[MrsPhil]

Does anyone know of local transportation to Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale) for cruises? I can drive or have hubby drive but thought I'd see what was available locally.

[Phanatic Luvr]

There is a bus service which runs back and forth to the terminals in Miami and I believe Ft. Lauderdale. My neighbors just used them. I believe they have to pick up spots, one in Summerville, somewhere around the Walmart and the other at Rural King in Leesburg. I think, don't hold me to this, but the cost was $90.00 per person, round trip. PM me if you are interested and I will find out the name of the service.

[kaydee]

cruise connection 941-256-8762

[Rollie]

Yankee Trails is another bus service to the ports. It's 90 dollars to Ft Lauderdale. I just got off a cruise yesterday, and I drove it. It cost 15 dollars a day to park in the port. Do the math.

Rollie

[Madelaine Amee]

We have taken Cruise Connection and we have driven. The bus is a pain because it does not leave Ft. Lauderdale until almost mid-day and it stops on the way back, and does not get into our local stop until about 6pm. Long day hanging around, and then you have to get from the parking lot at McD's to your home in TV.

Driving is a real pain, traffic in Ft. Lauderdale is miserable, but it is much, much quicker. Get off the ship early, into car, 4 - 5 hour drive home and back in the house just after lunch time.

[KayakerNC]

We've only seen Ft Lauderdale from the airport, so I would be looking online for a hotel/motel with free parking and shuttle service. Drive in a day before the cruise, explore the town, enjoy a nice dinner the night before, and a nice breakfast on cruise-day.

[memason]

Having done the bus a couple times, as another poster said, you end up waiting forever for the bus to get back home. Last time we took the bus, we were off the ship by 9:00 and the bus didn't arrive until 12:00....long wait.

We find it really easy to just drive to the port on the morning of the cruise. The drive on the Turnpike is easy and getting into the port is relatively painless, as well.

Parking is $15/day at the cruise terminal; right where your ship docks. After the cruise, it's a quick exit back to the turnpike and home in 4 or 5 hours.

[Ragman]

We have used Park and Go for many cruises out of Ft Lauderdale.

Very convenient and parking is $ 8 per day when booked online. Pull in and they load your bags and take you to your terminal. When ship docks they load your bags, return you to your car and load bags into your car, plus give you each a small bottle of cold water. Super easy and cost effective.

Beware parking at the terminal ($ 15 per night) because the ship may dock at a different pier when returning and you now have to choose between paying for a cab or fighting the mob for a free shuttle!

Driving time from Wildwood/ turnpike exit is about 4 1/2 hrs. (280 mi.) stopping for gas (recommend Ft. Pierce exit switching to I-95).

Port Canaveral has nearby parking at Park Port Canaveral ($ 9 per day). Not quite as user friendly but still easy to find and much cheaper than terminal parking. Easy 1 1/2 hr. drive.

I had some friends who rode a bus and sat in the terminal for a long time after getting off the ship.

Bon Voyage

[MrsPhil]

Yes, I would be interested in finding out. If it's around $90/person, that would be about the same as me driving and parking there for a week. Appreciate it!

[MrsPhil]

Thanks! Will give them a call.

[MrsPhil]

Thanks! Will definitely check that out - have used them for flights.

[dbestman]

Yes, I am interested in this service also. Leaving for a cruise from Ft. Lauderdale on March 21st - would appreciate any information.

dbestman@comcast.net

[wmkhut]

Park and go is the best place to park they are always prompt and it right off the interstate, Try it you will like them. Bill

[kaydee]

Our preference is to drive to Lauderdale the day before, stay at the Rodeway Inn, restaurant attached, breakfast included, shuttle to & from the ship and our car stays at Rodeway for the week.