royalcruz Posted March 28, 2013 #3851 Share Posted March 28, 2013 We reserved a rental car at the airport for disembark day because we are staying a couple days after our cruise. Anyone know if there are rental car agencies that will pick you up at port? This would simplify things for us. Thanks. Doris Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Yes, 2 of the car rental agencies at the airport and another one by the port have free shuttles. I'm not sure which ones they are, so do a search on the FL boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 28, 2013 #3852 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Can anyone tell me how much the taxi fare would be from Marriott north Ft Lauderdale to the cruise port. This is the hotel the travel agency booked us into and although we have pier transfer we are thinking of going by taxi.Thanks for your help. Mary It will be in the $30-40 range per taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 28, 2013 #3853 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Getting in fll at 815 am for 4pm leaving on princess. What to do with my time? I would just get the luggage and take a taxi to the port and relax...they usually start boarding around 11. You could stop for breakfast at Lester's, Denny's, or Joe's Diner, all just a little out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 28, 2013 #3854 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Looks like Royalcruz must be away cruising:D You'll get good answers when she gets back. Startwin, you are absolutely right...I was on a terrific cruise on Silhouette.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 28, 2013 #3855 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Startwin, you are absolutely right...I was on a terrific cruise on Silhouette.:) Hi Sharon:)glad you had fun. I sail her April 7th:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 28, 2013 #3856 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi Sharon:)glad you had fun. I sail her April 7th:D We had the best entertainment staff ever, and there was entertainment until after midnight. It's not as wild as Royal Caribbean, but much more fun than the Celebrity product that we are used to. Check out the great jazz quartet in Ensemble and the most fun deck dance party ever...have fun, Lois! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandonclan Posted March 28, 2013 #3857 Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) hope you had fun!!! Edited March 28, 2013 by Brandonclan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandonclan Posted March 28, 2013 #3858 Share Posted March 28, 2013 You will want to take a taxi to anywhere outside of Lago Mar. The closest store is probably the Walgreens just outside of the port. Some good restaurants that are a very short ride away are 3030, Coconuts, H2O, Market 17, Grill 66, and Casablanca Cafe. Some people like Oasis for a very casual meal. Bahia Cabana is fun but the food quality is not high. The nearest water taxi stop is between Bahia Cabana and Bahia Mar. Thanks! , Hope you had fun!!! Can you tell me anything about the Lago mar? We chose it because of it being right on the beach and we got a halfway descent deal. I thought there would be some things around it/in it. (rest. etc.) Is there a certain direction we should head to find a better store than Walgreens? We will need supplies and some alcohol. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted March 28, 2013 #3859 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Our Roll Call is having a pre-cruise dinner at Bimini Boathouse. I was wondering if nice capri's and a nice top are appropriate dress for there? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 28, 2013 #3860 Share Posted March 28, 2013 We had the best entertainment staff ever, and there was entertainment until after midnight. It's not as wild as Royal Caribbean, but much more fun than the Celebrity product that we are used to. Check out the great jazz quartet in Ensemble and the most fun deck dance party ever...have fun, Lois! Oh, I always have fun and plan to this cruise as well:D....I do enjoy the deck parties too:) As for Royal? I never sail them so the comparison doesn't work for me;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 28, 2013 #3861 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks! , Hope you had fun!!!Can you tell me anything about the Lago mar? We chose it because of it being right on the beach and we got a halfway descent deal. I thought there would be some things around it/in it. (rest. etc.) Is there a certain direction we should head to find a better store than Walgreens? We will need supplies and some alcohol. Thanks again! Lago Mar is very nice. They have free parking if you decide to rent a car. They have restaurants right at the hotel. You can probably find everything you want at Walgreens or you can go a few blocks further to Harbor Shops where there is Publix and Total Wine. It's all south on A1A which becomes SE 17th St over the bridge. It's too far to walk to anything from the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 28, 2013 #3862 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Our Roll Call is having a pre-cruise dinner at Bimini Boathouse. I was wondering if nice capri's and a nice top are appropriate dress for