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Port Everglades' cruise guests enjoy:

• Secured parking with over 5,500 spaces in two  parking  garages and three gated surface lots within walking distance to the terminals
• Free cell phone waiting lots for people picking up debarking guests
• Efficient drop-off areas 
• Covered walkways
• Elevator/escalator access to gangways
• Curbside porter service for baggage
• Only 1.8 miles from  Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
• Ideal for a  post-cruise vacation  in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area 

Here are a few simple travel tips to enhance your experience.

Departing passengers (embarkation)

• Follow cruise line’s  assigned check-in time. To alleviate delays, do not arrive prior to assigned time.
• Bring government-issued photo ID. Anyone 18-years-old and older must produce a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’ license or passport) at the security checkpoint before entering the port.
• Keep identification/cruise documents handy.  Put them in your carry-on bag. Do not pack them in your checked luggage. You will need to produce these documents at the port’s security checkpoint and several times before boarding your ship.
• Follow signs. Colorful digital wayfinding featuring Florida native plants and animals will appear with ship names and terminal assignments.
• Assist security. Security measures at the port help to ensure your safety. Please cooperate with security personnel to expedite boarding.
• Weapons of any type are not permitted inside the port.  Cruise guests traveling by car must store weapons off-site, including guns, off port property during their cruise vacation.
• Tag your luggage.  Complete and attach the luggage tags provided by your cruise line before you give your luggage to porters for delivery to your stateroom. Porters can provide additional tags. 
• Carry valuables. Place in your carry-on bag valuables, fragile items, personal belongings and medications, along with your photo ID and cruise documents.

Returning passengers (disembarkation)

• Wait for shore-leave announcement. Passengers typically debark the ship between 7 and 9AM.
• Wait for a call. People coming to pick up returning cruise guests may park for free in our cell phone waiting lots located at the Port Administration Building, 1850 Eller Drive, just past the security checkpoint and at the Cell Phone Lot north of Cruise Terminal 18. Paid parking is also available in the  parking garages .
• Consider porter service. Porter services hired by your cruise line can be used to deliver your bags to private cars, taxis and limousines. Tipping is optional.
• Time your airport arrival. Airlines at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport may only be able to check your bags up to two hours before your scheduled flight.
• Extend your vacation.  If you have a later flight, extend your stay with a tour of Greater Fort Lauderdale. Many cruise lines offer post-cruise shore excursions that take care of your transportation and luggage.

For more information, please contact our cruise services 954-468-3720.  

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Last updated on January 22nd, 2024 at 02:24 pm

Known as the "Cruise Capital of the World," Fort Lauderdale boasts multiple cruise terminals that provide easy access to the beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and cultural attractions of the city. Enjoy a seamless embarkation process before setting sail to your desired destination.

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.

Port Everglades cruise terminal has three entrances:

– 17th Street Causeway, located at Eisenhower Boulevard – State Road 84, located just off of US 1 (Spangler Blvd) – I-595 East (Eller Drive)

There is a security checkpoint at each entrance where you will need to show your ID and cruise tickets. Check the large digital signs as you enter the port to see which terminal at which your ship is docked.

There are 8 cruise terminals located within Port Everglades:

• Terminal 2 is primarily used by Carnival Corp. ships equipped with Ocean Medallion technology
• Terminal 4 is being redesigned for Disney Cruises which is set to open in Fall 2023
• Terminal 25 is primarily used by Celebrity’s most innovative ships (i.e. Beyond, Edge and Apex).
• The other terminals are interchangeable between cruise lines.

Because Port Everglades is such a busy port, it is important to arrive after 11:30am, and no later than 2 hours prior to your ship’s departure time, but it’s advised to follow the boarding time given to you in your cruise documents.

Check out this Port Everglades Map to give you a better idea of where you’re going, or if you like to day-dream before you even get to port, check out your upcoming view by checking this out: Port Everglades Web Cam

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Port Everglades Embarkation Tips:

– If coming from FLL, allow 45 mins – 1 hour to get your luggage, find transportation, traffic to the port and clearing the security checkpoint inside the port entrance

– There are large digital signs at each entrance which will show you at which terminal your ship is docked. Follow the brightly-colored signs to more easily navigate to your terminal and parking garages.

– Check-in typically begins around 11am, but most cruise lines will give you a check-in time. While most people like to get aboard the ship as early as possible, this makes for very, very long lines, especially when boarding a large ship.

– It is recommended that luggage is dropped off at the terminal prior to parking

– Passengers with Special Needs – before you go and stand in the long line with everyone else, ask a uniformed staff person if there is a line for those who are unable to stand for long periods of time or walk long distances. There is usually an expedited line,  and staff with wheelchairs if assistance is needed getting from the terminal to the ship.  On a previous cruise from Fort Lauderdale (2019), we were travelling with a wheelchair, and as soon as we stepped into the cruise terminal, a porter came right over to push the chair, and instead of waiting in a line, an employee came to us with an iPad and checked us in, before the porter wheeled us onto the ship. From shuttle to ship, the whole process took about 10 minutes.

– Make sure you have all your cruise documents handy, and make sure 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 ships from different cruise lines, mostly during the Spring, Fall and Winter:

Royal Caribbean

Holland America

Princess Cruises

Viking Ocean Cruises

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

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Complete Guide to Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port (Port Everglades)

Fort Lauderdale is a bustling city with a major airport and a world-renowned cruise port. This east coast destination has so many wonderful cruise opportunities and attracts millions of visitors a year. In fact, we've sailed from the port and appreciate how central it is in the city.

We're taking the guesswork out of Port Everglades for you with our guide to the Fort Lauderdale cruise port. We'll help you figure things out for your South Florida visit, including the closest airports and hotels to stay at before or after your cruise.

We will also share what cruise lines leave from Port Everglades and how to find last-minute Fort Lauderdale cruise port deals. 

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Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port FAQs Answered

Where is the cruise port in fort lauderdale.

The cruise port is in the southern United States. It's just inland from the east coast of Florida, north of the Dania Beach neighborhood and south of the city's famous Las Olas Boulevard district, which runs into the downtown Fort Lauderdale area. It's also right next to the Fort Lauderdale airport.

How far is Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale cruise port) from the Fort Lauderdale airport?

Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (code FLL) are in close proximity to one another; they are less than 4 miles apart. The short drive is approximately ten minutes between the two.

How much does a taxi cost from the Fort Lauderdale Airport to the Fort Lauderdale cruise port?

A taxi is approximately $12 to $15. You can reach the taxi area by following the signs for airport ground transportation when exiting your airline terminal.

The taxi cost is determined according to the taxi meter. By Broward County law (the county where Fort Lauderdale is), cab fares are regulated by the government.

Alternatively, you can use Uber or Lyft to get to the cruise port.

Is there a free airport shuttle service from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport to the Port Everglades cruise terminal?

How far is the fort lauderdale cruise port (port everglades) from the miami cruise port (port of miami).

