before the cruise

can anyone make recommendations on where to stay before a cruise, including which nice hotels might include airport pickup and shuttle to the cruise ship.

also looking at suggestions for what to do when the ship arrives in dock at 0700 and the flight out isn%26#39;t until early evening.

before the cruise

I am looking for the same thing...let me know if you find out anything. Thanks,

Anita

before the cruise

The Atlantic Hotel or the St. Regis. Both are on the Beach and 5 minutes away from the Cruise Ship Terminals. 15 minutes from the Airport.

Chubbywubby - nothing like recommending two of the more $$$$ hotels. I would suggest you look at the following hotels for a better rate.

Best Western Oceanside, Embassy Suite, Renaissance 17th Street, Hyatt Place, Holiday Inn Express 17th Street - all of these will be less expensive.

I know Embassy has a shuttle to the Port but not to the airport. Taxi will be about $15 to the hotel along 17th street and the beach. Well worth it!

I%26#39;ve heard that recently the taxi companys now have an additional $2 surcharge for fares originating at the airport.

Many cruisers find that it is cost effective to rent a car for the day to store their baggage and explore the Fort Lauderdale area.

If you are flying on Southwest they do have a service to check in your bags early at the port. I believe they are the only airline that does.