Janie001 Posted February 8, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2017 We will be arriving into the Port of Miami from our cruise and have a 7:20 p.m. flight out of Fort Lauderdale. We have previously explored Miami but have not seen any parts of Fort Lauderdale (other then the airport). We are not interested in renting a car so we thought we would take a shuttle to the airport and store our luggage there for the day. If we were to take a taxi to the closest water taxi stop which one would that be? What stops would you recommend getting off at if we were interested in nice shops (but not a mall), a nice restaurant for lunch, sightseeing. Is there a logical path to take? In order to get back to the airport should we go back to where we started from or would most stops be a reasonable taxi ride away? Thanks in advance for any assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunello22 Posted February 8, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 8, 2017 We will be arriving into the Port of Miami from our cruise and have a 7:20 p.m. flight out of Fort Lauderdale. We have previously explored Miami but have not seen any parts of Fort Lauderdale (other then the airport). We are not interested in renting a car so we thought we would take a shuttle to the airport and store our luggage there for the day. If we were to take a taxi to the closest water taxi stop which one would that be? What stops would you recommend getting off at if we were interested in nice shops (but not a mall), a nice restaurant for lunch, sightseeing. Is there a logical path to take? In order to get back to the airport should we go back to where we started from or would most stops be a reasonable taxi ride away? Thanks in advance for any assistance. The closest water taxi stop to the airport is the Hilton Marina/Convention Center stop# 6, and you would get off at stop# 4 Las Olas. http://watertaxi.com/?s=&categories=54&locations=0&dir-search=yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted February 8, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 8, 2017 You should look over the map of stops. You have time to hit the beach walk ifyou want and to get to Las Olas Blvd too. Lots of great spots to eat and some little boutique shops on Las Olas. You'll get a nice view of the canals and homes while doing a loop on the water taxi. The airport is only a $15 cab ride or so. Uber will be less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted February 8, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Check out lots of info on the water taxi website: http://www.watertaxi.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted February 8, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Would y'all refresh my memory...Is there a service that stores luggage at FLL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbugohio Posted February 8, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Make sure to watch your time as the day goes quickly. I did this exact thing but we ended up at the furthest point to eat and it was busy and took quite awhile. Ran out of time and had to take a taxi to the airport from that point (shooters). I think it ran me about $35. Bummer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie001 Posted February 8, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Make sure to watch your time as the day goes quickly. I did this exact thing but we ended up at the furthest point to eat and it was busy and took quite awhile. Ran out of time and had to take a taxi to the airport from that point (shooters). I think it ran me about $35. Bummer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That is what I am afraid of! We always arrive everywhere too early so I am trying to appease the family and make sure we have a good day out but still get back in plenty of time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie001 Posted February 8, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Would y'all refresh my memory...Is there a service that stores luggage at FLL? From what I found on the FLL website there are not lockers but there is a baggage area where you can store your bags until 5:30 p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie001 Posted February 8, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted February 8, 2017 The closest water taxi stop to the airport is the Hilton Marina/Convention Center stop# 6, and you would get off at stop# 4 Las Olas. http://watertaxi.com/?s=&categories=54&locations=0&dir-search=yes Great - thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie001 Posted February 8, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted February 8, 2017 You should look over the map of stops. You have time to hit the beach walk ifyou want and to get to Las Olas Blvd too. Lots of great spots to eat and some little boutique shops on Las Olas. You'll get a nice view of the canals and homes while doing a loop on the water taxi. The airport is only a $15 cab ride or so. Uber will be less. Las Olas sounds like the place to go. We will do the beach if we feel we have enough time for a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie001 Posted February 8, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Check out lots of info on the water taxi website: http://www.watertaxi.com Thanks, have had a look and they do have lots of information. Just trying to get some quick tips on what might be the best route with time constraints - although I am sure I have more time then I think I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted February 8, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2017 From what I found on the FLL website there are not lockers but there is a baggage area where you can store your bags until 5:30 p.m. How much does that service cost? A good place to have lunch using the Ft Lauderdale Water Taxi is Bokamper's, the very last stop up north. ~or You could take the Hollywood Water Taxi from the stop underneath the 17th Street Causeway (Hilton Marina) and go down to Margaritaville, the Broadwalk and beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted February 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Would y'all refresh my memory...Is there a service that stores luggage at FLL? Bags to Go in each terminal: http://www.bagstogo.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted February 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Las Olas sounds like the place to go. We will do the beach if we feel we have enough time for a visit. Additional info on Las Olas Blvd: www. lasolasboulevard.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie001 Posted February 9, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted February 9, 2017 How much does that service cost? A good place to have lunch using the Ft Lauderdale Water Taxi is Bokamper's, the very last stop up north. ~or You could take the Hollywood Water Taxi from the stop underneath the 17th Street Causeway (Hilton Marina) and go down to Margaritaville, the Broadwalk and beach. $7 per bag. You can purchase in advance on their website but if you are paying at the airport I believe they only take cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie001 Posted February 9, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Additional info on Las Olas Blvd: www. lasolasboulevard.com Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted February 9, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I know you said you didn't want to rent a car, but when you add up the cost of transfers to FLL, $7 per bag storage, taxi/Uber to Water Taxi and then taxi/Uber back to FLL seems quite cumbersome and a bit pricey, especially if there is more than 2 of you. I don't know what your date is, but... A mid-sized SUV picked up at MIA and dropped at FLL on Sunday, June 25, 2017, from either Enterprise or Alamo is $37/$52 with all taxes and fees before any kind of membership discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie001 Posted February 9, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I know you said you didn't want to rent a car, but when you add up the cost of transfers to FLL, $7 per bag storage, taxi/Uber to Water Taxi and then taxi/Uber back to FLL seems quite cumbersome and a bit pricey, especially if there is more than 2 of you. I don't know what your date is, but... A mid-sized SUV picked up at MIA and dropped at FLL on Sunday, June 25, 2017, from either Enterprise or Alamo is $37/$52 with all taxes and fees before any kind of membership discount. I do know this would be the cheaper option but I personally find it stressful to drive in areas I am not familiar with. I appreciate you looking up the rates though as I admit it is even cheaper then I thought it would be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted February 9, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I do know this would be the cheaper option but I personally find it stressful to drive in areas I am not familiar with. I appreciate you looking up the rates though as I admit it is even cheaper then I thought it would be! That's why you should have a GPS to take with you on vacation. I use mine to drive back and forth between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami even though I've driven it dozens and dozens of times just to remind me to pay attention and that my exit is coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbugohio Posted February 10, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 10, 2017 That is what I am afraid of! We always arrive everywhere too early so I am trying to appease the family and make sure we have a good day out but still get back in plenty of time! Just ride the water taxi all the way to the northern end. Great tour. Then make your way back towards the beach and Los Olas area to get off and explore or have lunch/dinner. Once back there a taxi ride from anywhere won't be to bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie001 Posted February 10, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just ride the water taxi all the way to the northern end. Great tour. Then make your way back towards the beach and Los Olas area to get off and explore or have lunch/dinner. Once back there a taxi ride from anywhere won't be to bad Sounds like a good plan. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted February 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just ride the water taxi all the way to the northern end. Great tour. Then make your way back towards the beach and Los Olas area to get off and explore or have lunch/dinner. Once back there a taxi ride from anywhere won't be to bad That's what I would do. Go all the way north to the last stop (if I didn't go south instead to Margaritaville), to Bokamper's and have lunch. Then start working my way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveNcindy Posted February 10, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just curious, how long does it take roughly to do the entire Fort Lauderdale loop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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