First Time at Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port with Holland America 2024!

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We sailed on Holland America from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and learned lessons from our first time there. Here’s five things we wished we knew beforehand!
Links:
Port Everglades
www.porteverglades.net/cruise/
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
www.floridastateparks.org/Hug...
Park By The Ports
www.parkbytheports.com/
Tropical Airport Parking
tropicalairportparking.com/
Self Park FLL
airportparkingreservations.co...
Park ‘N Go
airportparkingreservations.co...
Colombian Mountains Café
colombian-mountains-cafe.busi...
Tri Rail
www.tri-rail.com/stations/for...
Marriot Hotels Near Tri Rail:
Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port
www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels...
Residence Inn by Marriot Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port
www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels...
Fairfield Inn And Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port
www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels...
The Port Lowdown offers detailed and fun videos about cruise ports and destinations, helping independent, budget-minded travelers save time and money. We found that many videos lack the details we needed, such as parking, restrooms, available services, and even sidewalk quality. We act as your “port scout”, providing first-hand reports on essential information that others overlook; our videos cover port terminals, independent excursions, goods, services, transportation and even ship tours. With time ticking away during your port visit, we understand the importance of sound planning to make every moment count.
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@tremainekennedy9417 6 дней назад

Headed out on my very first cruising in November. So nervous about missing something important. This was so incredibly helpful!!!!

@ThePortLowdown 6 дней назад

Thanks! And have a great trip!

@CruisingwithChooChoo 3 месяца назад

Awesome video with great tips! So comprehensive!! Thank you so much!!!

@ThePortLowdown 3 месяца назад

You're welcome!

@nickpendlebury6003 Месяц назад

I did not know about the Tri Rail... Thanks 🙂

@ThePortLowdown Месяц назад

You're welcome!

@ericericson3535 2 месяца назад

Port Everglades is our go to port as we live in Florida. We always use Park 'N Go parking. Great, friendly staff, and they seem to get through the security, (which IS tight) easier. Also, they come around quite frequently. I highly recommend them!

@ThePortLowdown 2 месяца назад

I'll put that in my notes. Thanks! How are the monkeys? Do they come up to people?

@hienchau8093 4 месяца назад

Nice video !! Very informative

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

Cool! Glad you liked it.

@carolynjohnsondike5953 5 месяцев назад

Excellent job

@ThePortLowdown 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@paulbjorlin2807 4 месяца назад

Thanks a very well done video.

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much! We're going back later this year. Anything you think we missed?

@paulbjorlin2807 4 месяца назад

It has been a few years since I cruised out of here so I do not think I could add anything at this time however we are looking at a future cruise out of here so your video is very helpful to us.@@ThePortLowdown

@l.a.rivasesq.8841 4 месяца назад

I appreciate your informative video! I’m glad to learn that it’s worthwhile to stay in the area because we had decided to stay one night after we disembark.

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

Terrific! I assume you rented a car? What do you plan to do?

@l.a.rivasesq.8841 4 месяца назад

We're taking a cab from the port to the hotel which is located to places we can walk to. Then we're taking a cab to the airport. @@ThePortLowdown

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

Have a great time!

@dougkeirnes4540 5 месяцев назад

Nice job. We always like to ride the water taxis.

@ThePortLowdown 5 месяцев назад

That's definitely something we want to try next time. The local water taxi, the one that stops at the park, looks cool!

@nebbarnes3404 Месяц назад

I try and find hotels near shopping. That would be nice to mention and show. This way I have something to do within walking distance instead of just sitting in the hotel lounge or room.

@ThePortLowdown Месяц назад

The nearest hotels within walking distance is 17th street, but no real shopping center there, but a series of strip malls. Everything is fairly spread out and distant. Most people pick a particular area to stay that has the things they're looking for. Plus, there are LOTS of hotels.

@diannebrideson2368 3 месяца назад

Will be driving to the Port in November and plan to park at the port. Your video was helpful but I know I will be stressed!

@ThePortLowdown 3 месяца назад

I'm glad to help. But I wonder why it will be stressful. A long drive? For sure, plan to arrive as early as possible to get a spot.

@michaelgoedeker9697 4 месяца назад

Great video! I really liked the map in the beginning with the different ports. Would you recommend coming in the day before just to see the sites, or is it more to ensure making it onto the cruise ship. We are trying to fly in the day of. We have a 7am nonstop arriving at 11AM in Fort Lauderdale.

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

A little of both. It's generally recommended to come in the day before as a buffer against flight delays and peace of mind. That said, the airport is so close to the port, it may not matter much. We stayed a full day before because we knew we would be tired on a travel day and wanted a full day to explore. That way, we're fresh for embarkation day. On port day, the docks were very busy with lots of ships, so there's traffic to consider going in.

