Fort Lauderdale
USA
“Venice of America, fresh eats & shopping”
Fort Lauderdale is what crew call a "real port" — proper supermarkets, good restaurants, malls, beaches, and every errand you need to run before a long stretch at sea.
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Lester's Diner
Crew Deal
Free coffee refills all day, always
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year. Fort Lauderdale institution since 1968. Massive breakfast platters, cheap burgers, and zero-judgment for crew in uniforms. A post-turnaround staple.
Casablanca Café
Gorgeous Mediterranean-style café right on the beachside A1A. Great for brunch — eggs benedict, French toast, and Bloody Marys. Ocean views from the porch.
Roaster's & Toasters
Beloved deli/café with fast, reliable WiFi. Famous pastrami sandwiches and everything bagels. Long tables for laptop workers — crew come here to Skype home between port calls.
Fort Lauderdale Beach (Las Olas)
Free public beach right at the end of Las Olas Boulevard. Wide, clean, and lifeguarded. Parkable nearby or take the Wave Trolley. Exactly what a beach should be.
Coconut Beach Club
Chilled beach club on the strip with sun loungers, umbrella rentals, and a full beach bar. Popular but relaxed — not the cheesy resort-style experience.
Galleria Mall
Full shopping mall with 150+ stores including Apple, Zara, Macy's, and Target. Free Uber pool stations outside. Best mall run you can do from Port Everglades.
Total Wine & More
Massive spirits and wine warehouse. Best prices on rum, whiskey, wine, and everything in between. Crew stock-up destination before a long stretch. Very close to the port.
Wave Laundromat
Clean, spacious laundromat close to Port Everglades. Big machines, card payment accepted, free WiFi while you wait. Open from 7am.
Sports Clips Fort Lauderdale
Walk-in sports-style barbershop chain with fast, consistent men's cuts. Good for a quick tidy-up on turnaround day. Also does beard trims.
CVS Pharmacy
Closest 24-hour pharmacy to Port Everglades. Full OTC range, personal care, and can fill US prescriptions. Also stocks crew essentials like melatonin, protein bars, and US SIM cards.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Hidden gem — a gorgeous historic estate with tropical gardens, flamingos, and a serene atmosphere. Perfect for decompressing between contracts. $20 entry, very walkable.
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi
Crew Deal
$5 off day pass with maritime ID
The most fun way to get around Fort Lauderdale. Hop-on hop-off water buses through the canals to New River, Las Olas, and the beach. Day pass is $32. Crew-favourite sightseeing hack.
Everglades Day Safari
Full-day Everglades tour with airboat rides, wildlife, and alligator encounters — departures from Fort Lauderdale. Book ahead. An unforgettable trip for crew on longer port stays.
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