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Everything You Need to Find the Boat
Meet the American Dream crew at 88 Portside Drive in Fort Lauderdale. Review parking and arrival instructions, contact the crew or reserve your next South Florida dive.
88 Portside Drive
Free covered parking
(954) 577-0338
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Fort Lauderdale Marina
Meet Us at the American Dream II
Meet the American Dream crew at 88 Portside Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Continue to the end of Portside Drive, where the American Dream II is docked and guests check in for their trip.
Free covered parking
Gear unloading near dock
Arrival time in confirmation
Guest Meeting Location
American Dream Dive Charters
88 Portside Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
88 Portside Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Where to Meet
Continue to the end of Portside Drive and meet
the crew directly at the American Dream II.
Need Help Finding Us?
Call (954) 577-0338
Unload, Park and Walk to the Boat
Keep your arrival organized and give yourself time
to check in.
A Major Guest Convenience
Free Covered Marina Parking
American Dream guests do not need to navigate a retail dive-shop check-in before reaching the boat. Drive directly to the marina, unload your dive equipment near the dock when conditions and marina activity allow, and move your vehicle into the designated free covered parking area.
Parking Is Free for American Dream Guests
Follow marina signs and any day-of-trip instructions
from the crew. Do not leave your vehicle in an active
loading area.
Your Arrival
From GPS to the Dive Deck
Follow this sequence for the smoothest arrival. Your booking confirmation provides your specific check-in time and any trip-specific instructions.
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01
Navigate to 88 Portside Drive
Enter American Dream Dive Charters, 88 Portside Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 into your preferred navigation application.
02
Continue to the End of Portside Drive
Follow Portside Drive through the marina until you reach the American Dream II and the guest meeting location.
03
Unload Your Dive Equipment
When marina traffic and crew instructions allow, unload your equipment near the boat before moving your vehicle into parking.
04
Move Into Free Covered Parking
Park in the designated marina parking area and make sure your vehicle is clear of active loading and dock access.
05
Meet the Crew by Your Check-In Time
Return to the American Dream II with enough time to check in, organize equipment and participate in all required briefings.
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Directions & Contact FAQ
Before You Head to the Marina
Review these answers before your trip and keep your booking confirmation available on arrival day.
Call the CrewWhere do guests meet for their trip?
Meet the crew at American Dream Dive Charters, 88 Portside Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Continue to the end of Portside Drive, where the American Dream II is docked.
Is parking free?
Yes. Free covered parking is available for American Dream guests. Follow marina signs and any day-of-trip directions provided by the crew.
Can I unload my dive gear near the boat?
Guests can generally unload equipment near the dock before parking when marina traffic and operations allow. Keep all loading areas clear once unloading is complete.
What time should I arrive?
Use the check-in time shown in your booking confirmation. Arrive early enough to unload, park, check in and organize your equipment before the briefing and departure.
Is there a retail dive shop at the dock?
American Dream is a boat-based charter operation rather than a retail-counter check-in. Reserve equipment and booking options in advance and proceed directly to the marina meeting location.
Who should I call if I cannot find the boat?
Call the crew at (954) 577-0338 and explain where you are within the marina.
How do I change an existing booking?
Use the contact information in your confirmation or call the crew with your booking name, trip date and requested change. Changes remain subject to availability and the applicable booking policies.
Where can I view upcoming trips?
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