klhage89 Posted January 8, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2019 We will be cruising RCCL March 2019 out of Miami and coming in one day early before our cruise. Checking airlines, I think it would be better to fly into Fort Lauderdale and then find transportation to the cruise terminal in Miami. Does anyone have any suggestions of hotels in Fort Lauderdale and what kind of transportation we could use for 5 people to get to the RCCL cruise terminal in Miami or would it be better to find a hotel in Miami and then get transportation to the cruise terminal. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted January 8, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2019 In addition to the responses you will receive here, check out the Florida Departures Board: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/386-florida-departures/ where these questions are asked frequently. You'll get the most specific replies if you include the date, your budget, and any other specific hotel requirements (for example, 5 in one room or two?). There are also lots of postings on taking shuttles from certain hotels in FLL to Port Miami, using Uber/Lyft, and taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted January 8, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2019 We’ve tried different things. From staying at the W Resort on Ft Lauderdale Beach to the YVE Hotel in downtown Miami near the port. All great options depending on your budget and what you’re trying to get out of your pre-cruise stay. Do you want to kickstart your vacation by staying at a nice beachfront resort or do you just want a convenient place to stay near the port? There are tons of options in between. As far as transportation, we’ve rented a car at the airport and then dropped it off at the downtown Miami location with a free shuttle to the port. We’ve also done Uber and it has worked out great as well. Once again, it boils down to personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klhage89 Posted January 8, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted January 8, 2019 We will probably need 3 rooms and do not want to spend too much for the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyniew Posted January 8, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 8, 2019 We recently stayed at Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center. Price was average but we were able to get a room with 2 double beds and a pull out sofa so not sure how many people you have but the pull out sofa may cut the rooms from 3 to 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted January 8, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 8, 2019 10 hours ago, klhage89 said: We will probably need 3 rooms and do not want to spend too much for the hotel. March is pretty high season, and you are booking relatively last minute. You may need to refine your definition of "too much". Of course we don't know what your definition is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted January 8, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 8, 2019 There are many hotels in both FLL and MIA. Check out Expedia (even if you don't book with them) they show hotels, prices, location, proximity to airport, comp shuttle or not, amenities, etc. You can Ube/Lyft, cab or car service to MIA and whether you stay in FLL and go to MIA the next day, or go to MIA upon arrival depends on what "deal" you can get in either place. The cost of transportation between FLL and MIA is going to be pretty much the same whether you do it the day you arrive of the following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 8, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 8, 2019 You will find nothing is "cheap" there....Do a search on Hotels.com....but don't book thru them...it's a good way to see and compare everything in a given area...If you find something you like, call the hotel directly and book...ask if they have any "specials"...they usually do. Don't use the hotel's 800 #, either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rala Posted January 10, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 10, 2019 On January 8, 2019 at 9:25 AM, snyniew said: We recently stayed at Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center. Price was average but we were able to get a room with 2 double beds and a pull out sofa so not sure how many people you have but the pull out sofa may cut the rooms from 3 to 2. We have stayed here several times. The price is not exorbitant and they offer free breakfast and it is very close to the airport. Also the rooms are large and quite comfortable. Good Luck and enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted January 10, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Many cruisers stay at the Embassy Suites on S17th st. They have a shuttle for a price which will take you to Port of Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 11, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2019 2 hours ago, dkjretired said: Many cruisers stay at the Embassy Suites on S17th st. They have a shuttle for a price which will take you to Port of Miami. Pier 66 Hotel (formerly Hyatt Pier 66) unti l about a year or two ago Bahia Mar Embassy suites, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted January 11, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Just about every major chain has hotels by the airport or on 17th street. Easy to go on line or call to find out prices/options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montekat Posted January 11, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Also try Trivago for hotels. I was able to get the hotel I wanted for $50 less than what Hotels dot com was showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted January 11, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 11, 2019 If you are staying on or around 17th or the beach and there are two of you don't bother paying for a shuttle. Grab a cab. The cost difference is insignificant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyniew Posted January 11, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, iancal said: If you are staying on or around 17th or the beach and there are two of you don't bother paying for a shuttle. Grab a cab. The cost difference is insignificant. Uber or Lyft is better. We paid $7.31 for 3 of us from the hotel on 17th Street to the Pier when using Uber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted January 12, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 12, 2019 7 hours ago, snyniew said: Uber or Lyft is better. We paid $7.31 for 3 of us from the hotel on 17th Street to the Pier when using Uber Was that the price to Miami from FLL because that’s what the OP is asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyniew Posted January 12, 2019 #17 Share Posted January 12, 2019 1 hour ago, dkjretired said: Was that the price to Miami from FLL because that’s what the OP is asking. That was to FLL but also took an Uber from Miami port to a hotel in FLL and it was $35 vs the $45 I paid 4 months before from port of Miami to a hotel by the Miami airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestern Cruiser Posted January 14, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 14, 2019 TRYP Wyndham in Ft Lauderdale is pretty new and unique. Airport shuttle is provided. Staff was helpful. Has a bar on site and lots of delivery options for food. I only use SAS Transport from Ft Lauderdale to Miami and back...$15pp and consistent. Have a great trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted January 14, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 14, 2019 There is no need to stay near any port. Stay wherever you can find a good deal. You can get a cab for transport or the biggest Ubers will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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