Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Join all the InXpress Top Gun winners on an incredible cruise to the Caribbean onboard the majestic Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas. The celebration will begin with dinner on-site at Redfin at 7 PM and an overnight at the Hilton Marina Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on April 28th, 2019. The next morning we will have tour and visit with the senior leadership at DHL and then set sail for the Caribbean on April 29th.
DAY 1 – FT. LAUDERDALE
Depart: 4:30PM
Fort Lauderdale lies along the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the New River, 25 miles north of Miami. Its warm tropical weather attracts many people throughout the year. For sun-worshippers, the city has six miles of beaches. There are also many recreational waterways with extensive boating facilities, access to every conceivable watersport, a variety of fascinating museums and trendy restaurants, and an array of entertainment venues.
DAY 2 – DAY AT SEA
Spend the day at sea enjoying the all the revolutionary features onboard the Independence of the Seas.
DAY 3 – COSTA MAYA, MEXICO
Arrive: 8:00AM
Depart: 6:00PM
With sparkling sands and turquoise seas, Costa Maya is a relaxing destination where you can swim and sun, explore the coral reef offshore or Maya ruins in the jungle. The nearby fishing village of Mahahual is even more laid-back.
DAY 4 – COZUMEL, MEXICO
Arrive: 8:00AM
Depart: 6:00PM
The Conquistadors first saw Mexico from the shores of Cozumel while searching for gold. Today, visitors to the island continue to seek out gold and silver jewelry in the shops of San Miguel while having a great time in its many local bars and restaurants. Plus, the waters around Cozumel’s sheltered coral reefs make this one of the best snorkeling areas in the world.
DAY 5 – DAY AT SEA
Spend the day at sea enjoying the all the revolutionary features onboard the Independence of the Seas.
DAY 6 – FT. LAUDERDALE
Arrive: 7:00AM
Disembarkation.
After a day of exploring the world, its exotic cuisine and interesting cultures, there’s nothing better than returning to the comfort of your private stateroom. Royal Caribbean has designed every stateroom to be a comfortable, relaxing place for you to rest after your adventures. Every room offers a television, telephone, private bath, shower, vanity and a hair-dryer. Please CLICK HERE to view the ship’s deckplan.
INSIDE STATEROOM
All Top Gun winners will receive an Inside single or double occupany stateroom with cruise rate, port fees, tax, and gratuities paid for. Please see below for upgrade costs that will be charged through InXpress payables.
Spend your days onboard by the pool or on our sports deck. Then relax at night in the comfort of your interior stateroom. This standard stateroom offers two twin beds and a private bathroom. (150.7 sq. ft.)
CAT. M
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
No cost
OCEANVIEW STATEROOM
Spend the day exploring the world, then come back to your room and don’t miss a thing. Take in the spectacular sights and enjoy the amazing views from the window in your stateroom. These staterooms offer a gorgeous view, two twin beds and a private bathroom. (159.3 sq. ft.)
CAT. I
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$122 per person
BALCONY STATEROOM
Imagine opening your balcony door to see a new and breathtaking part of the world each morning. A stateroom with a balcony is a great way to make your cruise adventure even more memorable and truly take in your destination. These balconies offer a spectacular view, small sitting area, and a private bathroom and balcony. (184 sq. ft., balcony 66.5 sq. ft.)
CAT. E3
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$306 per person
HOW DO I GET TO THE HOTEL FROM THE AIRPORT?
Taxis are available at the Taxi Stand. The trip time is about 20 minutes, and approximate cost is $15 each way.
Ride share such as Uber and Lyft are also available, please see the airport information desk for more information on pick up locations.
WHERE IS THE HOTEL LOCATED?
Minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the Port Everglades Cruise Port, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina offers a spectacular, resort-style getaway located near Fort Lauderdale Beach.
WHAT IS THE HOTEL ADDRESS?
1881 SE 17TH STREET, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, 33316
WHAT IS THE ROOM RATE AT THE HILTON MARINA FT LAUDERDALE?
As part of the Top Gun package, one night’s hotel room & tax will be covered by InXpress for April 28, 2019. Any additional nights before or after will be at the winner’s expense.
The rate per night is $139 + tax. Rates are subject to 12% sales and occupancy tax.
A deposit equal to one night’s stay plus tax is required to hold your reservation. Notice of cancellation must be made at least 7 days prior to the arrival date in order to receive a refund of the deposit.
Check-in time is 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Self-Parking is discounted to $15/day.
WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER?
We recommend you book your flight arriving into FLL (Fort Lauderdale Intl Airport) by Sunday, April 28, 2019 afternoon, as there will be a dinner reception on-site at Redfin at 7 PM. Transportation will be provided from the Hilton Marina Ft. Lauderdale hotel to the Port Everglades Cruise Port the following morning
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS?
The Hilton Marina Ft. Lauderdale is centrally located with easy access to the most exciting attractions in Ft. Lauderdale. Enjoy the complimentary shuttle to Ft. Lauderdale Beach, as well as the proximity to restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.
WHAT DOCUMENTATION DO I NEED TO BRING?
Guests arriving at embarkation without proper documentation may not join the voyage and will NOT be entitled to a refund.
US Citizens require a passport OR a certified birth certificated and a valid government picture ID. Non-US Citizens require a passport and any necessary visas. You are responsible for obtaining and payment of all visas and entry documents prior to travel, and for meeting all health and other requirements and any documents required by laws, regulations, orders, and/or requirements of the countries to be visited.
