Going on a cruise? You may wish to consider a pre-cruise hotel or resort stay near the port. Benefits include an automatic extension of your vacation (with opportunities to take in attractions near the port, such as the Kennedy Space Center near Port Canaveral), a short and probably less-stressed commute to the port on your actual sail date, and specials offered by lodging properties near the ports.
Here are some hotels that have specials near some Florida ports. Check each property’s website for full terms and conditions.
* Near Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale –W Fort Lauderdale offers the Set Sail in Style package that gives the opportunity for travelers to extend their cruise vacations with a pre or post-sail stay. Minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s popular Port Everglades, the resort is tucked against an exclusive stretch of South Florida sand. The package includes transfer to the hotel from FLL/Hollywood Airport and transfer from the hotel to the port as well as nightly accommodations. Rates start at $369 per night based on double occupancy. Visit deals.whotels.com.
* Near PortMiami in Miami – The JW Marriott Miami’s has an offer for Miami Cruise Month. Valid until April 1, the offer includes daily breakfast for two at Isabela’s Restaurant, a $25 credit (credit will be applied upon checkout to be applied towards transportation to or from the Port) and late checkout (based on availability). Promotional code is QZR. Call 1-800-228-9290. Black Outs/Limitations: This offer must be reserved at least three days prior to arrival date. Valid seven days a week through April 1, 2015. Three day advance booking required. $25 credit will be deducted upon departure for current stay. Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.
* Near Port Canaveral in Cocoa Beach – The International Palms Resort in Cocoa Beach offers two packages that may be of interest to passengers embarking on a cruise from Port Canaveral: a Stay, Park & Cruise Package and a Port Parking Package. Guests who stay at the resort and opt for the Port Parking Package receive a voucher for 40 percent off parking at the port. Guests who book a Stay, Park & Cruise Package pre-cruise can park their car at the hotel during their cruise and receive complimentary transfers to and from the port for two people (additional guests pay $5 for transfers each way). Visit www.internationalpalmscocoabeach.com.
