Things to do around Ft Lauderdale Terminal

[bhrm]

Hello all,

 

My group are going on the Nov 21st cruise on the Crown Princess. Our flight lands at 11:30AM and I believe boarding is at 1PM?

 

Is there anything interesting to do while we wait to board the ship?

[WeBeGone]

Once inside the port area, there is nothing - no restrooms, no cafes, and few benches.

[Terre]

By the time you get your luggage and get to the port, they may have begun boarding. We are also on this sailing; here's a link to the roll call: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=890454

We have a meet and greet scheduled on Sunday at 2:00 at Skywalker's, come join us.

[Layla]

You probably won't have to worry about finding anything to do as by the time you get your luggage and a cab/shuttle to the port it will be close to 12:30 and in our experience we've begun boarding at 11:30. You should be able to check in and get right on the ship.

[Guest Spo]

I agree. Head straight for the ship and board!

[billet]

Highly likely they will begin boarding before noon so by the time your group arrives you will be able to walk straight on (or at least line up to walk straight on)

[405Landlord]

Go to the port and board the ship. You will have time to find your cabin and have a buffet lunch before your luggage arrives at your cabin. You can more than likely be unpacked and settled in your room before the ship sails.:D

[Colo Cruiser]

Boarding will already have started by the time you arrive.

[B744]

Downtown Ft Lauderdale, is not far from the port. If your idea is to avoid the boarding crowds early, that may be a good idea, but don't stay more than about 1 1/2 hours max. downtown. A good place to go would be the Las Olas and Riverwalk area, or to stay closer to the port, the Ft Lauderdale Beach.

The other posters idea of going to the ship is not a bad one, just in case something unfortunate happens that would delay you causing you to miss the ship.

[Treven]

Ditto, there's really nothing to do in the port area.