Florida Cruise deals

With the exception of Miami, the Fort Lauderdale cruise port has become one of the most active and popular cruise ports in the United States. Cruise Lines such as Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn and Silversea all offer a wealth of cruise itineraries departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In fact, the largest cruise ship in the world, which is the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas currently offers 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises year-round from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. BRAND NEW for 2015 & 2016, Royal Caribbean's NEWEST cruise ship, the Harmony of the Seas will also provide 7-Night Caribbean cruises from Ft. Lauderdale.

Although the name is Port Everglades, the port is not part of the Everglades at all, but actually in Fort Lauderdale, on the southeastern coast of the Florida peninsula. There are a couple of airports nearby, so compare fares including transfer costs carefully to find the best deal.

When you fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) you are close enough to the pier to see the ships in the distance! It’s less than 10 miles. Taxis are lined up outside the doors of the baggage claim area and the cost is about $12 for up to five passengers, based on the meter reading. Shared van services will run from $8 pp to $12 pp.

Miami International Airport (MIA) is a bit further away; about 30 miles and a taxi can cost approximately $100. There are shared shuttle services for about $15pp.

For those of you driving to Port Everglades illuminated, security-patrolled parking garages are available and the cost is $15 per day.

Pre or Post cruise stays in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Say Fort Lauderdale to some and what comes to mind is “spring break” craziness! But over the past few years the city has matured into a cosmopolitan city that now attracts a more sophisticated and affluent tourist With 23 miles of sun-drenched shoreline the perfect beach is always just steps away. It has been called the “Venice of America” because it is positioned by the New River and the Atlantic Ocean, and crisscrossed by numerous inland waterways. There is so much to discover here, that a pre or post stay cruise stay in Fort Lauderdale would be a nice way to extend your vacation.