The two popular South Florida cruise ports are approximately 30 miles apart, depending on what number cruise terminal you're going to. The drive is around 40 to 90-minutes, depending on traffic. Traffic can get really bad in South Florida!

How far is the Miami airport from the Fort Lauderdale cruise port?

Depending on traffic, it's approximately 28 miles and a 40 to 90-minute drive. It's the same time and distance as Port Miami, but the Miami Airport (code MIA) is inland, and the cruise port is on the coast.

Where can I view the live webcam of Port Everglades?

You're in luck if you want to view a live camera feed of ships in port in Fort Lauderdale, industrial and recreational. View the Port Everglades webcam .

Overview of Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port (Port Everglades): All You Need to Know

Fort Lauderdale is a hot spot in Florida — literally and figuratively! The city attracts nearly four million cruise passengers annually and millions of more visitors who are not going on a cruise. The official name of the cruise port is “Port Everglades.” It's in the best location for travelers.

Several terminals and parking lots are near the cruise port, which is next to the Fort Lauderdale airport.

✦ Closest Airport to the Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port

Depending on your travel needs and budget, there are four airports you can choose from when planning your cruise from Fort Lauderdale. The closest is certainly Fort Lauderdale Airport.

✧  Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (Airport Code: FLL) 

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) is the closest airport to Port Everglades. It is only 2.7 miles away, and it's incredibly easy to get to the cruise terminals. This is the best airport to fly to and from for easy access to Port Everglades.

✧ Miami International Airport (MIA)

The next closest major airport is in Miami, which is about 30 miles away from Port Everglades. Paid shuttles, ride shares like Uber and Lyft, and private transportation are all options here.

Beware that the drive from the MIA airport to Port Everglades can take between 45 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic. It may be best to pre-arrange a private car service so the cost doesn't vary based on traffic, which can add up.

✧ Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

A bit further out, at 50 miles away, is the Palm Beach International Airport. This may be a good option if you plan to do some sightseeing first. It's a small airport, so it's not overwhelming like FLL, MIA, or MCO; cars easily get in and out of this airport, and it's easy to navigate for people walking through the terminals.

✧ Orlando International Airport (MCO)

If you have your heart set on visiting Orlando to go to the world-famous theme parks, including Walt Disney World and Universal , then Orlando International Airport could be a more budget-friendly option despite its distance, at over 200 miles away.

The drive from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale is usually two-and-a-half to three hours, depending on traffic and how often you stop. 

This is the closest major airport to the Cape Canaveral area, where many cruises leave from Port Canaveral , on Florida’s Space Coast. There are also a ton of great things to do in the Cape Canaveral area.

✦ Top 3 Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotels

Enjoy a post-cruise or pre-cruise stay in one of the many Fort Lauderdale hotels before or after your vacation. Stay at resort-like Port Everglades hotels near the terminals because the options are plentiful. Our favorite brand of hotels is Marriott because they offer the best perks for loyalty, including room upgrades depending on your loyalty level and free wi-fi for all Marriott Bonvoy guests. We also find their customer service to be the best out of any hotels we stay at time and again.

We have indicated which hotels offer shuttles to the Fort Lauderdale cruise port, but if a hotel you’re interested in does not offer one, know that it’s easy to take Uber or Lyft to Port Everglades or ask the hotel to call a taxi.

✧ Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel (Also Known As Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel) 

Located in the bustling yachting area of 17th Street, this beautiful hotel is popular amongst cruise guests.  It's also a short walk to Broward County Convention Center, which you can reach on foot in less than 10 minutes.

In addition to its great location, you can unwind in one of the resort-style poolside cabanas or take advantage of Fort Lauderdale's Sun Trolley, which is next to the hotel and offers free city transfers. Ride to the luxurious Galleria Mall , the pristine beaches, or the chic Las Olas Boulevard for dining and shopping. 

Another perk of staying here is that it's within walking distance of several restaurants and cafes, including Einstein Bagels, a personal favorite spot for breakfast, coffee, and lunch.

Though it doesn't offer a complimentary shuttle service, it's available for a low cost per person.

Distance to Port Everglades: 1.7 miles

Shuttle to the port: Every half hour from 10:30 am; $8 per person

✧ Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

Enjoy luxurious beachside living along a quarter-mile length of immaculate private beachfront at this high-end hotel.

Take advantage of being a 10-minute drive from Las Olas Boulevard stores, restaurants, and nightlife. Unwind in one of the newly renovated rooms or suites, many of which have private balconies with water views. Swim in the lagoon-style outdoor pool, enjoy jet skiing and snorkeling, the fitness center with beachfront views, or treat yourself to the opulent spa. 

Distance to Port Everglades: 4.5 miles

Shuttle to the port: No

✧ The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale

This oceanfront Fort Lauderdale hotel is a sought-after hideaway that is rich with nautical themes and elegant design. It offers modern amenities, like a 29,000-square-foot tropical sundeck with an infinity pool and private cabanas.

This Ritz Carlton luxury hotel is known for its welcoming, laid-back, and beachy vibe, on-site spa, and guest rooms with Atlantic Ocean views. What's more is that if your room isn't looking east to the ocean, it's looking west to the great view of the intracoastal waterway. Even the heated outdoor pool overlooks the water!

Distance to Port Everglades: 6 miles

Getting to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale

✦ driving to the ft. lauderdale cruise port.

If arriving at the port by car, you can easily access Port Everglades via major highways such as Interstate 595, U.S. Route 1, and Interstate 95. 

Signs are well-posted and help guide you. Once you arrive in the area, follow the signs to your specific cruise terminal for drop-off points. Onsite parking is also available.

Here are the suggested driving directions from Port Everglades authority :

✧ From I-95: 

• From the south: Take Exit #26 to I-595 East
• From the north: Take Exit #24 to I-595 East

Once on I-595 East from either direction, follow signs to the Port Everglades exit. 

✧ From I-75 north or south:

Take Exit #19 to I-595 East, then take the exit to Port Everglades.

✧ From Florida Turnpike North or South

Take Exit #54 to I-595 East, then take the exit to Port Everglades.

✦ Parking at Port Everglades

Onsite parking garages and parking costs .

Parking at the Fort Lauderdale cruise port is on a first-come, first-served basis and is the best option if your budget allows. Parking fees start at $15 per day.

The Port has two parking garages with nearly 4,000 spaces and several lots: 

• Palm Parking Garage is the largest covered parking lot with 1,966 spaces and serves terminals 19, 21, 25, 26, and 29. 
• Heron Parking Garage is another covered lot with over 1,800 parking spots and serves terminals 2 and 4. 
• The surface lots are not covered (AKA: exposed to the Florida heat!). Lots 18 and 19 offer 600 and 400 spaces if you want to park outdoors. Truthfully, though, if you park at Port Everglades, they’ll likely direct you to the open lot that day closest to the embarking cruise ships. That's what they did when we sailed with Celebrity Cruises .

