Fort Lauderdale Cruises

Cruise Marketplace has cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale. The "middle city" of Florida's Gold Coast, Ft. Lauderdale sits between the metropolis of Miami to the south and precious, old-money Palm Beach to the north. What started out as a swampy outpost with a fort built to defeat Seminole Indians has turned into one of the best vacation spots the United States has to offer. The swamps were managed (in the late 1800s) by scooping them out and creating canals, which has given the city the nickname "Venice of America." Call CruiseMarketplace today to book your cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale. 1.800.826.4333.

The community gained fame and some measure of disrepute when it was featured in the movie "Where the Boys Are" in the 1960s, causing legions of college-aged boys -- and, not coincidentally, girls -- to descend on the little city for their spring breaks. This lasted several years; Ft. Lauderdale was synonymous with spring break and the giddy wildness that accompanies this rite of passage. Finally, in the early 1980s, the good citizens of Fort Lauderdale had had enough and made it much more difficult for youngsters to spend their breaks on the beaches and in the motels and inns around the city. Cruise Marketplace books cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale - 1-800-826-4333.


Since then the area has grown into a respectable, genteel community -- family-friendly, welcoming, beach-y and boat-y. Looking for cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale? Call Cruise Marketplace: 1-800-826-4333. There are hundreds of small marinas along the Intracoastal Waterway and the canals; new hotels and resorts have been built that embrace the culture and atmosphere of the community; and old hotels, motels and inns have been painted with the brush of historic significance, spruced up and advertised as alternatives to the cookie-cutter chains. There are new golf resorts and old restaurants, old bridges and new thruways, multi-ethnic cultures and an exciting, vibrant atmosphere. The city encompasses several smaller communities like Hollywood, Dania, Hallandale, Delray Beach and Lauderhill, each with its own particular feel. Cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale are easily booked by calling Cruise Marketplace. Call 1-800-826-4333 to book your cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale today.

What is so special about cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale? The biggest draw for visitors, of course, is the deep sugary beaches and the warm turquoise water of the Atlantic. But there are plenty of activities that don't involve the beach, from sports (Jai Alai, dog racing, thoroughbred racing, spring training for the Baltimore Orioles) to shopping (some of the most elaborate malls, outlets and flea markets on this continent) to adventure (the Everglades are just a few miles west). Take all of that into consideration, and the fact that compared to Miami Beach or Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale still offers a terrific bargain, and you have a city that's more than just a port of embarkation -- it's a fabulous place to spend a few days. Call CruiseMarketplace today to book your cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale. 1.800.826.4333.