there? Thanks. That's fine. Resort casual is appropriate attire for Bimini Boatyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandonclan Posted March 28, 2013 #3863 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Lago Mar is very nice. They have free parking if you decide to rent a car. They have restaurants right at the hotel. You can probably find everything you want at Walgreens or you can go a few blocks further to Harbor Shops where there is Publix and Total Wine. It's all south on A1A which becomes SE 17th St over the bridge. It's too far to walk to anything from the hotel. Anyone told you how AWESOME you are lately??;) Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 28, 2013 #3864 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Our Roll Call is having a pre-cruise dinner at Bimini Boathouse. I was wondering if nice capri's and a nice top are appropriate dress for there? Thanks. Yes, more than appropriate. The entire area (17th Street) is casual;):):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 29, 2013 #3865 Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Anyone told you how AWESOME you are lately??;) Thanks!! Thank you!:) By the way, I think that the closest Walgreens only sells beer & wine, no hard liquor, so go to Total Wine if you want that. Edited March 29, 2013 by royalcruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinlawn Posted March 29, 2013 #3866 Share Posted March 29, 2013 What seafood eateries would be near Hampton Inn North? TIA:) Any thoughts? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted March 29, 2013 #3867 Share Posted March 29, 2013 That's fine. Resort casual is appropriate attire for Bimini Boatyard. Yes, more than appropriate. The entire area (17th Street) is casual;):):D Thank you so much.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 29, 2013 #3868 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Any thoughts? TIA There are no seafood restuarants within walking distance to Hampton Inn north, but you can take a short ride to: Rustic Inn 15th St Fisheries Bimini Boatyard Kelly's Landing Southport Raw Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudder Posted March 29, 2013 #3869 Share Posted March 29, 2013 We are staying at the Courtyard Marriott on the beach (Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale) and we were wondering if there are any Mexican Restaurants nearby, thanks in advance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 29, 2013 #3870 Share Posted March 29, 2013 We are staying at the Courtyard Marriott on the beach (Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale) and we were wondering if there are any Mexican Restaurants nearby, thanks in advance.... The Drunken Taco is close but is not recommended (poor food & service). The closest one with ok reviews is Dos Caminos at the Sheraton (no beach view). You can take the Suntrolley or 40 bus to Carlos & Pepes or LaCantina (also Tijuana Flats and Chipotle if you don't care about table service). Roccos Tacos on Las Olas Blvd is a short (2 miles) cab ride away and it is great, but make reservations, and be aware that it is loud and trendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 29, 2013 #3871 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I 2nd the Carlos and Pepe's suggestion:)...on 17th Street and it has been there for more than 20 years. To me, in these days of openings and closings? That says ALOT:D.....I have eaten there several times and have always enjoyed it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinlawn Posted March 30, 2013 #3872 Share Posted March 30, 2013 There are no seafood restuarants within walking distance to Hampton Inn north, but you can take a short ride to:Rustic Inn 15th St Fisheries Bimini Boatyard Kelly's Landing Southport Raw Bar Thanks! We've enjoyed Rustic past couple of years. Any preference of the other four? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 30, 2013 #3873 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks! We've enjoyed Rustic past couple of years. Any preference of the other four? This is very subjective...I can't eat shellfish so maybe I'm not the best one to ask. I prefer 15th St Dockside (downstairs), or Bimini Boatyard. People love Kelly's for lobster. I haven't been to Southport and I don't care for the ambiance at Kelly's (New England casual sports bar/restaurant in a shopping plaza). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudder Posted March 30, 2013 #3874 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thank you for the Mexican restaurant suggestions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dottiedef Posted March 30, 2013 #3875 Share Posted March 30, 2013 We just used hotwire and got the Bahia Mar Ft L Beach--a Doubletree Hotel. We will be there one night precruise--March 25th. Gotten some info from trip advisor but wanted to ask advice. Is it anywhere near a grocery store?? Mainly thinking of wine and breakfast items. Also, what about restaurants within walking distance? Nothing in hotel write up about airport shuttle, so do not think there is any, but the price was very good so guess we can spring for a taxi!!! Thanks so much for any advice. This is a great site. Dottie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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