Russ Lomas Posted February 28, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) We are staying in Cocoa Beach the night before sailing on the Freedom in 2 weeks. We can all take cabs, but there will be 16 of us. Just wondering if anybody know of a van that could take all of us in one load to the pier instead of us grabbing 4 separate cabs. I know of lots of services from MCO to Port Canaveral but am looking for a quick shuttle to the pier in the morning from our hotel, not from MCO. Paying $100 for the 5 minute ride in the hotel's shuttle seems excessive for the 16 of us. I will post this in the Florida departures thread as well but thought past Freedom cruisers may be able to help us with this. Edited February 28, 2016 by Russ Lomas added another line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 28, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I would check with Executive VIP Transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Teeara Posted February 28, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Cocoa Beach Shuttle might be able to help, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrezen Posted February 28, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2016 We are on your sailing and using Groundlink. I believe the have vehicles of all sizes including vans. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Lomas Posted February 28, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted February 28, 2016 We are on your sailing and using Groundlink. I believe the have vehicles of all sizes including vans. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I checked into Groundlink just now and their booking sheet only offers up to 6 people, so I do not know if they will be able to assist us. I watched the Freedom sail out today (kind of, listened to it while I was working on another screen doing cruise planning). 2 weeks from now that will be us on the ship! I may end up keeping the van rental we are doing and then dropping everyone at the pier and running the rental back over to Alamo. Just trying to decide which way would be best for our group. May pay to have the van an extra day to drop our group at the pier since we may end up paying that much in cab fares anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted February 28, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2016 We are staying in Cocoa Beach the night before sailing on the Freedom in 2 weeks. We can all take cabs, but there will be 16 of us. Just wondering if anybody know of a van that could take all of us in one load to the pier instead of us grabbing 4 separate cabs. I know of lots of services from MCO to Port Canaveral but am looking for a quick shuttle to the pier in the morning from our hotel, not from MCO. Paying $100 for the 5 minute ride in the hotel's shuttle seems excessive for the 16 of us. I will post this in the Florida departures thread as well but thought past Freedom cruisers may be able to help us with this. I doubt very much that any van-shuttle service would be any less expensive than the 4 taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Teeara Posted February 28, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I may end up keeping the van rental we are doing and then dropping everyone at the pier and running the rental back over to Alamo. Just trying to decide which way would be best for our group. May pay to have the van an extra day to drop our group at the pier since we may end up paying that much in cab fares anyways. That will certainly be the less expensive way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 29, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 29, 2016 You have gotten great responses here but you might also want to check out the Florida Departures Board. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgertr Posted February 29, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I would keep the van rental over night. Then you are not limited for dinner plans close to hotel and you are in control when you go to the port. This is pretty late to book any prime time with a shuttle or cab. Cabs are also in great demand the day of departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 29, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I would keep the van rental over night. Then you are not limited for dinner plans close to hotel and you are in control when you go to the port. This is pretty late to book any prime time with a shuttle or cab. Cabs are also in great demand the day of departure. That's usually what we do. Use the van to drop bags and most people at the terminal in the morning. Turn the van in and take the rental agency shuttle back to the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyCruiser2013 Posted February 29, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 29, 2016 We booked cocoa beach shuttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamathilde Posted March 3, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I would check with Executive VIP Transportation. Two years ago, we used them and had a very good service. At the end of the cruise, we used them again to go to airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolloman Posted March 3, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Call Alexis shuttle. He is local and has the best prices. Alexisshuttles dot com They have assisted me many times and I am local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Two years ago, we used them and had a very good service. At the end of the cruise, we used them again to go to airport. We used them about a year ago and also had very good service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolloman Posted March 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I would check with Executive VIP Transportation. Really??? You need to update your file....unless of course you enjoy leading people astray. He said he wanted a low cost alternative to go the short distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Really??? You need to update your file....unless of course you enjoy leading people astray. He said he wanted a low cost alternative to go the short distance. That's why I said "check". They have 16 people to go a short distance. Could be Michael could make them a deal that comes to less than $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolloman Posted March 3, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) That's why I said "check". They have 16 people to go a short distance. Could be Michael could make them a deal that comes to less than $100. Being local, I have exhausted all alternatives to parking at the pier. The source I mentioned hands down will be the best, cost effective choice. You can thank me later. Edited March 3, 2016 by rolloman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Being local, I have exhausted all alternatives to parking at the pier. The source I mentioned hands down will be the best, cost effective choice. You can thank me later. Thanks, I always appreciate good info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 3, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Being local, I have exhausted all alternatives to parking at the pier. The source I mentioned hands down will be the best, cost effective choice. You can thank me later. Being local myself, I have found having a neighbor take me works out to be the most cost effective. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolloman Posted March 3, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Being local myself, I have found having a neighbor take me works out to be the most cost effective. ;) LoL...good one...I guess the OP could have one of us take them to the port but then again I do not have 16 person Van...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 3, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 3, 2016 LoL...good one...I guess the OP could have one of us take them to the port but then again I do not have 16 person Van...... I think we are doing two trips to get 4 of us to Freedom on Sunday. Will probably cab back since I don't feel right about asking someone to show up at 7AM on a Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muchofmadness Posted March 17, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Not sure if this helps, but we found a great deal on https://www.goportcanaveral.com/. For $200 for 2 people, we were able to book a shuttle from MCO to International Palms in Cocoa Beach (beachfront, baby!) the day before our cruise, shuttle to port, AND a return shuttle to MCO once we return from the cruise. Now, we are going in May - so I cannot attest to the experience, but for $200 total we just couldn't pass it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii697 Posted March 17, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Add another to the list. Spaceport Transport, http://www.spaceporttransport.com. Excellent service and if you need to make a quick stop at a store, etc. prior to getting on the ship, they will accommodate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 17, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Not sure if this helps, but we found a great deal on https://www.goportcanaveral.com/. For $200 for 2 people, we were able to book a shuttle from MCO to International Palms in Cocoa Beach (beachfront, baby!) the day before our cruise, shuttle to port, AND a return shuttle to MCO once we return from the cruise. Now, we are going in May - so I cannot attest to the experience, but for $200 total we just couldn't pass it up! I need to get in the shuttle business [emoji6] Can't do groups, but I could do two in style. Here is your beach, we are about 1000 yards north of International Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 17, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I need to get in the shuttle business [emoji6] Can't do groups, but I could do two in style.... Maybe if you add a complimentary cocktail service during the shuttle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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