Freedom or Liberty?

[Victoria/73]

We always go a day or two ahead of cruise departure since we are flying so far. We have stayed in a few places in Fort Lauderdale, but have used the Embassy Suites the last 3 or 4 times. Not overly fancy but close to the port, has shopping nearby, close walk to the water taxi, and across the street from Duffy's where we go for a few drinks and appetizers. They have a shuttle service to the port which is fairly cheap. You might want to check it out too

 

 

Thanks I will check it out [emoji4]

 

 

 

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[Jenhem31]

Ft. Lauderdale (Hollywood) has the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel if that floats your boat. It's a nice place to kill some time even if you don't gamble.

[FunInTheSun0303]

True, but that's about the same distance as Hobby airport from the port of Galveston. Plus there are several rental car agencies that will do one-way rentals from Orlando to the Port Canaveral area, are also open on Sunday, and have free shuttles to the cruise terminal.

 

I hope the original poster doesn't mind me asking a question here: My husband and I just booked the Freedom Of the Seas for December and can you or are you allowed to mention what the rental car agencies are that will do the one-way rentals from Orlando to the Port Canaveral Area? That would be a huge help.

Thank You in advance.

[Clarea]

I hope the original poster doesn't mind me asking a question here: My husband and I just booked the Freedom Of the Seas for December and can you or are you allowed to mention what the rental car agencies are that will do the one-way rentals from Orlando to the Port Canaveral Area? That would be a huge help.

Thank You in advance.

Here is an excellent post with info and map:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=46208775&postcount=9

 

We have used Avis at least a dozen times with excellent results.

Edited April 15, 2015 by clarea

[FunInTheSun0303]

Here is an excellent post with info and map:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=46208775&postcount=9

 

We have used Avis at least a dozen times with excellent results.

 

Awesome ty for your help, we will check it out.

[FunInTheSun0303]

Here is an excellent post with info and map:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=46208775&postcount=9

 

We have used Avis at least a dozen times with excellent results.

 

With all your cruise knowledge, my boss has a question, they are going on a cruise out of Galveston, and she says the hotel its quite a ways away from the port, any inexpensive ways to get there?

[Clarea]

With all your cruise knowledge, my boss has a question, they are going on a cruise out of Galveston, and she says the hotel its quite a ways away from the port, any inexpensive ways to get there?

Inexpensive and Galveston do not normally go together.

 

I would check the Gulf Coast Departures forum for ideas:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=414

[FunInTheSun0303]

Inexpensive and Galveston do not normally go together.

 

I would check the Gulf Coast Departures forum for ideas:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=414

 

 

LOL that I didn't know, but I will forward this onto her. Thanks again.

[m*u*g*]

LOVE Liberty but not Galveston (as a port).

 

Liberty has to be our best cruise to date (including trips on Oasis and Allure, which I love)

 

In this case, Freedom would be my choice.