5:30 pm flight home. What would you do?

[Sky616]

After our Oasis of the Seas cruise our plane doesn't depart FLL airport until 5:30. It's me, my wife and 2 kids ages 13 and 5. Hanging out at the airport is not an option, no way I would ever stay sane. Thinking of doing an excursion through the cruise line but also thought about just renting a car for the day. I know many things we could do for a few hours. Where would be the best place to pick up a rental car?

[Clarea]

The airport has all the major rental car agencies. There are also a few offices on 17th St that have shuttles to the cruise terminals. I believe Budget and Avis now have offices there. You could do a one-way rental with drop off at the airport.

[royalcruz]

Is Boomers on your list? It's a fun place for a family to spend a few hours. It doesn't get mentioned much on CC. http://www.boomersparks.com/site/Dania/

[cohnhed]

We have the same issue in Miami and are doing the Hop On Hop Off through Carnival. It includes transfer to the airport.

[eandj]

The problem with postcruise ship excursions Is you will be back at the airport by 1:30. They really aren't ideal for flights later than 4, for using up wait time.

[nhraformula00]

We got off the ship as late as possible. Took a cab to Embassy suites 17th street as if we were staying there. Left our bags with the bellman, then we spent 3-4 hours on the sun trolly . Went up and down the beach, stopped and had lunch. Went back to the hotel, got our bags, tipped the bellman, and headed to the airport. Sun-trolly is 3 dollars to ride all day.