Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale – Terminal Information
Cruise terminal guide for Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale — which lines dock where, check-in tips, and what to expect on arrival.
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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.
Entrance 117th Street Causeway — located at Eisenhower Boulevard
Entrance 2State Road 84 — located just off US 1 (Spangler Blvd)
Entrance 3I-595 East — Eller Drive
Cruise Terminals at Port Everglades
There are 8 cruise terminals located within Port Everglades.
Terminal 2Primarily used by Carnival Corp. ships equipped with Ocean Medallion technology.
Terminal 4Being redesigned for Disney Cruises — set to open Fall 2023.
Terminal 25Primarily used by Celebrity's most innovative ships (Beyond, Edge, and Apex).
OthersThe remaining terminals are interchangeable between cruise lines.
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.
Cruises from Port Everglades
Port Everglades is the home port for many different cruise lines, primarily during Spring, Fall, and Winter.
