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.
Aerial view of Port Everglades
🚦 Port Entrances
Port Everglades has three entrances. A security checkpoint at each entrance requires you to show your ID and cruise tickets. Check the large digital signs as you enter the port to see which terminal your ship is docked at.
🛳️ Cruise Terminals at Port Everglades
There are 8 cruise terminals located within Port Everglades.
✅ Port Everglades Embarkation Tips
✈️ Coming from FLL airport
Allow 45 mins to 1 hour to collect luggage, find transportation, navigate traffic, and clear the security checkpoint at the port entrance.
🪧 Follow the signs
Large digital signs at each entrance show which terminal your ship is docked at. Follow the brightly-colored signs to navigate to your terminal and parking garages.
🕥 Arrival time
Check-in typically begins around 11am. Arrive after 11:30am and no later than 2 hours before departure. Follow the boarding time given in your cruise documents — arriving too early means very long lines.
🧳 Luggage drop-off
It is recommended to drop off luggage at the terminal prior to parking.
♿ Passengers with special needs
Before joining the general queue, ask a uniformed staff member if there is an expedited line for those unable to stand for long periods or walk long distances. Wheelchairs and staff assistance are usually available. On a previous cruise from Fort Lauderdale, a porter arrived immediately and an employee checked us in via iPad before wheeling us directly onto the ship — the whole process from shuttle to ship took just 10 minutes.
📋 Documents & health protocols
Have all cruise documents handy and ensure 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 cruise lines, primarily during Spring, Fall, and Winter.
