Funbobby68 Posted August 4, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Hi again all , planning a couple more cruises , and looking to change it up a bit from the usual . We are just happy cruising so honestly ports are secondary to just being sailing anywhere . So with that said , what are the easiest port to sail out of and why . People complained a lot about Galveston, but other than the hour drive from Houston,never really had a problem, not like the old Vancouver port ..... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplusd Posted August 4, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Ft Lauderdale. Port is close to the airport, abundance of hotels and restaurants, and very pretty to sail out of anytime of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 4, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Once you take driving out of the equation............ I agree that Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale is the easiest. Reasons: Proximity of the airport to the cruiseport Cruise-friendliness of hotels with shuttles and pricing and such Nice place for a day pre- or post- cruise Southwest flies there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coochuck Posted August 4, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Have cruised out of most of the US Ports and we live in New Jersey. I have to say our favorite and most easy in and our is Port Canaveral. Also a nice view cruising up the causeway to the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funbobby68 Posted August 4, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Thanks for the reply’s , will definitely make my decision easier Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 4, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 4, 2018 It depends. I thought Galveston was convenient because we can drive there from home. Any other port, we have to fly to. My parents are in NY and they like sailing from the NY and NJ ports since it’s a quick drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted August 4, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Tampa is very convenient as well. Close to airport and beautiful to sail under the Sunshine Skyway bridge. And Tampa has a great airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 4, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Our favorite is Port Canaveral. Aside from the longer drive from the airport than Port Everglades, it's much less crowded, much less traffic, hotels are more reasonably priced, nice restaurants nearby, cocktails at John's, more options for flights for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted August 4, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Fort Lauderdale. You must see "ship parade" at least once. When 7-10 ships are leaving port during 1-2 hours. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 4, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Fort Lauderdale.You must see "ship parade" at least once. When 7-10 ships are leaving port during 1-2 hours. Amazing. We sail from FLL tomorrow. Is there a way to find out which ships are leaving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted August 4, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I am going to be the weirdo and say Long Beach. Loved LB airport...small and quaint, and a 20 minute ride to the Queen Mary (where we stayed for 2 days and which we loved) Hop on Hop off shuttle takes you everywhere in town, no charge...restaurants, shops, etc. Cruise port is right next door to the Queen Mary. I think the only downside, was, if it is raining as the cruise port waiting area is outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourismtessy Posted August 4, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Once you take driving out of the equation............ I agree that Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale is the easiest. Reasons: Proximity of the airport to the cruiseport Cruise-friendliness of hotels with shuttles and pricing and such Nice place for a day pre- or post- cruise Southwest flies there Agree! We Also fly Southwest and they just started nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale from my home there! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted August 4, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 4, 2018 We sail from FLL tomorrow. Is there a way to find out which ships are leaving? https://pevvesseltraffic.broward.org/webx/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funbobby68 Posted August 4, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Sadly my home ports Vancouver or Seattle, only make me happy in the summer months, have to travel for fall winter cruises Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted August 4, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Really all of the Florida ports have their pros and cons. Miami has the most beautiful sail away and with the tunnel to the port, you no longer have to weave through downtown. This is by far is biggest city, though, and hotels are expensive. Port Everglades is closest to an airport, but the airport is not great. Best and probably cheapest offsite parking but sail away is a lackluster setting. Port Canaveral has a nice sail away due to the people out waving goodbye. Also your best shot at seeing dolphins and turtles. But it is an hour away from the airport. Tampa has a great airport and pretty sail away, especially going under the Skyway bridge. Valet parking is nice. But the hotels can be pricey and due to the bridge, the large ships cannot sail from Tampa. Haven’t cruised out of Jacksonville so can’t comment on that port. OP, let us know what you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendychloecruiser Posted August 4, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Southampton is fabulous. We have been off the ship and in our car within 8 minutes of leaving the ship... (I know, I know, not US....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted August 4, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Bayonne. 25 minutes from my house and 20 minutes to airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted August 4, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Southampton is fabulous. We have been off the ship and in our car within 8 minutes of leaving the ship... Great to hear, but Southampton is not a US port which is what OP was asking about. I vote for Port Everglades in terms of convenience. Can't get any easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 4, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I am going to be the weirdo and say Long Beach. Loved LB airport...small and quaint, and a 20 minute ride to the Queen Mary (where we stayed for 2 days and which we loved) Hop on Hop off shuttle takes you everywhere in town, no charge...restaurants, shops, etc. Cruise port is right next door to the Queen Mary. I think the only downside, was, if it is raining as the cruise port waiting area is outside. Royal Caribbean does not sail from Long Beach. The few sailings that originate in that area use San Pedro. No airport there. You can fly into Long Beach or use LAX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted August 4, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Royal Caribbean does not sail from Long Beach. The few sailings that originate in that area use San Pedro. No airport there. You can fly into Long Beach or use LAX. Haahahahah...crap. Wasn't even thinking of the cruise line. Was thinking of the port. Thank you for pointing that out. :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irie Posted August 4, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 4, 2018 New Orleans is not an amazing port..but worth it for the ride on the river to the ocean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted August 4, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 4, 2018 We sail from FLL tomorrow. Is there a way to find out which ships are leaving?We use cruisett.com but it isn't very accurate lately.It's always better to look for local port sites. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted August 4, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 4, 2018 In terms of cost it makes sense to cruise from NYC/NJ Ports as flights might be cheaper to there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 5, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Hi again all , planning a couple more cruises , and looking to change it up a bit from the usual . We are just happy cruising so honestly ports are secondary to just being sailing anywhere .So with that said , what are the easiest port to sail out of and why . People complained a lot about Galveston, but other than the hour drive from Houston,never really had a problem, not like the old Vancouver port ..... Sent from my iPad using Forums Bayonne is the closest to me but my preference is Baltimore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 5, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I guess it depends what is close to where you live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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