karen

[beavergoat]

We are flying into Fort Lauderdale at 5:18 am the morning of our Norweign epic cruise in Miami any ideas on what we can do very early in the morning before the cruise Dont want to just sit around and wait to get on the ship

[sail7seas]

Collect your luggage, grab a taxi and go to one of the nice hotels for a great breakfast. The doorman/bellman will hold your luggage while you are enjoying the restaurant.

 

[SMerritt]

We learned the below from a Cruise Critic member years ago

 

We frequently fly the "Red Eye" into MIA from California

 

We take a cab to the Hyatt Regency - 400 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL

 

There is a VERY NICE coffee shop/restaurant with a full menu and elegant buffet, you can leisurely dine, everyone is friendly and knows you are killing time

 

Off of the lobby, is a bar area that does not open until noon, lounge on the sofas, watch the waterway and television,

 

There is also a station/stop for the free people mover if you want to buzz around, but no seats and very "public"

 

Cab out front to port about 10:30 - 11:00, about a 15 minute drive

 

We have done the above so many times, the bell captain gives me a hug and the dining room manager knows us. You can check your luggage or there is room in the restaurant for it

 

Also from CC - We always use SAS Transportation from FLL to the Regency, reliable and a lot cheaper than a cab

[Zach1213]

After flying LAX-FLL on Spirit, you'll want to just spend hours walking around and stretching your legs ;)

 

Assuming that's the flight you're on.

 

But breakfast is a good idea.

[paul929207]

i don't know NCL rules, but you could also go to Total Wine & More or a grocery store or pharmacy for supplies.

[sail7seas]

i don't know NCL rules, but you could also go to Total Wine & More or a grocery store or pharmacy for supplies.

 

 

JUST IN CASE it's a Sunday, keep in mind no liquor sales before noon.

 

[cb at sea]

That's quite a bit of time to kill, but the breakfast idea is the best one....at a hotel where they can hold your bags....and take your time.....let everyone else get off the plane 1st! Take time retrieving your bags.....just extend everything out as much as possible.

Head to port around 11am.

[Dizney]

FLL is an amazing airport to kill time in too. It's like a shopping mall.

 

 

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[michmike]

Nothing fancy, but we've always had a good meal (generally breakfast) at Lester's Diner on Hwy 84, not far from Port Everglades. Pretty sure they're open 24 hours. (did a quick search, and they are.... lestersdiner.com)

[michmike]

Then depending on how early you want to get to the ship, there's a jungle queen sightseeing tour with a 9:30 departure time for a 3 hour trip. Might be a bit much after that red eye, but an option anyway.

[wwcruisers]

Collect your luggage, grab a taxi and go to one of the nice hotels for a great breakfast. The doorman/bellman will hold your luggage while you are enjoying the restaurant.

 

 

That's a great idea -- I would never have thought of that. :cool:

[SMerritt]

Then depending on how early you want to get to the ship, there's a jungle queen sightseeing tour with a 9:30 departure time for a 3 hour trip. Might be a bit much after that red eye, but an option anyway.

 

We might try the tour, I think it picks up at some of the hotels, although, we are so zonked after a 6 hour flight we would possibly sleep through it.

 

Most of FLL shops and restaurants do not open until 8:00 or 9:00

 

Zach - I think I would walk before flying on Spirit :D - we fly out of SFO or Oakland, and always try to opt for non-stop flights

[Krazy Kruizers]

Since you are flying into Ft Lauderdale -- you should make your way to Miami.

Then settle on having breafast -- resting -- and heading to the ship.

[michmike]

Good catch KK. I missed the part where they were departing out of Miami. So yes, maybe head that way and then look at breakfast options.