✧ Parking Offsite Near Port Everglades

If you want reassurance that you will have parking, choose privately run lots such as Park By The Ports , located in Dania Beach, where the Fort Lauderdale airport is; it's right next to the cruise port. A shuttle will take you to your cruise terminal, and you can reserve a spot in advance. Other options are Park N’ Go , and Parkway Parking , which offer the best prices. 

✧ Airport Shuttle Option 

If you’re flying into an airport to board your cruise, you can take a third-party shuttle from either Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Airport or Miami Airport (MIA), which includes the shuttle price, driver's gratuity, and Port Fees. There is no free shuttle service.

✧ Uber/Lyft

Taxis and rideshares are available to get to Port Everglades. Expect to pay between $15-$20 from FLL and between $80 and $120 to the port in Fort Lauderdale from MIA.

✦ Getting to Port Everglades via Public Transportation 

Though it’s not very direct, it's possible to get to the port by bus if you’re up for a bit of a trek. Local bus service stops at the Northport section of Port Everglades on SE 17th S. Look for scheduled bus routes 1 or 40 for more details.

If you’re traveling to Fort Lauderdale from Miami or Orlando, the Brightline train is a good option. You take the train to Fort Lauderdale, then can hop in a taxi, Lyft, or Uber to get to the cruise port, which is only 4 miles away.

Brightline tickets are as low as $10 each way for adults, depending on the route and day of the week.

✦ Getting to Port Everglades with Cruise Line Transfers

Cruise lines often provide port transfers between airports and hotels, and hotels and cruise ports. Be sure to inquire with your cruise line to see if this is an option. Some cruise lines include it, while others offer it at an additional cost. 

If there is an additional cost, compare it to the options we list here — like a paid shuttle or taxi — to see which is the best choice.

Who Sails from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale? 

Many familiar cruise li n es call on Port Everglades, such as:

• Celebrity Cruises
• Viking Ocean Cruises
• Disney Cruise Line
• Princess Cruises
• Holland America Line
• Silversea Cruises
• Balearia Caribbean
• Royal Caribbean International
• Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection

Please note that the cruise lines with options from Port Everglades may change slightly each year.

✦ Where to Find Last Minute Cruise Deals from Fort Lauderdale 

Our favorite sites to find last-minute cruise deals and cruise packages are Cruise Direct and Cruise Critic .

✦ Port Everglades Cruise Port Terminals: Where Do Cruise Lines Dock?

Knowing where to embark on your cruise is an important piece of info. Docking terminals are assigned based on the type and size of the vessel. Be sure to check your booking information, but don’t worry if you don’t have it on hand upon arrival; the staff at the terminal will be happy to direct you to your ship and its specific terminal when you arrive. 

Below are terminal designations up to date as of 2023:

• Princess Cruise Line : Port Everglades Terminal 2, 19, 21
• Celebrity Cruises: Port Everglades Terminal 25, 29
• Disney Cruise Line: Port Everglades Terminal 4
• Carnival Cruise Lines: Port Everglades Terminal 4
• Royal Caribbean : Port Everglades Terminal 18, 25, 29 
• Carnival Cruise Line : Port Everglades Terminal 21
• Holland America Line: Port Everglades Terminal 21, 26, 29

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Quick Facts

• Secure, convenient parking in our 2 multi-story garages and 3 surface lots.
• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is less than 2 miles away.
• Three conveniently located entrances with access to Florida’s interstates, highways and turnpike.
• A wide variety of multiday cruise lines and a ferry service to the Bahamas.

New for 2023 -2024 Cruise Season

• Azamara Onward makes her maiden call on October 21, 2023, after a multi-million-dollar makeover.
• Celebrity Ascent will be named on December 3, 2023, to begin her inaugural Caribbean season. She is the fourth and largest ship in Celebrity’s Edge class.
• Crystal Serenity from newly rebranded luxury line Cystal, is anticipated to begin homeporting at Port Everglades in December 2023.
• Disney Dream will homeport starting November 20, 2023. Port Everglades will be one of only two Disney Cruise Line homeports in the world.
• Silver Nova this environmentally- friendly luxury ship will make her maiden call on January 4,2024, using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as its main fuel.
• Sun Princess is scheduled to debut in October 2024 as Princess Cruises’ largest and first LNG-powered ship.
• Symphony of the Seas will shift to Port Everglades after returning from Europe in November 2023.  
• Third busiest cruise homeport in the world.
• First U.S. cruise port to resume sailing after a 15-month pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. First ship to sail in the United States was Celebrity Edge on June 26, 2021.

Complete guide to cruising from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades

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Port Everglades, in Florida's Fort Lauderdale, is one of the country's major gateways to cruise vacations -- only Port of Miami and Port Canaveral are busier. Some 3.86 million cruisers passed through Port Everglades in 2018. The port is conveniently located near both Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Miami International (MIA) , making it easy to fly in, stay a night or two in any of the many points hotels in the area and then board a cruise ship to the Bahamas, Caribbean and beyond.

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Port Everglades

1850 Eller Drive Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Tip: Download the CruiseSchedule Port Everglades App for searchable cruise schedules, port-of-call itinerary lists with maps and turn-by-turn GPS navigation for terminals and parking.

Click the square on the upper-right edge of the map to zoom in and see points of interest in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Who sails from Port Everglades?

Port Everglades is a home port for ships from many of the industry's major cruise lines. In 2021, lines with a presence at the port will include Carnival Cruise Line , Celebrity Cruises , Cunard , Holland America Line , Princess Cruises , The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection , Royal Caribbean and Silversea Cruises . (Note that the coronavirus pandemic continues to shake up the industry with cruise cancellations , and home ports, ships and itineraries may shift as sailings resume.)

What kind of itineraries will you find from Port Everglades? Look for three-, four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas and plenty of Caribbean sailings ranging from five to 21 nights on some of the world's hottest ships such as Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex; Holland America's Nieuw Statendam; Sky Princess ; Carnival Sunrise ; Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas; and Silversea's Silver Moon. There's also a wide range of sailings to Mexico and the Panama Canal from the port.

In addition to the cruise lines that make Port Everglades home, the fast ferry Balearia Caribbean transports passengers from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island.

Note that Port Everglades does not offer wheelchair service. If you need a wheelchair from the curb to ship, or parking lot to ship, contact your cruise line to make arrangements.

Disembarking from Port Everglades is also a breeze since it participates in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program . Be sure to pack your Global Entry card and you'll zip through the immigration process so you can quickly make your way to the airport or your hotel.

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Nearest airports

Port Everglades, the only U.S. cruise port adjacent to an international airport, is easily accessible and just 10 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Silver Airways, Southwest, Spirit and United all fly here from gateways across the U.S.

Farther away but still accessible are Miami International, just under 30 miles south, and Palm Beach International (PBI), which is 50 miles north. If you're traveling to Miami, look for flights on American, Delta, Frontier, Sun Country and United. From Palm Beach, fly Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southern Airways Express, Southwest, Spirit and United.

