CruiseCrazy4U Posted July 10, 2007 #1 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hello, we are flying into the tampa airport and will need to get to the port of call for the legend on 9-9-07, also we need to get back to the airport after our cruise, there are 3 of us. Just wondering what is everyone's take on either a cab or using the Carnival transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliot Ness Posted July 10, 2007 #2 Share Posted July 10, 2007 A taxi to the port will be faster and only cost about $20, plus you won't have to wait until the shuttle fills up before it leaves. We just got off the Legend Sunday..... it's a beautiful ship, and Tampa is a very easy port to embark/debark from. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyW Posted July 10, 2007 #3 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I agree, a taxi would probably be the least expensive way to get to and from the port with three people. I've heard there is a set rate between the two which means traffic shouldn't make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmaximus Posted July 10, 2007 #4 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Heres an even better tip. If you go down to the baggage claim area and walk all the way to the far end of the hallway you will see the sign above the exit saying GROUND TRANSPORTATION. Go outside. There is a booth setup and you can pay for a shuttle. The shuttle is only $10 and they will drop you right in front of the entrance to the port building. They are also available the day you return for same price! $10 a person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliot Ness Posted July 10, 2007 #5 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Heres an even better tip. If you go down to the baggage claim area and walk all the way to the far end of the hallway you will see the sign above the exit saying GROUND TRANSPORTATION. Go outside. There is a booth setup and you can pay for a shuttle. The shuttle is only $10 and they will drop you right in front of the entrance to the port building. They are also available the day you return for same price! $10 a person That is a very good tip for just one or maybe two people, but the OP has three in their party. That $30 would be more than a single taxi would cost. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmaximus Posted July 10, 2007 #6 Share Posted July 10, 2007 That is a very good tip for just one or maybe two people, but the OP has three in their party. That $30 would be more than a single taxi would cost. John Good point. Cab is better for 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb C. Posted July 11, 2007 #7 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Hey jpmaximus! Which shuttle service is that you mentioned for $10. ? I generally take the BayShuttle and as of last Nov. it was $11. pp Thanks! Deb C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted July 13, 2007 #8 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Good point. Cab is better for 3. But some taxis can't hold luggage for 3 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccartman2 Posted July 21, 2007 #9 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Are the Taxis right outside at the port or do you have to call them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliot Ness Posted July 21, 2007 #10 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Are the Taxis right outside at the port or do you have to call them?There are taxis there, but since we weren't in a hurry (late flight) we just jumped on one of the shuttle buses and paid $18 cash (for two). If you want a taxi there is someone there to help you, and the Tampa port is much easier than Miami. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaPA1 Posted July 23, 2007 #11 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Are the Taxis right outside at the port or do you have to call them? It's very organized; they are lined up in front of the Channelside complex. They have room for about 5 or 6 cabs in the drive-through pickup line & wave them in as spots come available. There will be plenty of cabs available - both cars and minivans if your party is such that you need more space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djheart007 Posted July 28, 2007 #12 Share Posted July 28, 2007 So for 4 people to get to the Port in a hurry (our flight arrives in Tampa at 12:00pm) the fastest and inexpensive way would be to use Bay Shuttle? $11 P/P? Can someone confirm this. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KreinKrunker Posted July 29, 2007 #13 Share Posted July 29, 2007 So for 4 people to get to the Port in a hurry (our flight arrives in Tampa at 12:00pm) the fastest and inexpensive way would be to use Bay Shuttle? $11 P/P? Can someone confirm this. Thanks for the help. Between the airport and pier, the taxis have a flat rate of $22. If the four of you, and your luggage can fit in a cab, that would be the least expensive. The four of us cannot get into a regular taxi with our luggage, but we do fit into a mini-van taxi. There are quite a few of these in Tampa. I believe the cab would be faster too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djheart007 Posted July 30, 2007 #14 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
april f Posted August 16, 2007 #15 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Take a taxi. No waiting to fill up a bus and around $20 plus tip. We were on the Miracle a few years ago and the cabbie took all 5 of us from the port to the airport. We plan on doing that again in November on the Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopperwhite Posted August 16, 2007 #16 Share Posted August 16, 2007 is the tampa/ st petersburg airport, the same as the tampa airport?? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmonkey Posted August 26, 2007 #17 Share Posted August 26, 2007 is the tampa/ st petersburg airport, the same as the tampa airport?? thanks No. The Tampa Airport is north side of Tampa. The St. Petersburg/Clearwater airport is across the bay from Tampa. Where are you staying ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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