Luvcruisin76 Posted September 27, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2019 So we usually drive to our cruises but considering flying this time. The hotel has a shuttle from airport to hotel but how do most people get from hotel to cruise port? Uber? What's the easiest way most people find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Pilot Posted September 27, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2019 lots of hotels have shuttles. I like uber or lyft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted September 27, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Uber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoptom Posted September 27, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Free hotel shuttle to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted September 27, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 27, 2019 52 minutes ago, Luvcruisin76 said: So we usually drive to our cruises but considering flying this time. The hotel has a shuttle from airport to hotel but how do most people get from hotel to cruise port? Uber? What's the easiest way most people find? You fly into Orlando, if your hotel has a free shuttle from the airport. But it's 45 minutes or more to Port Canaveral. No free shuttle to port. As suggested, visit the Florida Departures board to research this. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseygirl1416 Posted September 27, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 27, 2019 We rent a car at the airport that we drop the next morning at the rental agency close to the port and take their free shuttle to the ship. This way we can go to the drugstore for stuff like sunscreen since we carry on luggage on the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 27, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, shoptom said: Free hotel shuttle to port. The potential downside with hotel shuttles is they will have many people going to the ship and coming back and usually one van. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted September 27, 2019 #8 Share Posted September 27, 2019 6 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said: The potential downside with hotel shuttles is they will have many people going to the ship and coming back and usually one van. Are these hotel shuttles owned by Carnival Corporation ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQrobin Posted September 27, 2019 #9 Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, sanmarcosman said: Are these hotel shuttles owned by Carnival Corporation ? No, they are shuttles by the hotel. They just take you to the port and drop you off at your ship. a few years ago - I think our hotel shuttle (a van seating about a dozen) was $3pp, something like that. It was wonderful. Drove right up to terminal and got everyone out of van for that ship, and our luggage. Didn't have to wait in the long line of traffic with the passenger cars. There were 3 ships in that day (Sunshine, Magic, and a Disney). Hotel had vans for each ship. Edited September 27, 2019 by ABQrobin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted September 27, 2019 #10 Share Posted September 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Luvcruisin76 said: So we usually drive to our cruises but considering flying this time. The hotel has a shuttle from airport to hotel but how do most people get from hotel to cruise port? Uber? What's the easiest way most people find? If you are staying at a hotel in Orlando, then I would suggest either Cocoa Beach Shuttle or Cortrans. I have used both for transportation to and from Orlando to Port Canaveral. If you are staying in Port Canaveral, then I have heard that Uber is the fastest way. However, I just used my hotel's shuttle service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted September 27, 2019 #11 Share Posted September 27, 2019 2 hours ago, jimbo5544 said: Why did you say non Carnival? Because the question has nothing to do with Carnival. The same question can be said for cruising on any line, and is discussed on the stated forum. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemjam Posted September 27, 2019 #12 Share Posted September 27, 2019 A lot will depend on your budget. If you are staying by the hotel in Orlando, most hotels will be able to hook you up with some kind of shuttle at a fee (not aware of many that offer it for free since it is so far). It is about 45 minutes as someone mentioned. You can book your own shared shuttle, some already mentioned here - have done this ourselves and it is ok but you are dealing with other people and possible multiple stops and on set scheduled times only. You can take Uber or Lyft but will likely be much more costly since it is such a distance. Or you can book a private shuttle service which is more costly yet. We didn't want to deal with a "group" situation and possibly picking up at multiple hotels, etc. (which many shared shuttles will do) plus wanted to go when we wanted, not on a set time schedule, so we opted to pay a premium on our recent trip and go with the private option. We LOVED our company and driver great service! We were so glad we paid the extra. Didn't have to wait, got picked up in comfortable spacious vehicle and treated like royalty. Even offered to stop at store if we wanted to pick something up on the way to ship. Also, used for return and meet us right outside cruise terminal and took us straight to airport. For us the price was reasonable for the service we received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemjam