Pre-Cruise Hotels & Ground Transportation Options

Signature Cruise Experiences Recommends Arriving in Fort Lauderdale the Day BEFORE Embarkation.

Signature Cruise Experiences highly recommends that guests arrive the day before embarkation in order to alleviate stress from any potential travel delays or issues. Though many of our guests stay that night in the Fort Lauderdale area with friends and family, most secure hotel accommodations.

Selecting a Hotel

To help you plan your travel with ease, we’ve secured a block of rooms at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, which will also serve as the departure point for our organized ground transportation to the cruise terminal on embarkation day. If you prefer to explore other accommodations, Signature Cruise Experiences has curated a list of additional hotel options at various locations and price points. Each listing includes a direct reservation link, which is the best way to check both pricing and availability. Please contact the hotel regarding airport/cruise port Shuttle Service.

Ground Transportation to the Pier on Embarkation Day

Regardless of where you stay the night before embarkation, you may elect to purchase Signature Cruise Experiences’ exclusive coach transportation to the pier on Embarkation Day.  The coaches will leave from Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina at designated times with the goal of having the guests arrive at the pier no later than 1 PM.

Your luggage will be loaded onto the motor coach by our team, and you will be assisted at the pier by the cruise line porters. No tips or lifting necessary! Ground Transportation is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Ground transportation from Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina to the Pier costs $35/person – advanced reservation required by Friday, December 26, 2025. Guests may register for the Hotel to Pier Ground Transportation now by completing the Transportation Form [CLICK HERE]. Once your form is submitted and reviewed by the Signature Cruise Experiences team, the Hotel to Pier Ground Transportation service will be added to your reservation and $35 per person will be charged to the card on file unless otherwise specified. Once complete, a reservation confirmation will be sent to you by email.

You will also receive an email confirmation with further instructions regarding the Hotel to Pier Ground Transportation approximately 15 days prior to the cruise. This email will entail details of shuttle times and check-in location.