JohninDC

The Hertz is located in a nearby hotel - Marriott or Embassy Suites? Enterprise Ybor City is the closest location and should offer pick-up/drop-off service. If you get a better dela renting from an agency at the TPA airport a taxi to/from the port is about $25+ and UberX or Lyft should be a bit cheaper.

Uber and Lyft will give you a price up front - accept it or close the app and take a cab. 6 plus bags (especially if anyone packs like my wife) will be a squeeze in a van taxi or UberXL. I would plan on taking 2 cabs or 2 Ubers. The flat rate cab fare applies between MIA and POM - the cab fare to your hotel and from hotel to the port will be on the meter. If you want to travel together check with Larry's Limos.

You will dock in Port Canaveral, not Orlando - as mentioned above the ride to MCO airport will take about an hour. What time is your flight? Any reason to rush off the ship? We always book a later flight, sleep in a bit and enjoy one last breakfast in the MDR before walking off after the crowds about 9:00 or so.

For a 12:01 flight you need to be at MIA not later than about 1030, and 10:00 or earlier is better with the typical TSA chaos (without pre-check the lines sometime take 45+ minutes to clear security! 😲). The ride from PE to MIA takes about an hour, which translates into off the ship, with bags and clear of customs/immigration NLT about 8:45 - again earlier is better! A taxi from PE to MIA will run $75+ on the meter, so a total fare of close to $100 is a good ballpark. UberX or Lyft should be cheaper, but surge pricing may push those fares above what the cab will charge. The advantage with a taxi is not waiting - take the first one in line and insist that he use the meter. If you want to use a car/limo service, check with Larry's Limos who are often suggested on this board. If any of this helps you owe me a pint - whatever bitter your local pours will be fine! 😎

UberXL is another option that may save you a few bucks assuming all 4 plus bags can fit into the XL.

Check resortpass.com for hotels offering day passes to their pool, spa and beach facilities. Tip them to store your bags while you swim, reps and grab lunch.

Bring US Dollars for the cab fare and any purchases - and bring some small bills as cab drivers all over the world never seem to have change when you pull out a $20.

Howdy neighbor! 😎 You can pay to store your bags at FLL (near baggage claim) - then you are free to explore.

Hampton inn Mary Brickell area is often suggested on this board with lots of local dining and shopping options nearby.

12:15 should be easy to make even if you don't carry your bags off. Enjoy one last breakfast in the MDR - Tampa is easy!

Doral is west of MIA, so farther away from the port. Taxi from MIA to POM is about $28 so your fare will be higher. I would call the hotel to see if they can suggest a shuttle company to take all 12 of you together and also reach out to Larry's Limos.

Your "reasonable" might be my splurge. A few more details will help the suggestions to be closer to your target.

Dates? Budget? Who is travelling? Flying into MIA or FLL?

We like hotels in the Rocky Point area - nice views of the bay and several dining options. Check Chase Suites and others.

Welcome to the boards. We like the Homewood Suites.

Universal studios on one trip and an air boat trip on another stop.

I would also check with Cortrans and Cocoa Beach Shuttle. A one way car rental is another option.

One way car rental is your best bet to get to Tampa. We like hotels in the Rocky Point area - nice views of the bay and lots of dining options. Check out Chase Suites and others. Lots of hotels in the Westshore area near the TPA airport - I have stayed at the Embassy Suites when in town on business and was happy.

Pre-virus the most often suggested MIA hotels with both airport and port shuttles were Hampton Inn Blue Lagoon, Embassy Suites MIA and La Quinta East. I would call to verify that they still offer port shuttles before booking.

Nope. Cruise ship passengers are a minority of visitors to Orlando.

Yes -along with Uber and Lyft.

Lyft is another option. If it has to be private transport reach out to Larry's Limos - they are often suggested on this board.