Boarding Time?

[Havok]

Going on the July 7th cruise out of Port Canaveral on Getaway.  Cocobeach shuttle informed me that they dont pick up from I-drive hotels until 11:30 or later.  This would get us on the boat I'm guessing at 2PM+.  Is that too late to book show reservations and stuff if the ship is expected to be 75%+ full?

 

Not sure if I should make an effort to find a different shuttle company.

 

 

[complawyer]

as long as youre on the ship 2 hrs prior to sailing you should have no problems. there will probably be many openings to book  shows (and stuff) once you get on board, so dont sweat it.

 

also, i would see what the cab fare runs. if your hotel, has a concierge, try and utilize his/her services, or go with your gut, check another shuttle service.

[Havok]

Cab isn't an option since I am staying in Orlando and need to shuttle to Port Canaveral (1.5 hrs away) 😉

 

[ChiefMateJRK]

Uber to the airport and then take a cruise shuttle?

[graphicguy]

7 hours ago, Havok said:

Going on the July 7th cruise out of Port Canaveral on Getaway.  Cocobeach shuttle informed me that they dont pick up from I-drive hotels until 11:30 or later.  This would get us on the boat I'm guessing at 2PM+.  Is that too late to book show reservations and stuff if the ship is expected to be 75%+ full?

 

Not sure if I should make an effort to find a different shuttle company.

 

 

On the same cruise (July 9).  Are you saying Orlando (MCO or I Drive is 1.5 hours away from the port?  That changes my plans.  What about CoCo B each.  Same?

[pandncruisers]

When we go we rent a car at the Orlando airport drive to coco beach and return the car at the cruise terminal.  We normally fly in the day before and stay at a hotel in coco beach. It works out great. 

 

[Havok]

20 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

On the same cruise (July 9).  Are you saying Orlando (MCO or I Drive is 1.5 hours away from the port?  That changes my plans.  What about CoCo B each.  Same?

Yes its about 60 miles.  So its 1 hr without traffic and loading unloading time.  MCO is about 15 minutes shorter a trip.  We are a party of 8 so renting a car isn't really an option the shuttle is also pretty cheap.  ($80).  Although I just read reviews of coco beach shuttle and it looks like they don't run on time.  May book with someone else for peace of mind.  I can't imagine the nightmare of a shuttle company making 8 people miss their cruise.

[debenson0723]

The Florida departures forum will have many shuttle recommendations from Orlando to PC.

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/386-florida-departures/

[Treasure Hunter]

Have the concierge at your hotel get you a van with driver. For 8 people it will be worth it not y to worry and to be comfortable and on time

[graphicguy]

2 hours ago, Havok said:

Yes its about 60 miles.  So its 1 hr without traffic and loading unloading time.  MCO is about 15 minutes shorter a trip.  We are a party of 8 so renting a car isn't really an option the shuttle is also pretty cheap.  ($80).  Although I just read reviews of coco beach shuttle and it looks like they don't run on time.  May book with someone else for peace of mind.  I can't imagine the nightmare of a shuttle company making 8 people miss their cruise.

Thanks!  Have been to Orlando several times for business meetings.  Never cruised out of Orlando, though.  Always sailed out of Miami or Ft Lauderdale.