oldpharmguy Posted November 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2014 We are using Oceania Air on our first cruise with Oceania. Our air schedule for our post cruise flight back to Houston shows us leaving Ft.Lauderdale (not Miami) at 12:45 PM. Can anyone help with info about the best transfer for us. We were hoping to take a taxi from Port to Miami airport, but now that they have scheduled us to leave from Lauderdale, I don't know. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Softball20 Posted November 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2014 There are several companies that do shuttles/transfers between the two. We used Quality Limo service a few years ago to take us between the port at Miami and FLL (or maybe vice versa). I don't recall the exact cost, but it was reasonable. They picked us up on time and were easy to deal with. I'm sure you could find them or similar companies by doing a google search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercafe Posted November 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2014 You can still use a cab but it will be expensive plus it is a drive so it will take time. Check out the internet as there are many or check out the Oceania transfers. Sent from my XT1032 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merriem Posted November 30, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Check with Black Cat Limo............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DOJO466 Posted November 30, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I always use SAS transport to and from MIA. Contact ridesas.com. $15 per person POM to FLL in a 15 passenger van waiting for you at port with a trailer for your luggage. They are most pleasant and have ALWAYS in our six years using them been the most accommodating of all and we use them at least two times round trip per year. Which now reminds me I need to book with them for our Riviera T/A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DOJO466 Posted November 30, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 30, 2014 And as a side note....you will just LOVE FLL over MIA. Trust me;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted November 30, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 30, 2014 And as a side note....you will just LOVE FLL over MIA. Trust me;) ....... But the question in my mind is why Oceania has you going out of FLL when the cruise port is MIA? Have you asked them to change it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldpharmguy Posted November 30, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thanks for all the replies. I called Oceania to inquire why Lauderdale instead of Miami, seeing that is where I am flying into from Houston and they said they sometime do that when they don't have the flights leaving from Miami. (read: they must be cheaper from FLL). I believe it would cost a deviation fee to change it. Thanks again to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted November 30, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Thanks for all the replies. I called Oceania to inquire why Lauderdale instead of Miami, seeing that is where I am flying into from Houston and they said they sometime do that when they don't have the flights leaving from Miami. (read: they must be cheaper from FLL). I believe it would cost a deviation fee to change it. Thanks again to all. I believe that you're being slightly cynical as regards your thoughts that the FLL flight was chosen because of price, and given the circumstances, I'm equally sure that they would re-route you, gratis, from Miami if you prefer to use that Airport. Before calling to ask for the change, however, I'd suggest that you research the available flight schedules .....as it is likely that Oceania was trying to spare you a multi hour wait. ;) Edited November 30, 2014 by StanandJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azam71209 Posted December 1, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 1, 2014 We used our own air on a previous cruise and FLL was substantially cheaper. No problem with a shuttle to the airport, as others have suggested. Don't remember which company we used. Or consider going on your roll call. Maybe if there are several of you, you can book a private shuttle. If O booked your air, don't they also provide transportation to the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amusea Posted December 1, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Since you seem to be concerned about the price, please understand that some of the recommendations here are for private limos and others would be for a van that is shared which of course is much cheaper. If you have the time for the shared van, companies like SAS and MJS can get you to FLL airport for about $15. per person as long as there are several others sharing the ride. Sometimes Oceania arrives on a weekday when the Oceania ship is the only ship in the POM. In that case a shared ride might be difficult. On a Sat. or Sun. there should be no problem. The shared ride vans usually have a set time when they depart but the arrival at the FLL airport will depend on how many stops they have to make. Why not call a couple of companies and get the information that you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Softball20 Posted December 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 1, 2014 When we used Quality Limo service, we did not do the shared option; it was just the four of us, but it wasn't outrageous at all. I just looked at their site again, and they're pretty reasonable. http://www.qualitylimoservice.