Uber/Lyft from Miami Cruise Port

[PCWalton1]

Hi

We will be departing Symphony of the Seas on January 26 and heading to a hotel in Ft Lauderdale. From what I read Uber/Lyft are the best way to do that. Can those drivers go to the cruise terminal or will we have to meet them? Sorry if this is a dumb question but never been to Miami before.

Thanks

[steve20832]

The drivers can meet you at the terminal. It's best to give them pier letter and the pole number so they can find you. Chances are the driver will call you on the phone to get your exact location

[SteerageJoe]

I used to think the rideshare pickup system at the cruise ports are a bit chaotic UNTIL I called for Uber at Disney Hollywood Studios at park closure time IN THE DARK!!

 

Talk about chaos - 10,000 people, children crying, parents yelling "are you an Uber" at every car driving by and it is too dark for the drivers to see the passengers clearly and so on!

 

Trust me folks, the Ports are a breeze.

 

At PortMiami it kinda depends on the terminal and where vehicles are being directed to by the port staff. At Terminal A there are ZONES and those have numbers. Generally Zones 1 - 5 (to the left as you exit) are Dropoff and 5 - 10 (to the right) are Pickup. So you pick a zone area and tell your driver where you are standing, what you look like, etc.

 

At other terminals you generally go to the right but and find a place that is easy for the driver to spot. I do not think the drivers can easily see any numbers but it depends on their experience I guess.

 

The other tricky thing? There are two lanes at terminals B onwards. Cars are sometimes directed to the outside lane and to the inside lane at other times! Taxis and buses also have their lanes!  So it is best to ask an attendant which lane your Rideshare will be directed to upon arrival.

 

Communication with your driver is key! 

Edited December 20, 2018 by SteerageJoe

[PCWalton1]

Any idea which terminal Symphony is using?

[SteerageJoe]

Terminal A for sure!  I will post photos tomorrow so you can see the terminal area outside where transportation waits.

[PCWalton1]

thanks

[SteerageJoe]

As promised, a few pics of the Pick Up area at the new Terminal A at PortMiami.

The PICK UP area is to your right as you exit the terminal. On the left in the photo below where the taxi is.

 

 

The DROP ME and PICK ME UP areas are clearly marked. They use zones. Zones 1-5 is "designated" Drop Zones and 6-10 are PICK UP zones

 

It is probably best to walk right and pick a zone from 7 - 10 to stand and wait for your ride. Note the zone numbers on the columns to the right in this photo. Then communicate your zone to your driver, what you are wearing, etc. 

 

Edited December 20, 2018 by SteerageJoe

[PCWalton1]

Thank you so much

[PCWalton1]

Forgot to ask anyone familiar with using Uber with luggage in Miami. What size Uber to use for two adults with two 50 lb suitcases? 

 

Thanks

[hannibal54]

When I cruise out of POM I use SAS. This is a shared shuttle that will pick you up and either take you to FLL or to a hotel that they service. The price is $15.00 per person, ridesas.com

[PCWalton1]

2 hours ago, hannibal54 said:

When I cruise out of POM I use SAS. This is a shared shuttle that will pick you up and either take you to FLL or to a hotel that they service. The price is $15.00 per person, ridesas.com

 

Unfortunately SAS does not go near our hotel. So we would have to ride them to FLL then taxi/Uber from FLL to the hotel. Too much hassle with all our luggage to possibly save a few bucks. 

[JohninDC]

15 hours ago, PCWalton1 said:

Forgot to ask anyone familiar with using Uber with luggage in Miami. What size Uber to use for two adults with two 50 lb suitcases? 

 

Thanks

Two passengers and bags should fit into an UberX - typical cars I get are a Toyota Camry or Prius or something similar sized (I've had everything from a king cab pick-up to a Honda Fit).  The car make, license and driver info will be displayed when your ride request is accepted - call the driver if you are worried about fitting everything into his car.

[PCWalton1]

1 hour ago, JohninDC said:

Two passengers and bags should fit into an UberX - typical cars I get are a Toyota Camry or Prius or something similar sized (I've had everything from a king cab pick-up to a Honda Fit).  The car make, license and driver info will be displayed when your ride request is accepted - call the driver if you are worried about fitting everything into his car.

These are what we normally bring. We don't pack light, 😄

 

[reno3]

Do you know if Carnival has the same setup at their terminal... zones, pick up, drop off? Thank you.

Always did a shared shuttle thinking of doing Uber this time.

Edited December 23, 2018 by reno3

[angie7911922]

They can meet you, and to be honest, there are usually a few of them hanging around close by. They know when the ships are coming and going, and are ready to pick you up and get you where you need to go. We use uber all the time for this.

[Acrusa]

Arriving into POM February 17 Oceania.

Any private  limo service recommendations? Not thrilled with Uber.

[JohninDC]

1 hour ago, Acrusa said:

Arriving into POM February 17 Oceania.

Any private  limo service recommendations? Not thrilled with Uber.

Larry's Limos is often suggested for private service in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.  We've used them and were happy.

[SammieMC00]

Anyone familiar with what the cost would be for a Uber from Ft lauderdale airport to port of Miami and vice versa? Trying to budget a trip and weigh out my options 

[JohninDC]

8 hours ago, SammieMC00 said:

Anyone familiar with what the cost would be for a Uber from Ft lauderdale airport to port of Miami and vice versa? Trying to budget a trip and weigh out my options 

UberX or standard Lyft between FLL and POM should be about $35+ each way.