No matter which airport you pick, you can leverage airline programs to save money on airfare. Headed to MIA? Two airlines -- Alaska and Delta -- offer companion certificates as perks of their cobranded credit cards. Get the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card and receive a companion certificate on the card's anniversary. The certificate allows a companion to fly with you for $121 ($99 fare and the cost of taxes from $22). And, several Delta credit cards offer a similar companion certificate . Finally, you can bring a companion along for free (actually, just the cost of the ticket's taxes) if you have the Southwest Companion Pass .

If you're flying to MIA or PBI instead and are a member of Frontier's Discount Den , look for Friends Fly Free and Kids Fly Free offers, which the airline sells periodically. You can also check American's Reduced Mileage Awards to see if FLL, MIA or PBI are on the current list, and watch for JetBlue flash sales.

Related: Best airline credit cards

As your packing for your trip, don't forget to bring any credit cards that confer lounge benefits. For example, while FLL doesn't have a Priority Pass lounge, it does offer a credit at Kafe Kalik in Terminal 4. Your Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card come with a Priority Pass membership (enrollment required) — as do many other credit cards .

The information for the Hilton Aspire Amex card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

If you carry The Platinum Card® from American Express, you have access to the Delta Sky Club at FLL, MIA and PBI.

Related: The ultimate guide to getting Delta Sky Club access

How to get to the port

Cruise line transfers.

Many times, it makes sense to buy the cruise line's bus transfer from the airport to port and vice versa. Flying into FLL isn't one of those times. The airport is so close to Port Everglades -- a 10-minute drive -- that it makes sense to simply grab a taxi or Uber. It will cost less, and you won't need to wait around as the cruise line fills the bus with passengers.

If you're flying into MIA, however, which is about an hour's drive to Port Everglades, you should price out the cruise line's transfer option and see what's a better deal.

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Hotel shuttles

If you plan to spend the night in Fort Lauderdale before your cruise, look for a hotel that offers a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel as well as a free or paid shuttle from the hotel to the cruise port the next morning. These three points properties fit that bill:

• Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport/South Cruise Port has a free airport shuttle and paid shuttle to the cruise terminal. Rooms range from 26,000 to 50,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
• SpringHill Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port has a free airport shuttle and a $10 one-way shuttle to the cruise terminal. Rates start at 25,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night on standard dates.
• Ramada Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port has a free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to Port Everglades. Rooms start from 15,000 Wyndham Rewards points per night.

Independent van and car services

There are several van services from FLL, too. GO Airport Shuttle costs $11 per person to Port Everglades, and vans hold a maximum of 10 people. Alternatively, you can book a luxury sedan seating up to four through GO Airport Shuttle for $40 per person.

Metro Shuttle Service costs $8 to $15 per person for the ride from FLL to Port Everglades, depending on the number of people in your group. The more people on your reservation, the lower your per person rate.

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Taxi and ride-hailing services

The average one-way metered taxi fare from FLL to Port Everglades is between $15 and $17. The fee jumps to $75 if you're taking a taxi from MIA and it's $130 to $160 for a taxi ride from PBI, which is about an hour from the port. Most cabs accept credit cards, but always ask before getting in.

Uber and Lyft also serve FLL, MIA and PBI. The average rate from FLL to Port Everglades is between $10 and $15.

Related: Best credit cards for Uber

Public transportation

While there are public buses in Fort Lauderdale, there's no easy or convenient way to transit from the airport to the port.

Port parking

Port Everglades offers secure, well-lit parking in two garages and three gated surface lots with patrols. You can park your car within walking distance of nearly all the terminals. Cruise terminals 2 and 4 share the 2,500-space Northport Garage, though a new 1,888-space parking garage is under construction to serve both terminals. Terminals 18 and 19 each have their own surface lots named after them; the Terminal 19 Parking Lot is shared between the two. Four terminals -- cruise terminals 19, 21, 25 and 29 -- share the 2,000-space Midport Garage, but only cruise terminal 29 has a complimentary shuttle service between the parking spots and terminal.

There's a $15 daily maximum charge for standard vehicles, while oversized vehicles that exceed the width and/or height of a parking space (think: RVs) have a $19 daily maximum fee.

Port Everglades also provides parking for people with disabilities with unimpeded access to crosswalks and elevators. Parking is free for anyone who:

• has a Florida Toll Exemption Permit
• drives a vehicle modified with specialized equipment, such as ramps, lifts or foot/hand controls
• displays the Florida "DV" license plate -- Disabled Veteran -- or an equivalent license plate from another state

Where to stay near the port

Fort Lauderdale is a major vacation destination in its own right, so there are plenty of hotels from which to choose. There are a lot of points hotels -- close to the port, near the beaches and at the airport -- as well as other boutique-style and luxury resorts. Here are some of our favorite places to stay before after a cruise.

Hotels closest to the port

Several good points properties are less than a 10-minute drive from Port Everglades. They include:

Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale (455 FL-84): Book a room from 20,000 IHG Rewards Club points per night (1.9 miles from the port).

Holiday Inn Express Fort Lauderdale Cruise-Airport (1500 SE 17th Street Causeway): Rooms are available from 15,000 IHG points per night (1.9 miles from the port).

Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port (1851 SE 10th Avenue): This is one of the most popular pre-cruise hotels with travelers who often book cruise itineraries embarking from Port Everglades. Rooms are available from 12,000 World of Hyatt points per night. Don't forget, you can also transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to your Hyatt account on a 1:1 basis. (2.3 miles from the port).

Stay on the cheap

These hotels are also less than 10 minutes from the port but are a great value -- on both points and in cash -- most nights of the year. Be sure to price out both the cash and points price to find the best value. During certain times of the year, the cash prices are so low, it simply doesn't make sense to spend your hard-earned points.

Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port (1800 South Federal Highway): Get a room from 35,000 points per night on standard dates or use a 35,000-point award night certificate like the one you'll get on the anniversary of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card. Just note that, depending on the season, cash prices may be a better value. (2.4 miles from the port)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street (1100 SE 17th Street): Spend between 33,000 and 60,000 Hilton Honors points per night (2.5 miles from the port).

Ramada by Wyndham Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port (2275 W SR 84, Marina Mile Boulevard): Rooms from 15,000 Wyndham Rewards points per night (4.1 miles from the port).

Related: How to get free hotel breakfast

Full-service hotels

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina (1881 SE 17th Street): Stay here for between 27,000 and 60,000 Hilton Honors points per night.

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port (1617 SE 17th Street): This Category 5 Marriott property that costs 35,000 points per night on standard dates (or use a 35,000-point award night certificate).

Luxury hotels

If you'd prefer staying at a luxury property, look to the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach (available from 66,000 to 95,0000 Hilton Honors points per night); The Pillars Hotel , which you can book with your Chase Ultimate Rewards points; or The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale (a Marriott Category 7 property available from 50,000 points per night on off-peak dates or using a 50,000-point award night certificate).

