prettyblue2 Posted August 6, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Upon disembarking we will need transportation back to the Fort Lauderdale airport for an 11:45 am flight. We will do self assist for our luggage to get off the ship as early as possible. Shall we prearrange transportation as described on Holland America's website for $30 (is this per person or for 2) or shall we just get a cab when we get off the ship?What is the cab fare from the port to the airport? I have read that some find it more of a hassle to find their prearranged transportation. Thanks. __________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illyria Posted August 6, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Forget the HAL shuttle, just get a cab. With the HAL transportation, you will be sitting on the bus waiting for it to fill up - not an option when you have a fairly early flight. The cab will also run you cheaper (it's very close from Port Everglades to FLL). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted August 6, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) if you trip on a curb in port Ev' and fall you land at FtL airport . . . taxi will cost a fraction of what cruise wants to charge Edited August 6, 2015 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat9511 Posted August 6, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Take a taxi which will be under $20 total. I always take an 11:45 flight and by doing early walk off I am usually at the airport and through security by 7:30 or 8:00. Since your flight is after 11:30 I would use the Luggage Valet program for $20 that the ship offers. That way you will not have to stand in line to check your bag at the airport and you will get your boarding passes the night before you disembark. Edited August 6, 2015 by nat9511 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 6, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) As recommended on the Florida Departures board daily, here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495 take a cab. Simple, cheaper, easy, convenient. Edited August 6, 2015 by CruiserBruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted August 6, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Definitely take a cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted August 6, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Port Everglades and FLL airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 6, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) There are always tons of cabs outside all the Ft Lauderdale cruise piers. You won't have to wait one. Edited August 6, 2015 by Krazy Kruizers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyblue2 Posted August 6, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thanks to all who replied. We will definitely get a cab right outside the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyblue2 Posted August 6, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Take a taxi which will be under $20 total. I always take an 11:45 flight and by doing early walk off I am usually at the airport and through security by 7:30 or 8:00. Since your flight is after 11:30 I would use the Luggage Valet program for $20 that the ship offers. That way you will not have to stand in line to check your bag at the airport and you will get your boarding passes the night before you disembark. Thanks for this information. So, if we carry our own luggage is there a place on the ship that we can check in for our flight? We have already bought the airline tickets and picked our seats but we will need to get our boarding passes. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 6, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thanks for this information. So, if we carry our own luggage is there a place on the ship that we can check in for our flight? We have already bought the airline tickets and picked our seats but we will need to get our boarding passes.Thanks. Using the Luggage Express service gets you your boarding passes. Otherwise you need to have or acquire internet minutes on board to obtain and print your boarding passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 6, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Does anyone know if they have the kiosks at FLL to print off boarding passes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 6, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Does anyone know if they have the kiosks at FLL to print off boarding passes? That would be airline specific, right? United will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 6, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) That would be airline specific, right? United will. Might be in the USA Here we can use the kiosk for different airlines Will have to have a look on arrival so I can make other arrangements if they are airline specific there Edited August 6, 2015 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 6, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Might be in the USAHere we can use the kiosk for different airlines Will have to have a look on arrival so I can make other arrangements if they are airline specific there I haven't seen multi-airline kiosks, but I am pretty loyal to United. United's kiosks are not multi-airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyblue2 Posted August 11, 2015 Author #16 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Take a taxi which will be under $20 total. I always take an 11:45 flight and by doing early walk off I am usually at the airport and through security by 7:30 or 8:00. Since your flight is after 11:30 I would use the Luggage Valet program for $20 that the ship offers. That way you will not have to stand in line to check your bag at the airport and you will get your boarding passes the night before you disembark. Thanks Nat9511, We will use this luggage valet service. I called HAL and they said to sign up for it once onboard. It is a much needed service for us. and since our flight is at 11:45 am day of disembarkation, it will save us the time and expense of printing boarding passes on the internet the evening before. Your suggestion is an excellent one. Thanks again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisead Posted August 11, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Check about the time for your flight because when we were on Eurodam, we were told that your flight had to be after 12 noon to participate. Since ours was at 11:40, they would not allow us to use this program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusinCyndi Posted August 12, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Is this program (luggage express) available on Carnival Ships ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 12, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Take a cab...fast, easy and cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 12, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 12, 2015 As mentioned, go with a taxi. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyblue2 Posted August 12, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Check about the time for your flight because when we were on Eurodam, we were told that your flight had to be after 12 noon to participate. Since ours was at 11:40, they would not allow us to use this program. Thanks for your response. Our flight was changed to 11:30 am. I called Holland America and inquired about the flight policy for the Luggage Direct service. They told me the earliest flight that could use this service is 1 pm. They also said I could check once on board the ship to see if they could possible accommodate my request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 12, 2015 #22 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Thanks for your response. Our flight was changed to 11:30 am. I called Holland America and inquired about the flight policy for the Luggage Direct service. They told me the earliest flight that could use this service is 1 pm. They also said I could check once on board the ship to see if they could possible accommodate my request. If you have an early flight just pick up your bags in the terminal & grab a taxi it is not that difficult unless you have several bags but then there are porters with carts that will take them to the curb for you Edited August 12, 2015 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyblue2 Posted August 13, 2015 Author #23 Share Posted August 13, 2015 If you have an early flight just pick up your bags in the terminal & grab a taxi it is not that difficult unless you have several bags but then there are porters with carts that will take them to the curb for you Thanks for the reassurance. We will each have just one bag and I will carry a small backpack with my necessities and purse. Then on to the taxi. I would think that since we will be doing self assist we will have no problem getting off the ship early enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 13, 2015 #24 Share Posted August 13, 2015 We always taxi when leaving the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 13, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Upon disembarking we will need transportation back to the Fort Lauderdale airport for an 11:45 am flight. We will do self assist for our luggage to get off the ship as early as possible. Shall we prearrange transportation as described on Holland America's website for $30 (is this per person or for 2) or shall we just get a cab when we get off the ship?What is the cab fare from the port to the airport? I have read that some find it more of a hassle to find their prearranged transportation. Thanks. __________________ That price is per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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