Ft Lauerdale water taxi

[cole'snana]

From the Ft Lauerdale cruise terminal (on CP) what is the closest spot to pick up the water taxi?

[capriccio]

The closest stop is on the west side (port side) of the bridge at the Hilton Marina.  The stop is actually under the bridge.  It is a short walk from terminals 2 and 4 (exit to Eisenhower Blvd and turn right, at the 17th Street light cross the street and turn right).

[Colo Cruiser]

6 minutes ago, cole'snana said:

From the Ft Lauerdale cruise terminal (on CP) what is the closest spot to pick up the water taxi?

Under the 17th St bridge near the Hilton Marina Hotel 1881 SE 17th St west side.

 

The Hilton Marina is across from the Walgreens at 17th St and Eisenhower.

Just outside the port entrance and across 17th St from Pier #2

[CruiserBruce]

A quick Google search finds the water taxi website, here:

 

https://watertaxi.com/

 

with all sorts of info. Maps, routes, fares, etc...

[BlueHerons]

Make sure you stay on the water taxi at night, the views are beautiful!

 

Lots of good restaurants they stop at.

[Ozzmund]

5 hours ago, BlueHerons said:

Make sure you stay on the water taxi at night, the views are beautiful!

 

Lots of good restaurants they stop at.

Agree completely.

Water taxi in the evening is a special treat. Just be aware of their schedule. The boat pilots will tell you when the last boat will be at your stop.

[nhraformula00]

look for a groupon before your trip for the water taxi. $$$$$$$$$$  saves a lot.

[goneclear]

If you are interested in doing the water taxi as a personal tour i suggest waiting for the catamaran type

two story water taxi. They have more room and also have a bar on board for your convenience.

Enjoy a cocktail and cruise the waterways. AS others have said evening times are special.

 

[Wildcatfish]

We're looking to spend a few hours the evening prior to our cruise. 

 

From 17th St. … Any suggestions whether to go north to Las Olas, or south to Margaritaville?  Any experience you want to share is appreciated!

[BNBR]

3 hours ago, Wildcatfish said:

We're looking to spend a few hours the evening prior to our cruise. 

 

From 17th St. … Any suggestions whether to go north to Las Olas, or south to Margaritaville?  Any experience you want to share is appreciated!

 

Impossible to say.  Depends on what you would like to do.  Both are good options.  I personally would go to Margaritaville and enjoy the walking the broadwalk and live music at the bandshell in the evenings.  But Las Olas is decent in the evening as well, but to me, a little more limited to dining and maybe walking the riverwalk.

[Wildcatfish]

Thanks BNBR!  Good points all around.

 

Anyone else have any "water taxi " experiences?

 

[CruiserBruce]

I would go north on the water taxi. Far more to see and do.

[BlueHerons]

I love Margaritaville (although the restaurants are hurting for business) but at night definitely do the northern route.

 

There is nothing to see once past Port Everglades until you get to Hollywood.  It's miles of park and darkness.

[BNBR]

Just to clarify.  If you are asking which route is more scenic because you want to stay on the water taxi, go north.  If you are asking which destination would be better once you get off, go south.