Fort Lauderdale Port Everglades, Florida

1669 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Celebrity Cruises (344 Cruises)

Cruise celebrity ascent ship

Celebrity Ascent

3260 Passengers
141420 tons
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Cruise celebrity Beyond ship

Celebrity Beyond

3260 Passengers
141420 tons
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Cruise CEL Celebrity Ship Eclipse

Celebrity Eclipse

2852 Passengers
121878 tons
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Cruise CEL Celebrity Ship Reflection

Celebrity Reflection

3046 Passengers
125366 tons
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Cruise CEL Celebrity Ship Silhouette

Celebrity Silhouette

2902 Passengers
122210 tons
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Celebrity Cruises Cel Ship Xcel

Celebrity XCEL

3260 Passengers
141262 tons
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Costa Cruises (20 Cruises)

Costa Deliziosa.

Costa Deliziosa

2826 Passengers
92 tons
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Crystal Cruises (84 Cruises)

Crystal Serenity

Crystal Serenity

1395 Passengers
68870 tons
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Crystal Symphony

Crystal Symphony

1172 Passengers
51044 tons
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Cunard (26 Cruises)

Disney Cruise Line (113 Cruises)

Disney Destiny.

Disney Destiny

2508 Passengers
144256 tons
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DCL Disney Cruise Line Dream ship

Disney Dream

2500 Passengers
129690 tons
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Holland America Line (281 Cruises)

Cruise HAL Holland America Line ms Eurodam ship

ms Eurodam

2104 Passengers
86273 tons
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Cruise HAL Holland America Line ms Nieuw Amsterdam ship

ms Nieuw Amsterdam

2106 Passengers
86273 tons
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ms Nieuw Statendam.

ms Nieuw Statendam

2666 Passengers
99902 tons
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Cruise HAL Holland America Line ms Oosterdam ship

ms Oosterdam

2024 Passengers
82820 tons
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Cruise HAL Holland America Line ms Rotterdam ship

ms Rotterdam

2668 Passengers
99935 tons
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Princess Cruises (336 Cruises)

Cruise PCL Princess Caribbean ship

Caribbean Princess

3140 Passengers
112894 tons
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Cruise PCL Princess Coral ship

Coral Princess

2000 Passengers
91627 tons
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Enchanted Princess.

Enchanted Princess

3660 Passengers
145000 tons
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Cruise PCL Princess Island Ship

Island Princess

2200 Passengers
92822 tons
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Cruise PCL Princess Regal Ship

Regal Princess

3560 Passengers
142299 tons
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Cruise PCL Sky Princess ship

Sky Princess

3660 Passengers
144650 tons
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Star Princess.

Star Princess

2600 Passengers
108977 tons
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Sun Princess.

Sun Princess

2000 Passengers
77441 tons
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Royal Caribbean Cruises (431 Cruises)

royal caribbean dventure of the seas cruise ship

Adventure of the Seas

3114 Passengers
137276 tons
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royal caribbean allure of the seas cruise ship

Allure of the Seas

5400 Passengers
225282 tons
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royal caribbean brilliance of the seas cruise ship

Brilliance of the Seas

2112 Passengers
90090 tons
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royal caribbean explorer of the seas cruise ship

Explorer of the Seas

3114 Passengers
137308 tons
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royal caribbean jewel of the seas cruise ship

Jewel of the Seas

2112 Passengers
90090 tons
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Legend of the Seas.

Legend of the Seas

5610 Passengers
248663 tons
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Oasis of the Seas.

Oasis of the Seas

5400 Passengers
225282 tons
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Symphony of the Seas ship

Symphony of the Seas

5580 Passengers
225000 tons
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Viking Ocean Cruises (34 Cruises)

Viking Mars.

Viking Mars

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Port of Fort Lauderdale | Cruise Port Guide

For hundreds of thousands of travellers, Fort Lauderdale is just a starting point: Port Everglades ranks among the busiest cruise terminals in the world, a gateway to the Caribbean. Yet heading straight from the ship to the airport is a mistake. The city boasts 480 kilometres of waterways lined with villas and yachts, a beach rated among the most pleasant in Florida, and a downtown that has developed real character in recent years. A day spent here before or after a cruise fills up effortlessly.

