Rare dlh015 Posted August 26, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Obviously they won't be letting anyone in around 9 am which is about the time I figure I'll get to the terminal area. First time for X for me as well as first time to Ft. Lauderdale. (I usually like to arrive the day before but that wasn't in the cards...) Some questions: * Is there anywhere nearby that I can just hang around at? Coffee shop, whatever? Terminal lobby? * I have a suite so expedited, etc. Will the check-in time on the app be very specific or will they give me a range of times? And how strict are they about the check-in time...if I should show up early? TIA -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bjahil47 Posted August 26, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Not sure what is around the terminal area to kill some time. Suites can board anytime after the boarding process starts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 26, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Our last 5 cruises have been from Fort Lauderdale and checkin opened at 11. The doors to the Suite checkin lobby were opened a few minutes before 11. Suite guests can board anytime once check in opens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJustWantToGo36 Posted August 26, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Take an UBER to LESTERS DINER Plenty of people with luggagehttps://lestersdiner.com/ Location on SR 84 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nado44 Posted August 26, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 26, 2022 You could purchase a day pass at one of the FLL airport lounges. Delta Sky Club or United Club for example if flying Delta/United. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted August 26, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2022 It will be 7:30 by the time you get bags if your flight is on time. Uber and Lyft at FLL can take forever. It maybe be well past 8 by the time you are off the airport grounds. Suite guests can board any time. Typically after about 11am. Get a ride to 17th street area and hangout at any of many coffee shops or restaurants. Several local options and the usual Panera and Starbucks (although that one is tiny). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted August 26, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Suites are not held to a specific boarding time however don’t expect the door to open until 11. I would recommend taking a cab or an Uber to any large hotel that has a restaurant. Have a lovely breakfast and hang out in the lobby. The renaissance is one that comes to mind but any hotel in the las olas area would work. You will have restrooms, somewhere to sit while you wait, you can probably tie into their Wi-Fi even. Then head over to the Port at 10:30 or so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted August 26, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Thanks to all. Saved me some research time...appreciate all the options 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickT Posted August 26, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Agree with others about finding a hotel (although many can be very busy especially on weekend departures). One of my favourites is Joe’s Diner https://eatatjoesdinerftl.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted August 26, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I would just stay at the airport and then take a car from there. You're realistically looking at a couple hours to kill time. Not worth multiple car trips schlepping luggage, to me. You can study the terminal maps on their website and come up with a plan. There isn't much outside the security area, which is where you will be after you pick up your bags. There are shuttles between terminals, if it comes to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted August 26, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I don't know what terminal you're coming into, but I don't recall much outside security. I'd take the advice to head somewhere else for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 26, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2022 airport is the least appealing to ys.,even with suutcases 17th street has many choices from bagels to hotels with a nice menu.,and close to stores for wine purchases and last minute items 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted August 26, 2022 Author #13 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Yes, it appears that I'll be headed to 17th street...I'm very sure I'll be hungry by the time I make it there. And as I'm traveling solo on this one, I'll be packing light. I mean, how much do I need to bring for a Caribbean cruise 🤪 Someone in another thread mentioned there was a Total Wine in the area so I'll probably hit that up, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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