going to Ft. Lauderdale cruise port in May when Yankee Trails doesn't run

[NJSonja]

It's going to be a one way cruise so any ideas how to get down there? Any recommendations? Ordinarily I'd take the car and park it there, but in this case, it won't help. TIA for any suggestions you may have.

Sonja

[Ritagoyer]

It's going to be a one way cruise so any ideas how to get down there? Any recommendations? Ordinarily I'd take the car and park it there, but in this case, it won't help. TIA for any suggestions you may have.

Sonja
Go to Enterprise rental! We are doing this for a April cruise. The return lot is only 2 miles from the cruise port.

[Mleeja]

Look into Brightline from OIA. The train station in Ft. Lauderdale is about. 5 miles past the airport. However, they do run free shuttles to the airport. Then take on of the shuttles to the port.

[Ecuadog]

The Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station is about 3 miles from Port Everglades.

Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station website... click here (https://www.gobrightline.com/train-stations/fl/fort-lauderdale).

[rjm1cc]

Look at Park and Go. Be sure to look at the cruise lot and not the airport. They drive you to the port and pick up. Lot is next to port. You take your luggage with you on their bus so no need to drop off first at port. I think I would be at the lot at least an hour before you want to board the ship. They will go to a few ships on each trip. I think the rate is cheaper if you sign up on line and you will also have a reserved spot. They park your car so you have to leave the keys.

Park 'N Go - Port Everglades Only Parking (FLZ) Port Everglades Reservations & Reviews (https://airportparkingreservations.com/lot_park_n_go_port_everglades_flz?utm_source=googl e&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAyp-sBhBSEiwAWWzTnklzuNCmAA5RS7zIIqGJU7XhNm6SrmiyaLpcd yIsSeJO3GINHml1hBoCQFQQAvD_BwE)

[Arctic Fox]

It's going to be a one way cruise so any ideas how to get down there?

We are doing the reverse and, having missed out on reasonably-priced FLL-MCO fares, looked into taking Brightline. It looked like fun - but be aware of the luggage policies - then Spirit dropped its prices so we are now flying.

Of course, if you drove down and left your car keys under the mat we could drive it back for you :-)

[asianthree]

Look at Park and Go. Be sure to look at the cruise lot and not the airport. They drive you to the port and pick up. Lot is next to port. You take your luggage with you on their bus so no need to drop off first at port. I think I would be at the lot at least an hour before you want to board the ship. They will go to a few ships on each trip. I think the rate is cheaper if you sign up on line and you will also have a reserved spot. They park your car so you have to leave the keys.

Park 'N Go - Port Everglades Only Parking (FLZ) Port Everglades Reservations & Reviews (https://airportparkingreservations.com/lot_park_n_go_port_everglades_flz?utm_source=googl e&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAyp-sBhBSEiwAWWzTnklzuNCmAA5RS7zIIqGJU7XhNm6SrmiyaLpcd yIsSeJO3GINHml1hBoCQFQQAvD_BwE)

Op said it’s a one way cruise, so park and go won’t work

[2newyorkers]

You can also try cruise connection. I have rented from Enterprise when I only needed 1 way transport.

[adirenzo010]

It's going to be a one way cruise so any ideas how to get down there? Any recommendations? Ordinarily I'd take the car and park it there, but in this case, it won't help. TIA for any suggestions you may have.

Sonja call Victoria @ 352-430-8262 mytransportiontv.com:bowdown :pepper2::pepper2:

[MrChip72]

Rent a car close to TV and drop it off at the rental companies Fort Lauderdale location. Most Fort Lauderdale rental car companies have a complimentary shuttle to the cruise port.

[kkingston57]

Look into Brightline from OIA. The train station in Ft. Lauderdale is about. 5 miles past the airport. However, they do run free shuttles to the airport. Then take on of the shuttles to the port.

Noted you referred this airport as OIA which would be great. Real call letters are MCO. Wish they would change. Makes too much sense.

[fhenoch]

It's going to be a one way cruise so any ideas how to get down there? Any recommendations? Ordinarily I'd take the car and park it there, but in this case, it won't help. TIA for any suggestions you may have.

Sonja

We have the same situation in April. I found Budget rental car company that has a one way rate of about $90-100. And the drop off is near the cruise port and airport with a shuttle to either. Budget rental car pickup is in leesburg. Then guy back to Orlando and take a shuttle back to TV.

[Larryjanem]

Several have already mentioned it, but we have always had a one way car rental to Ft Lauderdale. Most rental companies have an office near and a shuttle to the cruise port. We have used both Hertz and Budget.

[Zenmama18]

It's going to be a one way cruise so any ideas how to get down there? Any recommendations? Ordinarily I'd take the car and park it there, but in this case, it won't help. TIA for any suggestions you may have.

