Anyone take a taxi to port?

[want to cruise]

Sorry for all my transportation questions. But just wondering if anyone takes a taxi? Not sure if I should be even considering that option. Thanks!

[MyImagination]

Sorry for all my transportation questions. But just wondering if anyone takes a taxi? Not sure if I should be even considering that option. Thanks!

 

Most cruisers take a taxi from the airport/hotel to the pier.

[springtxbill]

A taxi will usually be $4 or $5 cheaper for two people than the ship transfers. It is also a lot quicker. :)

[Nitemare]

It all depends on what port/airport you're talking about. It makes sense to take a taxi some places, not at all in others.

[jcruise67]

DW and I always take a taxi from the airport to hotel or port. Its stress free and the convenience is a virtue for us cruise pax. Unless of course you would rather wait for your transfer, a crowded mini van or bus, and luggage inconveniences? Not this cruiser. (LOL)

 

John

[want to cruise]

Thanks, everyone, for your input. I was just a little concerned since I hadn't seen anyone mention taxi cabs as a mode of transportation. It was mostly ship transfers and shuttle buses. But now I feel much better.

 

 

Thanks!!

[jcruise67]

Don't fret, this is the least of your worries. Just have a great time and may your cruise be filled with many sunny days.

 

John

[want to cruise]

Thanks, John. I sure wish it was going to be filled with MANY happy days, but unfortunately, it will only be 3!! lol

[jcruise67]

Thats Ok...just book another back to back for a total of 8 days. Then you'll have the full week., (LOL)

 

John

[Leela]

You didn't say what airport or cruise port you were using, but if you're flying into Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood airport and are cruising out of Port Everglades, you are in for a treat. The cruise ships are about 2 miles from the airport (you can see them from the airport, you even fly over them when you land, depending on the wind patterns). A cab costs about $15 including tip, and takes less than 10 minutes. It's very easy and stress-free. Last year mom and I just picked up our bags, walked outside the terminal to the taxi queue, and stepped right into a cab. The cab dropped us right off in front of the boarding area for our ship, where the cruise line's baggage handler took the bags out of the cab and prepared them for loading. The next time we saw the bags was safely in our cabin.

 

The return is just as easy...we disembarked, grabbed our bags, and then walked out to the taxi queue, waited less than five minutes for a cab, and were whisked to the airport. I would fly through FLL/Pt. Everglades any time, based on my posititive experience.

 

Anyone gone through Tampa airport? I hear it's about 20 minutes and a $20 (plus tip) flat-rate cab ride. Is this data still correct?