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Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale FL Terminal Information

Last updated on January 22nd, 2024 at 02:24 pm

Known as the "Cruise Capital of the World," Fort Lauderdale boasts multiple cruise terminals that provide easy access to the beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and cultural attractions of the city. Enjoy a seamless embarkation process before setting sail to your desired destination.

Port Everglades is located at 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316 . Easy to access via car, taxi, bus, rail, and ship, the port is also conveniently located next to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), making it very convenient to fly in to Fort Lauderdale and get right on a cruise. It is a large and busy cruise port, but there are lots of signs to help you on your way.

Port Everglades cruise terminal has three entrances:

– 17th Street Causeway, located at Eisenhower Boulevard – State Road 84, located just off of US 1 (Spangler Blvd) – I-595 East (Eller Drive)

There is a security checkpoint at each entrance where you will need to show your ID and cruise tickets. Check the large digital signs as you enter the port to see which terminal at which your ship is docked.

There are 8 cruise terminals located within Port Everglades:

Terminal 2 is primarily used by Carnival Corp. ships equipped with Ocean Medallion technology
Terminal 4 is being redesigned for Disney Cruises which is set to open in Fall 2023
Terminal 25 is primarily used by Celebrity’s most innovative ships (i.e. Beyond, Edge and Apex).
The other terminals are interchangeable between cruise lines.

Because Port Everglades is such a busy port, it is important to arrive after 11:30am, and no later than 2 hours prior to your ship’s departure time, but it’s advised to follow the boarding time given to you in your cruise documents.

Check out this Port Everglades Map to give you a better idea of where you’re going, or if you like to day-dream before you even get to port, check out your upcoming view by checking this out: Port Everglades Web Cam

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Transportation to Port Everglades

Port Everglades Embarkation Tips:

– If coming from FLL, allow 45 mins – 1 hour to get your luggage, find transportation, traffic to the port and clearing the security checkpoint inside the port entrance

– There are large digital signs at each entrance which will show you at which terminal your ship is docked. Follow the brightly-colored signs to more easily navigate to your terminal and parking garages.

– Check-in typically begins around 11am, but most cruise lines will give you a check-in time. While most people like to get aboard the ship as early as possible, this makes for very, very long lines, especially when boarding a large ship.

– It is recommended that luggage is dropped off at the terminal prior to parking

– Passengers with Special Needs – before you go and stand in the long line with everyone else, ask a uniformed staff person if there is a line for those who are unable to stand for long periods of time or walk long distances. There is usually an expedited line, and staff with wheelchairs if assistance is needed getting from the terminal to the ship. On a previous cruise from Fort Lauderdale (2019), we were travelling with a wheelchair, and as soon as we stepped into the cruise terminal, a porter came right over to push the chair, and instead of waiting in a line, an employee came to us with an iPad and checked us in, before the porter wheeled us onto the ship. From shuttle to ship, the whole process took about 10 minutes.

– Make sure you have all your cruise documents handy, and make sure you are following the most up-to-date health protocols as laid out by your cruise line.

Cruises From Port Everglades

Port Everglades is the home port for many different ships from different cruise lines, mostly during the Spring, Fall and Winter:

Royal Caribbean

Holland America

Princess Cruises

Viking Ocean Cruises

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

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Port Everglades Cruise Terminal

Port Everglades is the Fort Lauderdale area cruise port. The 9 cruise terminals handle millions of happy passengers every year. Access to Port Everglades terminal is extremely easy by either highway or air.

All passengers departing from Port Everglades will enter the port through a security check-point. Everyone in the vehicle over the age of 18 must be prepared to present a photo ID as well as travel documents for the departing passengers.

This video is about growth and activities at Port Everglades.

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport is located less than two miles from Port Everglades. Leave a minimum of 45 minutes for the transfer process to allow for time to claim your luggage at the airport and to fill out forms during check-in at the cruise terminal. A taxi is the most convenient and straight-forward transportation between the airport and the cruise port.

It is a good idea to arrive the day before your cruise departs. That way travel delays won't cause you to miss your cruise. There are hotels near the port .

Port Everglades Parking and Driving Directions

Port Everglades' primary entrance is from I-595, whose eastern terminus is the port's entrance road, Eller Drive. I-595 connects with I-95, which runs along the entire east coast of the United States, as well as the Florida Turnpike, Sawgrass Expressway and I-75. The port also can be accessed at the intersection of State Road 84 (east) and US1 or by taking US1 or A1A to the 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale and turning south on Eisenhower Boulevard.

Cruise terminals 1, 2, and 4 are located at the north end of the port. Cruise terminals 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, and 29 are at the Midport facilities located in the center section of the port. Confirm your terminal assignment before leaving for Port Everglades. This information can be found in your travel documents or obtained directly from the cruise line.

Directional signs with ship names and terminal assignments are located throughout the port and are updated daily. Read these signs carefully when arriving at Port Everglades because they will guide you to your ship.

Port Everglades address is 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. For GPS, you can use the intersection of SE 17th Street and Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale which is one of the entrances to the port.

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Where is Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)?

Port Everglades

1850 Eller Drive Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

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Royal Caribbean Directions to Fort Lauderdale (Everglades) Cruise Terminal:

From Fort Lauderdale International Airport (5 miles):

Exit the airport and follow signs for I-595 East/Port Everglades. Continue to the last exit on I-595 East and follow the signs to Port Everglades.
This will automatically take you to the Port Everglades security entrance.
From there, follow the directional signs for your designated ship's pier terminal.

From Miami International Airport (30 miles):

Take 836 East to I-95 North.
Exit I-95 North at 595 East.
Follow 595 to the end; then follow the Port Everglades signs.

Parking Information

After dropping off your checked luggage at the pier terminal with the porters and cruise line representative, proceed to the appropriate parking** garage for that terminal. Rates* are $20 USD per day for the regular vehicles and $25 USD for the oversized vehicles (rates subject to change without notice by the Port Authority). For additional information or vehicle size restrictions, please contact USA Parking at (954)468-3680.

Security at the Pier

Please expect delays related to security and immigration procedures when arriving at the pier to board the ship. These procedures have been designed for your safety and all attempts will be made to expedite you through the process as quickly as possible.

For any day of travel concerns you may have, please contact us at (800) 256-6649 or (305) 539-4107.

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Complete guide to cruising from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades

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Port Everglades, in Florida's Fort Lauderdale, is one of the country's major gateways to cruise vacations -- only Port of Miami and Port Canaveral are busier. Some 3.86 million cruisers passed through Port Everglades in 2018. The port is conveniently located near both Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Miami International (MIA) , making it easy to fly in, stay a night or two in any of the many points hotels in the area and then board a cruise ship to the Bahamas, Caribbean and beyond.

Port Everglades

1850 Eller Drive Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Tip: Download the CruiseSchedule Port Everglades App for searchable cruise schedules, port-of-call itinerary lists with maps and turn-by-turn GPS navigation for terminals and parking.

Click the square on the upper-right edge of the map to zoom in and see points of interest in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Who sails from Port Everglades?

Port Everglades is a home port for ships from many of the industry's major cruise lines. In 2021, lines with a presence at the port will include Carnival Cruise Line , Celebrity Cruises , Cunard , Holland America Line , Princess Cruises , The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection , Royal Caribbean and Silversea Cruises . (Note that the coronavirus pandemic continues to shake up the industry with cruise cancellations , and home ports, ships and itineraries may shift as sailings resume.)

What kind of itineraries will you find from Port Everglades? Look for three-, four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas and plenty of Caribbean sailings ranging from five to 21 nights on some of the world's hottest ships such as Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex; Holland America's Nieuw Statendam; Sky Princess ; Carnival Sunrise ; Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas; and Silversea's Silver Moon. There's also a wide range of sailings to Mexico and the Panama Canal from the port.

Celebrity Edge entering Port Everglades Fort Lauderdale Florida

In addition to the cruise lines that make Port Everglades home, the fast ferry Balearia Caribbean transports passengers from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island.

Note that Port Everglades does not offer wheelchair service. If you need a wheelchair from the curb to ship, or parking lot to ship, contact your cruise line to make arrangements.

Disembarking from Port Everglades is also a breeze since it participates in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program . Be sure to pack your Global Entry card and you'll zip through the immigration process so you can quickly make your way to the airport or your hotel.

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Nearest airports

Port Everglades, the only U.S. cruise port adjacent to an international airport, is easily accessible and just 10 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Silver Airways, Southwest, Spirit and United all fly here from gateways across the U.S.

Farther away but still accessible are Miami International, just under 30 miles south, and Palm Beach International (PBI), which is 50 miles north. If you're traveling to Miami, look for flights on American, Delta, Frontier, Sun Country and United. From Palm Beach, fly Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southern Airways Express, Southwest, Spirit and United.

No matter which airport you pick, you can leverage airline programs to save money on airfare. Headed to MIA? Two airlines -- Alaska and Delta -- offer companion certificates as perks of their cobranded credit cards. Get the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card and receive a companion certificate on the card's anniversary. The certificate allows a companion to fly with you for $121 ($99 fare and the cost of taxes from $22). And, several Delta credit cards offer a similar companion certificate . Finally, you can bring a companion along for free (actually, just the cost of the ticket's taxes) if you have the Southwest Companion Pass .

If you're flying to MIA or PBI instead and are a member of Frontier's Discount Den , look for Friends Fly Free and Kids Fly Free offers, which the airline sells periodically. You can also check American's Reduced Mileage Awards to see if FLL, MIA or PBI are on the current list, and watch for JetBlue flash sales.

Related: Best airline credit cards

As your packing for your trip, don't forget to bring any credit cards that confer lounge benefits. For example, while FLL doesn't have a Priority Pass lounge, it does offer a credit at Kafe Kalik in Terminal 4. Your Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card come with a Priority Pass membership (enrollment required) — as do many other credit cards .

