jbrinkm Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 We have a later flight on the day of our cruise (both disembarkation and flight in Ft. Lauderdale) and are trying to think of something to do for the day. Any suggestions? We have 2 teens and we will have our big suitcases with us. We could be happy just hanging out at a hotel, if anyone has a suggestion for a day hotel with a pool. Or a fun tour, if there's something that would allow for luggage storage. We just don't want to sit around the airport for hours & hours waiting for our flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 Several years ago, we did a disembarkation excursion on Royal for a Hop on/Hop off tour of Miami. They took our bags at the cruise terminal and we reunited with them at the airport later in the afternoon. It was a fun and easy way to see multiple neighborhoods in Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 16 minutes ago, jbrinkm said: We have a later flight on the day of our cruise (both disembarkation and flight in Ft. Lauderdale) and are trying to think of something to do for the day. Any suggestions? We have 2 teens and we will have our big suitcases with us. We could be happy just hanging out at a hotel, if anyone has a suggestion for a day hotel with a pool. Or a fun tour, if there's something that would allow for luggage storage. We just don't want to sit around the airport for hours & hours waiting for our flight. Marriott Harbor beach offers day passes to their beach club. If you are able to easily wheel your luggage just take an Uber to Las Olas Blvd and have a nice lunch then head to the airport. Every weekend I see many people wheeling luggage both along A1A on the beach and down Las Olas so you will certainly not be out of place. We are cruise friendly here on Fort Lauderdale! If you have any questions let me know as I am a lifelong local here in Fort Lauderdale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted January 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 I was thinking more of getting a room for the day, with access to the pool as a benefit. Does Marriott Harbor offer rooms for the day or just outdoor passes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 hours ago, jbrinkm said: I was thinking more of getting a room for the day, with access to the pool as a benefit. Does Marriott Harbor offer rooms for the day or just outdoor passes? Just outdoor beach club/pool passes. It’s a pretty great spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/27/2022 at 5:22 PM, tonyfsu21 said: Marriott Harbor beach offers day passes to their beach club. If you are able to easily wheel your luggage just take an Uber to Las Olas Blvd and have a nice lunch then head to the airport. Every weekend I see many people wheeling luggage both along A1A on the beach and down Las Olas so you will certainly not be out of place. We are cruise friendly here on Fort Lauderdale! If you have any questions let me know as I am a lifelong local here in Fort Lauderdale. Any suggestions on where to stay for the night before my cruise? Not going until September but wouldn’t mind booking a room now to hopefully grab a decent price. We don’t need a top end hotel but one near a few restaurants would be nice and also not too far from the port. Oh…and I will be looking to purchase wine to bring onboard, so walking distance to a liquor store? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 7 hours ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: Oh…and I will be looking to purchase wine to bring onboard, so walking distance to a liquor store? Publix Super Market at the Harbor Shops..if you put that into Google Maps there a ton of hotels within walking distance. You can buy wine at the Publix or there's a Total Wine in the same strip mall. Several restaurants right in that area too..including the infamous LaBamba that @Lovetocruise2002 adores. PPPJJ-GCVAB and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 One very important thing to remember is before you walk out of a restaurant like on a cruise ship, you have to pay your bill. Quote . PPPJJ-GCVAB, jbrinkm and Yesiamthere 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 1 hour ago, rjac said: One very important thing to remember is before you walk out of a restaurant like on a cruise ship, you have to pay your bill. I WISH I was staying on a cruise ship long enough for this to become habit, but alas, we only have 6 nights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 40 minutes ago, jbrinkm said: I WISH I was staying on a cruise ship long enough for this to become habit, but alas, we only have 6 nights... This happens to me on every cruise, regardless of the duration. My wife briefs me at every meal, "don't get used to this. We have to pay when we get off the ship". But, selective hearing kicks in and I still forget once off the ship. jbrinkm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 8:28 AM, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: Any suggestions on where to stay for the night before my cruise? Not going until September but wouldn’t mind booking a room now to hopefully grab a decent price. We don’t need a top end hotel but one near a few restaurants would be nice and also not too far from the port. Oh…and I will be looking to purchase wine to bring onboard, so walking distance to a liquor store? Thanks! You have several options for all budgets on 17th street. Based on your requirements I would say embassy suites would work well because it’s adjacent to the harbor shops where you will find your wine. You can also walk to several restaurants in very close proximity. Check out Boatyard, Southport Raw bar, Kelly’s Landing, La Bamba to name a few. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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