Rare dogo88 Posted March 4, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 4, 2015 We are sailing on the Ryndam in a couple of weeks. Since we'll be there a few days early to visit friends we did not opt for transfers. But on the return we need to get to the Tampa airport. HAL bus transfers we have used in the past were not very good. How difficult/expensive is it to get a cab from the ship to the airport? Most of our recent cruises were out of Ft Lauderdale and taxis were cheaper and abundant. While HAL buses were slow and more expensive. Also, in Ft Lauderdale we always got their Luggage Direct service. Is that offered in Tampa? Thanks in advance for any help. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 4, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) If there are two or more of you, take a taxi. It is far more convenient and you likely won't pay very much different for taxi vs two (or more) HAL transfers. We sailed from/to Tampa at least 3 times and never had a problem getting a taxi at the port. Edited March 4, 2015 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dogo88 Posted March 4, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted March 4, 2015 If there are two or more of you, take a taxi. It is far more convenient and you likely won't pay very much different for taxi vs two (or more) HAL transfers. We sailed from/to Tampa at least 3 times and never had a problem getting a taxi at the port. Sail, Thanks much. Sounds a lot like Ft Lauderdale. Have you ever used their Luggage Direct service and do you know if it's available in Tampa? Worth every penny paid. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLP Posted March 4, 2015 #4 Share Posted March 4, 2015 We recently sailed on the Ryndam out of Tampa, returned Feb. 8th. We took a taxi from the cruise port to the air port. The fare is a flat $25.00 and there are a number of taxi's waiting when you get off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1898 Posted March 4, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 4, 2015 According to the HAL web site it is not offered in Tampa. See page 18 here: http://www.hollandamerica.com/assets/cruise-vacation-onboard/KBYG.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted March 4, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 4, 2015 A cab is about 25$ .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dogo88 Posted March 4, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted March 4, 2015 According to the HAL web site it is not offered in Tampa. See page 18 here:http://www.hollandamerica.com/assets/cruise-vacation-onboard/KBYG.pdf Too bad. The service was worth the price. Thanks for the info. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dogo88 Posted March 4, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks for all who posted the cab rates. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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