The information for the Hilton Aspire Amex card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

If you carry The Platinum Card® from American Express, you have access to the Delta Sky Club at FLL, MIA and PBI.

Related: The ultimate guide to getting Delta Sky Club access

How to get to the port

Cruise line transfers.

Many times, it makes sense to buy the cruise line's bus transfer from the airport to port and vice versa. Flying into FLL isn't one of those times. The airport is so close to Port Everglades -- a 10-minute drive -- that it makes sense to simply grab a taxi or Uber. It will cost less, and you won't need to wait around as the cruise line fills the bus with passengers.

If you're flying into MIA, however, which is about an hour's drive to Port Everglades, you should price out the cruise line's transfer option and see what's a better deal.

Related: Best credit cards for booking a cruise

Hotel shuttles

If you plan to spend the night in Fort Lauderdale before your cruise, look for a hotel that offers a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel as well as a free or paid shuttle from the hotel to the cruise port the next morning. These three points properties fit that bill:

Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport/South Cruise Port has a free airport shuttle and paid shuttle to the cruise terminal. Rooms range from 26,000 to 50,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
SpringHill Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port has a free airport shuttle and a $10 one-way shuttle to the cruise terminal. Rates start at 25,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night on standard dates.
Ramada Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port has a free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to Port Everglades. Rooms start from 15,000 Wyndham Rewards points per night.

Independent van and car services

There are several van services from FLL, too. GO Airport Shuttle costs $11 per person to Port Everglades, and vans hold a maximum of 10 people. Alternatively, you can book a luxury sedan seating up to four through GO Airport Shuttle for $40 per person.

Metro Shuttle Service costs $8 to $15 per person for the ride from FLL to Port Everglades, depending on the number of people in your group. The more people on your reservation, the lower your per person rate.

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Taxi and ride-hailing services

The average one-way metered taxi fare from FLL to Port Everglades is between $15 and $17. The fee jumps to $75 if you're taking a taxi from MIA and it's $130 to $160 for a taxi ride from PBI, which is about an hour from the port. Most cabs accept credit cards, but always ask before getting in.

Uber and Lyft also serve FLL, MIA and PBI. The average rate from FLL to Port Everglades is between $10 and $15.

Related: Best credit cards for Uber

Public transportation

While there are public buses in Fort Lauderdale, there's no easy or convenient way to transit from the airport to the port.

Port parking

Port Everglades offers secure, well-lit parking in two garages and three gated surface lots with patrols. You can park your car within walking distance of nearly all the terminals. Cruise terminals 2 and 4 share the 2,500-space Northport Garage, though a new 1,888-space parking garage is under construction to serve both terminals. Terminals 18 and 19 each have their own surface lots named after them; the Terminal 19 Parking Lot is shared between the two. Four terminals -- cruise terminals 19, 21, 25 and 29 -- share the 2,000-space Midport Garage, but only cruise terminal 29 has a complimentary shuttle service between the parking spots and terminal.

Fort Lauderdale Port Everglades cruise terminal

There's a $15 daily maximum charge for standard vehicles, while oversized vehicles that exceed the width and/or height of a parking space (think: RVs) have a $19 daily maximum fee.

Port Everglades also provides parking for people with disabilities with unimpeded access to crosswalks and elevators. Parking is free for anyone who:

has a Florida Toll Exemption Permit
drives a vehicle modified with specialized equipment, such as ramps, lifts or foot/hand controls
displays the Florida "DV" license plate -- Disabled Veteran -- or an equivalent license plate from another state

Where to stay near the port

Fort Lauderdale is a major vacation destination in its own right, so there are plenty of hotels from which to choose. There are a lot of points hotels -- close to the port, near the beaches and at the airport -- as well as other boutique-style and luxury resorts. Here are some of our favorite places to stay before after a cruise.

Hotels closest to the port

Several good points properties are less than a 10-minute drive from Port Everglades. They include:

Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale (455 FL-84): Book a room from 20,000 IHG Rewards Club points per night (1.9 miles from the port).

Holiday Inn Express Fort Lauderdale Cruise-Airport (1500 SE 17th Street Causeway): Rooms are available from 15,000 IHG points per night (1.9 miles from the port).

Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port (1851 SE 10th Avenue): This is one of the most popular pre-cruise hotels with travelers who often book cruise itineraries embarking from Port Everglades. Rooms are available from 12,000 World of Hyatt points per night. Don't forget, you can also transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to your Hyatt account on a 1:1 basis. (2.3 miles from the port).

Stay on the cheap

These hotels are also less than 10 minutes from the port but are a great value -- on both points and in cash -- most nights of the year. Be sure to price out both the cash and points price to find the best value. During certain times of the year, the cash prices are so low, it simply doesn't make sense to spend your hard-earned points.

Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port (1800 South Federal Highway): Get a room from 35,000 points per night on standard dates or use a 35,000-point award night certificate like the one you'll get on the anniversary of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card. Just note that, depending on the season, cash prices may be a better value. (2.4 miles from the port)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street (1100 SE 17th Street): Spend between 33,000 and 60,000 Hilton Honors points per night (2.5 miles from the port).

Ramada by Wyndham Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port (2275 W SR 84, Marina Mile Boulevard): Rooms from 15,000 Wyndham Rewards points per night (4.1 miles from the port).

Related: How to get free hotel breakfast

Full-service hotels

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina (1881 SE 17th Street): Stay here for between 27,000 and 60,000 Hilton Honors points per night.

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port (1617 SE 17th Street): This Category 5 Marriott property that costs 35,000 points per night on standard dates (or use a 35,000-point award night certificate).

Luxury hotels

If you'd prefer staying at a luxury property, look to the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach (available from 66,000 to 95,0000 Hilton Honors points per night); The Pillars Hotel , which you can book with your Chase Ultimate Rewards points; or The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale (a Marriott Category 7 property available from 50,000 points per night on off-peak dates or using a 50,000-point award night certificate).

Screenshot courtesy of the Chase Travel portal

Where to shop near the port

Within Port Everglades, you'll find Seafarers' House. Its mission is simple: to be a "welcoming place where mariners can connect with their communities and families, seek guidance and get emergency help if needed."

While the 4,200-square-foot facility is designed to provide services to crewmembers, cruisers are also welcome. You can shop at the on-site convenience shop, access free Wi-Fi and visit the chapel.

If Seafarers' House doesn't have what you need before embarkation, there's a CVS at 1700 Federal Highway, about a 10-minute drive from port and close to the hotels we mentioned above. There's also a Publix grocery store (1940 Cordova Road) and Total Wine (1906 Cordova Road) in that area in the Harbor Shops plaza.

Where to eat

Fort Lauderdale is a cosmopolitan city with all types of restaurants, from casual diners to fine dining. You can find everything from Southern comfort food and local seafood dishes to Caribbean and Latin American cuisines, Asian fusion and more.

If you arrive at FLL early in the morning and need breakfast before heading to the port, try The Floridian Diner (1410 East Las Olas Boulevard). Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you can order your favorite egg dishes, pancakes, waffles, breakfast wraps and more. At dinnertime, they serve pork chops, country-fried steak, St. Louis ribs and fried chicken, among other hearty plates.

Lester's Diner (250 FL-84), just 10 mins from Port Everglades, is another favorite spot for all-day and all-night dining. It's been in business for more than 40 years and is a terrific place for a quintessential diner breakfast. Try the breakfast skillets, Belgian waffles and omelets. At lunch and dinner, order Greek and Italian specialties as well as burgers, deli-style sandwiches and roast chicken.

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Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant (128 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach) makes its frozen dairy treats on-site every day from fresh ingredients. Pick your favorite flavor and then take a look at the largest collection of rural American memorabilia in the country. This local legend is about 15 minutes from the port.

Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q (1236 S. Federal Highway, about 10 minutes from port) is a Southern-style restaurant known for its ribs and barbecue sauce. If you don't have time to taste its classic soul food dishes, you can still take home a bottle of its famous barbecue sauce.

Seafood restaurants abound, leading among them is 15th Street Fisheries at the Lauderdale Marina (1900 SE 15th Street), with amazing waterfront views. Other popular spots include the Rustic Inn Crabhouse (4331 Anglers Avenue) and Islamorada Fish Company (220 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach). All of these restaurants are within a 20-minute drive from the port.

For brew fans, the Ale Trail awaits. Greater Fort Lauderdale's thriving beer culture encompasses many nano- and micro-breweries that offer over 500 beers. How about a Hefeweizen made with Florida-grown mangos? New to the Ale Trail are 3 Sons Brewing Co. in Dania Beach as well as American Icon Brewery Kitchen and Taproom, Sistrunk Marketplace and Brewery and Dangerous Minds Brewing Company, all in Fort Lauderdale.

TPG also reached out to a local and cruise industry insider -- Mark Conroy, managing director of the Americas for Silversea Cruises and a Broward County resident -- to get his take on the best places to eat in Fort Lauderdale. He singled out Rainbow Palace (2787 E Oakland Park Boulevard) for "the best Chinese meal in South Florida." He said it's "not inexpensive" but serves "great food," adding, "It tastes like you are in Hong Kong, not Fort Lauderdale."

He also suggests Fort Lauderdale's Greek Islands Taverna (3300 N Ocean Boulevard) with "amazing flavors" and "reasonable prices." No reservations are taken, though, so visitors might have to go early and wait in line. "It's definitely worth the wait," Conroy promised.

Conroy also is a fan of Coconuts (429 Seabreeze Boulevard), on Route A1A adjacent to the Swimming Hall of Fame on Fort Lauderdale Beach. "It's a typical beachy seafood hang-out," he said, "with beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway with a casual, relaxed vibe."

