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Pre/Post Cruise

Round out your client's cruise from Port Everglades by encouraging a pre or post stay in Greater Fort Lauderdale, a "port of call" all its own. The convenience of flying into Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood International Airport, together with the variety and accessibility of hotels, beaches, arts, entertainment, shopping and dining - make a pre/post stay a great addition to any cruise itinerary.

Pre/post cruise essentials found inside:

Top 10 Reasons to Sell Greater Fort Lauderdale

10. Cruise and Play deals for your clients to enjoy the destination pre or post cruise.

9. Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ships, call Port Everglades home (at new largest cruise terminal).

8. Greater Fort Lauderdale boasts 23 miles of Blue Wave Beaches - some of the cleanest, safest and most beautiful beaches in the US--- from Deerfield Beach in the north to Hollywood in the south.  

7. Sub tropical climate with average 77°F year-round temperature and 3,000 hours of sunshine are recorded each year.

6. Easy access in and out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with low fares and close to Port.

5. Shopping at The Galleria Mall, Sawgrass Mills designer outlets and boutiques along Las Olas Boulevard.

4. Stay nearby in more than 33,000 hotel rooms - from Lauderdale Luxe spa resorts to Superior Small Lodgings.

3. See the Venice of America aboard sightseeing cruise like Jungle Queen or Riverfront cruises or Water Taxi.

2. Explore the exotic Everglades, the river of grass, home to the unconquered Seminole Indian tribe.

1. Top scuba diving with three-tiered natural coral reef system 100 yards off shore and wreck diving.

We hope you find it easy to navigate and design a great short stay in our area. If you find any of your questions unanswered, please feel free to contact the Tourism Sales Department at 954-765-4466 or tourismsales@broward.org. 

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Italian Restaurant
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Mall
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Italian Restaurant
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Café
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Steakhouse
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Pizza Place
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Bar
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Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant
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Italian Restaurant
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Vietnamese Restaurant
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Burger Joint
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Hotel Bar
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Seafood Restaurant
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American Restaurant
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Sandwich Place
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