A.Bursell

Now booked at DAYS INN FORT LAUDERDALE HOLLYWOOD/AIRPORT SOUTH.

Thanks for the info in this thread. :D

Adam

The reviews are mostly horrible. Stay elsewhere. The Dania location is NOT at I95 and Stirling Rd, that is just the closest exit. A $50 motel in the Fort Lauderdale area is either going to be dirty or scary or so far that cab fare will cost you as much as the hotel, each way.

Understood! :eek:

I just realized I have a bunch of points I can cash in for a hotel, so it looks like we will be at a nicer place anyway. :D

Thanks!

Adam

I know this question is a little different, but I'm just looking for just a basic place to rest before/after cruise. No plans for shopping or fancy dining, as we will fly in the evening before and leave the morning after.

Motel 6 Ft Lauderdale #55

1801 Sr 84

I-95 At Sr 84, Exit #25

Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33315

Motel 6 Dania Beach #376

825 E Dania Beach Blvd

I-95 At Stirling Rd, Exit #22

Dania Beach, FL, 33004

Are either of these viable options? Or should I look elsewhere? I assume a taxi to motel, then to terminal, and reverse when we get back. What kind of taxi rates can I expect?

Thanks,

Adam

Thanks for all the great pictures in the review!

Adam

Adam,

Do plan another cruise - you will be amazed at the differences. My girlfriends and I were at the lowest of low staterooms on Carnivale (inside) but we had so much fun and that was the beginning of my cruise history. I waited 13 years to cruise again on Nordic Prince and that is small by todays standards. I guess it is not the size of the ship but the whole experience and we are hooked.

I'm going to -- no doubt. It seems so much has changed, mostly for the better, I am anxious to get started.

I do have to say, it was sort of fun to do things like get lost in the ship and wander around for hours with no idea where you were going. I'll miss things like that, but I anticipate the new adventures!

Thanks!

Adam

My first (and so far only!) cruise was on the Carnivale in May 1990. I have alwasy wanted to do another and just haven't had the chance -- it's really been a while now! Anyway, I've recently become more interested again and was just thinking back about this ship.

I remember having a porthole, with no TV in the cabin, tiny bathroom, no amenities at all in there. But there was always other stuff to do on the ship -- what a great time we had! I can only imagine what it's like now, though it might not have the same luster if it's like some other things of bygone eras.

Just wanted to remember a little more and say Hello to my fellow passengers!

Adam