wine in Fort Lauderdale

[redtr6]

Can someone tell me where is a good place to buy wine in Fort Lauderdale prior to boarding we will be coming in from the airport by taxi

[satchiesmom]

Total Wine on Cordova Rd. It's actually almost on 17th. Huge selection, knowledgeable staff.

[redtr6]

Thanks satchiesmom

Is that en-route from the airport?

[texkan]

Try this shopping area for Total Wine and More:

 

http://www.theharborshops.com/

[satchiesmom]

Thanks satchiesmom

Is that en-route from the airport?

 

Having never gone directly from the airport to port (we always fly in the day before sailing and stay somewhere on 17th near the port) and being directionally challenged:o, I'm not sure, but The Harbor Shops are very close to the port entrance.

[Pilot70D]

Thanks satchiesmom

Is that en-route from the airport?

 

Total wine isn't directly on the most direct route from FLL to the the port but it isn't much of a detour. It will be about two miles further than the most direct route.

There is more good news - it is literally around the corner from the other entrance to Port Everglades and to cap things off if you're looking for a great place to have lunch you'll drive right by Ernie's in route to the wine shop. Ernie's has THE best conch chowder anywhere. It's on the west side of Route 1 and about 3/4 of the way between SR84 and AIA (17th St.) where you would turn right anyway.

SO, enjoy that vintage wine and you're cruise. I hope this info proves helpful.

:):D:)

[patseacruiser]

Total Wine is not much of a detour at all - right behind the Embassy Suites and you pass that on the way to the port. Order online and then just run in and pick it up and right out the door.

[redtr6]

Thank you to everyone looks like wine won't be a problem

[Wine-O]

Not sure when you are arriving, but just be aware that on a Sunday you can't buy wine before Noon. It's part of their Blue Laws.

[crazymegan]

Not sure when you are arriving, but just be aware that on a Sunday you can't buy wine before Noon. It's part of their Blue Laws.

 

How late can I buy Wine Saturday night?

[cruiser 101]

Go to their web site. We ordered a case of wine, case of water and a case of soda. Called from our taxi and told them we were on our way. The cab waited while I ran in. Our order was waiting for us in a shopping carriage- we were off. Doesn't get much easier.

[hcat]

What about a place for wine closer to hotels on Ft lauderdale beach near Las Olas?

 

we are staying in that area for the first time so not familiar with the stores...& we are getting a group shuttle to port so no stops on the way..

[royalcruz]

How late can I buy Wine Saturday night?

 

Total Wine closes at 11.

[royalcruz]

What about a place for wine closer to hotels on Ft lauderdale beach near Las Olas?

 

we are staying in that area for the first time so not familiar with the stores...& we are getting a group shuttle to port so no stops on the way..

 

There is a CVS in BeachPlace that has a modest selection. There is a small liquor store a block east of the intracoastal on the north side of Las Olas Blvd.

[sunnyduny]

Go to their web site. We ordered a case of wine, case of water and a case of soda. Called from our taxi and told them we were on our way. The cab waited while I ran in. Our order was waiting for us in a shopping carriage- we were off. Doesn't get much easier.

 

can you take full cases on the ship i thought it was 2blt per person

[cruiser 101]

can you take full cases on the ship i thought it was 2blt per person

Check with your cruise line but on our last cruise on HAL we brought a case of wine on board with no problems. Hint: having a travel hand cart makes it easy. We saw people carrying cases on board and it is awkward pushing cases of wine.

[beachgirl111]

Great info, we had the same question. We arrive FLL at 9:30 Saturday night for Sunday sailing.

[Lsimon]

can you take full cases on the ship i thought it was 2blt per person

 

The rule on Celebrity for wine is 2 bottles per cabin (not per person) and then only at the initial embarkation. This is posted several places on the celebrity site under alcohol policy as well as in your cruise documents.