Early arrival Ft Lauderdale

[croozer10]

Our flight arrives 6 a.m. the day prior to our cruise.  Hotel check in 3 p.m.  suggestions?  Believe we will be too tired to do much sightseeing!

[TXGREG]

Head to your hotel. See if they will let you check in early, some will. If not see if they will hold your bags and go out for a nice breakfast, come back and sit by the pool until your room is ready. 

[capriccio]

Call your hotel directly (not the toll free number) and ask if they have early check-in.  It helps if you have loyalty status or they may say that for an extra fee you can have early check-in.  If not, most will allow you to store your bags and maybe use the pool where you can rest on a lounge.