Getting Your Bearings from the Terminal

Port Everglades sits between the airport and the beach, about a ten-minute taxi ride from downtown. Nothing of interest is within walking distance of the terminals, so plan on a taxi, a car, or a shuttle. The waterfront, meanwhile, begins just a few kilometres away; drop your bags at the hotel and you can have your feet in the sand in under half an hour after disembarking.

The Beach Promenade

The municipal beach stretches for kilometres along A1A, separated from the sand by a wavy promenade that has become emblematic of the city. Walk it, cycle it, or stop for a fresh juice facing water that's surprisingly clear for a major metropolitan area. To the north, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park preserves a rare pocket of original coastal forest, with shaded trails and an inland lagoon, just five minutes from the beachfront buzz.

Las Olas and the Riverwalk

Las Olas Boulevard connects the beach to downtown: art galleries, independent shops, terraces, and flower-lined façades make it the most pleasant street for strolling and dining. It leads into the Riverwalk, a landscaped promenade following the bends of the New River between glass towers, historic neighbourhoods, and museums. The Museum of Discovery and Science, just steps away, is a hit with families thanks to its touch tanks and simulators; the Bonnet House Museum, on the beach side, tells the story of bohemian 1920s Florida amid gardens and squirrel monkeys.

The Venice of America, by Boat

The best vantage point on the city remains the water. The Water Taxi, a network of river shuttles, serves the beach, Las Olas, and downtown while cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway past the villas of Millionaire's Row; hop on and off as often as you like with a day pass. Narrated boat tours, including the venerable Jungle Queen, cover the same territory with stories about the homes and their owners. It's the most relaxing way to understand why the city claims the nickname Venice of America.

On the logistics front, the city plays in a league of its own: the international airport sits just a five-minute drive from the terminals, a rare advantage that takes much of the stress out of embarkation days. Most hotels in the area offer shuttles and luggage storage, freeing up the entire day.

The Everglades, Half an Hour Away

With a few extra hours to spare, head west: the Everglades wetlands begin right at the edge of the metropolitan area. Airboat parks there offer hour-long rides skimming over the tall grasses, with alligators and wading birds along the way. The excursion combines easily with a late-day flight, but confirm return times with the operator, as Florida traffic has a way of springing surprises.

Fort Lauderdale rewards those who give it more than a mere transfer. Between a morning at the beach, lunch on Las Olas, and a ride on the water shuttle, this former spring-break beach town has transformed into an elegant, relaxed city of water, exactly the kind of transition needed between everyday life and a Caribbean cruise. Those who try it once often make a habit of arriving a day early, simply to walk the waterfront promenade again.

Frequently Asked Questions

At Port Everglades, one of the largest cruise embarkation ports in the world. It lies between the airport and the beach, about ten minutes by taxi from downtown.
Only minutes away. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is practically next door to Port Everglades, making it one of the shortest transfers in the entire cruise industry.
No. The port is large with no practical pedestrian route to the beach; you need a taxi or shuttle. It is a short ride to A1A.
A morning on the beach promenade, an afternoon on Las Olas Boulevard and the Riverwalk. With a full day, add the Water Taxi or an Everglades excursion.
A network of boat shuttles running between downtown, Las Olas and the beach through the canals. It offers the best view of the city and explains the nickname Venice of America.
Art galleries, independent boutiques, restaurants and terraces, along the axis linking the beach to downtown. It is the most enjoyable urban stroll of the call.
Yes. The wetlands begin at the city's edge, half an hour west. An airboat excursion fits into half a day, which makes it workable on a pre-embarkation day.
The US dollar and English, with a great deal of Spanish across South Florida. Credit cards are accepted everywhere and tipping is expected in restaurants and taxis.
December to April, the Caribbean high season, with dry mild weather. Summer is hot, humid and overlaps hurricane season, June through November.
Yes. The municipal beach stretches for kilometres with a continuous promenade, the water is calm and the Water Taxi entertains children. It is an easy city for a waiting day before embarkation.