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8 hours ago, WingerSupreme said:

Bumping an old thread here, but just trying to follow everything that's been said.

 

So, Cable Beach isn't a thing anymore, but Goodman's Bay is basically the same thing? 

 

If my wife and I are looking to spend a couple of hours in port at a beach, is that the best option? 

At least from our experience when we stayed next to Baha Mar on Cable last May, that is correct.
 

One other source that I find useful for many cruise ship ports is CC’s sister site, TripAdvisor. Check that for any more recent developments.

There was a public beach access next to the closed Bob Marley property, but there were no amenities then…

On the “New Providence Island” forum on TA, “ScubaJC” and “Dusty-Traveler” are very helpful…

On 6/3/2024 at 3:47 PM, nhkroozer said:

A couple of things to keep in mind is resort fees and parking fees, they can change your pricing dramatically. 

Yes thanks…we always look at the full price since taxes and fees are quite high, and I’m sure our friends will use one of the parking services at the port.

On 6/3/2024 at 10:06 AM, Cruiser Who Knows Nothing said:

Check "inland" along 95.  You're not going to find anything within your parameters anywhere east of the intercoastal.  May and April are the height of season.  I have a place in Boca and when people want to visit and there's too many for the condo, they change their minds really quick when they see the hotel rates for April and May.  🙂

We have options within a short drive of the port, just comparing the options - e.g. pools, neighborhoods, etc. One recommended condo was a great option but no availability…We’ll book something soon and then look at options again once VT posts their rates…

Other suggestions for VG? Or something other than VG? If the latter, are you looking for a Beach day? Snorkeling or just limi ? Cat sail or island tour? 

 Oh it sounds familiar but not sure - will check it out!

thanks for the info

On 5/24/2024 at 11:22 AM, Trainer said:

It’s about 20 minutes away but we stay in Deerfield beach area, south of Ft Lauderdale.  Several hotels to pick from, all less expensive than the Ft L area.  Since you have a car, this is straight down I95.  We stay there before cruise since we drive down before but go straight home.  Live on west side of Florida.

I started looking at Deerfield Beach hotels, but it is north of FLL and the cruise port, correct?

We’ve used Kenny’s when staying on land vacations, any experience renting near cruise port (or with an outfit that delivers/picks-up near the cruise port)?

We are in port 7 - 5 next April with just one other small ship (so far), and we’re looking at beaches that offer lunch and lounges. We’ve enjoyed Friar’s, Dawn, Orient and others on past land vacations and cruises.

But we’ll also be heading to Maho Bay so friends who have not been here can hit Sunset Bar and see a plane or two. I will check the flight schedules to plan our itinerary around…

What is your favorite beach to relax at? Not interested in Great Bay, and not looking for a busy vibe, but we do want lunch and lounges…Not sure if we will taxi or rent a car until we decide on an itinerary…

We looked into the various water taxi options as a faster transportation alternative, but still not enough time to squeeze that in for you as reedprincess noted.

If someone else is looking for a water taxi option, Nio Rose would have been our choice if we hadn’t changed our plans…

Ok, I would suggest contacting Arnold at AC’s Taxi. He has a great outfit and provides private tours with stops at more local spots for views, etc.

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You can also try a shared tour for a lower price, these are available when you arrive, but I would feel better pre-arranging a private tour.

Are you thinking a nice island tour with a lunch at a local spot? A private tour is a more personal excursion and is a great option.

Or something more adventurous like a cat sail?

Yes most are covered, just open-sided.

1 hour ago, phabric said:

Check out Best Western Oceanside, 1180 Sea Breeze, FLL.  Is 100 yards from beach, bar that sells food, microwave, refrigerator, $ washer/dryer, walking distance to water taxi, clean rooms.

Thanks, but the rate is $305/nite. We’re trying o keep it at ~$200/nite.

No need to be close to the ocean or riverwalk, just looking for a decent hotel with a nice pool in a less expensive area…Thinking north or south of airport…
 

[EDIT] As mentioned we have a car to explore other areas…the main desire is a decent place to relax at the pool during the day…weather permitting! ☺️

And Nio Rose…

Be aware - no heads, bench seating, minimal cover…
 

5 hours ago, SkiPro62 said:

Sonder at Riverwalk is a limited service hotel embedded in the Society Las Olas apartment and we found it to be much cheaper than nearby hotels. The pool is huge and has bar service. The trains didn’t bother us, but it is right beside the rail line.  

Looks perfect, but no availability…😔

7 hours ago, Marie51 said:

I have not stayed there yet, but have reservations for August at the AC hotel by Marriott near the Fort Lauderdale airport. I know you don’t need an airport hotel but it has a nice looking pool, bar and restaurant, and is about a half a mile from Dania Pointe shopping center where there are lots of restaurants and shops.

I hesitate to recommend a place I haven’t been to but yet here I am doing it.

Thanks, AC is not available for our dates, but is over our budget at $382/night anyway…

There is a post about a truck being stolen from a hotel lot…

Any feedback on these two choices in the Danai Beach area as to location/restaurants, and pool?

April, 2025 -

Cambria - $136/nite

Springhill Suites - $180/nite

Reviews for the pricier Springhill are mixed, but it looks like a more walkable area, and a nicer pool perhaps?

Other suggestions are welcome.

I called Best Western and Cambria, BW doesn’t allow it, Cambria charges $7/night.

5 hours ago, nhraformula00 said:

Value Trips for April will be about $260 a night. You are not going to find much under $200 in April, prices drop May 1.

Yes VT will not help…

There are hotels in the ~$200 range away from the prime areas (like Cambria, BW, etc), just looking for any recs on best options for pool, locations…

59 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said:

When are you going to be there? Peak season will make your desired budget challenging.

Yes I forgot to include that little tidbit, thanks!

This will be Monday, April 7 and Tuesday. April 8.

The Riverside in Los Alos would be our choice, but friends we are traveling with prefer a less expensive option. I will book a refundable room now, and check Hyatt Place through Value Trips when they release their prices year end, but they will be a bit high as well…

Cambria, for example, is~$140/night, and we can drive to see other areas and to recommended restaurants. But would like a decent place with a pool the girls would like!

TIA!

We’re arriving late (midnight) pre-cruise so we will probably just choose the Best Western for that night.

Post-cruise we are looking for a hotel for two nights (<~$200/night), away from the more expensive areas, with a nice pool and a decent property…We have a car and can drive to the Riverwalk and other areas…

Any recommendations? How is the Cambria and the pool there? Any restaurants nearby?

On 5/5/2024 at 6:11 PM, simplelife said:

Cambria Dania Beach

We looked at that for pre-cruise, mainly for the less expensive ($7/day) parking. But the rates are much higher than the Choice and other brands…
 

For post-cruise, how is the area Cambria is in for walkability to stores/restaurants?

On 4/29/2024 at 2:06 PM, mjkacmom said:

 The pig thing is weird to me, trying to mimic exuma by bringing farm pigs to a beach.

Not to mention the “poop in the water” factor 🙊🙈🙉