Where to shop near the port

Within Port Everglades, you'll find Seafarers' House. Its mission is simple: to be a "welcoming place where mariners can connect with their communities and families, seek guidance and get emergency help if needed."

While the 4,200-square-foot facility is designed to provide services to crewmembers, cruisers are also welcome. You can shop at the on-site convenience shop, access free Wi-Fi and visit the chapel.

If Seafarers' House doesn't have what you need before embarkation, there's a CVS at 1700 Federal Highway, about a 10-minute drive from port and close to the hotels we mentioned above. There's also a Publix grocery store (1940 Cordova Road) and Total Wine (1906 Cordova Road) in that area in the Harbor Shops plaza.

Where to eat

Fort Lauderdale is a cosmopolitan city with all types of restaurants, from casual diners to fine dining. You can find everything from Southern comfort food and local seafood dishes to Caribbean and Latin American cuisines, Asian fusion and more.

If you arrive at FLL early in the morning and need breakfast before heading to the port, try The Floridian Diner (1410 East Las Olas Boulevard). Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you can order your favorite egg dishes, pancakes, waffles, breakfast wraps and more. At dinnertime, they serve pork chops, country-fried steak, St. Louis ribs and fried chicken, among other hearty plates.

Lester's Diner (250 FL-84), just 10 mins from Port Everglades, is another favorite spot for all-day and all-night dining. It's been in business for more than 40 years and is a terrific place for a quintessential diner breakfast. Try the breakfast skillets, Belgian waffles and omelets. At lunch and dinner, order Greek and Italian specialties as well as burgers, deli-style sandwiches and roast chicken.

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Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant (128 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach) makes its frozen dairy treats on-site every day from fresh ingredients. Pick your favorite flavor and then take a look at the largest collection of rural American memorabilia in the country. This local legend is about 15 minutes from the port.

Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q (1236 S. Federal Highway, about 10 minutes from port) is a Southern-style restaurant known for its ribs and barbecue sauce. If you don't have time to taste its classic soul food dishes, you can still take home a bottle of its famous barbecue sauce.

Seafood restaurants abound, leading among them is 15th Street Fisheries at the Lauderdale Marina (1900 SE 15th Street), with amazing waterfront views. Other popular spots include the Rustic Inn Crabhouse (4331 Anglers Avenue) and Islamorada Fish Company (220 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach). All of these restaurants are within a 20-minute drive from the port.

For brew fans, the Ale Trail awaits. Greater Fort Lauderdale's thriving beer culture encompasses many nano- and micro-breweries that offer over 500 beers. How about a Hefeweizen made with Florida-grown mangos? New to the Ale Trail are 3 Sons Brewing Co. in Dania Beach as well as American Icon Brewery Kitchen and Taproom, Sistrunk Marketplace and Brewery and Dangerous Minds Brewing Company, all in Fort Lauderdale.

TPG also reached out to a local and cruise industry insider -- Mark Conroy, managing director of the Americas for Silversea Cruises and a Broward County resident -- to get his take on the best places to eat in Fort Lauderdale. He singled out Rainbow Palace (2787 E Oakland Park Boulevard) for "the best Chinese meal in South Florida." He said it's "not inexpensive" but serves "great food," adding, "It tastes like you are in Hong Kong, not Fort Lauderdale."

He also suggests Fort Lauderdale's Greek Islands Taverna (3300 N Ocean Boulevard) with "amazing flavors" and "reasonable prices." No reservations are taken, though, so visitors might have to go early and wait in line. "It's definitely worth the wait," Conroy promised.

Conroy also is a fan of Coconuts (429 Seabreeze Boulevard), on Route A1A adjacent to the Swimming Hall of Fame on Fort Lauderdale Beach. "It's a typical beachy seafood hang-out," he said, "with beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway with a casual, relaxed vibe."

Sights to see

There are plenty of things to see and do when in Fort Lauderdale. Here are a few of our favorite recommendations for cruise passengers passing through town.

Las Olas Boulevard

We love shopping along this 2.5-mile avenue that stretches from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the ocean. It's the city's premier shopping venue and the ideal place to stroll and people-watch. Just a few miles from Port Everglades, the promenade along New River features high-fashion boutiques, sidewalk cafes and bars, along with multiple art and entertainment venues and nearby attractions. If you're looking for somewhere to eat, you'll find a plethora of options here, including Greek, Peruvian, French, Italian, Mexican, Asian, Kosher and more.

The Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi, with multiple stops and commentary, provides easy access to the promenade. Other stops include the Hilton Marina and Convention Center, Beach Place and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Water Taxi tickets cost $28 for adults, $23 for seniors 65 and older and military personnel, and $14 for kids ages 5 to 11.

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Sawgrass Mills

In Sunrise (12801 W. Sunrise Boulevard), this mall offers 350 name-brand outlets and value shops -- everything from Nike to Kate Spade to Gucci, Lululemon, Tory Burch and Tommy Hilfiger. There's also a movie and IMAX theater as well as a variety of restaurants. Paul Maison de Qualite and SushiGami are two of our favorites. The mall is a 25- to 35-minute drive from Port Everglades.

Dania Beach Ocean Park and Pier

Locals adore Dania Beach, a 20-minute drive from FLL or Port Everglades, because it's one of the least-crowded stretches of sand in the area. Yet, it even has a marina and pier from which you can fish. If you just want to enjoy the views, grab a bite to eat at Quarterdeck Restaurant (300 N. Beach Road, Dania Beach), which is right on the pier itself. At the beach, there's a playground, restrooms with showers and lifeguards on duty. You can also rent kayaks from area vendors.

Jungle Queen riverboat tours

A visit to the "Venice of America" won't be complete without taking a trip down its beautiful waterways lined with landmark homes. A local institution since 1938, Jungle Queen Riverboats (Bahia Mar Yachting Center, 801 Seabreeze Boulevard) takes you on a 90-minute guided sightseeing tour up and down Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterway. The ship also offers a tour with dinner and show on a private island. (Tour tickets are about $24 for adults, $21 for seniors, $14 for children and free for infants.)

Museums and gardens

Historic home fans might tour Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (900 N. Birch Road; $20 for adults and $16 for kids ages 6 to 12) on Fort Lauderdale Beach or Historic Stranahan House Museum (335 SE 6th Avenue; $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and $7 for students), particularly lovely when it's decorated Victorian-style for the winter holidays.

Offering a robust "look back" into Fort Lauderdale's early days are several museum buildings of History Fort Lauderdale (231 Southwest Second Avenue; access to all three museums is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $7 for students). Located in the former 1905-era New River Inn is the History Museum with exhibits covering prehistoric times through the modern era. The 1907-era Pioneer House Museum is set up with period furnishings, antique dolls and toys, much as it was back in the day, while the 1899 Schoolhouse Museum has period wooden desks and textbooks.