@DBMIAMI. 4 месяца назад

We live here and Dania Pointe is also a great location for hotels, shopping and restaurants. It’s a quick 5 minute Uber ride from the port and the hotel rates are reasonable.

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

I believe that's where the tri rail stops for the airport, correct? That was another spot to consider for our overnight stay.

@DBMIAMI. 4 месяца назад

@@ThePortLowdown Yes it is. But an Uber will still be needed from the train station or local bus. There is also a plan to add a Brightline high speed rail stop on the other train corridor next to the airport.

@marianacary425 2 месяца назад

Parking opens at 10 am .Plus Holland American have their cabins ready by noon .

@ThePortLowdown 2 месяца назад

Good to know! We sail with Holland America too, but fly in. Uber all the way.

@mrs.thomas-usmcwife5686 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this video! I will definitely look into parking somewhere else besides the port. It will save us lots of $$!

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

You won't starve for choice, that's for sure. It pays to shop around. You figure a hotel package deal or one of the independent parking lots?

@mrs.thomas-usmcwife5686 4 месяца назад

@@ThePortLowdownWe won't be staying in a hotel and we aren't flying. It sounds crazy, but the 6 of us are driving 11 hours (ish) in one vehicle or that's the plan at least. So the independent lot will be what we look for. Park at the Ports has alot of good reviews so I'm looking at that.

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

Wow! So you're driving overnight, then arrive in the morning to board the ship?

@mrs.thomas-usmcwife5686 4 месяца назад

@@ThePortLowdownYes. My dad won't fly and my husband can't due to medical issues. It would also be very expensive for 6 people to fly. We don't mind either. We drove 18hrs (in 2 days) to Texas in 2022.

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

So where are you driving from? I assume you have at least another driver to switch with?

@ErikaEmody 4 месяца назад

hi! We are experienced cruisers with RC and Celebrity. Our first HAL cruise is in March out of Port Everglades. So what I gather is there is no pre-assigned boarding groups in online check-in. We just show up? At what time can we start arriving at the port? We aren't Club Orange and have no status with HAL so I'm guessing we are "last priority"? Is that how it works?

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

Yes, you just show up. The whole system is designed to hustle people through in the most efficient manner, so they don't people waiting around too long. We got through security, given a boarding group card, and waited. So you can come at whatever time inside your window, if not a little before. Club Orange has its own check in line, but then they wait at the boarding area on a first come basis, like everyone else. Enjoy your first HAL cruise, it's a more mellow vibe than other lines.

@patpatpatting 5 месяцев назад

Sad! I did not get to meet you both on the ship

@ThePortLowdown 5 месяцев назад

Maybe it's because we were sleeping in our cabin, LOL. If we wind up on the same ship again, you may see me in my Port Lowdown shirt shooting my next ship tour video or stomping around the port shooting a port video. Come by and say hi!

@dianephelon6981 5 месяцев назад

When did you sail

@ThePortLowdown 5 месяцев назад

Dec 22nd. @@dianephelon6981

@lovermonkey 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the video. We are flying in from Chicago to FLL this April. We plan to rent a car and then drive to the Keys before cruise. When we return the car to FLL airport, is there a way to go back thru the airport without going thru Secuity to get an Uber or taxi to head to the port? I know in the video you said the rental car place took you to the port, but I am guessing we won't be as lucky. That is why I ask. Thanks in Advance.

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

OK, you have a few options. 1) Ask at the return counter if they provide a driver service (can't hurt to ask). 2) Ask about a taxi pick up at the car return building, as they've been known to stop there. Can't speak to rideshare, tho. 3) Or walk across the pedestrian bridge to terminal one. Sorry, I forgot which floor that was, but signage is good. When you exit the bridge into the terminal, turn left and go down the escalator or elevator one level down. You should see a Starbucks between the escalators. Follow the signs for ground transportation. Beyond that, we didn't use this but will make a note to cover this in another video. Anyway, I hope that's enough to get you started. Have an awesome cruise!

@lovermonkey 4 месяца назад

@ThePortLowdown thank you!!! If you do any port videos for NYC please post. Thanks again.

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

I do. We sailed out of Brooklyn for an East coast cruise a few months back, but I'm still trying to get through my other videos LOL. Coming soon!

@lovermonkey 4 месяца назад

@@ThePortLowdown I'll be waiting. If you have any hotel or restaurant recommendations in NY, please add those too.

@ThePortLowdown 4 месяца назад

Well, I only passed through Brooklyn, but i did get a slice of pizza! I'll share what I can.