CruisingOz Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hello RCB Community, we are doing a S2S from the Symphony to Odyessy on the same day, so debark and embark, and wondering the best option to travel with two people with four suitcases from the Port of Miami to the port at Fort Lauderdale. We from Australia, so being unfamilar with transport options are thinking of simply using a cab. I have downloaded the Lyft app and and we use Uber sometimes in Sydney, so I would imagine it will be the same app state side. Should we pre-book transportation. We would appreciate some local tips for a smooth morning. Thank you in advance. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 IMO, Uber/Lyft would be the easiest. Pattycruise, USCG Teacher and CruisingOz 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 9 hours ago, CruisingOz said: Hello RCB Community, we are doing a S2S from the Symphony to Odyessy on the same day, so debark and embark, and wondering the best option to travel with two people with four suitcases from the Port of Miami to the port at Fort Lauderdale. We from Australia, so being unfamilar with transport options are thinking of simply using a cab. I have downloaded the Lyft app and and we use Uber sometimes in Sydney, so I would imagine it will be the same app state side. Should we pre-book transportation. We would appreciate some local tips for a smooth morning. Thank you in advance. Yes, exactly I used fly to fort launderdale, because it was cheaper and then take LYFT to Port Miami cruise. About $35-40 max with tips. Uber was more expensive.. . CruisingOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl1976 Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Jiffy Jeff Transportation. We used them Feb 2020, they were great. CruisingOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafarer Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 My wife and I will also be doing the same itinerary. There is a couple from another blog who is also looking to share transportation. Found this site on a different thread a few minutes ago. We plan to depart Miami at 9:00 am. Our check-in is at 10:30 am up in FTL. If you'd like, I can call and get pricing details for six people. https://www.ride099.com/ Kathleen and CruisingOz 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Uber or Lyft will be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOz Posted December 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 30 minutes ago, Seafarer said: My wife and I will also be doing the same itinerary. There is a couple from another blog who is also looking to share transportation. Found this site on a different thread a few minutes ago. We plan to depart Miami at 9:00 am. Our check-in is at 10:30 am up in FTL. If you'd like, I can call and get pricing details for six people. @Seafarerthat would be great if you could dp that, we would appreciate it. We are more than happy to share and travel with others who know the lay of the land. Also a great way to meet new people. We are also checked in at 10.30 on Odyseey and were thinking of a 9.00am debark. So you are aware, we will have four full size suit cases as we are travelling for a few weeks, and are happy to pay extra because of this. Please let me know if you wish for more details from us. Kathleen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOz Posted December 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 10 hours ago, Seafarer said: My wife and I will also be doing the same itinerary. There is a couple from another blog who is also looking to share transportation. Found this site on a different thread a few minutes ago. We plan to depart Miami at 9:00 am. Our check-in is at 10:30 am up in FTL. If you'd like, I can call and get pricing details for six people. @Seafarerthat would be great if you could dp that, we would appreciate it. We are more than happy to share and travel with others who know the lay of the land. Also a great way to meet new people. We are also checked in at 10.30 on Odyseey and were thinking of a 9.00am debark. So you are aware, we will have four full size suit cases as we are travelling for a few weeks, and are happy to pay extra because of this. Please let me know if you wish for more details from us. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOz Posted December 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 @Seafarerforgot to ask, I was wondering if you are using the same service from FLL to Miami on debark of Odyssey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted December 30, 2021 Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 On 12/29/2021 at 1:54 AM, CruisingOz said: Hello RCB Community, we are doing a S2S from the Symphony to Odyessy on the same day, so debark and embark, and wondering the best option to travel with two people with four suitcases from the Port of Miami to the port at Fort Lauderdale. We from Australia, so being unfamilar with transport options are thinking of simply using a cab. I have downloaded the Lyft app and and we use Uber sometimes in Sydney, so I would imagine it will be the same app state side. Should we pre-book transportation. We would appreciate some local tips for a smooth morning. Thank you in advance. From what I understand, you are looking for transport options from Port of Miami where you debark from Symphony to Port Everglades to embark on the Odyssey. I had a similar S2S last month so I asked about this at Guest Services. They said at the time that Royal will provide assistance in getting you from Symphony to Odyssey. I did not use the option because I had my van with me. You may want to call Royal to ask about this