omapa Posted August 3, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2022 We are going on the Millennium cruise in Dec. Unfortunately, we don't get in FLL till 2AM. Does it pay to get a hotel or does anybody have any idea what to do or were to stay that is close to the Port. Thank you to everybody for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 3, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Lots of hotels near the port, go to Hotels.com, Expedia.com booking.com or similar and search for Port Everglades hotels. I don’t have any suggestions of what to do from 2a.m. Till boarding at 11 or later, maybe if you ask on the Florida departure board someone may be familiar with the area and have a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted August 3, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 3, 2022 That's a really unfortunate choice of flights. Ultimately you will have ~7 hours to burn. Google Maps will give you all sorts of hotel options. I would get some sleep and head to the ship around noon. Unless you sit in the airport for 7-8 hours you are going to have nothing to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted August 3, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 3, 2022 It only ‘pays’ to book a hotel if you want a place to sleep/rest/shower after traveling. As in most cities, there isn’t much to do after 2-3am. And if you have an early terminal time, consider changing it an early afternoon and ask your hotel to allow you to stay there a bit past normal checkout…..most allow it. Ive asked the night prior and always have had an OK if it was staying till 1-2ish pm. Tough flight. den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted August 3, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Coming from the West Coast we usually would arrive between 11:30PM - 1AM. I defiantly would get a room for the night. There are many hotels close to the Airport and the Port as the port is only about 15 minutes away. Most hotel have a 11-12:00 check out time and will normally give you a late checkout if you choose. Get some sleep and sleep in the morning of the cruise. You will thank yourself later for not being worn our on the first day of the cruise. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted August 3, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Of course you should get a hotel for the night. Why would you not? Look at the Florida departures board for hotel suggestions close to the port. They are only a few minutes from the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted August 3, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: ……You will thank yourself later for not being worn our on the first day of the cruise. And at my age, it will last longer than the first day of the cruise, so…. den 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted August 3, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 3, 2022 book a room for the night before so you can shower and take a nap. Tell them it will be a "hold and charge" since you'll be arriving after they run the night audit and you want the room when you get there at 3am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted August 3, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) What I would do is change the flight. Even if there’s a penalty, weigh that against the unfortunate prospect of only being able to get a few hours sleep. Edited August 3, 2022 by cruisestitch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted August 4, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I would change the flight and get in a whole lot earlier. Fort Lauderdale has some fabulous dining options; I'd rather enjoy a nice meal and go to bed at a reasonable time to prepare for vacation. Getting in at 2am, no matter what you do, sounds like a recipe for being a zombie on boarding day. At best you are looking at sleeping from 4am-10:30am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 4, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Airport hotel is best option. Close by taxi ride, shower and sleep. Maybe go mid level pricing but definitely pick someplace with a nice breakfast venue on site. Reserve shuttle or taxi for trip to port next day. This will add cost to your trip but worth it to be refreshed on boarding day.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omapa Posted December 16, 2022 Author #12 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Thank you so much for all the suggestions, I did book a hotel so we can get some sleep and take a shower, I like to smell good when we board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted December 16, 2022 #13 Share Posted December 16, 2022 I’ll bite, why did you pick that time to land? If you land at 2am, I’d imagine after baggage claim, transportation and check-in, it would be around 3am before you can hit that sack. If you’re coming from overseas, unfortunately your body clock will most likely be messed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare horseymike Posted December 16, 2022 #14 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Like the old adage says , get a room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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