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna201213 Posted December 2, 2014 #13 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I believe that you're being slightly cynical as regards your thoughts that the FLL flight was chosen because of price, and given the circumstances, I'm equally sure that they would re-route you, gratis, from Miami if you prefer to use that Airport. Before calling to ask for the change, however, I'd suggest that you research the available flight schedules .....as it is likely that Oceania was trying to spare you a multi hour wait. ;) No no it won't be gratis. Yesterday my travel agent have contacted O air dept because my flight is Montreal/Fll instead of Miami and no negociation we have to pay air deviation. Me too I think they choose FLL because it is cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted December 2, 2014 #14 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Fll will not take you more than 20 minutes longer and it is 1000% better than Miami. From the curb it is a major hike to the gates while Fll is steps away. And Miami Airport is to me like a third world country. I would fly out of Ft. Lauderdale any time over Miami and I use both all the time. :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DOJO466 Posted December 3, 2014 #15 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Fll will not take you more than 20 minutes longer and it is 1000% better than Miami. From the curb it is a major hike to the gates while Fll is steps away. And Miami Airport is to me like a third world country. I would fly out of Ft. Lauderdale any time over Miami and I use both all the time. :):) +1 I choose FLL whenever I can and will continue to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzlvr Posted December 3, 2014 #16 Share Posted December 3, 2014 We are using Oceania Air on our first cruise with Oceania. Our air schedule for our post cruise flight back to Houston shows us leaving Ft.Lauderdale (not Miami) at 12:45 PM. Can anyone help with info about the best transfer for us.We were hoping to take a taxi from Port to Miami airport, but now that they have scheduled us to leave from Lauderdale, I don't know. Any suggestions would be appreciated. We have air into and out of FLL on 13 Dec Mayan Mystique. I am using SAS Transportation. It is a share transfer but $15.00 p/p each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie60 Posted December 3, 2014 #17 Share Posted December 3, 2014 SAS does a terrific job for $15/pp. You can also use a credit card with an additional $3 charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DOJO466 Posted December 3, 2014 #18 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Since you seem to be concerned about the price, please understand that some of the recommendations here are for private limos and others would be for a van that is shared which of course is much cheaper. If you have the time for the shared van, companies like SAS and MJS can get you to FLL airport for about $15. per person as long as there are several others sharing the ride. Sometimes Oceania arrives on a weekday when the Oceania ship is the only ship in the POM. In that case a shared ride might be difficult. On a Sat. or Sun. there should be no problem. The shared ride vans usually have a set time when they depart but the arrival at the FLL airport will depend on how many stops they have to make. Why not call a couple of companies and get the information that you need. On two occasions using SAS we were the ONLY passengers. They picked us up at the time we asked and only charged us the $15. This was from FLL and O was the only ship in port. On our returns POM to FLL we just call after we get luggage. The last time the van could not take all of us but another was 5 minutes right behind it. Only once did we ever have to circle around the port as many ships arrived the same day. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna201213 Posted December 3, 2014 #19 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Fll will not take you more than 20 minutes longer and it is 1000% better than Miami. From the curb it is a major hike to the gates while Fll is steps away. And Miami Airport is to me like a third world country. I would fly out of Ft. Lauderdale any time over Miami and I use both all the time. :):) After reading your response I won't changrpe Fll for Miami. Thank you but could you explain why you do not like at all Miami airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna201213 Posted December 3, 2014 #20 Share Posted December 3, 2014 After reading your response I won't changrpe Fll for Miami. Thank you but could you explain why you do not like at all Miami airport? Correction: I won't change Fll for Miami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted December 3, 2014 #21 Share Posted December 3, 2014 After reading your response I won't changrpe Fll for Miami. Thank you but could you explain why you do not like at all Miami airport? As I posted before, dirty, crowded, takes forever to get to your gate. Feels like miles, and reported to be one of the 10 worst airports is the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 3, 2014 #22 Share Posted December 3, 2014 As I posted before, dirty, crowded, takes forever to get to your gate. Feels like miles, and reported to be one of the 10 worst airports is the country. Never had that problem at Terminal J must be the other terminals you fly from ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DOJO466 Posted December 3, 2014 #23 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Never had that problem at Terminal J must be the other terminals you fly from ;) Lyn I have always had problems with walking what seems like miles at MIA. Let alone, long security lines, hordes of people. Just not a nice experience. At FLL it is all so easy coming and going, and much nicer airport. I will choose it over MIA whenever I can. As they say on this board YMMV ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 3, 2014 #24 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Lyn I have always had problems with walking what seems like miles at MIA. Let alone, long security lines, hordes of people. Just not a nice experience. At FLL it is all so easy coming and going, and much nicer airport. I will choose it over MIA whenever I can. As they say on this board YMMV ;) I was joking most flights from J are international & probably leave a lot later than the mid day flights to Canada We have not encountered long lines for our AC flights ..not saying it does not happen It takes us more time to go through US Immigration in Toronto ;) I will find out about FLL next yr ;) lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amusea Posted December 3, 2014 #25 Share Posted December 3, 2014 We are also avoiding MIA by flying to FLL on the 12th and then arriving at POM on the 13th. And best of all, my travel agent who is in Delray Beach has offered to pick us up at the hotel on Sunday morning and drive us to the port! Sent from my SM-T310 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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