also find the car parked in when you return from the cruise and need to wait for access to the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted October 15, 2014 #20 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thank you both! We used Park N GO last year and this is MUCH cheaper. Just reserved for next year and it was only $4 a night! :cool: You must have had some previous credit with them to get a rate of $4 a night. I have heard that Park N Go is valet, so they take your keys??? Did you have that experience? When we are there in March 2015, there is 5 ships in... Thanks! They always want to park you car so that it can be moved but we always park it ourselves. The day you arrive home they leave your car unlocked with the keys in the center console but my car has a problem and will re-lock automatically. I'm not taking the chance that I won't be able to get back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted October 15, 2014 #21 Share Posted October 15, 2014 You must have had some previous credit with them to get a rate of $4 a night. I had never even heard of the site Griller recommended, or parked at Embassy Suites. So I'm pretty sure there's no previous credit. :rolleyes: Maybe the $4 a night rate is because of the length of our stay, or the fact that I've reserved it so far ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanecindy21403 Posted October 15, 2014 #22 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I just booked for April and the rate was $4.00 a night. That's a great price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted October 16, 2014 #23 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Just as a point of information: Several years ago when we still lived up north, we decided to drive to and from FLL for a Princess cruise. For disembarkation day I had a reservation at a hotel just North of Orlando, about 250 miles away. It was a short, 4 hour drive and we were there by 1 PM. It was a pleasant alternative to spending a night in FLL. What did you find disagreeable about a night in FLL? Just curious. Never been to FLL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted October 16, 2014 #24 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I had never even heard of the site Griller recommended, or parked at Embassy Suites. So I'm pretty sure there's no previous credit. :rolleyes: Maybe the $4 a night rate is because of the length of our stay, or the fact that I've reserved it so far ahead of time. I just booked for April and the rate was $4.00 a night. That's a great price! I just check their web site once more ( Park 'N Go Ft Lauderdale - Cruise) and their price is shown as $7.99 per day- and that's using advanced reservations otherwise it's $12 per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griller Posted October 16, 2014 #25 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I just check their web site once more ( Park 'N Go Ft Lauderdale - Cruise) and their price is shown as $7.99 per day- and that's using advanced reservations otherwise it's $12 per day. I think you and the other person are quoting prices from 2 different parking places. They are NOT saying Park'n'Go can be booked for about $4 a night. They are saying that Embassy Suites can be. It is correct, I often use Embassy Suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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