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November 2008 Autism Group Cruise

Ship and Port Info

Enchantment of the Seas®

After the ship version of an "extreme makeover" in early 2005, Enchantment of the Seas is fully refurbished and brimming with exciting new features. Bungee trampolines, suspension bridges and an expanded Pool Deck will please adventurous guests, and the interactive Splash Deck is a great spot for kids to get soaked. Enjoy Boleros, our new Latin-themed lounge; work up a sweat in the fitness facilities; and then cool down with a cone from Ben & Jerry's. Enchantment of the Seas is more, well... enchanting, than ever!

Take a virtual tour of a Vision Class Ship

Ship Highlights
  • Bungee trampolines, serious fun for thrill-seekers
  • Massive suspension bridges spanning the Pool Deck
  • Chops Grille
  • Latté-tudes,SM a specialty coffee house featuring Seattle's Best Coffee®
  • Boleros Latin-theme lounge
  • Rock-climbing wall
  • Casino RoyaleSM
  • Themed bars and lounges
  • Stunning Centrum, an open atrium featuring shopping and more
  • Pool area featuring an interactive Splash Deck
  • Solarium with a sliding roof and indoor/outdoor pool
  • Adventure Ocean® youth facilities
  • ShipShape® Day Spa and Fitness Center
     
 Ship Facts
  • Maiden Voyage: July 13, 1997
  • Passenger Capacity: 2,446
  • Gross Tonnage: 80,700
  • Length: 990'
  • Max Beam: 106'
  • Draft: 25'
  • Cruising Speed: 22 knots

Conference Facilities

  • 1 conference center
  • 7 alternate rooms for use as meeting/breakout rooms
  • TV, VCR, overhead projector, slide projector, podium, flipchart and easel

Port Everglades
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Click here for Directions and Parking information.

Port Everglades boasts more cruise lines, more sailings and more itineraries than any other port in the world. But it's the world-class services and luxury facilities that make it smooth sailing for the cruise-bound. Cruise vacationers enjoy:

  • 12 spacious, air-conditioned passenger terminals (by 2007)

  • Snack bars, restrooms and seating areas in terminals
  • Two patrolled, secure, covered parking garages with 4,500 spaces
  • Efficient drop-off areas and parking ramps
  • Covered walkways and elevator/escalator access to gangways
  • Shuttle service to distant terminals (18, 29)
  • Vehicle-to-ship porter service for baggage
  • Easy access to local transportation: airport, highway, buses, taxis, rental cars
 

 

 

 

 

The One Thing
You Don't Want to Miss
People have been flocking to Fort Lauderdale's beaches for decades. And with good reason. Fort Lauderdale Beach is a two-mile strip of beautiful beach featuring the recently renovated Promenade, which offers all sorts of bars, restaurants and shops.

Other Fun Things to Do

  • Take a 30-minute airboat ride across the Everglades, one of the most breathtaking natural areas in America. Discover a variety of fish and birds that inhabit the area, and perhaps see the most famous Everglades inhabitant - the alligator. Enjoy Sawgrass Reptile Exhibit after your ride and take the opportunity to touch or possibly hold a small alligator. Discover the replica of a Seminole Indian village. See tropical birds, rare snakes, and even the endangered Florida panther.

  • Take a narrated drive through Port Everglades over the Intercoastal Waterway and along the famous Fort Lauderdale Beach. Explore the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Las Olas Boulevard, the Riverwalk area and more. Stop and see Esplanade Park, the crossroads of the Center for Performing Arts and the Museum of Discovery and Science. Take a 90-minute Intercoastal Waterway cruise, and hear a lively commentary from the boat's captain on the history of the New River and Fort Lauderdale's historic sites.

Get a Taste of Local Flavor

Fish is fresh and delicious in Florida. Grouper is probably the most popular choice and is served almost any way imaginable. You'll find it fried, broiled, sautéed, and even served with pasta. But a true Floridian staple is a fresh grouper sandwich and fries eaten outside by the water. It's hard to beat this old standby.