gayla59

We just booked our Alaska cruise for Sept 6 of next year and your cruise for a similiar time seemed to go well. I hope we are as lucky!

We are still struggling for our pre-cruise plan though time is tight. Family of 5, 2 adults, 3 children(15y,11y,5y) will have our first time cruise this Dec. Will arrive at FLL around noon time, and have 48 hours before cruise boarding time. Shopping is not our flavor with kids, wondering what are the must-do-see in Fort Lauderdale. Most Hotels suggested on this site, such as Hyatt Place, pier 66 etc. doesn't allow 5 persons in one room. Any suggestions about hotels and places we should go for a visit?

We have stayed at the Hyatt Place and it will hold 5 ppl. You can get two beds and there is a sofa sleeper. The pool area isn't too large, but okay, not certain if you will be swimming in Dec. You can go down 17th to the Water Taxi and it is pretty interesting and an inexpensive way to get to Las Olas which has lots of things to do. I think around $12 pp for the day w on and off priviledges.

We are staying at Embassy Suites on 17th and it is our favorite and the pol area is great. It is near Hyatt Place so most of the same opportunities for things to do. At either of thee you could set up a tour of the Everglades on an airboat which was really fun for our kids. Just a few thoughts. I love family cruises!