Hollywood Beach Boardwalk

This 2.5-mile promenade (101 S. Broadwalk) along the Atlantic Ocean is a wonderful place to stroll. The boardwalk connects three parks, 50 restaurants and dozens of shops. You can walk the boardwalk or rent a bike, and there are benches and public restrooms along the way.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Clocking in at 180 acres, the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (3109 E, Sunrise Boulevard, between the Intracoastal Waterway and SR A1A) lets people leave the crowds of Fort Lauderdale behind for a more relaxed experience. Within the park, there's a concession stand where you can rent bikes, kayaks and book Segway tours. Or, just enjoy the walking trails at a leisurely pace. As you walk along the Intracoastal, keep your eyes peeled and you may spy manatees. There's also a Water Taxi stop here.

Related: The 12 state parks that will make you fall in love with Florida

Bottom line

Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant vacation destination on its own, but it's also one of the easiest home ports for embarking on a cruise. Port Everglades is so close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; it's a breeze to make your way from your flight to ship. The array of cruise ships and itineraries available out of Port Everglades is also impressive, which is one reason why it's one of the most popular home ports in the state for Floridians driving to their cruise vacation. Check out upcoming cruise itineraries and see if it's the right embarkation port for you.

With additional reporting by Susan Young

How do I get to my Port/Terminal?

Port Of Miami

"Port of Miami – Dodge Island

1015 N. America Way

Miami, FL 33132

Port of Miami website

Parking Information

To learn more about parking rates, payment methods, or disabled parking permit rates and exemptions, please visit the PortMiami Parking page for the latest information.

Terminal Information

Terminal A is the home terminal for all Oasis Class vessels when sailing out of PortMiami. All other ships, please consult your email communication and directional signage once you arrive to PortMiami.

From Miami International Airport (7 miles):

Via Port Tunnel: Take 836 East through the toll. Continue onto FL836 E/I-395 E, then keep right to merge onto MacArthur Causeway.

Use the left 2 lanes to take the exit towards Port of Miami Tunnel and follow the signs to your pier terminal.

Via Port Bridge: Take 836 East through the toll. Exit at US1 N.E. 2nd Avenue/Biscayne Boulevard, proceed straight through one light, and then turn right at the second light onto Biscayne Boulevard (US1).

Stay in your left-hand lane and turn left into the Port of Miami on N.E. 5th Street.

Drive across the bridge and follow signs to your pier terminal. From Ft. Lauderdale International (26 miles):

Via Port Tunnel: Take I-95 South to Exit 2D toward I-395 E/Miami Beach. Merge onto MacArthur Causeway.

Use the left 2 lanes to take the exit towards Port of Miami Tunnel and follow the signs for your pier terminal.

Via Port Bridge: Take I-95 South to Exit 3B, N.W. 8th Street.

Turn left onto 5th Street and continue straight until you reach the Port of Miami entrance.

Drive across the bridge and follow signs to your pier terminal.

Bus Information

Our Florida Bus Program is provided by Cruise Connection of Florida. For rates, availability and pick up locations, please contact our Reservations center at (800) 327-6700.

* All rates and prices are subject to change.

** Celebrity Cruises is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles."

Port Everglades

1850 Eller Drive

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Fort Lauderdale (Everglades) Cruise Terminal:

From Fort Lauderdale International Airport (5 miles):

Exit the airport and follow signs for I-595 East/Port Everglades. Continue to the last exit on I-595 East and follow the signs to Port Everglades. This will automatically take you to the Port Everglades security entrance. From there, follow the directional signs for your designated ship's pier terminal.

From Miami International Airport (30 miles):

Take 836 East to I-95 North.

Exit I-95 North at 595 East.

Follow 595 to the end; then follow the Port Everglades signs.

After dropping off your checked luggage at the pier terminal with the porters and cruise line representative, proceed to the appropriate parking garage for that terminal. Rates are $15 USD per day for the regular vehicles and $19 for the oversized vehicles (rates subject to change without notice by the Port Authority). For additional information or vehicle size restrictions, please contact USA Parking at (954)468-3680.

Security at the Pier

Please expect delays related to security and immigration procedures when arriving at the pier to board the ship. These procedures have been designed for your safety and all attempts will be made to expedite you through the process as quickly as possible.

For any day of travel concerns you may have, please contact us at (800) 256-6649 or (305) 539-4107.

Our Florida Bus Program is provided by Cruise Connection of Florida. For rates, availability and pick up locations, please contact their Reservations center at (800) 327-6700.

** Celebrity Cruises is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.

Port Canaveral

Port and Terminal Information

Port Canaveral Orlando is located at 445 Challenger Road. There are multiple terminals in Port Canaveral for Celebrity Cruises Ships.

Cruise Terminal #1

9050 Discovery Road

Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920

Cruise Terminal #5

9245 Charles M Rowland Dr

Cruise Terminal #6

9241 Charles M Rowland Dr

Before arriving to the port, check your cruise documents to make sure which is the Terminal your ship will be departing from.

Once you have arrived at Port Canaveral follow the signage throughout the port to your ship's terminal assignment.

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida Cruise Terminal:

From Orlando International Airport (MCO):

Apporximately 45 minutes west of Port Canaveral.

Take the North exit from the airport, staying to the right on SR 528 East.

Take SR 528 East all the way to Port Canaveral.

Upon approaching the port area, follow the signs indicating Port Canaveral Cruise Terminals.

From Melbourne International Airport (MLB):

Approximately 25 miles (40 minutes) south of Port Canaveral.

Exit east (left) out of the airport onto NASA boulevard and follow to U.S. Highway 1.

Turn left (north) onto U.S. Highway 1.

Travel approximately 20 minutes on U.S. Highway 1 passed the intersection of S.R. 520 in Cocoa about one mile to the S.R. 528 exit.

Exit and travel east on SR. 528 for approximately 10 miles, crossing the Indian River, Nerritt Island and the Banana River to reach Port Canaveral.

From Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB):

Approximately 1 hour northwest of Port Canaveral.

Exit the airport south to the Central Florida Greenway (Toll Road 417).

Go south 23 miles to S.R. 528 (the Beach line Expressway) eastbound exit.

Go east (37 miles) to the Port.

From Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX):

Located about 20 minutes from the Port in Titusville FL.

Exit and drive east three blocks

Turn south onto U.S. Highway 1 to the Beach line Expressway (S.R. 528) and follow this east to the Port.

From Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB):

Located about 75 miles north of Port Canaveral.

Take I-95 south to S.R. 528 East and follow to the Port

Port Canaveral no longer offers pre-paid parking. Please pay to park at your cruise terminal's designated parking area and simply take a short walk to your ship; no need for shuttles. RV parking is available at each cruise terminal.

