holmar12 Posted October 7, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2016 In March we will be flying in to Fort Lauderdale and 1. need info how get to Miami {Saturday afternoon} 2. where to stay in Miami Saturday night. 3. what do wife and I do Saturday night; not party people Now trip back home. 1. were to stay in Fort Lauderdale near air port. 2. what's there to do in Fort Lauderdale on a Sunday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 7, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) No, not lots of help...just a little reading on the board. There are many threads here answering your questions. I would suggest reversing your plans. Stay in Ft Lauderdale first. It is commonly recommended to do it this way, because shuttles (the very commonly recommended transport method) get harder to get later in the day, if you arrive after 3pm, for example. So stay in Ft Lauderdale at one of the MANY hotels recommended here, then shuttle to the Port of Miami the next day, and get on your ship. A water taxi ride is a great thing to do in Ft Lauderdale. Then, when you get off your ship, stay in Miami, and shuttle back to Ft Lauderdale the day of your flight. Edited October 7, 2016 by CruiserBruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 7, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 7, 2016 In March we will be flying in to Fort Lauderdale and1. need info how get to Miami {Saturday afternoon}Uber, taxi or shuttle - your choice. I would choose Uber 2. where to stay in Miami Saturday night.Doubletree, Hyatt, Hampton Inn Mary Brickell and many others 3. what do wife and I do Saturday night; not party peopleLots of local dining options. Some like Bayside market Now trip back home. 1. were to stay in Fort Lauderdale near air port. www.sunny.org has lots of FLL area hotel and tourist info 2. what's there to do in Fort Lauderdale on a Sunday afternoon.Beach? :confused: Your other option is to stay in FLL area prior to your cruise - lots of hotels to choose from, what's y our budget? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted October 7, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 7, 2016 In March we will be flying in to Fort Lauderdale and1. need info how get to Miami {Saturday afternoon} 2. where to stay in Miami Saturday night. 3. what do wife and I do Saturday night; not party people Now trip back home. 1. were to stay in Fort Lauderdale near air port. 2. what's there to do in Fort Lauderdale on a Sunday afternoon. What are your dates? What time are you arriving? It's hard to tell you what's going on in Ft Lauderdale if you don't tell when you will be here. I agree with Bruce...Stay in Ft Lauderdale pre-cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmar12 Posted October 7, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Your other option is to stay in FLL area prior to your cruise - lots of hotels to choose from, what's y our budget? :confused: 200 to 250 didn't realize it is so easy to shuttle to Miami. we fly back home 7:30 am that's why need to stay in fort Lauderdale on return. Sound like I should stay in Fll before and after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 7, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Lots of shuttles competing for your FLL-POM business late morning and just after noon. The later in the day you arrive, the fewer shuttle options you will find, and the higher the prices. :( Uber is a good option unless surge pricing is in effect. Your cruise dates are important - the under $100 room in July/August can easily go for $300+ in Jan/Feb. http://www.sunny.org has lots of FLL area hotel and tourist info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmar12 Posted October 7, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Lots of shuttles competing for your FLL-POM business late morning and just after noon. The later in the day you arrive, the fewer shuttle options you will find, and the higher the prices. :( Uber is a good option unless surge pricing is in effect. Your cruise dates are important - the under $100 room in July/August can easily go for $300+ in Jan/Feb. http://www.sunny.org has lots of FLL area hotel and tourist info. thanks for the web site. never used Uber before how do you know if surge is in affect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 7, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 7, 2016 thanks for the web site. never used Uber before how do you know if surge is in affect You'll get a warning on the Uber screen when you try to book the ride with your phone. If a dinosaur like me can figure it out (with some help from my youngest daughter) you can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted October 9, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 9, 2016 200 to 250 didn't realize it is so easy to shuttle to Miami. we fly back home 7:30 am that's why need to stay in fort Lauderdale on return. Sound like I should stay in Fll before and after. That's what I did when flying into FLL and cruising from Miami. Stayed overnight in FLL precruise, then took a shuttle to Port of Miami the next day. After the cruise I took a shuttle back to the FLL airport - but I didn't have to stay overnight because I didn't book my return flight as early as yours. It all went very smoothly, but be ready for huge crowds at the FLL airport! Everyone and their brother goes to Florida for spring break in March!! :eek: BTW, in general, I think Miami hotels are more expensive than in Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5258 Posted October 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 9, 2016 We are doing similar thing fly into FLL And cruise out of POM, we have 2 days prior to cruise so staying in Miami at beach resort booked through GVR , we are using Jiffy Jeff to get to Miami and then he will pick us up at the POM and take us to Hilton Garden inn in Fort Lauderdale. I think we are doing taxi from Miami resort to POM seems cheaper than shuttle, not ever used uber so cautiously avoid them! Pat Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted October 9, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 9, 2016 We are doing similar thing fly into FLL And cruise out of POM, we have 2 days prior to cruise so staying in Miami at beach resort booked through GVR , we are using Jiffy Jeff to get to Miami and then he will pick us up at the POM and take us to Hilton Garden inn in Fort Lauderdale. I think we are doing taxi from Miami resort to POM seems cheaper than shuttle, not ever used uber so cautiously avoid them! Pat Sent from my iPad using Forums What beach resort are you staying at in Miami? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmar12 Posted October 9, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted October 9, 2016 That's what I did when flying into FLL and cruising from Miami. Stayed overnight in FLL precruise, then took a shuttle to Port of Miami the next day. After the cruise I took a shuttle back to the FLL airport - but I didn't have to stay overnight because I didn't book my return flight as early as yours. It all went very smoothly, but be ready for huge crowds at the FLL airport! Everyone and their brother goes to Florida for spring break in March!! :eek: BTW, in general, I think Miami hotels are more expensive than in Lauderdale. Please tell me Florida Spring break starts after March 5th 2017. we cruised last year out of NYC on Breakaway and it was NJ break and it was loaded with kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted October 9, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Please tell me Florida Spring break starts after March 5th 2017. we cruised last year out of NYC on Breakaway and it was NJ break and it was loaded with kids. It's not about Florida, it's about the rest of the country that go to Florida. Northern schools usually start Spring Break in early March while Southern schools break later. Then there is the week before Easter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5258 Posted October 10, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) We are staying at the Casablanca on the ocean on Collins Ave! We are cruising March 11 on Carnival Vista it is spring break for our grandson Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited October 10, 2016 by rich5258 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted October 10, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 10, 2016 We are staying at the Casablanca on the ocean on Collins Ave! We are cruising March 11 on Carnival Vista it is spring break for our grandson Sent from my iPad using Forums Oh...While I don't have any personal experience with that property, I do know it gets a lot of bad reviews. In fact, it's mostly bad reviews. Perhaps Blue Heron knows more about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5258 Posted October 10, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 10, 2016 We are aware of the reviews, but we are going for the location the beach! We stayed at Marriott on beach in Fort Lauderdale few years ago after cruise and it was very expensive! Rooms were ok but we are spending a lot for air fare due to spring break! I'm going to hope for the best I have been in contact with hotel manager and he seems like a great guy! Some rooms are remodeled, I will Clorox the room if I have too, but I plan to lay out on the beach! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmar12 Posted October 11, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Booked YVE Hotel Miami through Hotwire and Sheraton Cypress Creek. I will not have a car so is there any good restaurants in walking distance. If not can call a cab any info is appreciated(not into the big fancy restaurants). Are these in a safe area and how far is the pompano casino and beaches from the Sheraton. thanks for any info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted October 11, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Booked YVE Hotel Miami through Hotwire and Sheraton Cypress Creek. I will not have a car so is there any good restaurants in walking distance. If not can call a cab any info is appreciated(not into the big fancy restaurants). Are these in a safe area and how far is the pompano casino and beaches from the Sheraton. thanks for any info You do realize the Sheraton Cypress Creek is about a $50 cab ride, each way from the FLL airport? It's also about 5 miles to the beach so that would be $25-$30 each way by cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmar12 Posted October 12, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted October 12, 2016 You do realize the Sheraton Cypress Creek is about a $50 cab ride, each way from the FLL airport? It's also about 5 miles to the beach so that would be $25-$30 each way by cab. Do now thanks. was able to rent a car from airport for $46. little confused can get a ride from Fort Lauderdale to POM for 30 couple. but 50 for a ride within the same city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 12, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 12, 2016 little confused can get a ride from Fort Lauderdale to POM for 30 couple. but 50 for a ride within the same city. Because one is a shared shuttle, where there could be 6-12 or perhaps more, each paying $15, making that trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmar12 Posted October 12, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Because one is a shared shuttle, where there could be 6-12 or perhaps more, each paying $15, making that trip. ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted October 12, 2016 #22 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Do now thanks. was able to rent a car from airport for $46. little confused can get a ride from Fort Lauderdale to POM for 30 couple. but 50 for a ride within the same city. Do you have a GPS? You really need one down here. Which airport are you picking up the car? There are free shuttles from MIA to car rental agencies in Downtown or MIA. Pick the car up in Miami then drop it at FLL with no drop charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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