Sights to see

There are plenty of things to see and do when in Fort Lauderdale. Here are a few of our favorite recommendations for cruise passengers passing through town.

Las Olas Boulevard

We love shopping along this 2.5-mile avenue that stretches from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the ocean. It's the city's premier shopping venue and the ideal place to stroll and people-watch. Just a few miles from Port Everglades, the promenade along New River features high-fashion boutiques, sidewalk cafes and bars, along with multiple art and entertainment venues and nearby attractions. If you're looking for somewhere to eat, you'll find a plethora of options here, including Greek, Peruvian, French, Italian, Mexican, Asian, Kosher and more.

The Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi, with multiple stops and commentary, provides easy access to the promenade. Other stops include the Hilton Marina and Convention Center, Beach Place and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Water Taxi tickets cost $28 for adults, $23 for seniors 65 and older and military personnel, and $14 for kids ages 5 to 11.

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Sawgrass Mills

In Sunrise (12801 W. Sunrise Boulevard), this mall offers 350 name-brand outlets and value shops -- everything from Nike to Kate Spade to Gucci, Lululemon, Tory Burch and Tommy Hilfiger. There's also a movie and IMAX theater as well as a variety of restaurants. Paul Maison de Qualite and SushiGami are two of our favorites. The mall is a 25- to 35-minute drive from Port Everglades.

Dania Beach Ocean Park and Pier

Locals adore Dania Beach, a 20-minute drive from FLL or Port Everglades, because it's one of the least-crowded stretches of sand in the area. Yet, it even has a marina and pier from which you can fish. If you just want to enjoy the views, grab a bite to eat at Quarterdeck Restaurant (300 N. Beach Road, Dania Beach), which is right on the pier itself. At the beach, there's a playground, restrooms with showers and lifeguards on duty. You can also rent kayaks from area vendors.

Dania Beach Pier Fort Lauderdale Florida

Jungle Queen riverboat tours

A visit to the "Venice of America" won't be complete without taking a trip down its beautiful waterways lined with landmark homes. A local institution since 1938, Jungle Queen Riverboats (Bahia Mar Yachting Center, 801 Seabreeze Boulevard) takes you on a 90-minute guided sightseeing tour up and down Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterway. The ship also offers a tour with dinner and show on a private island. (Tour tickets are about $24 for adults, $21 for seniors, $14 for children and free for infants.)

Museums and gardens

Historic home fans might tour Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (900 N. Birch Road; $20 for adults and $16 for kids ages 6 to 12) on Fort Lauderdale Beach or Historic Stranahan House Museum (335 SE 6th Avenue; $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and $7 for students), particularly lovely when it's decorated Victorian-style for the winter holidays.

Offering a robust "look back" into Fort Lauderdale's early days are several museum buildings of History Fort Lauderdale (231 Southwest Second Avenue; access to all three museums is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $7 for students). Located in the former 1905-era New River Inn is the History Museum with exhibits covering prehistoric times through the modern era. The 1907-era Pioneer House Museum is set up with period furnishings, antique dolls and toys, much as it was back in the day, while the 1899 Schoolhouse Museum has period wooden desks and textbooks.

Hollywood Beach Boardwalk

This 2.5-mile promenade (101 S. Broadwalk) along the Atlantic Ocean is a wonderful place to stroll. The boardwalk connects three parks, 50 restaurants and dozens of shops. You can walk the boardwalk or rent a bike, and there are benches and public restrooms along the way.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Clocking in at 180 acres, the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (3109 E, Sunrise Boulevard, between the Intracoastal Waterway and SR A1A) lets people leave the crowds of Fort Lauderdale behind for a more relaxed experience. Within the park, there's a concession stand where you can rent bikes, kayaks and book Segway tours. Or, just enjoy the walking trails at a leisurely pace. As you walk along the Intracoastal, keep your eyes peeled and you may spy manatees. There's also a Water Taxi stop here.

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Bottom line

Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant vacation destination on its own, but it's also one of the easiest home ports for embarking on a cruise. Port Everglades is so close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; it's a breeze to make your way from your flight to ship. The array of cruise ships and itineraries available out of Port Everglades is also impressive, which is one reason why it's one of the most popular home ports in the state for Floridians driving to their cruise vacation. Check out upcoming cruise itineraries and see if it's the right embarkation port for you.

With additional reporting by Susan Young

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Complete Guide to Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port (Port Everglades)

Fort Lauderdale is a bustling city with a major airport and a world-renowned cruise port. This east coast destination has so many wonderful cruise opportunities and attracts millions of visitors a year. In fact, we've sailed from the port and appreciate how central it is in the city.

Exterior of a square cruise port terminal building with a cruise ship towering over it in the background at the Fort Lauderdale cruise port.

We're taking the guesswork out of Port Everglades for you with our guide to the Fort Lauderdale cruise port. We'll help you figure things out for your South Florida visit, including the closest airports and hotels to stay at before or after your cruise.

We will also share what cruise lines leave from Port Everglades and how to find last-minute Fort Lauderdale cruise port deals.

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All about the Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port: Port Everglades, with an image of a terminal building and a blue sky.

Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port FAQs Answered

Where is the cruise port in fort lauderdale.

The cruise port is in the southern United States. It's just inland from the east coast of Florida, north of the Dania Beach neighborhood and south of the city's famous Las Olas Boulevard district, which runs into the downtown Fort Lauderdale area. It's also right next to the Fort Lauderdale airport.

How far is Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale cruise port) from the Fort Lauderdale airport?

Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (code FLL) are in close proximity to one another; they are less than 4 miles apart. The short drive is approximately ten minutes between the two.

How much does a taxi cost from the Fort Lauderdale Airport to the Fort Lauderdale cruise port?

A taxi is approximately $12 to $15. You can reach the taxi area by following the signs for airport ground transportation when exiting your airline terminal.

The taxi cost is determined according to the taxi meter. By Broward County law (the county where Fort Lauderdale is), cab fares are regulated by the government.

Alternatively, you can use Uber or Lyft to get to the cruise port.

Is there a free airport shuttle service from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport to the Port Everglades cruise terminal?

How far is the fort lauderdale cruise port (port everglades) from the miami cruise port (port of miami).

The two popular South Florida cruise ports are approximately 30 miles apart, depending on what number cruise terminal you're going to. The drive is around 40 to 90-minutes, depending on traffic. Traffic can get really bad in South Florida!

How far is the Miami airport from the Fort Lauderdale cruise port?

Depending on traffic, it's approximately 28 miles and a 40 to 90-minute drive. It's the same time and distance as Port Miami, but the Miami Airport (code MIA) is inland, and the cruise port is on the coast.

Where can I view the live webcam of Port Everglades?

You're in luck if you want to view a live camera feed of ships in port in Fort Lauderdale, industrial and recreational. View the Port Everglades webcam .

Overview of Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port (Port Everglades): All You Need to Know

Fort Lauderdale is a hot spot in Florida — literally and figuratively! The city attracts nearly four million cruise passengers annually and millions of more visitors who are not going on a cruise. The official name of the cruise port is “Port Everglades.” It's in the best location for travelers.

Several terminals and parking lots are near the cruise port, which is next to the Fort Lauderdale airport.

✦ Closest Airport to the Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port

Depending on your travel needs and budget, there are four airports you can choose from when planning your cruise from Fort Lauderdale. The closest is certainly Fort Lauderdale Airport.

✧ Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (Airport Code: FLL)

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) is the closest airport to Port Everglades. It is only 2.7 miles away, and it's incredibly easy to get to the cruise terminals. This is the best airport to fly to and from for easy access to Port Everglades.

✧ Miami International Airport (MIA)

The next closest major airport is in Miami, which is about 30 miles away from Port Everglades. Paid shuttles, ride shares like Uber and Lyft, and private transportation are all options here.

Beware that the drive from the MIA airport to Port Everglades can take between 45 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic. It may be best to pre-arrange a private car service so the cost doesn't vary based on traffic, which can add up.

✧ Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

A bit further out, at 50 miles away, is the Palm Beach International Airport. This may be a good option if you plan to do some sightseeing first. It's a small airport, so it's not overwhelming like FLL, MIA, or MCO; cars easily get in and out of this airport, and it's easy to navigate for people walking through the terminals.

✧ Orlando International Airport (MCO)

If you have your heart set on visiting Orlando to go to the world-famous theme parks, including Walt Disney World and Universal , then Orlando International Airport could be a more budget-friendly option despite its distance, at over 200 miles away.

The drive from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale is usually two-and-a-half to three hours, depending on traffic and how often you stop.

This is the closest major airport to the Cape Canaveral area, where many cruises leave from Port Canaveral , on Florida’s Space Coast. There are also a ton of great things to do in the Cape Canaveral area.

✦ Top 3 Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotels

Enjoy a post-cruise or pre-cruise stay in one of the many Fort Lauderdale hotels before or after your vacation. Stay at resort-like Port Everglades hotels near the terminals because the options are plentiful. Our favorite brand of hotels is Marriott because they offer the best perks for loyalty, including room upgrades depending on your loyalty level and free wi-fi for all Marriott Bonvoy guests. We also find their customer service to be the best out of any hotels we stay at time and again.

We have indicated which hotels offer shuttles to the Fort Lauderdale cruise port, but if a hotel you’re interested in does not offer one, know that it’s easy to take Uber or Lyft to Port Everglades or ask the hotel to call a taxi.

✧ Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel (Also Known As Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel)

Located in the bustling yachting area of 17th Street, this beautiful hotel is popular amongst cruise guests. It's also a short walk to Broward County Convention Center, which you can reach on foot in less than 10 minutes.