Posted September 27, 2019 #13 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Just now, wemjam said: A lot will depend on your budget. If you are staying by the airport in Orlando, most hotels will be able to hook you up with some kind of shuttle at a fee (not aware of many that offer it for free since it is so far). It is about 45 minutes as someone mentioned. You can book your own shared shuttle, some already mentioned here - have done this ourselves and it is ok but you are dealing with other people and possible multiple stops and on set scheduled times only. You can take Uber or Lyft but will likely be much more costly since it is such a distance. Or you can book a private shuttle service which is more costly yet. We didn't want to deal with a "group" situation and possibly picking up at multiple hotels, etc. (which many shared shuttles will do) plus wanted to go when we wanted, not on a set time schedule, so we opted to pay a premium on our recent trip and go with the private option. We LOVED our company and driver great service! We were so glad we paid the extra. Didn't have to wait, got picked up in comfortable spacious vehicle and treated like royalty. Even offered to stop at store if we wanted to pick something up on the way to ship. Also, used for return and meet us right outside cruise terminal and took us straight to airport. For us the price was reasonable for the service we received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted September 27, 2019 #14 Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) Having been there a few times, I wouldn't count on a hotel shuttle unless you are really close to Canaveral. Most hotels don't go there, and I wouldn't base my stay around that. As much as we like "included and free" stuff, you may find there really is no advantage in the end. To get there, I find Uber/Lyft cost-effective, and convenient to go on my schedule. For coming back, I don't like Uber/Lyft as much, especially if you are on a time crunch. Canaveral is not a busy hub with tons of drivers waiting for you. Coupled with the surge in demand, and the price goes through the roof. For the return, I generally recommend booking the shuttle on gocanaveral.com $15 per person, and it will be there for you. Edited September 27, 2019 by Joebucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 28, 2019 #15 Share Posted September 28, 2019 9 hours ago, sanmarcosman said: Are these hotel shuttles owned by Carnival Corporation ? Ummmm no 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 28, 2019 #16 Share Posted September 28, 2019 7 hours ago, 1025cruise said: Because the question has nothing to do with Carnival. The same question can be said for cruising on any line, and is discussed on the stated forum. Who would assume they were, it was a fair legit question. It implied their were other options (to me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 28, 2019 #17 Share Posted September 28, 2019 9 hours ago, ABQrobin said: No, they are shuttles by the hotel. They just take you to the port and drop you off at your ship. a few years ago - I think our hotel shuttle (a van seating about a dozen) was $3pp, something like that. It was wonderful. Drove right up to terminal and got everyone out of van for that ship, and our luggage. Didn't have to wait in the long line of traffic with the passenger cars. There were 3 ships in that day (Sunshine, Magic, and a Disney). Hotel had vans for each ship. I think he knows that and his reply was meant for my sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted September 28, 2019 #18 Share Posted September 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said: Ummmm no The thread is in Florida Departures so there's the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 28, 2019 #19 Share Posted September 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, sanmarcosman said: The thread is in Florida Departures so there's the answer. I was the one questioning the reference to saying non Carnival at all, but the post and I guess reply were removed, he LOVES me😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueEyes50 Posted September 28, 2019 #20 Share Posted September 28, 2019 How safe is hotel cruise parking. Thinking of using La Quinta Stay and Cruise deal in Port Canaveral Feb. 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteerageJoe Posted September 28, 2019 #21 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, BlueEyes50 said: How safe is hotel cruise parking. Thinking of using La Quinta Stay and Cruise deal in Port Canaveral Feb. 2020. Only the 4 Points Hotel (and Cocoa Beach Suites) offer parking in a garage. All others are just parking on the lot. Hotel parking is hotel parking! Anything can happen. Fortunately there's not been issues around here so the stats are on your side. Edited September 28, 2019 by SteerageJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueEyes50 Posted September 28, 2019 #22 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseapril Posted September 29, 2019 #23 Share Posted September 29, 2019 We go to our hotel in Canaveral and sign up for the free shuttle when we arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueEyes50 Posted September 29, 2019 #24 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Thank you for your reply. We are driving to Port Canaveral and decided for convenience to just pay the extra and park at the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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