bluecruisin Posted August 10, 2010 #876 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Fort Lauderdale Honeymoon Question- My son has asked my help in planning his honeymoon this coming October. They do not want to take a cruise:eek:. He's looking towards FLL but is open to any part of Fla. Can anyone one help with reccomendations? They want beachfront and have a moderate budget for a week or more luxury for 5 nights. If they could walk to a couple resturants and clubs that would be great as they prefer not to rent a car. Also if you could walk to water taxi. THANKS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 11, 2010 #877 Share Posted August 11, 2010 just wondering, do SAS pick up from Downtown Ft Laud?...heard a few people mention them now and seems like the most economical way to transfer....need to get from Hilton Marina to Miami Airport - and any idea of prices for 2 people? cheers SAS will not go to MIA airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 11, 2010 #878 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Fort Lauderdale Honeymoon Question- My son has asked my help in planning his honeymoon this coming October. They do not want to take a cruise:eek:. He's looking towards FLL but is open to any part of Fla. Can anyone one help with reccomendations? They want beachfront and have a moderate budget for a week or more luxury for 5 nights. If they could walk to a couple resturants and clubs that would be great as they prefer not to rent a car. Also if you could walk to water taxi. THANKS!!! Sheraton and Courtyard at Fort Lauderdale beach are moderately priced for the area and walking distance to clubs and restaurants. If they can get a good rate at the W, there are 2 popular clubs on the premises (Whiskey and the Lobby Bar) and there is a DJ at the pool on weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 11, 2010 #879 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I have read through much of this thread, and have not seen my question, so here goes… We are doing a b2b on the Noordam in November. I believe we will have to leave the ship while it is docked (a Saturday), so are looking for things to do in/around Ft Lauderdale for a few hours. We do not want to take one of the ship’s excursions. We would be interested in any ideas people have, including shopping, sight-seeing, going to places to replace snacks, wine, etc. I saw mention of the water taxi, and would like more info on that – where it goes, where to get it from the ship, etc. Thanks in advance for your help! Stan (Car-Stan) Get a cab to the south port entrance at 17th St. There is a Walgreens there, and the water taxi is 2 blocks away at the Hilton Marina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santa24 Posted August 11, 2010 #880 Share Posted August 11, 2010 You are welcome. The Fort Lauderdale beachfront has changed a lot in the last 5 yrs, and there are a lot of great choices. My favorite is the W, but it's not for everybody because if you are older or conservative you might find it to be too over the top (i.e. there is a DJ at the pool on weekends playing club music). The best advice is just to avoid Hotwire and Priceline if you want to be right at the beach. Great advice Royalcruz. I had actually looked at Priceline and Hotwire but decided we really wanted to be in Fort Lauderdale, not too far south or north and definately on the beach, close to the water taxi. Didn't want to chance it. Since I last posted we have discovered we have enough airmiles for Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach, Westin Beach Resort and maybe if we push it the W. I'm leaning towards the Westin I think, as what I have read gives it better reviews than the Sheraton and just don't know if we have enough for the W. January rates are a little higher than our norm so really hoping the airmiles work out. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car-Stan Posted August 11, 2010 #881 Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) Get a cab to the south port entrance at 17th St. There is a Walgreens there, and the water taxi is 2 blocks away at the Hilton Marina. Thanks! On the return, will we have to take a cab again?? Stan Edited August 11, 2010 by Car-Stan added new question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandgk Posted August 11, 2010 #882 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Will be renting a car post-cruise from FLL. I understand SOME car rental companies use a community shuttle to take people to the cruiseport. Will this shuttle also pick-up from Port Everglades? If so, can I expect a nasty wait due to a long line of other disembarking passengers doing the same thing? Does anyone know if Alamo and Budget are among the companies using the shuttle service? (I know Budget has an office on 17th Street with a cruiseport shuttle, but I have a deep discount that only works at an airport. Thrifty/Dollar, also on 17th, wants $100 for one-way drop charges.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggs Posted August 11, 2010 #883 Share Posted August 11, 2010 We are flying into FLL very early of the day we sail on the Emerald Princess for 10 cay E. Car. cruise. We have not been to this cruise port before and wonder what the facilities are or what we could do before we take a shuttle to the port. Any suggestion. Breakfast at airport or somewhere in between or are there opportunites at the terminal? Thanks for any assistance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank12271 Posted August 11, 2010 #884 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Hell all, This is my first post. I am sailing on Oasis in November and would like to find a Pre-cruise hotel that allows us to leave our car there and has a shuttle. We stayed at a Radisson in Port Canaveral that did this and it was a fantastic deal & convenience. Is there such a thing in Fort Lauderdale? Thanks in advance. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrishOB Posted August 11, 2010 #885 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Hell all, This is my first post. I am sailing on Oasis in November and would like to find a Pre-cruise hotel that allows us to leave our car there and has a shuttle. We stayed at a Radisson in Port Canaveral that did this and it was a fantastic deal & convenience. Is there such a thing in Fort Lauderdale? Thanks in advance. Frank Frank, check out Post #824 on page 42 of this thread. Royalcruz lists a number of hotels that he suggests may have this benefit (we're hoping for that as well), though with the disclaimer that you will want to call them to find out for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV-Cruisers Posted August 12, 2010 #886 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Frank, i found this link. Check it out. http://www.sunny.org/visitors/cruiseandplay/hotels/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank12271 Posted August 12, 2010 #887 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Frank, i found this link. Check it out.http://www.sunny.org/visitors/cruiseandplay/hotels/ Thank you for this link, it's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 12, 2010 #888 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Great advice Royalcruz. I had actually looked at Priceline and Hotwire but decided we really wanted to be in Fort Lauderdale, not too far south or north and definately on the beach, close to the water taxi. Didn't want to chance it. Since I last posted we have discovered we have enough airmiles for Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach, Westin Beach Resort and maybe if we push it the W. I'm leaning towards the Westin I think, as what I have read gives it better reviews than the Sheraton and just don't know if we have enough for the W. January rates are a little higher than our norm so really hoping the airmiles work out. Thanks again. While the Sheraton is directly on the beach and the Westin is across the street from the beach, the Westin is a closer walk to the main strip area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 12, 2010 #889 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Thanks! On the return, will we have to take a cab again?? Stan If your ship is docked at terminals 1-3, you won't need a cab at all. Otherwise you will need one both ways, as the port is very big. Somewhere on the internet you can find a map of the port and elsewhere you can find a chart that indicates what terminal is used for which ship on which date. A search on CC should help you find this info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 12, 2010 #890 Share Posted August 12, 2010 We are flying into FLL very early of the day we sail on the Emerald Princess for 10 cay E. Car. cruise. We have not been to this cruise port before and wonder what the facilities are or what we could do before we take a shuttle to the port. Any suggestion. Breakfast at airport or somewhere in between or are there opportunites at the terminal? Thanks for any assistance I don't think the airport has any sit-down restaurants, just food kiosks and bars. The terminal certainly doesn't have anything. Lester's Diner on state rd 84 in Fort Lauderdale is open 24 hrs and would be a good place to sit and relax for awhile but of course you would need to take 2 taxis (probably no more than $12 each ride). It is between the airport and cruiseport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 12, 2010 #891 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Hell all, This is my first post. I am sailing on Oasis in November and would like to find a Pre-cruise hotel that allows us to leave our car there and has a shuttle. We stayed at a Radisson in Port Canaveral that did this and it was a fantastic deal & convenience. Is there such a thing in Fort Lauderdale? Thanks in advance. Frank Sleep Inn in Dania has become very popular with cruisers because it offers this. I think that the Hampton Inn on State Rd 84 also offers this. Most hotels will not pick you up after the cruise, but I have read on this board of one or 2 who will, so try a thread search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMS920 Posted August 12, 2010 #892 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Hell all, This is my first post. I am sailing on Oasis in November and would like to find a Pre-cruise hotel that allows us to leave our car there and has a shuttle. We stayed at a Radisson in Port Canaveral that did this and it was a fantastic deal & convenience. Is there such a thing in Fort Lauderdale? Thanks in advance. Frank Haven't stayed here yet, but we are booked at Cambria Suites, Dania Beach. They offer free cruise parking and shuttles to and from the cruise port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoe663 Posted August 12, 2010 #893 Share Posted August 12, 2010 If your ship is docked at terminals 1-3, you won't need a cab at all. Otherwise you will need one both ways, as the port is very big. Somewhere on the internet you can find a map of the port and elsewhere you can find a chart that indicates what terminal is used for which ship on which date. A search on CC should help you find this info. Please review the maps below to find out exactly where you need to go. Here is the link for the ship schedule. Just plug in ship and date and should bring up which pier you will be at. Good Luck:D:D:D https://pevweb01.broward.org/Public/PublicMovements.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car-Stan Posted August 12, 2010 #894 Share Posted August 12, 2010 royalcruz and elmoe663, Thanks so much! you guys are amazing! Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted August 14, 2010 #895 Share Posted August 14, 2010 royalcruz, u give such great advice and have a great deal of knowledge of Ft. Lauderdale area; thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 14, 2010 #896 Share Posted August 14, 2010 royalcruz, u give such great advice and have a great deal of knowledge of Ft. Lauderdale area; thank you. You are welcome. I have lived here for 23 yrs. Thank you for your sweetness.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenouille Posted August 15, 2010 #897 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I agree- royalcruz, you've been such a great help, answering all our questions- thanks for taking the time. :) We are staying at the Hyatt Place off 17th for one night pre-cruise, and were hoping to pick up some supplies at the Total Wine at Harbor Shops. We are there on a Thursday. Do you know what time they are open until? Or what time they would open on a Thursday morning? What about Publix? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSDingy Posted August 15, 2010 #898 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Does anybody know if the Sheraton Yankee Clipper has a shuttle service from the airport and to the cruise port and free parking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 15, 2010 #899 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I agree- royalcruz, you've been such a great help, answering all our questions- thanks for taking the time. :) We are staying at the Hyatt Place off 17th for one night pre-cruise, and were hoping to pick up some supplies at the Total Wine at Harbor Shops. We are there on a Thursday. Do you know what time they are open until? Or what time they would open on a Thursday morning? What about Publix? Thanks! Total Wine 9AM - 10PM Publix 7AM - 11PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSDingy Posted August 15, 2010 #900 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I think I already have my answer about the shuttles at the Sheraton. Sorry. I should of done a search first. But does anybody know if there is free parking at this hotel. I have booked a rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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