jhatle01 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Posted February 17, 2019 My wife and I are cruising out of Fort Lauderdale on Adventure of the Seas on April 13th. We fly in on the afternoon of the 12th and then are staying the night after debarkation as well. We have not cruised out of this port previously. What are some good things to do while we are in the area, food recommendations, etc. Also, debating on whether or not to rent a car or just Uber everywhere. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Quote
The Cruise Junkie Posted February 17, 2019 Report Posted February 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, jhatle01 said: . What are some good things to do while we are in the area, food recommendations, etc. Calling In A Expert @tonyfsu21 Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Posted February 17, 2019 @jhatle01 let me know what you like to do and I will give you recommendations. You should use Uber to get around Fort Lauderdale and not bother with the hassle of a rental. Quote
FloridaCruiseGirl1210 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Posted February 17, 2019 1 hour ago, jhatle01 said: My wife and I are cruising out of Fort Lauderdale on Adventure of the Seas on April 13th. We fly in on the afternoon of the 12th and then are staying the night after debarkation as well. We have not cruised out of this port previously. What are some good things to do while we are in the area, food recommendations, etc. Also, debating on whether or not to rent a car or just Uber everywhere. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Curious to hear when you think of Adventure, we will be on her for the Halloween sailing! Quote
jhatle01 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 @tonyfsu21 Looking for good restaurants for dinner and things to do during the day after we get off of Adventure on Sunday, like activities or things to see. Quote
jhatle01 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 @FloridaCruiseGirl1210 We have never been on any RC ship before so we can't wait to see! SpeedNoodles 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, jhatle01 said: @tonyfsu21 Looking for good restaurants for dinner and things to do during the day after we get off of Adventure on Sunday, like activities or things to see. La Bamba in Fort Lauderdale is amazing!!! See my Mariner blog (link in bio) for menu and food pics. The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote
jhatle01 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 @Lovetocruise2002 I remember seeing that place on a few of the live blogs. We will def check it out! Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Here’s a few ideas: Before Cruise: Take an Uber to Fort Lauderdale Beach and spend the day by the beach. There are plenty of places to grab a cocktail or lunch around Las Olas Blvd & A1A. For dinner without zeroing in on a type of food I could recommend Franco & Vinny’s Pizza Shack (great Italian food, casual), Rustic Inn (garlic crabs are really good). If your into something more proper I would highly recommend Mastro’s Ocean Club (excellent and top notch steaks and seafood), Steak 954 (located inside W Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort), Cafe Vico (excellent but pricy Italian), Cafe Martaranos ( Great food but turns into a louder nightclub vibe PM). If your not into a beach day take a boat ride. Here’s a couple suggestions: Fort Lauderdale (hop on, hop off pass) on the Water Taxi, Jungle Queen (very touristy but if you just want to sight see and don’t mind all the people then it’s ok), wind pirate sailboat charter (very highly recommended and reasonable price to essentially charter a 40’ sailboat with a great and informative captain that will take you down the river and out into the ocean for snorkeling or just sight seeing) After Cruise: If you still seek Adventure after getting off the Adventure of the Seas then rent a car and drive to the Florida Keys (Key West if you wanna get real crazy) and spend the day in island paradise! or Go have breakfast or lunch at Top Hat Deli and then take an Uber to Everglades Holiday Park and do an airboat ride. Maybe go to try La Bamba Mexican for dinner. If your not into an Airboat ride then your options are simple: The only thing we do in East Fort Lauderdale is go out on our boats or go to the beach (and flip flops + shorts are a must). Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any specific questions. Fuzzywuzzy, The Cruise Junkie, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 1 1 2 Quote
