Transfer FLL to Port Everglades

[Cbktpf]

Just booked the Edge for transatlantic crossing departing April 17. We have a nonstop flight from Cleveland arriving at 11:55 AM. Should we grab a cab or use Celebrity transfer to port? 

[mahdnc]

12 minutes ago, Cbktpf said:

Just booked the Edge for transatlantic crossing departing April 17. We have a nonstop flight from Cleveland arriving at 11:55 AM. Should we grab a cab or use Celebrity transfer to port? 

I think this is a personal preference kind of thing. Taxi is faster but more expensive. The distance to the pier is relatively short so the taxi fare shouldn't be too bad. I personally would opt for taking a taxi or Uber

[NutsAboutGolf]

A cab should be metered and cost around $15/ride + tip but they often lie and tell you it's fixed at $20.  For that reason I prefer uber/lyft.

 

No reason to take an X transfer and since you're arriving fairly late I'm not sure if its even an option; depending if one is receiving a pre-sail discount, the transfer sounds like it'll at least be at least $45 for a couple:

 

Edited April 4, 2023 by NutsAboutGolf

[blackshirt]

19 minutes ago, mahdnc said:

Taxi is faster but more expensive.

No, it’s not more expensive as the post after yours shows. Taxi or Uber/Lyft usually run $15-$20 total. Celebrity transfer is $20-$25 per person, so actually much more expensive. 

[Treasure Hunter]

It’s a real pain to wait for the Celebrity bus to fill up. I can’t believe you aren’t flying in the day before considering the airlines and weather. Taxis are plentiful and the trip to the pier takes 15 minutes. 

[NutsAboutGolf]

3 minutes ago, Treasure Hunter said:

It’s a real pain to wait for the Celebrity bus to fill up. I can’t believe you aren’t flying in the day before considering the airlines and weather. Taxis are plentiful and the trip to the pier takes 15 minutes. 

 

Coincidently I was thinking the same although some have claimed when book airfare with X they offer flights that are a little too close for comfort

[jwlane]

51 minutes ago, mahdnc said:

Taxi is faster but more expensive.

Not so!  If OP wants less convenience and to pay more, use Celebrity.  Otherwise, Lyft or taxi.

[mahdnc]

6 minutes ago, jwlane said:

Not so!  If OP wants less convenience and to pay more, use Celebrity.  Otherwise, Lyft or taxi.

 

Otherwise, Lyft or taxi?

[Cbktpf]

Hmm, maybe I should check on changing flight to day before. Seemed fine on Sun when we booked but a little crazy now😳

Edited April 5, 2023 by Cbktpf

[mahdnc]

Just now, Cbktpf said:

Hmm, maybe I should check on changing flight to day before. Seemed fine on Sun but a little crazy now😳

 

Flying in the day before cruise starts is a very good idea.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

4 minutes ago, mahdnc said:

 

Flying in the day before cruise starts is a very good idea.

Especially for a Transatlantic, you will miss 3 days of the cruise by the time you can caught the ship 

[Cbktpf]

TRUTH

[champagnecruiser]

I agree with others that you’d be better flying in the day before if you can change flights ✈️

 

We took an Uber from FLL to Port Everglades in February this year and it cost 42 dollars plus tip! It is a short journey but expensive IMHO !

I also agree with those who prefer to taxi/Uber rather than the coach transfer - despite the cost!
 

Whatever you decide have a great cruise 🚢 

[danceswithphones]

We use a limo service. In November it was $100.45, including a 20% tip. But we get 'meet & greet' service, driver handles the luggage, pleasant ride in nice limo, and an overall superb, relaxed experience. I'm not going to begin a $15k cruise by riding a bus to save $50. 

[39august]

We took our usual taxi to the port from FLL in Jan. and it cost the usual $15-20 as it has for the past few years. Much faster and cheaper than X transfer. And I can't stress enough that you should change your flight to the day before. 

[terrydtx]

In August 2021 taxi cost was under $25 with tip for the two of us. Took 15 minutes from airport to Cruise terminal.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

Which is better Lyft or Uber ? 
have never used either 

[mahdnc]

I have both apps, but prefer Uber because it had more of an international presence when I was using them while in Europe and Australia.  I am not sure if that is true anymore.

Edited April 5, 2023 by mahdnc

[Ex-Airbalancer]

56 minutes ago, mahdnc said:

I have both apps, but prefer Uber because it had more of an international presence when I was using them while in Europe and Australia.  I am not sure if that is true anymore.

Notice when we were in some of the Baltic Countries that Ridesharing wasn’t allowed 

mostly thinking of using from Sleep Inn in Dania to The Port Everglades

[Treasure Hunter]

Just take  taxi. Long line of cabs available at the terminal, no waiting, no calling, just hop in. It's the easiest and cheapest if more than one person. AND PLEASE CHANGE YOUR FLIGHT.

[nhraformula00]

It is only 3-4 miles depending on dock, most are really overthinking it. Grab a cab and your there in 10-12 min. 

[mahdnc]

An interesting article in today's Wall Street Journal website about Uber (and a little about Lyft):

What Happened When Uber's CEO Started Driving for Uber

[Ex-Airbalancer]

1 hour ago, mahdnc said:

An interesting article in today's Wall Street Journal website about Uber (and a little about Lyft):

What Happened When Uber's CEO Started Driving for Uber

Behind a pay wall 

[mahdnc]

3 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Behind a pay wall 

 

It is supposed to be a free link.  Here it is again, if it doesn't work, I am sorry.

 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/uber-ceo-started-driving-for-uber-5bef5023?st=t2jx08jqdmgeb1s&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

 

[NutsAboutGolf]

Thanks for the article.

 

It is free for those in the US, perhaps it isn't for our Canadian friends.  Also, if someone glanced at this they not have realized the "X".