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<\/p>\nHilton Fort Lauderdale Marina: The Location<\/p>\n
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If you’re thinking of staying at a hotel before a cruise, this is the perfect place to stay. It is located directly across the road from Port Everglades, making for a simple and stress-free trip to the port. <\/p>\n
The Hilton offers a shuttle to the port for a low cost. Robyn and I thought it might be cheaper if we hopped in a taxi, though it seemed as if the hotel had struck a deal with the cab companies as we were charged a flat rate.<\/p>\n
This might have made a difference if you had a larger family to share the taxi ride, rather than just two people. Nevertheless, it was a two minute ride to the pier and we were there in no time. <\/p>\n
Also, the hotel is located along the bustling 17th Street, home to many different shops and restaurants. We were able to find vegetarian\/vegan-friendly restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. <\/p>\n
There are many larger shops like a Walgreens, which is convenient if you needed to stock up on any toiletries before boarding the ship. <\/p>\n
Furthermore, if you’re looking to head to the beach, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to the beach and back. There was also a water taxi stop just outside of the hotel, where you could hop aboard and sail to various destinations throughout Fort Lauderdale.<\/p>\n
When we woke up in the morning and stepped out onto the balcony, we could see our cruise ship at the dock. The majestic Caribbean Princess was awaiting us. <\/p>\n
I could picture myself standing at the back of the boat, admiring the endless ocean as we sailed the seas. The sight of the ship marked the beginning of our week-long jaunt around the Caribbean.<\/p>\n