3 Nights/4 Days - $68.00

4 Nights/5 Days - $85.00

5 Nights/6 Days - $102.00

6 Nights/7 Days - $119.00

7 Nights/8 Days - $136.00

8 Nights/9 Days - $153.00

Disabled Parking spaces are available and the fee is waived for vehicles transporting certain persons who have disabilities that:

Have special equipment, such as ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls for use by a disabled person

Display a Florida Toll Exemption Permit as explained in s. 316.1964, Florida Statutes

Display a Florida Disabled Veteran (DV) license plate issued under s. 320.084; s. 320.0842; or s. 320.0845, Florida Statutes

Parking agents will not grant parking waivers for any other reason than the ones listed above.

*Rates May Vary based on seasonality, day fo the week, time of booking, length of stay and availability.

Port of Cape Liberty

4 Port Terminal Boulevard

Bayonne, N.J. 07002-5038

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Cape Liberty, New Jersey Cruise Terminal:

From Newark International Airport (9 miles):

Exit the airport, following signs to the NJ Turnpike.

Take the NJ Turnpike to exit 14A.

Pay toll at exit and continue straight (after traffic light onto bridge) onto Route 440.

Follow signs for Route 440 South.

Continue on Route 440 South to Port Terminal Blvd.

Turn left at Port Terminal Blvd. (there is a traffic light at the intersection).

This is the entrance for the "Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor" or the old "Military Ocean Terminal Bayonne."

Continue straight and approach the guard gate.

Continue past the guard gate and follow the signs to the cruise terminal.

From NJ Turnpike north or south:

From NYC, via the Lincoln Tunnel:

Take the Lincoln Tunnel to New Jersey.

Follow I-495 West to the NJ Turnpike/I-95.

Take the NJ Turnpike south to Exit 14A - Bayonne. Follow directions above from Exit 14A.

From NYC, via the Holland Tunnel:

Take the Holland Tunnel to New Jersey.

Take the NJ Turnpike west to exit 14A. Follow directions above from Exit 14 A.

From the West, via I-80:

Take I-80 East to I-95 South

Take the NJ Turnpike south to Exit 14A- Bayonne. Follow directions above from Exit 14A.

From the west, via I-78:

Take I-78 East directly to the NJ Turnpike.

Take the NJ Turnpike east to Exit 14A- Bayonne. Follow directions above from Exit 14A.

From the east/Staten Island/Long Island:

Take the Verrazano Narrows Bridge into Staten Island.

Take I-278 West.

Take Route 440 North to and over the Bayonne Bridge.

Continue on Route 440 North approximately 3 miles.

Make a right into the Bayonne Ocean Terminal.

From the Bronx/Connecticut/New England:

Proceed to and across the George Washington Bridge.

Follow signs for the New Jersey Turnpike/I-95 South.

From Westchester County:

Take I-684 South to I-287 West

Take I-287 West to I-87 South.

Follow signs to and over the George Washington Bridge.

From Rockland County:

Take the Palisades Parkway South to I-80 West.

Follow signs for the New JerseyTurnpike/I-95 South.

Transportation

Take the PATH Rapid Transit System train from Manhattan to Jersey City or Hoboken.

Outside the PATH Station, take the NJ Hudson-Bergen Light Rail train to Bayonne.

Get off at the 34th Street Station in Bayonne.

You are now directly across Route 440 from the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor, which includes the Cape Liberty Cruise Port.

Call one of the three Bayonne taxi cab companies to drive you to the cruise port, which is about two miles east of the Light Rail line.

East Coast regional Motorcoach Program (a service provided by Entertainment Tours) - call (800) 310-9900 for reservations or book online. Please contact Entertainment Tours for rates and pick up locations.

From the Port Authority Bus Terminal, take the 119 bus to Bayonne. The 119 bus travels along Kennedy Boulevard into Bayonne and stops on request every three blocks. When you reach 33rd Street and Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne, you will be at the closest point on the bus route to the cruise port. Call one of the three Bayonne cab companies to drive you to the cruise port, which is about three miles east of Kennedy Boulevard.

The 99S bus travels along Kennedy Boulevard into Bayonne and stops on request every three blocks.

When you reach 33rd Street and Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne, you will be at the closest point on the bus route to the cruise port.

Call one of the three Bayonne taxi cab companies to drive you to the cruise port, which is about three miles east of Kennedy Boulevard.

A safe and secure parking facility is conveniently located adjacent to the cruise terminal. Parking fees are $30 per day including all taxes*. Cash and major credit cards are accepted. No reservations are necessary and parking is guaranteed.

Oversized vehicles, such as campers and RV’s, that occupy more than one space, will be charged double the normal rate.

The height restriction of the garage is 7’ 4”. There is an open lot adjacent to the parking garage to accommodate vehicles with height restrictions.

Port of Tampa Bay

Please verify cruising intinerary for cruise terminal.

Port of Tampa Bay, Terminal 2:

651 Channelside Drive

Tampa, Florida 33602

Port of Tampa Bay, Terminal 3:

815 Channelside Drive

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Tampa, Florida Cruise Terminal:

From Tampa International Airport (10 miles):

Exit the Airport and follow signs to I-275 North.

I-275 merges with I-4 East.

Take I-4 East to Exit #1 (Ybor City).

Go south on 21st Street, turn right on Adamo Drive (Hwy 60).

Turnleft (south) on Channelside Drive.

Cruise Terminal 3 main entrance is approximately 5 blocks South on Channelside Drive.

Entrance is on the left at Cumberland Street.

In the event of a last minute change in pier assignments, signage will indicate the assigned terminal for your particular ship.

A parking garage is located at 810 Channelside Drive, across the street from Terminal 3. The parking fee is approximately $15 per day (subject to change), and is payable upon entry into the parking area in the form of cash or credit card. For additional parking information please call (813) 905-7678.

Port of Vancouver

Canada Place Cruise Terminal

999 Canada Place

British Columbia, Canada V6C 3T4

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Vancouver, British Columbia Cruise Terminal:

From Vancouver International Airport (16 miles, 45-minute drive):

When entering Vancouver via Oak Street, follow North to Park Drive.

Turn left onto Park Drive and then take a right onto Granville Street.

Follow Granville Street over the Granville Street Bridge and take Seymour Street exit.

Proceed North to Cordova Street.

Turn left and follow two blocks to stoplight, turn right on Howe Street.

Follow straight to ramp entering Canada Place Pier.

From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (162 miles, 4-hour drive):

Leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, follow the signs marked Freeways after exiting airport arrival terminals.

Enter Eastbound Highway 518 (also marked I-5) moving into the left lane, and exit to I-5 North.

Proceed North on I-5 to the U.S/Canada Border where you will need to stop and pass through Customs.

From Customs continue North, you are now on Highway 99. Cross Oak Street Bridge, turn left on Broadway, turn right on Granville, cross bridge and move to left lane.

Exit to Seymour Street.

Turn left on Cordova and right on Howe to the pier.

For reservations, information and rates please contact Vinci Park Canada Place, Vancouver at (866) 856 - 8080 or visit the Port of Vancouver website for additional information.

