4x4bob Posted October 14, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Is walking out of and back into Port Everglades, Fl allowed? Or must you obtain some type of vehicle transportation? Such, how hard is it to catch a cab after disembarking from a ship? Thanks Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arowe6 Posted October 14, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Just now, 4x4bob said: Is walking out of and back into Port Everglades, Fl allowed? Or must you obtain some type of vehicle transportation? Such, how hard is it to catch a cab after disembarking from a ship? Thanks Bob You can walk in and out. You’ll just need your boarding pass and ID to get back in. With that said, I’d highly recommend getting an Uber/Lyft/Taxi for transportation. It’s extremely easy. They are all over the place. Plus, PE isn’t super pedestrian friendly. I don’t recall seeing a lot of sidewalks once you get away from the piers and out to the main road. Enjoy your cruise! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisCruiser2 Posted October 14, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 14, 2019 If you are at Pier 2 it's very easy to walk to 17th St or to the little mall before it. Just follow the crew members! As Andrew said, there are taxis at the port. I can't remember if Uber/Lyft has to pick you up outside, am sure someone knows. Oh, and you'll also get an "intransit" card to show when going out and back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted October 14, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, 4x4bob said: Is walking out of and back into Port Everglades, Fl allowed? Or must you obtain some type of vehicle transportation? Such, how hard is it to catch a cab after disembarking from a ship? Thanks Bob Yes from Pier #2 or #4. There are cabs available near the exit. Or just walk out to Eisenhower turn right to 17th St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bob Posted October 14, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Thanks to those who responded to my question. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted October 14, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 14, 2019 The ease of getting a taxi from outside the terminal really varies depending on how busy the port happens to be on that day. We have walked off ships, through the terminal, joined the taxi queue, and have been on our way in a few minutes. But on other cruises (especially on busy Saturday and Sundays) we have sometimes encountered very long taxi queues. The taxis are kept outside the port at a staging area and then are summoned as needed. But sometimes, when there are many ships, you can wait a long time (over 30 min) for a taxi. When we see a long queue we usually summon Uber or Lyft (less costly then taxis) who are usually to our location I about 5 min. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h-sar Posted October 14, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Bob, not sure where you’re headed from Port E, but we’ve easily walked from the Regal Princess terminal (4?) to the Harbor Shops area. Took less than 15 min at a slow, leisurely pace. If you indicate the name of the ship, I’m sure someone will be able to give you more information. i, too, recommend Uber. Super quick and inexpensive. Edited October 14, 2019 by h-sar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted October 14, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I haven't tried this, can you take an uber into the port to board the ship? I didn't think they could go thru the customs checkpoint? Can they come get you and take you to the airport after the cruise as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h-sar Posted October 15, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, kywildcatfanone said: I haven't tried this, can you take an uber into the port to board the ship? I didn't think they could go thru the customs checkpoint? Can they come get you and take you to the airport after the cruise as well? My kids took an Uber to the port after shopping on a turnaround day. Not sure where they were dropped off, though. We’ve called for an Uber multiple times to get to the airport from the port. At the Princess terminal, they were able to pull up even closer than the taxi line. Came within two min of us calling for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted October 15, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, kywildcatfanone said: I haven't tried this, can you take an uber into the port to board the ship? I didn't think they could go thru the customs checkpoint? Can they come get you and take you to the airport after the cruise as well? Yes, you can Uber into or out of Port Everglades. Hence all the posts above suggesting folks use Uber (or Lyft)..and sharing their Experience with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted October 15, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, 4x4bob said: Is walking out of and back into Port Everglades, Fl allowed? Or must you obtain some type of vehicle transportation? Such, how hard is it to catch a cab after disembarking from a ship? Thanks Bob Yes. Allowed. Some PAXs walk to the hotels/restaurants/shops only 5-10 minutes walk from the cruise terminal. Not hard to catch a cab/Uber/Lyft at the cruise terminal. Drop off/pick up at the terminal curb. Edited October 15, 2019 by Kingofcool1947 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted October 15, 2019 #12 Share Posted October 15, 2019 For official Port Everglades info see the website (www.porteverglades.net) for a port map, ships schedule and lots of other information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbinMich Posted October 15, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 15, 2019 18 hours ago, arowe6 said: You can walk in and out. You’ll just need your boarding pass and ID to get back in. With that said, I’d highly recommend getting an Uber/Lyft/Taxi for transportation. It’s extremely easy. They are all over the place. Plus, PE isn’t super pedestrian friendly. I don’t recall seeing a lot of sidewalks once you get away from the piers and out to the main road. Enjoy your cruise! Andrew I disagree re needing transportation if you can walk a block or two. There are sidewalks along the road where the piers are. We've done several B2B's out of PE and on "turnaround days" have easily walked over to Walgreen's or whatever the drugstore is at the corner of the main drag (17th St); also have met friends for coffee at the Starbucks also on the main drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted October 16, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 16, 2019 8 hours ago, BarbinMich said: I disagree re needing transportation if you can walk a block or two. There are sidewalks along the road where the piers are. We've done several B2B's out of PE and on "turnaround days" have easily walked over to Walgreen's or whatever the drugstore is at the corner of the main drag (17th St); also have met friends for coffee at the Starbucks also on the main drag. I was there only a few weeks ago after debarking from the Crown. There was a lot of road work going on, and some of the sidewalks were closed. Not sure when the sidewalks will be repaired. Hopefully repaired by your cruise. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bob Posted October 16, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted October 16, 2019 19 hours ago, Kingofcool1947 said: I was there only a few weeks ago after debarking from the Crown. There was a lot of road work going on, and some of the sidewalks were closed. Not sure when the sidewalks will be repaired. Hopefully repaired by your cruise. Enjoy your cruise. I was planning on walking over to 17th Ave to visit the Bank of America located on this Ave. Information about sidewalk repair may cause me to rethink this idea if I find them still closed. Thanks Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate P.C Posted October 17, 2019 #16 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Yes, you can walk in and out. It's very close to some shops like Ross and Publix and a lot of little restaurants. There are also taxis available, but it's super easy to walk and get to those places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bob Posted October 18, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted October 18, 2019 7 hours ago, Kate P.C said: Yes, you can walk in and out. It's very close to some shops like Ross and Publix and a lot of little restaurants. There are also taxis available, but it's super easy to walk and get to those places. Thanks for the information on the shops. My Wife will like hearing that. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ&Ozzie Posted October 21, 2019 #18 Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/14/2019 at 6:05 PM, 4x4bob said: Thanks to those who responded to my question. Bob We just got off the RCCL Adventure yesterday at Terminal 29. Didn't look like you could walk easily anywhere. Also, no wifi at this terminal. Verified (with sticker on windshield) Uber drivers can only enter port area if they show security that they are picking a fare up. Also saw a van shuttle service to FLL airport for $11/pp & to Miami airport for $25/pp. They left at 10 a.m. NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate P.C Posted October 29, 2019 #19 Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/18/2019 at 5:53 AM, 4x4bob said: Thanks for the information on the shops. My Wife will like hearing that. Bob No problem. You are welcome 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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