Way better than a hotel. The boat was modest, but that's our style. And the view and location were great. Just a few minutes on foot from a lively beach strip and the beautiful canal neighbourhoods of Fort Lauderdale. For dinner we bought pizza and wine and ate on the top deck of the boat. It had a fantastic view of the water, incoming planes, and cruise terminal. Plus, they had bikes we could borrow if we wanted to venture further. A nice perk.