Non-U.S. citizens must consult with appropriate consulates to determine if any visas are needed and are responsible for obtaining all visas and entry documents independently. Please check with your country’s consulate for the most up to date information. Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain further details. For more information or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov.
WHAT TO PACK?
On the first day…
For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with your travel documents, a change of clothes, bathing suit, workout clothes, and any medications you may need. That way you don’t have to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.
Onboard attire…
Shorts, t-shirts, slacks, trousers, casual skirts, blouses and sundresses are all perfect during the day, whether indoors or out.
For lounging by the pool, pack two bathing suits (an extra suit in case the other is wet) and a pair of casual shoes (e.g., flip-flops, sandals, sneakers). You’ll also need some casual shorts and a couple of t-shirts or a cover-up for getting to and from the pool areas.
If you’re planning to visit our onboard fitness center, be sure to bring extra shorts, t-shirts and socks that you won’t mind working out in – plus a pair of tennis or running shoes/sneakers.
Dinner attire…
There are two distinct types of evenings onboard: casual, smart casual and formal.
Suggested guidelines for these nights are:
3 Casual Nights: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for women.
1 Formal Night: Suits and ties or tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses, gown or dress pantsuit for women
Remember, shorts, T-shirts, and bathing suits are not considered appropriate attire in the dining rooms at dinner. Casual dress dining is available nightly in the Windjammer Cafe. And be aware you’ll also need smart casual attire for some of the specialty restaurants.
WHAT NOT TO PACK?
For the safely of our guests, the following items are not allowed onboard and will be confiscated upon being found: Electrical Transformers, Coffee Makers, Candles, Irons, Illegal Drugs, Flammable Liquids and Explosives, such as fireworks. For security purposes, we also recommend not packing any valuables (such as jewelry) in your checked luggage.
Alcoholic beverages that are purchased in ports-of-call or from shops onboard will be stored by the ship and delivered to you on the last day of the sailing. Alcoholic beverages seized on embarkation day will not be returned.
CAN I BRING LIQUOR OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (FROM HOME OR FROM A PORT) ONBOARD?
Guests are not allowed to bring beer, hard liquor, fortified wines or non-alcoholic beverages onboard for consumption or any other use on boarding day or while in port. Alcoholic beverages seized on boarding day will not be returned.
Guests wishing to bring personal wine and champagne onboard may do so only on boarding day, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per stateroom. Additional bottles of wine beyond two (2) bottles that are brought onboard or any alcoholic beverages purchased in ports of call or from Shops On Board will be stored by the ship and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of the sailing.
Security may inspect containers (water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage etc.) and will dispose of containers holding alcohol. Guests who violate any alcohol policies, (over consume, provide alcohol to people under age 21, demonstrate irresponsible behavior, or attempt to conceal alcoholic items at security and or luggage check points or any other time), may be disembarked or not allowed to board, at their own expense, in accordance with our Guest Conduct Policy. Guests who are under the permitted drinking age will not have alcohol returned to them.
Note: All guests must comply with TSA guidelines for transporting liquids.
IS INTERNET ACCESS AVAILABLE FROM THE SHIP?
Internet access is available onboard for a fee. It is available in the Internet Café 24 hours a day until 6:00 AM on debarkation Day. Wireless access points are located in several areas around the ship*.
In order to take advantage of the wireless service, the guest must bring their own laptop, which must have the following requirements:
- Windows-based operating systems
- Internal modem
- Dial-up Internet capabilities
- Wireless access card.
CAN I CRUISE IF I AM PREGNANT?
Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise or cruisetour. All guests are required to sign a health questionnaire at check-in to ensure they are aware of our pregnancy policy. If you have already booked a cruise or cruisetour and do not meet this requirement, please contact your Travel Agent or call us at (866) 562-7625 and request a Resolution Agent.
HOW DO I PAY FOR ONBOARD PURCHASES?
All of Royal Caribbean International ships operate on a “cashless” system, meaning your boarding card, (also known as your SeaPass card), will be used as a charge card to make all onboard purchases. Normally to activate this SeaPass® account, most guests provide a credit card, (American Express, Optima, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and Diner’s Club), to have these purchases charged to at the end of their cruise. Additionally, the SeaPass system may be activated with traveler’s cheques, debit cards with a Visa or MasterCard logo, or cash.
A running tab of all your purchases will be kept under separate folio numbers for each guest and an itemized statement left in your stateroom the night before disembarkation. If you provided a credit card and there are no discrepancies, the amount will be charged to your account on the morning of disembarkation. If you have used traveler’s cheques or cash to activate the account, you will need to settle the account at the Guest Relations desk, (to either receive a reimbursement of the unused amount you originally left or to pay the balance of what you have charged over the amount of what you originally left).
Please note:
We require guests to place a deposit if they are paying for their SeaPass account with cash. There is a $500 daily limit on cash accounts for 7+ night sailings and $300 for 2/3/4/5 night sailings. Once the daily cash limit is reached, we will call the guest and inform the guest that the limit has been reached.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT
- For flight arrangements, please contact your Regional Admin for further assistance:
- Americas: Cicily Cirillo [email protected]
- UK & Europe: Jade Minchin [email protected]
- Australia & Asia Pacific: Ricki Chapman [email protected]
- Please note that your flight into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) should arrive at least one day prior to the sailing date to avoid any delays that may cause you to miss the ship.
- For your return trip home on May 4, 2019, flights must depart after 12:00pm from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
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