Cruise Port
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Cruise lines and ships visiting or departing from Port Everglades may use different facilities and arrival arrangements. Before traveling, confirm your ship, assigned terminal, and check-in instructions with your cruise line. You can explore 8 published terminal guides for this port below.
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Explore the port area on Google Maps. Always check your cruise documents and Terminal guide for the correct boarding location.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Recorded Port address1850 Eller Drive
Port-wide locations and Port Authority addresses may not be the cruise ship boarding address. Confirm your assigned cruise terminal before travelling.
General-area search map. The marker may not identify the passenger terminal.
Cruise guests and visitors age 18 and older must provide a government-issued photo ID (such as a current driver’s license or passport) at any of the port’s security checkpoints, along with your cruise documents. For security purposes, cruise guests may be subject to periodic vehicle screening upon arrival at any security checkpoint. Cruise guests have access to the cruise area only. Roaming through the port is prohibited.
Parking, pickup, and drop-off arrangements can vary by terminal and sailing.
Your cruise line assigns the terminal. Verify that assignment and the arrival window in your travel documents.
Explore Terminal GuidesConfirm current parking access, any reservation requirements, and where drivers or rideshares may drop off or collect passengers.
Check transport timing for your actual departure day. Port-area traffic and arrival procedures may vary.
Transportation InformationIndividual terminal information for this cruise port.
The main airport serving Port Everglades is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), which is located 1.8 miles from the port. Other airports serving the Port Everglades include Miami International Airport (27 miles south) and Palm Beach International Airport (50 miles north).
Taxis, ride-sharing, coaches and hotel transportation vehicles are located in designated areas outside the cruise terminal.
Taxis, ride-sharing, coaches and hotel transportation vehicles are located in designated areas outside the cruise terminal.
Local bus service stops at the Northport section of Port Everglades on SE 17th St., just north of the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.
Arriving before embarkation? Explore places to stay and rental-car options, then verify the actual distance and transfer arrangements for your terminal.
Have a little extra time? Consider a relaxing resort day or local sightseeing, subject to availability at your destination.
Consider a pool, spa or resort day pass before check-in or after disembarkation. Check hours, luggage rules and transportation.
Browse guided tours, sightseeing and activities for your free time. Verify meeting points, cancellation rules and return timing.
Ideas for spending time ashore before or after your cruise.
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Explore Travel GuidesA short checklist to help make your cruise-day arrival smoother.
Use your cruise confirmation and cruise line instructions for the correct facility and boarding window.
Review passport, visa, identification, and any cruise line requirements for your itinerary.
Verify actual transfer and parking arrangements, especially for early or late travel.
Review weather, port operations and cruise line notices before departure.
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