In addition to its great location, you can unwind in one of the resort-style poolside cabanas or take advantage of Fort Lauderdale's Sun Trolley, which is next to the hotel and offers free city transfers. Ride to the luxurious Galleria Mall , the pristine beaches, or the chic Las Olas Boulevard for dining and shopping.

Another perk of staying here is that it's within walking distance of several restaurants and cafes, including Einstein Bagels, a personal favorite spot for breakfast, coffee, and lunch.

Though it doesn't offer a complimentary shuttle service, it's available for a low cost per person.

Distance to Port Everglades: 1.7 miles

Shuttle to the port: Every half hour from 10:30 am; $8 per person

✧ Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

Enjoy luxurious beachside living along a quarter-mile length of immaculate private beachfront at this high-end hotel.

Take advantage of being a 10-minute drive from Las Olas Boulevard stores, restaurants, and nightlife. Unwind in one of the newly renovated rooms or suites, many of which have private balconies with water views. Swim in the lagoon-style outdoor pool, enjoy jet skiing and snorkeling, the fitness center with beachfront views, or treat yourself to the opulent spa.

Distance to Port Everglades: 4.5 miles

Shuttle to the port: No

✧ The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale

This oceanfront Fort Lauderdale hotel is a sought-after hideaway that is rich with nautical themes and elegant design. It offers modern amenities, like a 29,000-square-foot tropical sundeck with an infinity pool and private cabanas.

This Ritz Carlton luxury hotel is known for its welcoming, laid-back, and beachy vibe, on-site spa, and guest rooms with Atlantic Ocean views. What's more is that if your room isn't looking east to the ocean, it's looking west to the great view of the intracoastal waterway. Even the heated outdoor pool overlooks the water!

Distance to Port Everglades: 6 miles

Getting to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale

✦ driving to the ft. lauderdale cruise port.

If arriving at the port by car, you can easily access Port Everglades via major highways such as Interstate 595, U.S. Route 1, and Interstate 95.

Sculpture at the Fort Lauderdale cruise port, Port Everglades, with a cruise building behind it.

Signs are well-posted and help guide you. Once you arrive in the area, follow the signs to your specific cruise terminal for drop-off points. Onsite parking is also available.

Here are the suggested driving directions from Port Everglades authority :

✧ From I-95:

From the south: Take Exit #26 to I-595 East
From the north: Take Exit #24 to I-595 East

Once on I-595 East from either direction, follow signs to the Port Everglades exit.

✧ From I-75 north or south:

Take Exit #19 to I-595 East, then take the exit to Port Everglades.

✧ From Florida Turnpike North or South

Take Exit #54 to I-595 East, then take the exit to Port Everglades.

Bird's eye view of the Fort Lauderdale cruise port with a mural on a parking garage in the distance on the right.

✦ Parking at Port Everglades

Onsite parking garages and parking costs .

Parking at the Fort Lauderdale cruise port is on a first-come, first-served basis and is the best option if your budget allows. Parking fees start at $15 per day.

The Port has two parking garages with nearly 4,000 spaces and several lots:

Palm Parking Garage is the largest covered parking lot with 1,966 spaces and serves terminals 19, 21, 25, 26, and 29.
Heron Parking Garage is another covered lot with over 1,800 parking spots and serves terminals 2 and 4.
The surface lots are not covered (AKA: exposed to the Florida heat!). Lots 18 and 19 offer 600 and 400 spaces if you want to park outdoors. Truthfully, though, if you park at Port Everglades, they’ll likely direct you to the open lot that day closest to the embarking cruise ships. That's what they did when we sailed with Celebrity Cruises .

✧ Parking Offsite Near Port Everglades

If you want reassurance that you will have parking, choose privately run lots such as Park By The Ports , located in Dania Beach, where the Fort Lauderdale airport is; it's right next to the cruise port. A shuttle will take you to your cruise terminal, and you can reserve a spot in advance. Other options are Park N’ Go , and Parkway Parking , which offer the best prices.

✧ Airport Shuttle Option

If you’re flying into an airport to board your cruise, you can take a third-party shuttle from either Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Airport or Miami Airport (MIA), which includes the shuttle price, driver's gratuity, and Port Fees. There is no free shuttle service.

✧ Uber/Lyft

Taxis and rideshares are available to get to Port Everglades. Expect to pay between $15-$20 from FLL and between $80 and $120 to the port in Fort Lauderdale from MIA.

✦ Getting to Port Everglades via Public Transportation

Though it’s not very direct, it's possible to get to the port by bus if you’re up for a bit of a trek. Local bus service stops at the Northport section of Port Everglades on SE 17th S. Look for scheduled bus routes 1 or 40 for more details.

If you’re traveling to Fort Lauderdale from Miami or Orlando, the Brightline train is a good option. You take the train to Fort Lauderdale, then can hop in a taxi, Lyft, or Uber to get to the cruise port, which is only 4 miles away.

Brightline tickets are as low as $10 each way for adults, depending on the route and day of the week.

Exterior of the Brightline station in Fort Lauderdale on a sunny day with pedestrians walking by the front of the building.

✦ Getting to Port Everglades with Cruise Line Transfers

Cruise lines often provide port transfers between airports and hotels, and hotels and cruise ports. Be sure to inquire with your cruise line to see if this is an option. Some cruise lines include it, while others offer it at an additional cost.

If there is an additional cost, compare it to the options we list here — like a paid shuttle or taxi — to see which is the best choice.

Who Sails from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale?

Many familiar cruise li n es call on Port Everglades, such as:

Celebrity Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises
Disney Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Holland America Line
Silversea Cruises
Balearia Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International
Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection

Please note that the cruise lines with options from Port Everglades may change slightly each year.

✦ Where to Find Last Minute Cruise Deals from Fort Lauderdale

Our favorite sites to find last-minute cruise deals and cruise packages are Cruise Direct and Cruise Critic .

Cruise ship docked at Port Everglades for a Closed Loop Cruise starting from Florida.

✦ Port Everglades Cruise Port Terminals: Where Do Cruise Lines Dock?

Knowing where to embark on your cruise is an important piece of info. Docking terminals are assigned based on the type and size of the vessel. Be sure to check your booking information, but don’t worry if you don’t have it on hand upon arrival; the staff at the terminal will be happy to direct you to your ship and its specific terminal when you arrive.

Below are terminal designations up to date as of 2023:

Princess Cruise Line : Port Everglades Terminal 2, 19, 21
Celebrity Cruises: Port Everglades Terminal 25, 29
Disney Cruise Line: Port Everglades Terminal 4
Carnival Cruise Lines: Port Everglades Terminal 4
Royal Caribbean : Port Everglades Terminal 18, 25, 29
Carnival Cruise Line : Port Everglades Terminal 21
Holland America Line: Port Everglades Terminal 21, 26, 29

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Easy Ways to Get to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale for a Cruise (Port Transportation)

Whether you are driving to the port or flying into Fort Lauderdale, you need to get to the cruise terminal before you can start your vacation! We’ve sailed from Port Everglades several times and can tell you about all your options (including our favorite) for getting to the cruise port.

Sitting north of Miami, Port Everglades may not get the same amount of attention as its sister port, but it is one of the busiest departure ports in America, with millions of passengers sailing each year.

Thankfully, given the location its relatively simple to get there. Below, we have provided directions to the port and your best options for reaching the port.

Location of Port Everglades Cruise Port

First things first, despite the name, Port Everglades is actually located in Fort Lauderdale, right on the Atlantic coast. (You’ll often hear Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale used interchangeably when talking about the port.)

The cruise terminal is just about three miles from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and about 25 miles north of the Miami International Airport .

Here is a map showing the cruise port in relation to the airport:

The port’s official address is 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 if you wish to map your route using GPS.

However, if you are sailing out of terminals 2 or 4 (which are located on the north side of the port), we recommend using 1801 SE 20th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 as the address. This will put you entering the port closer to your terminal.

If you are driving to the port, click here for parking information .

Getting From the Fort Lauderdale Airport to Port Everglades

Given the short distance, it’s easy to transport back and forth from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood airport to Port Everglades. Unfortunately, there is not free shuttle that runs between the two points. That means you’ll need to arrange transportation.

Uber/Lyft (Recommended) You can use Uber or Lyft to get to the port from the airport easily ( see our guide here ). Rates will actually be a little lower than a taxi, and most people prefer to use these rideshare services due to their lower cost and higher convenience.

Rates for Uber/Lyft from the Fort Lauderdale airport to Port Everglades are about $15-20 per car.

One thing to note is that for that rate up to four people can ride in a car. With luggage, you might need a larger vehicle or take two cars if you are traveling with more than three people.

If you are unfamiliar with companies like Uber and Lyft, here’s how they work. First, you download the app to your smartphone, setting up an account and payment information. When you are ready for a ride, you simply open the app and select where you want to go.

A nearby driver will confirm your pick up and arrive shortly. After the ride, you’ll rate the driver through the app and also confirm payment through your credit card. No money changes hands, it’s all through the phone app.

At the Fort Lauderdale airport the pickup stops for these services are located in between terminals. You can follow the signage to get to the correct spot to then call your ride.

We will say that this area can get busy. We’d recommend having some patience as it can take 10-15 minutes before your car arrives. Other times, we’ve arrived and had no wait at all.

Given the price and convenience, we recommend taking Uber or Lyft, and it’s what we personally use to get to the port.

Cost: ~$15-$20 one-way per car

Taxis (Recommended) If catching a cab, the ride is short (only about three miles or 10 minutes). Fares will run you about $18-21 each way . Remember that the fare is per car, not per person. Split the fare between four passengers and you pay only a few bucks each for a ride directly to the port (or any other location you desire). You can head to ground transportation at the airport and get a cab immediately whenever your plan arrives.

