Parking at Port in Ft. Lauderdale

[jennblee]

Hi, we are sailing this summer. Looking for suggestions on parking our vehicle in Ft. Lauderdale while on cruise. Preferred lots? Hotels with free cruise parking? We are planning to book a room for the night before.

Thanks!

[NewSalt]

We used to use the Comfort Inn in Dania Beach; it was inexpensive, they charged a minimal fee ($20?) for parking, and had a free shuttle. However, the wait for the shuttle on the return was quite long, over an hour, on our last trip. They have since increased the parking fee as well as charging for the shuttle, and we began to use the Park N Sail, a few minutes away from the port. It was easy, the drivers were waiting when we disembarked, and IIRC less expensive. We booked on line and paid about $7/day.

 

We plan to use them in the future.

[Kathie13]

We are staying at Hampton Inn in Plantation. About 10 miles. Free to port. Free breakfast. Parking for 7 nights for all 3 of us for $169 plus tax. Good reviews.

[rjrice1]

try http://www.buyreservations.com or

http://www.stay123.com also you can prebook parking at http://www.unitedairportparking.com you park your car at the embassy suites. They have nice rooms too. Free manager receptions, great cooked to order for breakfast too. Very large rooms walking distance to all stores

[molly361]

We use Park N Go in Ft Lauderdale. They are located right outside the cruise area.

[Ken at the beach]

Park n Go right next to the port. They have lots of shuttles. Book on line ahead of time and save $3.50 per day. I just booked for our March cruise and it was $68.72.

 

 

https://bookparkngo.com

[CONCH65]

We use Park N Go in Ft Lauderdale. They are located right outside the cruise area.

 

I agree. We just reserved our spot in advance. $59.19 for our 6 night cruise. We have used them twice before and they are very efficient with many shuttle vans running back and forth from parking to the port.

[RocketMan275]

We used the port parking for our cruise on Oasis. We self-debarked, walked less than a block to our car, and were packed up, paid out, and on the way by 6:45. The port was around $95.

 

We stayed at the E/S for our Princess cruise and used their on-site parking. It wasn't free. By the time we added a taxi to/from the port, it was about the cost of port parking. We had to find a cab and travel back to the hotel, so we were on the road around 7:30.

 

You can save $5PD by parking elsewhere. You'll need to decide whether the delay in getting on the road is worth the savings. We have a 14 hour drive home so waiting for shuttles is doesn't work for us.

 

Our next cruise is Westerdam. We will be parking at the port.

Edited January 24, 2016 by RocketMan275

[jennblee]

How full do the lots get? How likely that lot would be full?

[K1200S]

Another vote for Park N Go.

 

 

Pete

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[Murphy]

We park at the port as well. Never had a problem getting a spot and all times except one we were able to park about 100 ft from the terminal. Very convenient for terminal 18 and 4 especially.

[NewSalt]

How full do the lots get? How likely that lot would be full?

 

The lot is huge. I can't imagine it would would be full.

[SandiNapa]

Park and Go definatly. Plenty of shuttles to the port and plenty back when you return. They parked our car for us and dropped us at our car upon return. Book online for a discount.

[jennblee]

Thanks everyone for the advice! I love that I found this forum. It has been so helpful as we plan our first cruise this summer.

[dd0yl3]

I have used Park N Go on our last cruise and from the time of dropping of the car and being at the line to board was probably 15 min. It's quick and pretty good price.

 

 

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[molly361]

How full do the lots get? How likely that lot would be full?

 

It was the fullest I have ever seen it last November. I would not chance it without a reservation

[Ken at the beach]

It was the fullest I have ever seen it last November. I would not chance it without a reservation

 

I saw that there were 8 ships in port the day we leave in March and made our reservations 3 months in advance.

[jennblee]

I saw that there were 8 ships in port the day we leave in March and made our reservations 3 months in advance.

 

How do you find out that info? We sail on June 12th

Jenn

[rucruisn2]

Going in June will mean allot less ships in the port. We always park at the port for convience sake. Just off the Allure, there is an outdoor lot just steps away for the ship, $15.00 a day.

[capriccio]

How full do the lots get? How likely that lot would be full?

 

There are multiple garages and lots at Port Everglades and in years of reading this Board I've never heard of the lots being full. Of course you should arrive after most of the incoming passengers have disembarked (around 9:30) and cleared the garages and lots. For more info on the port see http://www.porteverglades.net.

Edited January 25, 2016 by capriccio

[simplelife]

Park n Go.