Cruise Port Advisor

Port of Palm Beach, Florida – Terminal Information

Everything you need to know about the Port of Palm Beach cruise terminal — check-in, boarding passes, arrival times, and embarkation day tips.

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Margaritaville at Sea Paradise departs from the main terminal at the Port of Palm Beach, located at 1 East 11th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. The port is compact and straightforward — one terminal, one cruise line.


🕘 Terminal Hours

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Terminal opens
9:30am
on embarkation days
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Terminal closes
3:00pm
sharp — no exceptions
⚠️ Guests arriving after 3:00pm will be denied boarding and treated as a no-show.

🎫 Boarding Pass Requirement

📱 Digital or printed boarding pass required

As of April 18, 2025, all guests must present a Boarding Pass to enter the port. Your Boarding Pass will be emailed approximately 21 days before sailing and is also available in the Cruise Control guest portal.

⚠️ No boarding pass?

Guests without a Boarding Pass will be directed to the Standby Check-In Lane and may experience delays.


🕐 Assigned Arrival Windows

To manage the flow of guests at check-in, Margaritaville at Sea assigns each stateroom a specific arrival window. Your window is included with your Boarding Pass approximately 21 days before sailing.

⭐ Earliest windows assigned to:

Guests in Suites and those with Express Passes or Priority Boarding packages.


📋 What to Bring at Check-In

🪪 Documents Valid travel documents for all guests — no photocopies or digital copies accepted.
🎫 Boarding Pass One per stateroom — printed or digital.
🏷️ Luggage Tags Pre-tagged bags speed up the check-in process significantly.
💳 Credit Card Required for onboard charges.

🌴 Nearby Attractions

If you arrive early and want to explore before boarding, there are several attractions within walking distance of the terminal.

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Rafiki Tiki Restaurant
~5 minute walk
Peanut Island Shuttle Boat
~5 minute walk