The upside of a taxi is that there should be no wait in order to get a ride. You simply arrive, and head to the taxi stand to be on your way. If you see a long line at the rideshare station, consider just using a cab.

Cost: ~$20 one-way per car

Hotel Shuttles to the Port One option that many people don’t think about are hotel shuttles. Because Fort Lauderdale is such a hub for cruising, a number of hotels offer perks to attract cruise passengers.

One such perk is a shuttle to the cruise port. Since the airport and cruise port are close to each other, many hotels will have a free (or low-cost) shuttle to/from the airport and then will also give you a ride to the cruise port if you stay with them for a night.

So if you’re staying the night in port, these hotels can be ideal to save some money on transportation.

We have a full list of hotel options with shuttles here . Below are several that offer both an airport and cruise port shuttle:

Embassy Suites by Hilton 17th Street
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center
Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port
Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale Airport/South Cruise Port

Other Ways of Getting to the Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port From the Airport Given the ease and cost of a taxi and Uber/Lyft from the Fort Lauderdale airport, there really isn’t a reason for alternate ways to get there.

For instance, cruise lines offer shuttles from the airport to the cruise port. However, these are typically expensive compared to catching a cab or rideshare and charged on a per-person basis. In this case, a ride might be $15-20 per person, each way. At that price, you could get a ride for up to four people in an Uber or taxi.

Similarly, independent shuttle services will likely end up being just as much — if not more — than a private ride. You’ll also have to wait on all the passengers heading to the port before you can leave.

Getting from the Miami Airport to Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)

One of the benefits of sailing from South Florida is that you have two major airports to fly into for your cruise — Fort Lauderdale and Miami. This way, if Miami has a better schedule or is cheaper, you can fly there and then head to Port Everglades.

Fortunately, there are transportation options to get you from Miami to Fort Lauderdale to catch the ship. Expect the ride to take at least 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic.

Uber/Lyft (Recommended) You can use Uber or Lyft to get from Miami to Port Everglades easily. Rates are significantly cheaper than using a taxi. For example, Lyft estimates a ride from the Miami airport to Port Everglades would be $50-55 one-way for up to four people . (Note that during busy times we have seen this price jump to $100 each way.)

That’s about $20-30 less than the rate of a taxi cab, making rideshare services like Uber and Lyft our preferred method of reaching the port.

What’s also a plus is that you can catch an Uber or Lyft from the airport and head anywhere you want (including hotels or points of interest). You don’t have to just head right to the port.

Cost: ~$50-$55 one-way per car

Taxis For our purposes, we’re assuming that you are flying into Miami for a Port Everglades cruise. Miami-based cabs are an estimated $100 from the Miami airport to Port Everglades . That price could vary based on traffic.

That seems expensive, but remember that is the fee for the entire car. Most shuttles, on the other hand, charge per person, which can make them more expensive for an entire group.

Cost: ~$100 one-way per car

Cruise Line Transfers Cruise lines offer transfer service from the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports to the cruise terminals.

Royal Caribbean, for example, offers a shuttle between Miami and Fort Lauderdale for $37 per person, each way .

Cruise line transfers offer convenience, but we also find they can be expensive and restrictive. Many are only available on the day you cruise and the day you depart and only go from the airport to the cruise ship. If you’re flying in the day before, then a transfer from the cruise line won’t work.

As well, prices are per person. A family of four taking a $37 transfer each way from the Miami airport to Port Everglades would pay $296 to get back and forth! That’s why we suggest finding alternate ways to the port.

If you are still interested in cruise transfers, you can call your cruise line for more information about their shuttles.

Cost: ~$35-$40 one-way per person

Miami to Fort Lauderdale Shuttles In addition to the cruise line shuttles, there are independent shuttles that can get you to and from Port Everglades and the Miami airport. They can be cheaper than the cruise line transfers, but if traveling with more than one person, a rideshare still comes out on top.

In general, expect to see prices starting around $25 per person each way to get from Miami to Port Everglades . Keep in mind these prices can vary.

Shuttle Companies: GO Airport Shuttle | Metro Shuttle Service | South Florida Elite Shuttle |

Cost: ~$25 one-way per person (varies)

Hotel Shuttles While many hotels in Miami offer shuttles to the Miami port and many Fort Lauderdale hotels offer shuttles to Port Everglades, we don’t know of any Miami hotels offering shuttles to Fort Lauderdale.

If you plan to stay a night in the area, you can take an Uber or taxi to Fort Lauderdale and select a hotel that offers a shuttle to the port.

See our list of Fort Lauderdale hotels with cruise port shuttles here .

Private Cars/Limos It’s easy to go in style in south Florida. There are plenty of companies that will pick you up in a private car or even a limo. In fact, many of the same companies that provide shared shuttle service also have private car service too.

Of course, this service is typically a little pricier. However, if splitting the cost between four or more passengers, it can be surprisingly affordable.

We don’t recommend or discourage any of the following car services (we’ve never used them), but provide them as a starting point for you to see what’s available.

Private Car/Limo Companies: Family Car & Limo Service | A1 Luxury Limousine | Elite Limo | Ft Lauderdale Limo | Quality Limo Service

Cost: Varies

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Port Addresses & Parking

Auckland Port Terminal Barcelona Port Terminal Brisbane Port Terminal Civitavecchia Port Terminal Fort Lauderdale Port Terminal Galveston Port Terminal Honolulu Port Terminal Melbourne Port Terminal New Orleans Port Terminal Port Canaveral Port Terminal – Cruise Terminal #8 Port Canaveral Port Terminal – Cruise Terminal #10 San Diego Port Terminal San Juan Port Terminal Southampton Port Terminal – City Cruise Terminal Southampton Port Terminal – Horizon Cruise Terminal Sydney Port Terminal – Overseas Passenger Terminal Sydney Port Terminal – White Bay Cruise Terminal Vancouver Port Terminal

Auckland Port Terminal

Upon arriving at the port, please follow the signs directing you to the Disney Cruise Line ship and terminal.

The December 17, 2024 , sailing will debark from the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Sydney.

Parking There is no long-term parking available at Auckland Cruise Terminals for passengers. Long-term car parking/storage is available near the cruise terminal.

Barcelona Port Terminal

Upon arriving at the port, please follow the signs directing you to the Disney Cruise Line ship and terminal.

Parking There is no general parking at the Port of Barcelona, but parking is available at the nearby World Trade Center. Parking reservations can be booked in advance . Shuttle service is available between the World Trade Center and the Port of Barcelona. The Port of Barcelona does have designated parking areas for Guests with disabilities (valid permit required).

Driving Directions

Brisbane Port Terminal

Parking There are over 900 on-site parking spaces across 3 car parks. There is only paid parking inside the terminal grounds, which must be booked online in advance.

Civitavecchia Port Terminal

Parking Parking is limited at this port, but various options are available nearby , some of which offer reservations in advance.

Fort Lauderdale Port Terminal

Upon arriving at the port, follow the signs to the Disney Cruise Line ship and Terminal 4, where you can drop off luggage. From there, you'll be directed to the parking garage to park your car.

Parking Parking operated by Port Everglades is available adjacent to Cruise Terminal 4. The parking garage opens at 10:45 AM. Parking rates and additional information can be found on the Port Everglades website.

Galveston Port Terminal

Parking Parking operated by the Port of Galveston is available adjacent to the cruise terminal. Parking can be pre-paid online .

Honolulu Port Terminal

Parking There is no parking at the cruise terminal. Rideshare and private shuttle services are available from the airport to the Port of Honolulu.

Melbourne Port Terminal

The February 3, 2025 , sailing will debark from the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney.

Parking Limited public parking is available in Waterfront Place next to Station Pier. Additional charges apply.

New Orleans Port Terminal

Parking Terminal parking rates and additional information can be found on the Port of New Orleans website. Please have your boarding information available. You must show it to enter the garage. Advance reservations are not available for regular-sized vehicles, but parking is guaranteed.

Port Canaveral Port Terminal – Cruise Terminal #8

Disney Fantasy sailings through May 4, 2025 will embark and debark from Cruise Terminal #8.

Disney Treasure sailings through June 7, 2025 will embark and debark from Cruise Terminal #8.

Disney Wish sailings through November 8, 2024 will embark and debark from Cruise Terminal #8.

Disney Wish sailings on November 11, 2024 and December 30, 2024 only will embark from Cruise Terminal #8 and debark from Cruise Terminal #10.

Please note: Some GPS systems do not recognize “Port Canaveral” as a city. You may need to enter "Cape Canaveral." Either location should provide the correct driving instructions to the port.

Parking Parking operated by the Port Canaveral Port Authority is available adjacent to the cruise terminal . The parking garage opens at 10:15 AM.

Approximate driving times to Port Canaveral:

50 minutes from Melbourne International Airport
1 hour from Orlando International Airport
1 hour 30 minutes from Walt Disney World Resort

Port Canaveral Port Terminal – Cruise Terminal #10

Disney Wish sailings beginning November 15, 2024 and through June 2, 2025 (except the December 30, 2024 sailing) will embark and debark from Cruise Terminal #10.

San Diego Port Terminal

Parking The cruise terminal does not offer parking facilities; however, off-site options with shuttle service are available .

San Juan Port Terminal

Parking There is no parking at the Port of San Juan. Public parking facilities are located in the area surrounding the port and are on a first-come/first-served basis.

Southampton Port Terminal – City Cruise Terminal

Upon arriving at the port, please follow the signs directing you to the Disney Cruise Line ship and terminal. Please note, the terminal may vary by sail date.

City Terminal Sail Dates October 20, 2024

Parking Parking is available off-site, connected via a complimentary shuttle. Please visit the ABParking website to book your parking space in advance. It is recommended that parking be pre-booked as the Port of Southampton cannot guarantee parking spaces during the peak summer months. A daily fee is charged for each day a vehicle is parked in the facility.