jhatle01 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Posted February 19, 2019 @tonyfsu21 Which La Bamba? It looks like there are two in Ft Lauderdale... Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Posted February 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, jhatle01 said: @tonyfsu21 Which La Bamba? It looks like there are two in Ft Lauderdale... 17th street next to the Port Everglades in the Harbor Shoppes. Lovetocruise2002 and jhatle01 1 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said: 17th street next to the Port Everglades in the Harbor Shoppes. 18 more days! I hear the fried ice cream and margaritas calling! ellcee, tonyfsu21 and jhatle01 3 Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Posted February 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: 18 more days! I hear the fried ice cream and margaritas calling! Haha! I responded to this thread and just ordered takeout from there! The grilled chicken breast with onions and side of rice and beans is legit! Lovetocruise2002 and jhatle01 1 1 Quote
traveler1980 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Posted February 21, 2019 Our flight after the cruise doesn't leave FLL until 6:25. Any suggestions for a family after our cruise? Is there a car rental at the port that we could use and then return at the airport? Quote
bomle Posted February 21, 2019 Report Posted February 21, 2019 We took an uber to the airport and then rented a car from there. Afterwards we drove to Sawgrass Mills which I can highly recommend. Hoski 1 Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Posted February 21, 2019 It depends on what you want to do. Fort Lauderdale is easy to navigate and if your not going to drive far there is no need to rent a car. Sawgrass Mills is a large outlet mall located about 15 miles West of Fort Lauderdale. Personally I wouldn’t want to spend my time in Fort Lauderdale inside a shopping mall as you can do that pretty much anywhere. Beach, Boating? There is a great state park (used to be called John U Lloyd state park) Just East of the Port you will see that peninsula of land while berthed in Port Everglades which is a state park. You can enjoy the beach there and relax. 8 hours ago, traveler1980 said: Our flight after the cruise doesn't leave FLL until 6:25. Any suggestions for a family after our cruise? Is there a car rental at the port that we could use and then return at the airport? Quote
traveler1980 Posted February 24, 2019 Report Posted February 24, 2019 Definitely not shoppers. My boys are 6 & 9, but not sure how much seeing and doing everyone will want to do after the week. I'm more thinking about what we would do with our luggage during anything else to do if we didn't rent a car. Thoughts on that? Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted February 24, 2019 Report Posted February 24, 2019 I am unsure about your potential luggage issues. All the cruisers on the weekends by the beach are have their luggage in tow. It’s not out of the ordinary to see large groups of people on the beach with their luggage. With that being said, maybe someone can give you a better idea re: luggage as I have never had to worry about the whole luggage ordeal. As far as specific things to do, go ahead and ask away. If your boys are up to it, check out Wind Pirate Sailboat (luggage issue solved): https://sailwindpirate.com/ Quote
Tdoner Posted February 25, 2019 Report Posted February 25, 2019 On 2/17/2019 at 11:10 AM, tonyfsu21 said: @jhatle01 let me know what you like to do and I will give you recommendations. You should use Uber to get around Fort Lauderdale and not bother with the hassle of a rental. Best breakfast spot? We get in early and will be hungry!! TIA! Quote
mom2mybugs Posted February 25, 2019 Report Posted February 25, 2019 On 2/17/2019 at 10:29 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said: La Bamba in Fort Lauderdale is amazing!!! See my Mariner blog (link in bio) for menu and food pics. I really really wish we were embarking out of fort Lauderdale this year instead of Miami. Last year I didn't know this was a place to go and there pics looked amazing!!! Jane Tdoner 1 Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted February 25, 2019 Report Posted February 25, 2019 9 hours ago, Tdoner said: Best breakfast spot? We get in early and will be hungry!! TIA! Joes Diner located in the Harbor Shoppes on 17th street Lester Diner located on SR-84 Top Hat Deli (great spot that we go all the time) downtown Fort Lauderdale. Lovetocruise2002 and Tdoner 1 1 Quote
Tdoner Posted March 9, 2019 Report Posted March 9, 2019 On 2/25/2019 at 7:54 AM, tonyfsu21 said: Joes Diner located in the Harbor Shoppes on 17th street Lester Diner located on SR-84 Top Hat Deli (great spot that we go all the time) downtown Fort Lauderdale. Walked to top hat today for lunch. So good!! Thank you!! tonyfsu21 1 Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted March 9, 2019 Report Posted March 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Tdoner said: Walked to top hat today for lunch. So good!! Thank you!! So glad to hear! Quote