assistance for what they call consecutive cruisers. Of course, a Plan B will always come in handy. CruisingOz, WAAAYTOOO, Summer Bee Sweet and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafarer Posted December 30, 2021 Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 13 hours ago, CruisingOz said: @Seafarerthat would be great if you could dp that, we would appreciate it. We are more than happy to share and travel with others who know the lay of the land. Also a great way to meet new people. We are also checked in at 10.30 on Odyseey and were thinking of a 9.00am debark. So you are aware, we will have four full size suit cases as we are travelling for a few weeks, and are happy to pay extra because of this. Please let me know if you wish for more details from us. Called and got an estimate (wouldn't quote because I wasn't making a reservation). $100 for 4 people $125 for 6 Also, saw the post about RC possibly providing transportation. I've emailed our TA to see if they can get details. I expect this to take a few days. CruisingOz and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafarer Posted December 30, 2021 Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 13 hours ago, CruisingOz said: @Seafarerforgot to ask, I was wondering if you are using the same service from FLL to Miami on debark of Odyssey We're flying home out of FTL. Our son who is joining us may be flying out of Miami and would likely be up for a rideshare. He has yet to make any flight plans due to a possible relo. CruisingOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOz Posted December 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 28 minutes ago, Seafarer said: $125 for 6 @Seafarerwe are more than happy with the price if you don't mind a couple extra people. Also interested to read what your TA comes back with as we didn't know this was even an option. Thank you for doing this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafarer Posted December 30, 2021 Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 17 minutes ago, CruisingOz said: @Seafarerwe are more than happy with the price if you don't mind a couple extra people. Also interested to read what your TA comes back with as we didn't know this was even an option. Thank you for doing this And we'll be onboard the Jan 29 Symphony cruise. Look forward to meeting you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOz Posted December 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Seafarer said: And we'll be onboard the Jan 29 Symphony cruise. Look forward to meeting you both. @Seafarerthank you and see you onboard. We are Robert and Mira. We will most likely to visit the diamond and suite lounge where I can let them know someone will be looking out for us, or alternatively I can do the same at guest services. Unsure if you can sent private messages through this blog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted December 30, 2021 Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, CruisingOz said: Unsure if you can sent private messages through this blog? You can do it on a laptop/computer, but not with a smartphone. I came up with a workaround to let me do it on my iPhone. CruisingOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 12/30/2021 at 3:13 PM, Seafarer said: Also, saw the post about RC possibly providing transportation. I've emailed our TA to see if they can get details. I expect this to take a few days. Have you gotten word from your TA about Royal providing transportation between ports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafarer Posted January 20, 2022 Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/15/2022 at 12:13 PM, PG Cruiser said: Have you gotten word from your TA about Royal providing transportation between ports? Sent an email with a couple of questions and they only answered one (not the transportation ?) I'll call tomorrow and sit on hold while we get blasted with snow tomorrow up here in NC. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Mike Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 I am doing the same thing on February 19th but going from the Sympathy to the Celebrity Reflection. I was told by someone on the Celebrity board that they have done it a couple of times and RCL have supplied transportation to FL Port from Miami. He said once on bord he just checked with CS and they arranged him to get on a transfer. He said most of the people were RCL to RCL but they did not care he was RCL to Celebrity. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafarer Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 On 1/20/2022 at 5:00 PM, Seafarer said: Sent an email with a couple of questions and they only answered one (not the transportation ?) I'll call tomorrow and sit on hold while we get blasted with snow tomorrow up here in NC. So we ended up with 5 inches and I missed the callback from our TA. C'est la vie However, appears that transfers between MIA & FTL are occurring, per this recent schedule on the Allure. CruisingOz and Neesa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 If I were doing this, I'd use a private transport company. Lyft/Uber works but, depending on what day it is that you'll be doing this (weekend or weekday, number of ships debarking at the same time you are in Miami), some hic-ups, no show stoppers, could happen. 