Southampton Port Terminal – Horizon Cruise Terminal

Horizon Terminal Sail Dates July 24, 2024 August 5, 2024 August 12, 2024 August 16, 2024 August 19, 2024 August 23, 2024 August 27, 2024 September 1, 2024 September 8, 2024

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Overseas Passenger Terminal Sail Dates December 24, 2024 January 3, 2025 January 6, 2025 February 7, 2025 February 10, 2025

The December 24, 2024 , and January 6, 2025 , sailings will embark from Overseas Passenger Terminal and debark from White Bay Cruise Terminal.

The January 3, 2025 , and February 7, 2025 , sailings will embark and debark from the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

The February 10, 2025 , sailing will embark from Overseas Passenger Terminal and debark in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Parking There is no parking at the Overseas Passenger Terminal; however, there are a number of secure, conveniently-located parking stations in The Rocks.

Sydney Port Terminal – White Bay Cruise Terminal

To enter the port, Guests should take James Craig Road via The Crescent and follow the signs to the terminal. Please note that access will be denied if Guests attempt to enter from the Robert Street gates.

White Bay Cruise Terminal Sail Dates October 20, 2024 December 21, 2024 December 28, 2024 January 10, 2025 January 14, 2025 January 16, 2025 January 22, 2025

The October 20, 2024 , sailing will embark from White Bay Cruise Terminal and debark in Brisbane, Queensland.

The December 21, 2024 , and December 28, 2024 , sailing will embark from White Bay Cruise Terminal and debark from Overseas Passenger Terminal.

The January 10, 2025; January 14, 2025; and January 16, 2025 , sailings will embark and debark from White Bay Cruise Terminal.

The January 22, 2025 , sailing will embark at White Bay Cruise Terminal and debark in Melbourne, Victoria.

Parking There is no parking at the White Bay Cruise Terminal.

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A college of engineering, management, science, and transportation, 2024 summer training cruise, day 9: life does not start and stop at your convenience….

Yet another day at anchor has passed. Today, at Quarters (our morning muster, meeting at 0710 everyday), we heard news regarding Lifeboat #4 from Captain MacArthur. A replacement part has been found in Norway! Further, he explained that if we left on Saturday then we would be able to still make it to the U.S. Virgin Islands on time if we skipped our port call in Port Everglades, Florida. The hope of potentially being able to be back on schedule was palpable throughout the ship today.

While I was disappointed to be missing the port call in my home state of Florida, I understand that this is the shipping industry, and in turn, practice for my future career. Like myself, a lot of us have found the silver lining in our predicament. Many have been saying “at least we are getting sea days,” “at least the engine room isn’t too hot,” or “at least we have cell reception,” and so on.

To increase morale, our Regimental Wedge Morale Officer, 2/C Miles Bracy, is hosting various activities. We are having game nights, ping pong tournaments, movie nights, and more! This is not only keeping attitudes positive, but bringing us together as shipmates.

On this unexpected sunny day, Alpha Company assigned duty day is “Utility.” This means that part of the company cleans the ship, another part works with Sodexo in the messdeck/kitchen/dishpit, and a select few 4/C work as “yeomen.” Yeoman is an administrative position that helps complete various office tasks, including writing the cruise blog!

Bravo Company has been on “maintenance”. On maintenance days, the cadets fix problems that emerge onboard. Charlie Company is currently on their third training day. On training days there is hands on practice and also various quizzes. Delta Company has been on watch. They monitor the ship’s conditions.

With the day coming to an end many midshipmen are exited for movie night! We will be watching The Big Lebowski . I personally have not seen it but have been told that it is a classic. We are looking forward to any more good news regarding Lifeboat 4 and hope to get off anchor soon.

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Florida Cruise Port Home to MSC, Norwegian, and More Is Expanding — What to Know

Port Canveral's new terminal is expected to be up and running by 2026.

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A cruise port on Florida’s Space Coast is going bigger, planning to build a brand-new cruise terminal to meet demand.

Port Canaveral’s new, expanded cruise terminal will be built at one of the existing berths and is expected to be operational by summer 2026, according to the port . When complete, it will have the ability to serve multiple cruise lines.

"A new cruise terminal and the business it will deliver builds on our Board’s commitment to the economic prosperity of our Port community," Micah Loyd, the chairman of the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners, said in a statement. “This proactive, business-oriented strategy reaffirms our commitment to ensure the State of Florida continues to prosper from cruise tourism and remains the ‘Cruise Capital of the World’.”

When finished, the new terminal will extend the current North 8 berth by more than 300 feet to accommodate larger cruise ships. The project will also include a new multi-story parking facility with the ability to accommodate up to 3,000 vehicles along with roadway improvements.

Port officials expect disruptions to current operations to be minimal during construction due to the project’s location.

Capt. John Murray, the Port Canaveral CEO, said in the statement the planned new terminal is “key to retaining and growing this important business segment that supports many jobs and delivers high value to our regional and state economy.”

Currently, several major cruise lines call Port Canaveral home: Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises. In fact, the site welcomed an all-time high 6.8 million cruise passengers in the 2023 fiscal year, according to the port .

From Port Canaveral , which is nestled along Florida’s Space Coast , travelers can explore NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex , hang out on the sand at Cocoa Beach , tour mangroves, keep an eye out for manatees and dolphins, and more.

Where can I cruise without a passport?

At TPG, we always recommend cruising with a passport, but there are many reasons why you might want to set sail without one.

What if an opportunity pops up on short notice, and you don't have a passport yet? Or what if you forgot to renew yours when it expired? What if it's only a three-night cruise to the Bahamas, and the passport application fee is almost as much as the cruise fare? Or, maybe you have children nearing age 16 and can't justify paying for passports that will only be good for five years.

First of all, do you even need a passport to cruise ? The answer is often but not always. You have options to cruise without a passport because not every sailing requires them. Thanks to an international agreement called the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative , U.S. citizens can cruise on certain itineraries within North American countries using government-issued identification (like a valid driver's license) and proof of citizenship (like a government-issued birth certificate).

The cruises that you don't need a passport for are closed-loop sailings, which depart from and return to the same port within the U.S. One-way sailings from one U.S. port to another or from a U.S. port to a foreign one would require a passport.

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Before we go further, let's clarify that when we talk about cruising without a passport, we're referring to pricey passport books that some travelers do not wish to purchase. Passport cards can also be used for identification when cruising in all the places we are about to discuss; these cards are a low-cost alternative to traveling with your driver's license and birth certificate.

Let's look at the options for where you can cruise without a passport.

Cruising to Alaska is one of the easiest ways to experience all the state offers. You'll have opportunities to see glaciers and wildlife; stroll the streets of charming coastal towns; eat your fill of local crab legs and salmon; and enjoy nature on a kayak, zip line or hike.

If you're interested in cruising to Alaska without a passport, look for itineraries that begin (and end) in Seattle , San Francisco or southern California ports, such as Los Angeles or Long Beach, California. The most common length for these closed-loop Alaska cruises operated by the major cruise lines is seven nights. Cruises early or late in the season might be only four or five nights, and trips departing from LA are usually 14 nights.

What if you really want to cruise one-way from Canada to Alaska (or vice versa)? Although Canada prefers U.S. citizens who arrive by sea or land to have a passport book, it is not required as long as they have proper identification and proof of citizenship. The U.S., however, requires one of the following WHTI-approved forms of identification for entries by land or sea: passport card, enhanced driver's license, I-872 American Indian card or trusted traveler program IDs like Nexus, Sentri and Fast.

Technically, if you have one of those forms of ID but not a passport book, you can take a one-way Alaska cruise — as long as you don't have to fly to or from Canada.

More complications arise for non-passport holders who book shore excursions that involve crossing from Alaska to Canada. White Pass and Yukon Route train rides are good examples. White Pass and Yukon Route allows cruise passengers to go on the three-hour train excursion without a passport but doesn't allow them to take any longer routes. That's their policy, not a legal requirement.

This means that Alaska cruises are one instance when the passport card would be a handy alternative to traveling with both an ID card and a birth certificate. It opens up one-way itineraries.

Related: The best Alaska cruise for every type of traveler

A cruise to the Caribbean transports you to tropical islands bathed in turquoise waters. Whether you seek warm beaches, cool drinks, water sports or cultural education, you can find a Caribbean cruise to fit the bill.

It's easy to cruise without a passport in the Caribbean: Just book one of the many closed-loop, round-trip sailings departing from a U.S. port. Most major cruise lines offer sailings that range between three and 15 nights from ports like Galveston, Texas; New Orleans; multiple ports in Florida (including Miami and Fort Lauderdale); Charleston, South Carolina; Baltimore; Bayonne, New Jersey; and New York City.

Most Caribbean islands participate in the WHTI, but it's always best to check the details specific to the ports of call included in your itinerary. Don't forget that islands such as Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix are U.S. territories, so visits never require passports for U.S. citizens.

Related: The best Caribbean cruises for every type of traveler

Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory, lying 643 miles off the coast of North Carolina. Hop on a cruise ship for a direct route to the island's famous beaches and golf courses. Spring and summer are the prime seasons to visit, but cruises are possible throughout the year.

Cruising without a passport to Bermuda is also easy. Apart from a few isolated cruises stopping in Bermuda as they come or go from other destinations, there are no one-way Bermuda cruises to confuse the situation. If you plan to sail without a passport, be wary of any Bermuda cruise longer than 10 nights. Those are likely to be point-to-point cruises that happen to include Bermuda.

