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Fort Lauderdale — cruise port guide
Use this Fort Lauderdale cruise port guide to put the destination in context before choosing a luxury voyage. The original destination notes below can help you compare time ashore with the pace of a longer itinerary.
Plan your time ashore
For a visit to Fort Lauderdale, check the current arrival and departure times, the actual berth or tender arrangements, and the distance between the port and the places you hope to see. Leave a comfortable margin for returning to the ship.
Solo travelers may prefer an organized excursion, independent exploring or a quieter day on board. Ask about excursion availability, walking distances, accessibility needs and local transport before making plans. Entry requirements and local conditions need current confirmation.
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
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Often called the “Venice of America,” this lively island city started as a thinly populated trading post at the turn of the century. Seven miles of palm-shaded white sands and a Hollywood film later conspired to turn mild-mannered Fort Lauderdale into a town with a global reputation for a rambunctious beachlife. In the late Seventies, the local authorities enacted strict laws to restrain wild behavior around the beach in an attempt to attract regular tourists. As a result, the city has re-established itself into a lovely resort community, dominated by a mix of wealthy retirees, affluent yuppies, and Europeans.Downtown is comprised of modern bank buildings and towering glass offices. A recent multi-million dollar beautification program did much to enhance the downtown and beach areas with parks, wide promenades and a pedestrian riverwalk along the north bank of the New River. Additionally, the Riverwalk connects the city’s cultural district with charming Las Olas Boulevard, which is lined by trendy shops, art galleries and restaurants. From Las Olas the arching intracoastal waterway bridge brings one within view of the ocean, its long stretch of white sand beach filled with sun worshippers. Ocean Drive is lined with open-air restaurants, hotels and numerous souvenir, T-shirt and beachwear shops. Luxury yachts ply the countless waterways which are fronted by hundreds of magnificent mansions, built by some of America’s wealthiest families. Your arrival into Port Everglades should be nothing short of impressive as this vast complex is one of the nation’s largest and best equipped cruise ports. |
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Questions before you book
How do I request a solo cruise quotation?
Email info@deluxecruises.com with your preferred ship, dates, guest count and cabin or suite preference. Ask for a fast response, current prices and personal advice.
Do the listed dates and prices confirm availability?
No. Treat the original schedules and offers as reference material. Deluxe Cruises will confirm current dates, accommodation, inclusions and the total fare in a written quotation.
What should I confirm before arranging travel?
Confirm the complete route, joining ports, time away, solo accommodation cost, payment terms and any flights, transfers or hotels you need. Ask which arrangements are included in your quotation.