Vagolferbob Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 For new England seafood, Kelly's landing on 17th st. Nightly dinner specials many with lobstahs. Manhattan pizza in harbor shops, owners from Brooklyn and ship dough in from N.Y. tonyfsu21 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 55 minutes ago, Vagolferbob said: For new England seafood, Kelly's landing on 17th st. Nightly dinner specials many with lobstahs. Manhattan pizza in harbor shops, owners from Brooklyn and ship dough in from N.Y. Kelly’s Landing is legit. I have not been impressed by Manhattan pizza though. Maybe I will give it another shot. Franco & Vinny’s pizza shack is the best pizza & Italian in East Fort Lauderdale IMHO Quote
DandA Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 Anyone been to Southport Raw Bar??? If so how was it. Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, DandA said: Anyone been to Southport Raw Bar??? If so how was it. I personally don’t love it. It’s a dive bar with decent food but I prefer Jimbos Sandbar for the view & better food. The blackened mahi or blackened shrimp tacos @ Jimbos are the best I’ve ever had! WAAAYTOOO and SpeedNoodles 1 1 Quote
DandA Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 11 minutes ago, tonyfsu21 said: I personally don’t love it. It’s a dive bar with decent food but I prefer Jimbos Sandbar for the view & better food. The blackened mahi or blackened shrimp tacos @ Jimbos are the best I’ve ever had! tony, thanks for the input. Any decent seafood places within walking distance of the Holiday Inn Express on 17th Street? Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, DandA said: tony, thanks for the input. Any decent seafood places within walking distance of the Holiday Inn Express on 17th Street? Check out Boatyard. Nice ambiance and good seafood within walking distance from your hotel. If you want to venture out I have plenty of other options via a short Uber or water taxi ride away. Quote
traveler1980 Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 Thank you for so much wonderful information on this thread. We are looking to do the Water Taxi before our cruise. Which stop would be best to grab a bite to eat, possibly on the water with our 6 and 9 year old boys? Thank you! Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 The water taxi stops at Pirate Republic (excellent food!) but your best bet for multiple dining options is the Las Olas stop. Quote
jjbescher Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 You should join our FB Group is you haven't already. Quote
Scm175 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 My family and I will also be sailing on Adventure starting April 13th. Thanks for the great information jhatle01 1 Quote
Hoski Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 11:09 PM, traveler1980 said: Our flight after the cruise doesn't leave FLL until 6:25. Any suggestions for a family after our cruise? Is there a car rental at the port that we could use and then return at the airport? After a miserable time waiting for our flight out in December with our kids we are trying something different. We are renting a car and got a hotel for the day with a pool. It isn't right at the beach but we get a room for the day so we can nap and shower plus the pool. It was actually very inexpensive. The other option is some of the hotels at the beach offer pool passes for the day but you don't get a room although they will store your luggage. Quote
mellibee Posted March 13, 2019 Report Posted March 13, 2019 @jhatle01 If you like Caribbean food, they have a couple of spots they sell amazing "Rotti's". I'll be on the same cruise, happy cruising...I'm soooooooooo excited lol jhatle01 1 Quote
jhatle01 Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Posted March 13, 2019 On 3/11/2019 at 9:26 PM, Scm175 said: My family and I will also be sailing on Adventure starting April 13th. Thanks for the great information I am going to be on that cruise as well Quote
tonyfsu21 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Posted March 13, 2019 20 hours ago, kpetree said: Thoughts on Rustic Inn Crabhouse? Great place! Very casual and packed every night so go early. IMHO best garlic crabs I’ve ever had. Quote
rjac Posted March 13, 2019 Report Posted March 13, 2019 27 minutes ago, tonyfsu21 said: Great place! Very casual and packed every night so go early. IMHO best garlic crabs I’ve ever had. What kind of crabs do they offer? Quote
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