Silversea Luxury Cruises À FORT LAUDERDALE (Florida)

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Enjoy the majestic Everglades, the largest wetlands in the continental USA. Your excursion begins with a narrated drive to Sawgrass Recreation Park where you board a custom airboat for a 30-minutes journey into the Everglades.

Your expert captain points out the unique wildlife and vegetation that inhabits this region. Fish, turtles, birds and the American alligator call this vast wilderness home. Once ashore, visit the exotic wildlife exhibits and learn all about some the most endangered and fearsome animals that thrive in this 'River of Grass'. A visit is made to the shop for some souvenirs or refreshments before the transfer to FLL or MIA airport.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 200 yards (183 meters) and about 20 steps to negotiate at the venues visited. It is suitable for guests with limited mobility; however the airboats are not wheelchair accessible and may not be exclusive to Silversea guests. Refreshments and snacks are available for purchase at the gift shop. We recommend guests wear comfortable, flat, walking shoes and bring a light jacket for cool or wet weather conditions. This tour is available to guests with international flights leaving Fort Lauderdale International Airport after 4:00 p.m. and for those with international flights from Miami International Airport after 5:00 p.m. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this tour option.

Guests with flights departing after 4:00 p.m. from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and after 5:00pm from Miami International Airport can explore the expansive Flamingo Gardens during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Wray Home and Museum

Depart the pier for Flamingo Gardens, an approximately 60-acre (about 24-hectare), not-for-profit wildlife sanctuary, aviary and botanical garden located just west of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Upon arrival at this Trip Advisor 'Award of Excellence' winner, your guided tour begins with a visit to the original home of Floyd L. and Jane Wray, who built a home and citrus grove on what was then the edge of the Everglades, and started a botanical collection of tropical and subtropical fruit trees and shrubs. Now a museum, the Wray Home depicts a country home of the early-1930s. Leaving the Wray Home, proceed to the Botanical Gardens.

Botanical Gardens and Tram-Ride

The Botanical Gardens are one of the most beautiful, inspiring and adventurous, yet tranquil, tours offered in Fort Lauderdale. The grounds contain more than 3,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants, including orchids, ferns, bromeliads, 200-year-old live oak trees, and over 300 species of palms. A narrated tram ride leads through the site's tropical rainforest, native hammock, wetland areas and groves. The Tropical Plant House displays orchids, calatheas and other plants. The Arboretum contains one of the largest collection of non-indigenous champion trees in the region, and the Xeriscape Garden demonstrates low maintenance, minimally-watered gardening.

Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary

Next, take a guided tour of the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary section, which provides care for permanently injured, non-releasable wildlife. Fauna includes an American black bear, otters, alligators, bobcats, Florida panthers, tortoises, freshwater turtles, geese, swans, sandhill cranes, blue-beaked ducks, flamingos, bald eagles, golden eagles, owls, peacocks, macaws, and iguanas. The 25,000-square-foot (about 2,300-square-metre) Everglades aviary houses one of the largest collection of wading birds in the U.S. The aviary exhibits five native Florida ecosystems; coastal prairie, mangrove swamp, cypress forest, sub-tropical hardwood hammock, and sawgrass prairie. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute transfer to Fort Lauderdale International Airport or a one-hour transfer to Miami International Airport.

Depart Ft. Lauderdale down to Miami for approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes bus ride

Cruise Around Biscayne Bay, Latin Lunch

Then it is all aboard the 'Island Queen' for an unforgettable 90 minutes sightseeing cruise around Biscayne Bay. Make sure you have your camera to capture the "Rich and Famous" on Palm Island, Hibiscus Island and Star Island.

Enjoy the unique flavor and ambiance of a typical Latin lunch served at a local restaurant

Everglades National Park

After lunch, take the bus for approx. 45 minutes to the Everglades National Park for an exhilarating 30-minute airboat ride through the grassy waters.

The Everglades' natural beauty and wildlife reveals itself during exploration of this vast wilderness. Keep an eye out for the numerous native birds and fish, and perhaps a few alligators, which inhabit this curious corner of the country.

Next, sit back and relax for the 90 minutes bus ride back to Ft. Lauderdale airport to catch your flight home.

Depart Ft. Lauderdale down to Miami for approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes bus ride

Cruise Around Biscayne Bay, Latin Lunch

Then it is all aboard the 'Island Queen' for an unforgettable 90 minutes sightseeing cruise around Biscayne Bay. Make sure you have your camera to capture the "Rich and Famous" on Palm Island, Hibiscus Island and Star Island.

Enjoy the unique flavor and ambiance of a typical Latin lunch served at a local restaurant

Everglades National Park

After lunch, take the bus for approx. 45 minutes to the Everglades National Park for an exhilarating 30-minute airboat ride through the grassy waters.

The Everglades' natural beauty and wildlife reveals itself during exploration of this vast wilderness. Keep an eye out for the numerous native birds and fish, and perhaps a few alligators, which inhabit this curious corner of the country.

Next, sit back and relax for the 90 minutes bus ride back to Ft. Lauderdale airport to catch your flight home.

Explore Fort Lauderdale and Miami at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the surroundings at your own pace.

Explore Fort Lauderdale at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover Fort Lauderdale's surroundings at your own pace.

Explore Fort Lauderdale and Miami at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the Fort Lauderdale and Miami surroundings at your own pace.

Explore Fort Lauderdale at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the Fort Lauderdale and Miami surroundings at your own pace.

Depart the pier for the approximately 1-hour narrated drive to Miami and learn the history of Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

Vizcaya Museum

Your first stop will be the Vizcaya Museum. With its bay side location the Vizcaya Museum is a delight to visit. During a self-guided visit, take a stroll through the many elaborately decorated and furnished rooms featuring antique arts and ornaments. The 15th and 19th century influences of French and Italian styles give this mansion an opulent and continental feel. You can also enjoy time in the beautifully kept gardens and admire the many plants and flowers within the 10 acres of grounds.

Miami Beach, Art Deco District, South Beach, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables

Right after, your scenic drive will take you to Miami Beach for views of the Art Deco District and fashionable South Beach. Cross over the impressive MacArthur Causeway, passing between Star Island and the Port of Miami, one of the busiest in the world. You'll also drive through Coconut Grove, a charming, bay side village and Coral Gables, known for its tree-lined boulevards, ivy-covered mansions and historical landmarks such as the world-famous Biltmore Hotel and the Venetian Pool, both built in the 1920s.

FORT LAUDERDALE SIMPLY HOTEL

Our Simply Hotel selection is the perfect choice for those who want a centrally located setting from which to discover - or rediscover - the city. Rooms in these 4.5 and 5-star properties are generally Standard Double or King rooms that provide comfortable accommodations and superior service for those who wish to extend their trip with a cultural or shopping experience in some of the world's most iconic cities.

For your convenience, we can easily organize transfers between the airport and hotel or between the hotel and the pier so that you only have to decide how much or how little you wish to do.

Hotel brands that we consistently feature include Intercontinental, JW Marriott, Fairmont or the Conrad Group.

FORT LAUDERDALE GRANDE HOTEL

The Grande Hotel is for those who want to begin or prolong their Silversea holiday - luxury accommodations, exclusive service and impeccable attention to detail in style. Grande Hotel guests appreciate the finer things in life. These properties have been chosen not only for their prime location but for their outstanding service and their exceptional quality.

For your convenience, we can easily organize transfers between the airport and hotel or between the hotel and the pier so that you only have to decide how much or how little you wish to do.

Hotel groups that are frequently featured in our program include Shangri-La, Four Seasons, Peninsula or Fairmont to name just a few.