Singles Cruise February 2005 Sports & Adventure

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

 

    

 

Cruise Port
Port Everglades
1850 Eller Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
954.523.3404

Port Everglades is only 2.4 miles from the Fort Lauderdale airport. For more information about the port, surrounding hotels and amenities, please visit the Port Everglades web site.

Surrounding Airports
Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) closest to Port Everglades
Miami International Airport (MIA)
West Palm Springs Airport (PBI)

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Transfers To and From the Airport

There are several ways to get to the cruise port from the airport, and the reverse when we arrive back home. The sheer amount of people traveling between these ports all but guarantees that there are ample options. Taxis and shuttle buses run frequently, and are relatively inexpensive. A typical taxi cab from the Fort Lauderdale Airport to Port Everglades takes about 15 minutes and will cost less than $20.

A Few Cruise Survival Tips

  • Check the balance of your on board account before the end of your cruise. Straighten out any discrepancies immediately and avoid a long line at the Purser's Desk that last morning after your final bill arrives.
  • Make spa and salon appointments as soon as you can so you won't be disappointed; prime appointment times fill up fast!
  • Wrinkles in clothing are caused by under-packing (clothes shift) and over-packing (which squishes clothes). Avoid wrinkles by packing light and tight.
  • Don't miss the morning sun in your inside cabin. Before you retire for the night, leave the television tuned to the channel with the "view from the bridge" and you'll awaken with a "window" on the outside world. Remember to turn the sound off.
  • Notify the cruise line of any special dietary restrictions when booking your cruise and follow up on the arrangements a couple months before embarking.
  • Items confiscated by airport security will not be returned to you. If you're uncertain whether something will pass the security test, pack it in your checked luggage.

Fun Facts

  • Costa Atlantica passengers consume an eye-opening 1,210 pounds of coffee on an average one week cruise.
  • Costa Atlantica's Caffé Florian is a distinctive replica of the world famous 18th century landmark café located in St. Mark's Square in Venice.
  • The elegant shopping promenade on Costa Atlantica is "Via della Spiga," named after the famous shopping street in Milan, and features trendy merchandise by Versace, Armani, and Gucci.
  • Each deck on Costa Atlantica is named for a movie by famed Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini.
  • Stairwells on every deck of Costa Atlantica are graced by glass sculptures crafted by famed Milano glass blower Carlos Moretti.
  • The cuisine of Italian chef Gualtiero Marchesi is served on Versace-designed tableware in Costa Atlantica's alternative restaurant, Club Atlantica.
  • On Costa Atlantica, smoking is only restricted in select areas of the dining room and the buffet.
  • White-gloved attendants escort Costa Atlantica passengers to their staterooms upon embarkation.
  • Costa Atlantica passengers enjoy a Roman Bacchanal complete with a parade and toga party.
  • At the Festa Italiana, Costa Atlantica guests are invited to an Italian street festival at sea featuring Bocce Ball contests, Tarantella dance lessons, pizza dough tossing competitions, and Venetian mask making.