Sonja

We rented a car and dropped it off at the nearest cruise terminal location, then Ubered to the terminal itself. Flew back to Orlando and took the Village Van service to our front door. Easy peasy!

[Cliff Fr]

Brightline is fairly expensive

[carpej]

We use Park N Go at Orlando airport. They drop us off right at the Brightline Station. We then take the train to FLL station and then take an Uber to the ship. This Uber costs about $20 and is fast and easy. We do the "Smart Fare" on Brightline, the Premium Fare isn't really worth it. Flying back to Orlando then Park N Go shuttle to our car. Saves quite a bit to book and pay Park N Go online in advance. We took an 8:45am train and got to the ship at about 12:30. You only have to be at the train about 20 minutes early. by the way there is a 28 inch limit on the suitcases that you carry on for Brightline , larger you have to check them and it is $25 each. This was not a problem for us as our bags were fine and there is storage in each car. Smaller suitcases will easily fit in the overhead racks.

[MSGirl]

It's going to be a one way cruise so any ideas how to get down there? Any recommendations? Ordinarily I'd take the car and park it there, but in this case, it won't help. TIA for any suggestions you may have.

Sonja
What does the cruise line , travel agent, booking agent recommend?

[Lancer]

Noted you referred this airport as OIA which would be great. Real call letters are MCO. Wish they would change. Makes too much sense.
It’s was MCO long before Disney. Originally was McCoy Air Force Base.

[Gerrys]

One way rental from Enterprise. Cost is about $100. The also offer a veteran discount.

[dtennent]

We used Avis to get to the cruise terminal. When we got to the drop off, the place was very crowded waiting for the free shuttle. Ended up taking a cab which got us to the terminal much faster. Just make sure you confirm that you have purchased gas before dropping off the car.

[donfey]

Noted you referred this airport as OIA which would be great. Real call letters are MCO. Wish they would change. Makes too much sense.

Orlando International Airport was originally a military base dating as far back as the 1940s when it was Pinecastle Army Airfield. In 1958 it was renamed McCoy Air Force Base after Colonel Michael McCoy, who was killed during a bombing competition.
The airport was designated MCO after the base name, and even though the military base closed in 1975, those letters haven’t changed. The airport became Orlando International in 1976.

BTW, O'Hare Airport, ORD, used to be Orchard Field, and actually had been an orchard.

[JanetandHarry]

We have the same issue and probably going on same cruise as you.

Our plan is to drive to Park and Go at MCO Then we are taking the Brightline to Fort Lauderdale where we will then take Uber to the Fort Lauderdale cruise port.

Our return flight ends at MCO and where we will pick up our car. This way we eliminate the uncertainties with potential flight delays. We will then have a short ride home.

[bjtraut52]

Noted you referred this airport as OIA which would be great. Real call letters are MCO. Wish they would change. Makes too much sense.
MCO refers to McCoy AFB which Orlando took over in the 70’s after the base closed down.

[MrChip72]

Someone should rename the title of this thread, "how can I get from TV to the Fort Launderdale cruise port with the most steps involved".

[Escape Artist]

This may sound like an ignorant question but what types of cruises leave from Ft. Lauderdale? Are they cruising to Bermuda or the Bahamas or Europe?

[Arctic Fox]

This may sound like an ignorant question but what types of cruises leave from Ft. Lauderdale? Are they cruising to Bermuda or the Bahamas or Europe?

Depends on the time of year. Between October and March most cruises will be to the Caribbean. A lot of cruise ships then head to Europe for Mediterranean or Northern Europe cruises. A few will call in at Bermuda en route but, as a destination in itself, cruise ships leave from ports further north.

There will also be some Spring departures for other destinations - via the Panama Canal to Alaska, for example.

[MrChip72]

This may sound like an ignorant question but what types of cruises leave from Ft. Lauderdale? Are they cruising to Bermuda or the Bahamas or Europe?

90% are going to the Caribbean and Mexico. Usually 3-4 port stops on a 7-8 day cruise.

[Stu from NYC]

We have the same issue and probably going on same cruise as you.

Our plan is to drive to Park and Go at MCO Then we are taking the Brightline to Fort Lauderdale where we will then take Uber to the Fort Lauderdale cruise port.

Our return flight ends at MCO and where we will pick up our car. This way we eliminate the uncertainties with potential flight delays. We will then have a short ride home.

We have been thinking of this cruise also. Since this ship leaves at 3 pm and presumably have to board 90 minutes earlier, too complicated to get there on time so we would elect to either get there a day early or drive to Lauderdale which means we have to fly back there.

Looking at princess ezair most flights either get to Lauderdale very late or next day.

We enjoy TA's but coming to the conclusion that westbound ones in the fall are more convenient.