1st, you'll hail Lyft/Uber using the local (data) network (I'm assuming you'll have roaming access through your carrier in AU on your phone). Depending on signal strength and number of people trying to get a Lyft/Uber at your arrival port, it can be frustratingly slow. 2nd, if this is a weekday transfer, you'll be traveling North from Port of Miami on Interstate 95 to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. On a good day it's a 40 minute trip. An accident northbound, just about any time of day, can slow progress to an hour or more. A bad accident that shuts lanes down and it can take longer than that; up to 2 hours. You'll get there, just maybe not as soon as you had liked. Some, not all, Uber/Lyft drivers will have a Sun Pass and use the express toll lanes. In heavy traffic, they can cost upwards of $12 in tolls for your trip. There is no question that having access to those will shorten your trip time. Occasionally, the accidents I mention above that can slow your progress will occur in the express lanes. That's a bummer when you see the regular lanes whizzing past you while you sit in the express lanes. That suggests using a private car is your best option ..... just ask to make sure the driver will have express lane access with a Sun Pass. Either way, be patient. I know what it can be like anxiously heading to a cruise and then get stuck in traffic. Pour up a jug of you own with a few bloody marry's from an open bar before you leave the ship and relax in your transport of choice. Seafarer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 31 minutes ago, Seafarer said: So we ended up with 5 inches and I missed the callback from our TA. C'est la vie However, appears that transfers between MIA & FTL are occurring, per this recent schedule on the Allure. Thanks for sharing this. Now we can tell others in a similar situation about it. From what I understand, it’s a complimentary service. I hope someone can confirm this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafarer Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, JeffB said: If I were doing this, I'd use a private transport company. Lyft/Uber works but, depending on what day it is that you'll be doing this (weekend or weekday, number of ships debarking at the same time you are in Miami), some hic-ups, no show stoppers, could happen. 1st, you'll hail Lyft/Uber using the local (data) network (I'm assuming you'll have roaming access through your carrier in AU on your phone). Depending on signal strength and number of people trying to get a Lyft/Uber at your arrival port, it can be frustratingly slow. 2nd, if this is a weekday transfer, you'll be traveling North from Port of Miami on Interstate 95 to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. On a good day it's a 40 minute trip. An accident northbound, just about any time of day, can slow progress to an hour or more. A bad accident that shuts lanes down and it can take longer than that; up to 2 hours. You'll get there, just maybe not as soon as you had liked. Some, not all, Uber/Lyft drivers will have a Sun Pass and use the express toll lanes. In heavy traffic, they can cost upwards of $12 in tolls for your trip. There is no question that having access to those will shorten your trip time. Occasionally, the accidents I mention above that can slow your progress will occur in the express lanes. That's a bummer when you see the regular lanes whizzing past you while you sit in the express lanes. That suggests using a private car is your best option ..... just ask to make sure the driver will have express lane access with a Sun Pass. Either way, be patient. I know what it can be like anxiously heading to a cruise and then get stuck in traffic. Pour up a jug of you own with a few bloody marry's from an open bar before you leave the ship and relax in your transport of choice. And a mandatory stop at Total Wine to pick up a couple of bottles for the Super Bowl! CruisingOz and JeffB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafarer Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 30 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: Thanks for sharing this. Now we can tell others in a similar situation about it. From what I understand, it’s a complimentary service. I hope someone can confirm this. That will be helpful, as I just connected with our TA. She called RC and the agent stated that there was no service between points (contrary to my earlier post). We'll get this sorted out next week, as there are several options available. CruisingOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Seafarer said: That will be helpful, as I just connected with our TA. She called RC and the agent stated that there was no service between points (contrary to my earlier post). We'll get this sorted out next week, as there are several options available. Here is Royal's "official" answer on their FB Page: CruisingOz and Seafarer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalGreek Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 My wife and I did a S2S pre-Covid and Royal provided the transportation from Miami to Ft Lauderdale. It was no problem. If they don’t, just use Uber or Lyft. That will be your least expensive and quickest way. Have a great trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOz Posted January 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 This evening I spoke to the Diamond host and also to a fellow passenger and both confirmed that we need to go to guest services and Royal will provide transportation from Symphony to Odyssey. The lady I spoke to did it three weeks ago That will make life quite easy and save money WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, CruisingOz said: That will make life quite easy and save money … not to mention you are under their “official” care while moving from port to port. WAAAYTOOO and RWDW1204 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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