Port basics
Port Everglades, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, in Broward County.
- The port lists Balearia Caribbean (ferry to the Bahamas), Celebrity Cruises, Crystal, Cunard, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Orient Express Sailing Yachts, Princess Cruises, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Royal Caribbean International and Viking on its cruise lines page.
- The port reports over 4.7 million cruise passengers in fiscal 2025 and calls itself Disney Cruise Line's second year-round homeport.
- The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is the only on-port hotel, per the port.
- Check your cruise documents for your terminal and check-in time.
Getting there
Three entrances, each with a security checkpoint: SE 17th St at Eisenhower Blvd; State Road 84 just east of U.S. 1 at Spangler Blvd; and I-595 East at Eller Dr. Everyone 18 and older needs a government-issued photo ID and cruise documents. No weapons are allowed on port property, and vehicles may be searched.
- By car: From I-95 take Exit 26 (southbound) or Exit 24 (northbound) to I-595 East; from I-75 use Exit 19; from Florida's Turnpike use Exit 54. Then follow I-595 East to the port.
- From FLL: Minutes away on U.S. 1. Taxis, shuttles and rideshares are available.
- From Miami International (MIA): The port says it's 30 to 45 minutes south via I-95.
- Bus: Broward County Transit stops at the Northport section on SE 17th St, just north of the convention center.
- Transfers: Many cruise packages and area hotels include port transfers. Ask your cruise line or hotel.
Parking and pickup
The port has on-port parking; use the interactive parking map on porteverglades.net to find the garage and luggage drop-off for your terminal. Anyone picking up cruisers can wait in the port's free cell phone lot until their party is ready.
Where to stay the night before
The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is the only hotel on port property. Many cruisers also stay near FLL or along the Fort Lauderdale beach, and many area hotels run port shuttles. Ask us to match a hotel and transfer to your sailing.
Flying in on cruise day
The port suggests leaving at least 45 minutes between your flight landing and your cruise check-in time. We'd add a buffer for delays, or fly in the day before.
FAQs
Where is Port Everglades?
1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, in Broward County, Florida, next to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Which airport is closest to Port Everglades?
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), just minutes away on U.S. 1. Miami International is about 30 to 45 minutes south via I-95, per the port.
What do I need at the Port Everglades security checkpoint?
Everyone 18 and older needs a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) and their cruise documents.
How many entrances does Port Everglades have?
Three: SE 17th St at Eisenhower Blvd, State Road 84 at Spangler Blvd, and I-595 East at Eller Dr. Each has a security checkpoint.
Which cruise lines sail from Port Everglades?
The port's list includes Celebrity, Crystal, Cunard, Disney, Holland America, Orient Express Sailing Yachts, Princess, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Royal Caribbean and Viking, plus Balearia Caribbean's Bahamas ferry. Lines change by season.
Can I fly in on cruise day to Fort Lauderdale?
Many do. The port suggests at least 45 minutes between landing and check-in. A buffer for delays, or arriving the day before, is safer.
Is there a hotel at Port Everglades?
Yes. The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is the only on-port hotel, per the port.
Where can someone wait to pick me up?
The port has a free cell phone lot where drivers can wait until their party is ready.
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