Travel to the 2023 Cruzin Classic
This page contains all the information you need to travel to the Cruzin Classic. Here is an outline of the page for your quick reference:
- BASIC DETAILS (official hotel, competition site, etc.)
- INSTRUCTIONS ON BOOKING A ROOM AT THE HILTON FORT LAUDERDALE MARINA
- OPTIONS FOR GROUND TRANSPORTATION
- VISIT LAUDERDALE
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BASIC DETAILS
The Cruzin Classic takes place in beautiful South Florida and the official hotel offers incredible convenience for participants and fans alike.
Once you get to the official hotel, almost everything you need is located within a short walk. This includes restaurants, shops, and the beach. Transportation via LIMITED gym shuttles will be provided to/from the official hotel and the main competition site. You can access the Gym Shuttle schedule via the top menu.
To travel to this event, we recommend you follow our instructions below to book your room at the official hotel. Additional information is provided on how you can get to/from the airport.
OFFICIAL HOTEL
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
1881 SE 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Information on discounted rate and how to book is shown below.
MAIN COMPETITION SITE
St. Thomas University
Fernandez Family Center
16401 NW 37th Ave.
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
AUXILIARY COMPETITION SITE
Hosting all D3 MBB Games
Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
HILTON FORT LAUDERDALE MARINA - OFFICIAL HOTEL
Situated on the shimmering blue Intracoastal Waterway, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is the official hotel for the Cruzin Classic.
The location of the Hilton cannot be beat. Teams and fans alike can walk to restaurants, shops, grocery stores, pharmacies, and the beach.
All guest rooms offer WiFi and feature subtle, light decor. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows maximize natural light to complement the rooms’ organic design. For your convenience, the outdoor swimming pool is heated and the fitness center is open 24 hours.
Trip Sports has arranged a discount for families, fans, and boosters of the participating teams. To access the discount, please click on the following link. You will be taken to the Hilton’s website.
HILTON FORT LAUDERDALE MARINA
CRUZIN CLASSIC – Click Here to Access Discounted Rates
You may also telephone the hotel directly at 888-554-2131 and provide them with the discount code TRIP13.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION - GETTING TO THE HOTEL
Most fans will fly into Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) for the Cruzin Classic. Once on the ground, there are several ways to get to the hotel.
- RIDE SHARING – Uber and Lyft are very prevalent and popular in South Florida.
- TAXI – Taxis can be found just outside of each terminal. The short ride to the hotel will cost you approximately $15.
- RENTAL CAR – Almost all major car rental companies are present at FLL. There is a Rental Car Center in the center of the airport. Signs are posted on how to get there, but easiest access is walking from Terminal 1. NOTE: Please remember that when you rent a car and stay at the Hilton (Official Hotel) that there are daily parking fees of $25.
- LIMOUSINE – Rates vary. If you are interested in this option, we would recommend that you speak with the Hilton (Official Hotel) directly for their recommendation on which company to use.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Exit airport on US1 North and follow to SE 17th St Causeway. Turn right at 17th St for 1 mile. Immediately past Eisenhower Blvd veer right onto Grande Dr. Proceed 1st stop sign and turn left under the bridge. Arrive at hotel.
From North / West / South
From I-95 take I-595 East for 3 miles to US-1 North. Proceed on US-1 North for 2 miles to SE 17St. Turn right at 17th St for 1 mile. Immediately past Eisenhower Blvd veer right onto Grande Drive. Proceed to 1st Stop sign and turn left under the bridge. Arrive at hotel.
VISIT LAUDERDALE
It’s always a good time to be in Greater Fort Lauderdale. And the reasons are as abundant as the sun and palm trees. There are more than 300 sunshine-y days a year in this South Florida destination, which gives visitors and locals plenty of opportunity to enjoy nature, boating, diverse neighborhoods, events, attractions, and unique only-here specialness that helps define Greater Fort Lauderdale.
It’s easy to spend a day at the beach, with soft sands, beachfront promenades as well as beachfront shopping and dining. With comfortable year-round temperatures, the Atlantic Ocean is always inviting to SCUBA divers, snorkelers, stand-up paddleboarders, Jet-Skiers, as well as families.
There are also thrills back on land, but it’s not necessarily “dry.” You can get a taste of the craft breweries along the Greater Fort Lauderdale Ale Trail. Enjoy the impressive “wine and dine” scene — a mix of worldly flavors, local favorites and chef-centric genius. The destination also boasts luxury hotels, museums, nightlife, shopping, casinos and family-friendly fun from the Everglades to the arts scene. Days out and about. Nights out on the town. Explore the local way of life that welcomes one and all.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We recommend all teams and fans to fly into Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). The reason is the Fort Lauderdale airport is only 4 miles from the hotel. FYI – Miami International Airport (MIA) is about 30 minutes from the hotel and West Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is about 60 minutes from the hotel. Both of those time estimates are based on no traffic issues on the interstates. Traffic congestion or construction zones can easily happen and make those times a lot longer.
This is a great question and one that deserves attention. Please note that our event offers teams a long date range to choose from. This means that not all teams are traveling on the same dates. Thus, if your coach has not already provided you with the dates, you should contact he/she for the correct dates your team is traveling. Sometimes a coach may say they are not sure because they are waiting on the game schedule to be finalized. If this is the case, all we can say is that we will post game schedule information on our site as soon as possible.
Most people will find everything they need within walking distance, except for the games. LIMITED shuttles are available (see link above). However, every person(s) is different. For those individuals that like to see everything they can on a trip, such as museums, shopping malls, and tourist attractions, they would most likely be better to rent a car for the duration of their stay or at least a part of it.