Passport-free cruises to Bermuda include ample five- to 10-night sailings from the East Coast ports of Baltimore, Bayonne, Boston and Manhattan. Occasional itineraries also pop up throughout the Bermuda season departing from Norfolk, Virginia; Charleston; and the Florida ports of Miami, Port Canaveral (near Orlando) and Jacksonville.

Related: Does it make sense to take a short cruise to Bermuda?

Long known for delightful strands of beach and access to every imaginable form of water fun under the subtropical sun, the Bahamas are the ideal destination for easy and quick cruise vacations.

Skip the passport on three- to five-night Bahamas cruises sailing round-trip on most major cruise lines from the eastern Florida ports of Jacksonville, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades and Miami.

A few longer, seven- to 15-night itineraries stop in the Bahamas on their way into the Caribbean. Departures from Bayonne, Manhattan, Baltimore and Charleston will often get you weeklong Bahamas itineraries, as will sailings from Tampa, Galveston and New Orleans.

Related: Best Bahamas cruise tips for first-timers and repeat visitors alike

Our southern neighbor boasts two coastlines of cruise fun. Like most tropical cruise destinations, the top draws are the beaches and the ocean; however, cruise ports in Mexico also give you access to ancient Mayan ruins, delicious cuisine and an abundance of land activities.

Mexico's Caribbean and Pacific coasts are both accessible to cruisers who do not hold passports. If you want to visit Mexico's eastern shores, you can find three- to 15-night cruises to Costa Maya, Cozumel and Progreso. Sailings depart Florida from Miami, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral; you can also find itineraries from New Orleans, Galveston and Mobile, Alabama.

Western Mexico, often referred to as the Mexican Riviera, includes the ports of Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Ensenada, among others. Cruises with several major lines depart San Diego, San Pedro port in LA and Long Beach for voyages lasting anywhere from three to 10 nights.

Related: The best Mexico cruises for every type of traveler

From water sports to American history and Hawaiian culture, there's a lot to experience on a Hawaii cruise . The best part might be the ability to hop from island to island, sampling the flavors of each as you go.

Closed-loop Hawaii cruises that don't require passports come in two varieties. The short option is to fly to Honolulu and take a seven- or 10-night cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line 's Pride of America. This is the only large cruise ship allowed to operate entirely within the Hawaiian Islands without visiting a foreign port.

Small-ship cruise operator UnCruise Adventures also offers seven-night, inter-island Hawaiian sailings. The American-flagged ships only cruise to and from U.S. ports, so no passport is needed, as would be the case on any domestic trip.

The long-cruise options consist of 14- to 18-night round-trip sailings from San Diego, LA (Long Beach and San Pedro) and San Francisco. You won't need a passport for these closed-loop sailings, but you do need to be prepared for multiple days at sea as you cross the Pacific from California to Hawaii.

Beware of 20-plus-night cruises that are round-trip sailings from the West Coast and would seem to fit the bill for closed-loop cruises that don't require passports. Most of these cruises don't work because they also include stops in French Polynesia, which is outside of the WHTI agreement. Passports are required for the islands in the South Pacific, which means they're required for the entire cruise.

Related: The best Hawaii cruises for every type of traveler

Canada and New England

Cruises up North America's East Coast allow you to take in historical sights of early Americana, stand atop rugged cliffs on the coast of Nova Scotia or revel in the French culture of Quebec.

Mainstream cruise lines operate numerous cruises along the U.S. and Canadian coasts that don't require passports. These depart from the ports of Bayonne, Baltimore, Boston, Manhattan, Brooklyn and occasionally Norfolk. The majority of these New England and Canada cruises are weeklong fall sailings; however, a handful depart at other times of the year or are a touch longer, ranging from eight to 10 nights.

Related: The best cruises to Canada and New England

Some cruise lines also offer one-way cruises in both directions between Canada and New England. These itineraries, like Alaska cruises, might be possible without a passport book. This is the case as long as your plans don't include flying into or out of Canada and your cruise line allows you to cruise with either a passport card or other acceptable form of identification and proof of citizenship.

We checked with a few lines for you. Princess, Holland America and Celebrity all strongly recommend passport books, but they allow one of the WHTI forms of identification. Again, the passport card opens up one-way possibilities, assuming you aren't flying and your cruise only includes Canada and the U.S.

Bottom line

While cruising with a passport is always recommended, it's not required by law in certain circumstances. Closed-loop cruises from U.S. ports that visit Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico are part of an international agreement that allows U.S. citizens to cruise without a passport. In these cases, government-issued identification and proof of U.S. citizenship are acceptable alternatives to a passport book.

Passport cards are an affordable and unquestionable alternative to carrying an ID and birth certificate. If you want to go this route, know they are not valid for travel by air into or out of any foreign country, including Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or Caribbean countries — which is the primary reason most travel advisers urge cruisers to have a passport book.

As we've shown, you have plenty of options for where to cruise without a passport, and many travelers do so without incident. However, anything from engine trouble on your cruise ship to bad weather or an accident in port might necessitate a flight home from a foreign country. This would put you in an awkward position if you didn't have a passport.

Plus, as much fun as simple round-trip cruises are, passports open up additional vacation possibilities in the form of longer, point-to-point and overseas trips. Don't dismiss registering for a passport, even as you consider where you can cruise without one.

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The Disney Wonder cruise ship sails past glaciers in Tracy Arm Fjord as part of its Alaska itinerary. Nestled between 3,000-foot high granite walls, the narrow, twisting Tracy Arm Fjord weaves through the Tongass National Forest for roughly 35 miles. (Diana Zalucky, photographer)

Port Canaveral announces plans for new north side cruise terminal at cargo berth site

Port Canaveral 's massive cruise operations will be getting even bigger, as port officials announced plans Thursday to build a new cruise terminal at the site of one of its existing north side cargo berths.

Port Canaveral CEO John Murray said the port will convert the current North Cargo Berth 8 area into a cruise terminal and parking garage to help accommodate new cruise ships joining the port's lineup. The new cruise terminal would open in the summer of 2026.

Murray said the port's plan to repurpose the existing cargo berth provides significant savings, flexibility and an expedited construction timeline of about two years. He said this is the fastest way to get a new cruise terminal up and running.

The new terminal will be able to accommodate the largest ships in the world, across a spectrum of brands.

Murray said the new cruise terminal ― if fully utilized by large cruise ships ― could represent $40 million a year in cruise line and cruise parking revenue for the port.

Murray said the port needs to put the north side cruise terminal online quickly so the port does not lose business to another Florida or out-of-state port. That could have happened if the port did not have dock space to accommodate cruise ships on certain days.

"Our six terminals are operating at maximum utilization, in several cases," Murray said.

Murray said the port is still developing cost estimates for the cruise terminal project. He said the construction cost will be paid for out of port revenue from its cruise, cargo and other operations.

South side cruise terminal plan: Port Canaveral has plan to shift marinas to make way for new cruise terminal

The port's announcement will push back — but not eliminate — the port's previously announced plans to build a $175 million south side cruise terminal and parking garage at the current site of Bluepoints Marina . Under those plans, the marina operation would move elsewhere at the port before the cruise terminal opens.

The new south side cruise terminal originally was projected to open in late-2026 or 2027. But Murray said he now is moving that time frame back to 2030 or later, as the port takes more time to plan the redevelopment of its south side Marina District, including to accommodate commercial fishing operations in that area of the port. Plans called for that terminal to be used by multiple cruise lines, and to have a 1,400-foot-long berth space.

Handling 'cruise partner needs'

In discussing plans for the new north side cruise terminal, Murray said: “We have cruise partners with immediate needs to locate assets in Florida, and Port Canaveral is where they want to be. Our ability to efficiently bring a new cruise terminal online was key to retaining and growing this important business segment that supports many jobs and delivers high value to our regional and state economy.”

Murray said the new north side terminal will serve multiple cruise lines, but did not release details on the cruise lines and ships that will use the terminal. He said more information about additional cruise ships basing at Port Canaveral could be announced in the coming weeks.

The timeline for design, engineering and construction of the north side terminal is in development, with the planned opening in the summer of 2026.

Canaveral Port Authority Vice Chair Wayne Justice said the new north side terminal is expected to be smaller than some other terminals the port has built in recent years, thus reducing costs. That's because there is less of a need for large passenger waiting areas, because of the efficient facial-recognition technology that speeds up passenger processing on and off ships.

Canaveral Port Authority Chair Micah Loyd said the new cruise terminal and the business it will deliver "builds on our board’s commitment to the economic prosperity of our port community. This proactive, business-oriented strategy reaffirms our commitment to ensure the state of Florida continues to prosper from cruise tourism and remains the ‘Cruise Capital of the World.’ ”

Port Canaveral is the world's second-busiest cruise port, based on passenger volume, trailing only Miami's port. It had 16 home-ported ships in the winter of 2023-24, and expects to have 19 in the winter of 2024-25, Murray said.

Cruise terminal project details

Murray said Port Canaveral's new north side terminal campus will include a multiple-story parking garage to accommodate up to 3,000 vehicles, initially with more than 2,500 spaces.

The project also will include roadway improvements in and out of the new facility, including turning lanes and a “flyover” ramp directly connecting the site with State Road 401. That will help address traffic concerns.

Port Canaveral’s existing North Cargo Berth 8 shares its basin with the port’s Cruise Terminal 5 on the port's north side. The North 8 berth will require minimal modifications to extend its current 1,020-foot-long bulkhead to 1,344 feet to accommodate large cruise vessels. The berth was designed and built in 2018 for multipurpose flexibility.

The addition of the new cruise terminal "gives us a lot of options," Murray said, including the flexibility to shift cruise ships now at other terminals for greater efficiency.

