New Excursion Service Provides Convenience and Maximum Fun for Cruise Passengers and Air Travelers

Fort Lauderdale partnership combines transportation, baggage delivery and handling

Matt Little, Public Information Specialist
(954) 828-4732 or mlittle@fortlauderdale.gov

Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale visitors can make every minute count, thanks to a new transportation and baggage-handling service that aims to provide convenient access to area attractions and businesses.

With Fort Lauderdale's Hop On Hop Off excursion, cruise passengers and air travelers who have a few extra hours to spare can securely store their baggage and enjoy hassle-free transportation on the Sun Trolley or Water Taxi to explore the City's best cultural attractions, sites, dining, shopping and entertainment.

The service is ideal for tourists and business travelers who are waiting for scheduled departures.

Hop On, Hop Off excursions include luggage delivery and storage at Bags To Go Enterprises at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or Port Everglades, transportation to and from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or Port Everglades, a ticket for the Sun Trolley or Water Taxi, sightseeing tours and an array of special offers and discounts.

The Hop On, Hop Off Sun Trolley operates from 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily; Water Taxi excursion schedules are flexible. Passengers must book with Hop On, Hop Off in advance of their trip.

The price for the 1-day Sun Trolley combo is $29 per adult and $19 per child; the 2-day Sun Trolley combo (good for split days, pre- and post-cruise) is $39 per adult and $29 per child. The 1-day Water Taxi combo is priced at $39 per adult and $29 per child; the 2-day Water Taxi combo (good for split days, pre- and post-cruise) is $49 per adult and $39 per child. The Hop On Hop Off program is operated by Gray Line Fort Lauderdale, Bags To Go Enterprises, Sun Trolley, and Water Taxi.

Destinations include Fort Lauderdale Beach, Beach Place, the Intracoastal Waterway, E. Las Olas Boulevard, the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, Broward Center for Performing Arts, Huizenga Plaza, Stranahan House, Harbor Shops, Broward County Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Pier 66, Marriott's Harbor Beach, Courtyard by Marriott, The Atlantic, Galleria Mall, International Swimming Hall of Fame, Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bonnet House, Himmarshee Arts and Entertainment District, Museum of Discovery and Science, Las Olas shopping and dining and the Renaissance Hotel.

To book Hop On Hop Off tickets, visit www.graylinefortlauderdale.com or call 1-800-336-8233.