m8zenblue Posted January 19, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2019 We have been on several cruises out of Port Everglades, each time we have used the hotels shuttles to and from our hotel. Each time we have used the hotel shuttles, it's been chaos. Passengers arguing over who's first, where they sit, crowded vans, rude drivers and unfortunately intoxicated passengers and passengers with body odors. We keep promising ourselves that we will never use the hotel; shuttles again. Our next cruise is late this year, we will be staying at a hotel near the 17t street vicinity. I have read various threads on CC about the use of Uber, with different experiences and and opinions. I wold love to hear from anyone with recent experiences and suggestions for transport to and from Port Everglades. Thank you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegus Posted January 19, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2019 8 December 2018 Could not connect at airport via the uber app. Just keep spinning like when at a concert and e everyone is bogging down the bandwidth. Verizon service. Resorted to using hotel shuttle. Uber from hotel to port terminal was great. Uber back to airport good also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted January 19, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I open up Uber while my wife opens up Lyft - pick the one that picks up soonest (price is usually within pennies). If the wait is long just grab a taxi - from 17 th street hotels to the port and port to FLL the cab fare should be about $15+tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted January 20, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2019 We have used Uber/Lyft all over the country for years. Never once had an issue. Including Port Everglades. When we sail out of there we always Uber from our Airbnb to the port and then back after the cruise. Again, never an issue. I'd rather wait 5 minutes for an Uber than to get into a taxi. Also going TO port, if you use a hotel shuttle you're going on their time. If you have any sort of priority then an Uber will be your best choice to get to the port when YOU want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted January 20, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) We have been using uber for the last 3 of our cruises out of PE and haven't had any problems. The last time we used them was Nov/Dec. Edited January 20, 2019 by ReneeFLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnamor Posted January 28, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/19/2019 at 3:01 PM, JohninDC said: I open up Uber while my wife opens up Lyft - pick the one that picks up soonest (price is usually within pennies). If the wait is long just grab a taxi - from 17 th street hotels to the port and port to FLL the cab fare should be about $15+tip. Would you tell me what is the customary tip when using Uber or Lyft from a hotel within 15 minutes from the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted January 28, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 minute ago, mnamor said: Would you tell me what is the customary tip when using Uber or Lyft from a hotel within 15 minutes from the port? Tipping is up to you. I generally tip drivers 15-20% for good service, clean car, etc. So on a $15 fare I would add $3 It is your call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnamor Posted January 28, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, JohninDC said: Tipping is up to you. I generally tip drivers 15-20% for good service, clean car, etc. So on a $15 fare I would add $3 It is your call. Thanks for the info. Never used Uber before but after reading many posts it seems like Uber might be the best choice going to and from the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted January 28, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, mnamor said: Thanks for the info. Never used Uber before but after reading many posts it seems like Uber might be the best choice going to and from the hotel. When you set up your Uber account you can use my referral code and then we should both get a discount/credit: johnb13999ue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
music Posted January 28, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 28, 2019 We are staying at a hotel out by the airport and going to the port in Miami. There are 6 adults and luggage. Any idea what the uber will be from the airport area? I'm guessing we will need 2 Uber XL's Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted January 28, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, music said: We are staying at a hotel out by the airport and going to the port in Miami. There are 6 adults and luggage. Any idea what the uber will be from the airport area? I'm guessing we will need 2 Uber XL's Thanks! What airport? From FLL area hotels to POM UberX should be about $35+ From MIA area hotels to POM UberX should be just under $20 For 6 plus normal bags you'll need 2 UberX cars (usually Toyata Prius, Camry or something similar sized); 3 passengers and bags should fit into each. UberXL (minivan or large SUV) will cost almost double, about $70-75 from FLL to POM and about $30 from MIA area hotels to POM. If anyone in your group packs like my wife , you might need one XL and one X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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