Murray said the addition of a north side cruise terminal ― which does not yet have a number designation ― allows the port to handle expected cruise line demand through 2030 or later without the need for the opening of the south side Cruise Terminal 4.

He said it will create is a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to take more time to redevelop the Marina District and do it right, including determining which tenant leases to renew and not renew as they expire in the next few years. He emphasized that accommodating the port's commercial fishing operations would be a priority.

"It takes the pressure off," related to planning and decision-making, Murray said.

Murray said the timeline for development of the south side Cruise Terminal 4 will depend on future demand from cruise lines for more cruise terminal slots at the port. He said demand for departure slots on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays already is high.

Murray said North Cargo Berth 8 is not heavily used by cargo companies, as other nearby terminals are newer and have more flexibility for cargo operations.

North Cargo Berth 8 now is used by SpaceX for booster recovery ships between missions. But Murray said the port has other north side cargo berths that SpaceX could use instead for that, and they would be in a more efficient location in relation to SpaceX's other operations.

Additionally, waterside improvements to the north side of the shared basin will extend and improve the berthing capacity of Cruise Terminal 5. The project, for example, will add 150 feet of length to Cruise Terminal 5, allowing that terminal to accommodate larger ships.

Murray said the North 8 location, current berth configuration and vacant uplands affords the opportunity for minimal disruption to current port and tenant operations during construction.

Dave Berman is business editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Berman at [email protected] , on X at @bydaveberman and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dave.berman.54

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Local Time 2024-05-16 04:56

Port Gatun Lake Panama Canal cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Gatun Lake Panama Canal. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Gatun Lake is an artificial freshwater lake (part of the Panama Canal ) in which empties Chagres River. The closest cruise port is Colon . The waterway has total area 425 km2 (164 mi2) and volume ~5,2 km3 (~1,2 mi3). Cruise ships and cargo carriers (mainly container ships ) navigate the lake for approx 33 km (21 mi) before the actual transit of the Panama Canal.

Some larger-sized cruise ships operating Caribbean itineraries (usually roundtrips from Florida USA) offer "Panama Canal" themed voyages that don't transit the Canal but only navigate in the Gatun Lake. "Partial" Panama Canal cruises are offered by companies like Princess and HAL-Holland America Line . Most partial transits depart from Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale and their "Panama Canal" segment features passing through the Gatun Locks and sailing in the Gatun Lake.

Next table shows Holland America's "Panama Canal Sunfarer" itinerary (11-day roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale). Prices vary between USD 750-1200 per person with double occupancy.

Being dammed twice, Chagres River forms two man-made reservoirs (the lakes Gatun and Alajuela) both part of the Panama Canal's system. Gatun Lake also provides all the water for the Canal's lock system (which needs daily millions of gallons daily) as well as drinking water for Colon and Panama City .

The 1913-opened Gatun Dam (that creates the lake) is approx 3 km / 2 mi from Chagres River's mouth and approx 10 km / 6 mi from the Caribbean Sea. The Dam has a hydroelectric station that generates all the electricity (capacity 6 MW / 8000 hp) needed for the Panama Canal's operations (locks, spillway machinery, lighting), as well as for the canal villages.

Gatun Lake's recreational activities (via boat tours) include fishing, swimming, wildlife viewing (monkeys, anteaters, tropical birds, insects).

Barro Colorado Island

Barro Colorado Island, like Gatun Lake, was formed in 1913 (when Chagres River was dammed), since 1923 is designated as a Nature Reserve, and since 1946 is administered by the Smithsonian Institution (US Government-created agency that manages museums, libraries, research centers and zoos worldwide, as well as American architectural landmarks).

Barro Colorado Island has total area 15,6 km2 (6 mi2) and is accessible to visitors/tourists. However, the access is regulated by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and reservations and tour arrangements are required.

Barro Colorado tours are inclusive of roundtrip boat transportation, guided 2-3-hour hiking trip (wildlife-themed), lunch, and a museum visit. Most Barro Colorado Island tours depart from Gamboa - a small town built for the Panama Canal's employees and their dependents.

In Gamboa are the headquarters of Panama Canal Authority's Dredging Division, which docks are used by ferryboats to reach STRI's facilities at Barro Colorado. Gamboa itself is a tourist destination popular for its lush rainforest, wildlife (crocodiles, caymans, iguanas, numerous bird species), and the "Pipeline Road" (the old pipeline hiking trail) which is Panama's best for bird watching.

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Port Everglades generates more than $33 billion worth of business activity annually and supports over 9,500 direct local jobs and nearly 216,600 statewide jobs. Official Travel Information for Port Everglades Cruiseport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Location, Security, Ship Schedule, Map and More.
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1801 SE 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Amenities include Carnival Corporation's Ocean Medallion service -- a wearable technology that enables passengers to connect to enhanced services before and after their cruise. Berth Length: 1,602 ft./488.1 m. Berth Depth: 31 ft./9.5 m. Secure, Covered Parking in the 1,818-space Heron Parking Garage.
Directions to Port Everglades
Directions to Port Everglades. Cruise and cargo ships and directions to port. 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, , FL 33316. Phone: 954-523-3404.
Cruise Terminal 29
Passenger Waiting Area: 18,963 sq. ft. Berth Length: 800 ft./243.9. Berth Depth: 40 ft./12.2 m. 2 Elevators, 1 Escalators. 50 Check-In Stations. Free Wi-Fi. Vending Machines. Secure, covered parking at the 1,966-space Palm Parking Garage. Free shuttle service is provided between Cruise Terminal 29 and the Palm Parking Garage.
Port Everglades Google Map, Directions and Port Map
Main entrance. Take I-595 East straight into the port (I-595 become Eller Drive once inside the Port). I-595 runs east/west with connections to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, U.S.1, I-95, State Road 7 (441), Florida's Turnpike, Sawgrass Expressway and I-75. North entrance.
Port Everglades Cruise Terminal
Port Everglades address is 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. For GPS, you can use the intersection of SE 17th Street and Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale which is one of the entrances to the port. Directions and parking for the Port Everglades terminal. The Port Everglades cruise terminal is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida)
Fort Lauderdale cruise port schedule 2024-2025-2026, map, address, ship terminals, hotels, tours, shore excursions. ... Port Everglades cruise port. Port Everglades' cruise ship tourism-related operations have a total annual economic value of nearly USD 30 billion. It is accounted for approx 160,000 jobs (port-related businesses), including ...
Where is Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)?
A. Port Everglades. 1850 Eller Drive. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316. Find more information about Port Everglades. Royal Caribbean Directions to Fort Lauderdale (Everglades) Cruise Terminal: From Fort Lauderdale International Airport (5 miles): Exit the airport and follow signs for I-595 East/Port Everglades. Continue to the last exit on I-595 ...
Port Everglades
toll Free 954-969-0069. Hotels near Fort Lauderdale Cruises Port. Port Everglades Miles to Fort Lauderdale Airport and other nearby Airports. Fort Lauderdale Cruises Port. official web site: https://porteverglades.net. Port Everglades. Direct Phone: 954-523-3404.
Complete guide to cruising from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades
They include: Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale (455 FL-84): Book a room from 20,000 IHG Rewards Club points per night (1.9 miles from the port). Holiday Inn Express Fort Lauderdale Cruise-Airport (1500 SE 17th Street Causeway): Rooms are available from 15,000 IHG points per night (1.9 miles from the port).
Complete Guide to Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port (Port Everglades)
You take the train to Fort Lauderdale, then can hop in a taxi, Lyft, or Uber to get to the cruise port, which is only 4 miles away. Brightline tickets are as low as $10 each way for adults, depending on the route and day of the week. Fort Lauderdale Brightline station image courtesy of Brightline.
Easy Ways to Get to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale for a Cruise
Thankfully, given the location its relatively simple to get there. Below, we have provided directions to the port and your best options for reaching the port. Location of Port Everglades Cruise Port. First things first, despite the name, Port Everglades is actually located in Fort Lauderdale, right on the Atlantic coast.
Cruise Port Everglades at Fort Lauderdale
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Port Addresses, Parking & Driving Directions
Parking operated by Port Everglades is available adjacent to Cruise Terminal 4. The parking garage opens at 10:45 AM. ... Cruise Terminal #8 Address Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal #8 9155 Charles M. Rowland Drive Port Canaveral, FL 32920. Disney Fantasy sailings through May 4, 2025 will embark and debark from Cruise Terminal #8.
About Port Everglades
About Port Everglades Cruise Port. Cruise and cargo ships and directions to port. 1850 Eller Drive Fort Lauderdale , FL 33316. Phone: 954-523-3404.
Cruise Terminal 19
Simultaneous Embark/Debark. 2 Elevators, 2 Escalators. 50 Check-In Stations. VIP Area. Free Wi-Fi. Vending Machines. Secure parking in 400-space Parking Lot #19 or 1,966-space Palm Garage. Public Art Installation: Sculpture Rainbows Swimming by Mark Fuller.
Directions to Port Everglades, FL
Driving directions to Port Everglades, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL including road conditions, live traffic updates, and reviews of local businesses along the way.
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The U.S. Coast Guard made a significant dent in the illegal drug market this past Friday, offloading an estimated $185 million worth of narcotics at Port Everglades. The hefty cache included over ...
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Cruise passenger Information
Cell phone waiting lot for picking up cruisepassengers. Free of charge. Weekends only. You will have to pass the security checkpoint first. Always ask the Officer to make sure wait parking is OK for that day. The building and parking lot is located at: 1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Simply point your GPS to that address or.
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✦ Closest Airport to the Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port

✧ Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (Airport Code: FLL)

✧ Miami International Airport (MIA)

✧ Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

✧ Orlando International Airport (MCO)

✦ Top 3 Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotels

✧ Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel (Also Known As Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel)

✧ Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

✧ The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale

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