andymattmom Posted May 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 27, 2017 We just returned from our cruise. Flew into FLL and stayed in Miami. Not Uber experienced but used app for Uber XL for family of 4 plus 5 bags. Got a Suburban and great driver Fritz $74.xx to Homewood Suites Miami Downtown Brickell. Took Uber from hotel to POM and had Nissan minivan and ok driver- he got lost but made it there. Contacted Fritz and he picked us up and drove us from POM to FLL- I would NOT try to catch an early flight from FLL if docked in Miami. This airport is crazy. Our flight at 3 and I'd rather sit than be stressed. Long check in and security lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready 2 Go Posted May 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 27, 2017 We just returned from our cruise. Flew into FLL and stayed in Miami. Not Uber experienced but used app for Uber XL for family of 4 plus 5 bags. Got a Suburban and great driver Fritz $74.xx to Homewood Suites Miami Downtown Brickell. Took Uber from hotel to POM and had Nissan minivan and ok driver- he got lost but made it there. Contacted Fritz and he picked us up and drove us from POM to FLL- I would NOT try to catch an early flight from FLL if docked in Miami. This airport is crazy. Our flight at 3 and I'd rather sit than be stressed. Long check in and security lines! Great info! Thanks for sharing. I was going to do the Super Shuttle again but it sounds like Uber may be the way to go. Did you go anywhere with Uber other than just the port and your hotel? How much was it to the POM? We will be at the Holiday Inn in downtown Miami. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted May 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks for sharing. We are flying in to FLL in January, and staying at Homewood Suites Downtown/Brickell also. There are 13 of us, so it may be better to book a shuttle, but since we cruise by ourselves at least once a year, this is good info to know. BTW---How was the hotel? We have 4 rooms booked there. Any places to eat nearby? Any suggestions for us? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted May 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Also--I fly into FLL all the time, and can sympathize. It is a literal nightmare! People sitting all over on the floors, no decent place to eat! Why do we continue to use that airport? Because we fly Southwest or Jet Blue out of Buffalo, NY and they only fly into FLL. The only non stop flights into Miami are out of Toronto, CN---a 2 hour drive for us. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted May 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 27, 2017 You said you contacted Fritz for the return? How is that possible? With Uber you don't get to handpick your drivers, so was this an outside deal that you struck with him? I'm a little confused here. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymattmom Posted May 27, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted May 27, 2017 You said you contacted Fritz for the return? How is that possible? With Uber you don't get to handpick your drivers, so was this an outside deal that you struck with him? I'm a little confused here. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk We used him not through Uber on return- contacted directly :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymattmom Posted May 27, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks for sharing. We are flying in to FLL in January, and staying at Homewood Suites Downtown/Brickell also. There are 13 of us, so it may be better to book a shuttle, but since we cruise by ourselves at least once a year, this is good info to know.BTW---How was the hotel? We have 4 rooms booked there. Any places to eat nearby? Any suggestions for us? Sent from my iPad using Forums The hotel was new and nice. We had studio queen with two queens and large sofa. Kitchenette also. Staff and breakfast good. We ate at Mister 01 pizza I saw mentioned here. We walked there under 1 mile. It was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymattmom Posted May 27, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Also--I fly into FLL all the time, and can sympathize. It is a literal nightmare! People sitting all over on the floors, no decent place to eat! Why do we continue to use that airport? Because we fly Southwest or Jet Blue out of Buffalo, NY and they only fly into FLL. The only non stop flights into Miami are out of Toronto, CN---a 2 hour drive for us. Sent from my iPad using Forums We use SW too- FLL exactly as you described people all over, dirty and very few electronic charging areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted May 27, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 27, 2017 We used him not through Uber on return- contacted directly :o That is very interesting. Good to know. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted May 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Was also satisfied with our Uber experience last month n FLL. Had the Uber XL for us 5. We had the van with the 3rd seat down. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymattmom Posted May 28, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted May 28, 2017 That is very interesting. Good to know. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk We got his card Talked to him while driving to Miami Was great driver and nice vehicle Asked about picking up Texted him from Tortola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted May 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Thanks for the FLL to Miami info for Uber! We will be using it for the first time in September. We fly Delta and the flight into FLL is a little over $500 cheaper for us than flying into MIA! We are at the InterContinental so the Uber fare should be a little less! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted May 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Glad it worked out well for you. Our first time using Uber was in January in Miami and we were very pleased. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU_Neal Posted May 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Thanks for the FLL to Miami info for Uber! We will be using it for the first time in September. We fly Delta and the flight into FLL is a little over $500 cheaper for us than flying into MIA! We are at the InterContinental so the Uber fare should be a little less! :cool: And a little tip for first time Uber users. Get a current rider to refer you. They will give you a promo code that will get both of you $15 off your next ride. And if you need a code, use mine. [emoji41] Code = 6y3g9 Neal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted May 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 28, 2017 please give me Fritz's info I will need a ride from Port Everglades to MIA in a couple of weeks medudley@aol.com put fritz in the title thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiseeverywhere Posted May 29, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 29, 2017 And a little tip for first time Uber users. Get a current rider to refer you. They will give you a promo code that will get both of you $15 off your next ride. And if you need a code, use mine. [emoji41] Code = 6y3g9 Neal do you know how long this code is good for? we don't cruise till august. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymattmom Posted May 29, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted May 29, 2017 please give me Fritz's info I will need a ride from Port Everglades to MIA in a couple of weeksmedudley@aol.com put fritz in the title thanks Sent message to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted May 31, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I don't believe referral codes expire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU_Neal Posted June 1, 2017 #19 Share Posted June 1, 2017 do you know how long this code is good for? we don't cruise till august. thanks You can use that code anytime. You might want to wait to plug it into your Uber app till you get closer. The only reason I say that is because the promos on my side do expire in around 6 months, I think. Neal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted June 1, 2017 #20 Share Posted June 1, 2017 We are staying at that same hotel in October...how much was it to uber to the port? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU_Neal Posted June 1, 2017 #21 Share Posted June 1, 2017 We are staying at that same hotel in October...how much was it to uber to the port? Thanks! If you need a good estimate, you can plug your trip into the Uber website or download the app and do it there. The estimate you get is close to accurate. Neal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celly Posted June 5, 2017 #22 Share Posted June 5, 2017 please give me Fritz's info I will need a ride from Port Everglades to MIA in a couple of weeksmedudley@aol.com put fritz in the title thanks Andymattmom, could you please send it to me too? Shoncelly50@hotmail.com Can not use Uber on my phone as my telephone provider in the Netherlands does not provide internet in the USA. But I could text him. Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymattmom Posted June 5, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Andymattmom, could you please send it to me too?Shoncelly50@hotmail.com Can not use Uber on my phone as my telephone provider in the Netherlands does not provide internet in the USA. But I could text him. Thanks so much. Info sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy5404 Posted June 7, 2017 #24 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Info sent Would you mind sharing your uber drivers info with me also please.. eggy5404@aol.com. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFWD Posted June 9, 2017 #25 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Hi andymattmom, just sent you a friend request. Is there a way to send me Fritz's info without posting my email address publicly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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