Question about Shuttle from Fort Lauderdale to Port Everglades

[cljenkins07]

Hi! I'm new here! This will be my 3rd cruise, but my husband and daughters (2 and 7) first cruise. We are flying into Fort Lauderdale and going on a Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Sea's cruise out of Port Everglades. We are flying in the day of the departure (on a non-stop flight) at about 950 AM and the ship leaves at 4 or 430. We were not planning on bringing her carseat, because it's GIANT. So I was looking at shuttle services. A lot of them say they won't take kids without a carseat (understandable). I've received quotes from many private car services and the price is around $90 one way to include a carseat. It seems there isn't Uber family in that area either. Does anybody know of any shared services that include carseats in that area or a shuttle bus? Just making sure I'm not missing anything! Thanks!!

[JohninDC]

Welcome to the boards! :D

 

You might also post your question on the Family cruise board to see what others have done in your situation. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49

 

QLS, MJS, Go Airport and SAS are FLL based shuttle services - I would check with them. The cruise line transfer bus is another option that will not require a car seat.

 

Have you looked at some of the travel car seats/booster seats available from Target, Amazon and others? :confused:

 

The airline will check your seat for free if you choose not to use it on the flight; bringing your own seat ensures that it is properly sized and maintained. Without a seat you will be VERY limited on excursions at your port stops.

 

Please report back and let us know what option you used and how your cruise was. Good luck! :cool:

[cljenkins07]

Welcome to the boards! :D

 

You might also post your question on the Family cruise board to see what others have done in your situation. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49

 

QLS, MJS, Go Airport and SAS are FLL based shuttle services - I would check with them. The cruise line transfer bus is another option that will not require a car seat.

 

Have you looked at some of the travel car seats/booster seats available from Target, Amazon and others? :confused:

 

The airline will check your seat for free if you choose not to use it on the flight; bringing your own seat ensures that it is properly sized and maintained. Without a seat you will be VERY limited on excursions at your port stops.

 

Please report back and let us know what option you used and how your cruise was. Good luck! :cool:

 

Thanks! I think I just assumed that they bus you to the ship excursions and you wouldn't need a carseat on the excursion port. Not that there's a ton we can do, because she is so little. Thanks for the reminder!

[JohninDC]

They do usually bus you on ship sponsored excursions, but if you want to go on your own (taxi to the beach? Shopping?) and save some $$ without the car seat you are stuck.

[lajbec]

A cab from FLL to port everglades is about $15 and is less than 15 minute drive.

 

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[JohninDC]

A cab from FLL to port everglades is about $15 and is less than 15 minute drive.

 

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OP needs a cab with a car seat -- or an Uber/Lyft or shuttle with a car seat. Those are hard to find.

[lajbec]

OP needs a cab with a car seat -- or an Uber/Lyft or shuttle with a car seat. Those are hard to find.

I am aware. Given the price difference 90/vs 15, I think I would schlep a car seat and gate check it. OP may not have info regarding the price if they bring their own.

 

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