Port of Seattle

Smith Cove Cruise Terminal 91

2001 West Garfield Street

Seattle, WA. 98199

Port of Seattle website

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Seattle, Washington Cruise Terminal:

From I-5 South:

Head north on I-5 and follow signs to the Mercer Street Exit

Take exit 167 (left-side off-ramp) to Mercer Street

Take a right turn on to Fairview Avenue North (400 feet)

Take a left turn on Valley Street (0.18 miles)

Valley Street bends to the left and becomes Broad Street (0.75 miles)

Turn right to Denny Way (0.32 miles)

Bend right to Western Avenue (0.22 miles)

Western joins Elliott Avenue West (1.18 miles)

Follow signs to Magnolia Bridge

Turn right at 14th Ave West (signal light intersection) (0.14 miles)

Stay to the right and follow ramp joining the Magnolia Bridge (West Garfield Street) (0.35 miles)

Exit right. Follow signs to Smith Cove Park (0.55 miles) and Cruise Terminal

Turn right at bottom of ramp and follow signs for cruise terminal parking or cruise terminal

From I-5 North:

Head south on I-5 and follow the signs to the Mercer Street Exit

Take exit 167 to Mercer Street (right-hand off-ramp)

Take a right turn on to Fairview Avenue North ( 400 feet)

Exit right. Follow signs to “Smith Cove Park” (0.55 miles) and Cruise Terminal

Parking is available via a remote lot at the terminal, which is served by shuttle bus. Space for luggage will be available on the Shuttle. Reservations for parking are recommended. For reservations, parking fee information, and parking lot maps, please log onto the Republic Parking website or call (206) 783-4144, ext. 1113.

Port of Boston

Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal

1 Black Falcon Avenue

Boston, MA 02210

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Boston, Massachusetts Cruise Terminal:

From Logan International Airport (4 miles):

Exit Logan Airport to the Ted Williams Tunnel (I-90) ($3 toll).

Follow signs for the Ted Williams Tunnel.

From the right lane, take the first exit – Exit 25/South Boston.

At the traffic lights, you will be at Congress Street.

Continue forward onto B Street.

At the next signal, turn right onto Seaport Boulevard which turns into Northern Ave.

Continue on Northern Avenue for approx ¼ mile then turn right to Tide Street and an immediate left onto Drydock Avenue.

Follow Drydock Avenue as it turns right at the end of the Boston Design Center.

Turn right again onto Black Falcon Avenue, traveling straight to the stop sign, where you will be directed by Port Officers for either passenger drop-off or to the parking garage.

Long-term parking is available. The city parking garage (EDIC) is located across the street from the Ray Flynn Cruisport. It is a space available, covered facility. The daily fee is $16 per day (subject to charge) and is payable with cash or credit card (Visa or MasterCard) when you enter the garage.

Prior to parking your vehicle, please proceed first to the cruise terminal for luggage and guest drop off. After parking the vehicle, it's a short walk back to the cruise terminal.

For any day of travel concerns you may have, please contact our local cruise line representative, Destination New England at (857) 496-1663 or us at (800) 256-6649 or (305) 539-4107.

For additional information on the Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal visit the Port of Boston's website.

Port of Honolulu

Port of Honolulu - Pier 2

521 Ala Moana Blvd,

Honolulu, HI 96813

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Honolulu, Hawaii Cruise Terminal:

From Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to pier - 6 miles, approximately 30 minutes:

Go north on Rogers Boulevard toward N Nimitz Highway for 0.1 miles

Turn right onto Highway 92 N Himitz Highway for 5 miles

Nimitz Highway becomes Ala Moana Boulevard

Turn right on Channel Street across from the Restaurant Row area

Once on Channel Street, the cruise terminal is on the right-hand side

From Waikiki to pier:

Travel on Ala Wai Boulevard heading west

Turn left onto Lipeepee Street, then turn right onto Hobron Lane

Turn right onto Ala Moana Boulevard. (Hotels along Ala Moana Boulevard start here)

Turn left on Channel Street (across from Restaurant Row area)

Once on Channel Street the cruise terminal is on the right hand side

Note: If using Google Maps, be sure to search “Pier 2 Cruise Ship Terminal.” Google Maps has mistakenly listed another “Pier 2” that appears 4 miles away from the cruise ship terminal.

No parking information is available.

Port of Seward

Seward Passenger Ship Terminal

Alaska Railroad Dock

Seward, AK 99664

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Seward, Alaska Cruise Terminal:

From Anchorage Airport (130 miles):

Take International Airport Road east until you reach Minnesota Drive.

Take a right on Minnesota Drive and follow the signs to Seward Highway South.

Once on Seward Highway, you’ll travel approximately 130 miles to Seward.

Once in Seward, follow the signs to the Alaska Railroad Dock.

You will also be able to see the ship terminal from the highway on your left as you enter Seward.

For directions to the Hospitality Center in Anchorage please call (907) 278-8070.

Long term parking is not available.

Port of Los Angeles

San Pedro World Cruise Terminal

100 Swinford Street

San Pedro, CA 90731

Celebrity Cruises Directions to the Los Angeles, California Cruise Terminal:

From Los Angeles International Airport

Take the 110 Freeway South towards San Pedro.

Exit at Harbor Boulevard (same exit as the Vincent Thomas Bridge).

Stay to the right - Harbor Boulevard (Do not go over the bridge.)

At the light, cross over the main road, turning right into the "World Cruise Terminal."

Follow the directions to parking and passenger drop-off.

Parking is available for $18 a day. No reservations are required. A shuttle is offered to the cruise ship terminals.

Port of San Juan

Pan American Pier 1 East

Calle Lindbergh

San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

Pan American Pier 1 West

Calle Tadeo Rivera

Celebrity Cruises Directions to San Juan, Puerto Rico Cruise Terminal:

From Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (8 miles):

Exit the Airport to San Juan taking the middle lane on Baldorioty Ave.

This avenue will take you to New and Old San Juan.

Once you are at the end of the avenue you will find a traffic light.

On the right you will see the Condado Lagoon and on your left you will see the Yacht Club.

This is a one-way road.

Stay in the left lane and follow the signs directing to San Juan or the Convention Centre.

Keep to your left and make a U-turn whenever possible.

After the turn, remain on the right hand side and continue forward past the Yacht Club, Sizzlers Restaurant.

At the corner make a right, continue to the traffic light.

Make a right hand turn at the next right.

Follow the road to the entrance of the pier.

Parking is not available.

Port of Barcelona

Port of Barcelona D'Adossat Terminal

Moll Adossat

1, 08039 Barcelona, Spain

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Barcelona, Spain Cruise Terminal:

From El Prat International Airport (BCN) to pier (10 miles, about 40 minutes):

Exit the airport and take the road to Barcelona City.

Once there, take the Ronda Litoral Highway and take the exit marked PUERTO.

Turn right and then follow the signs indicating PUERTO.

Ships are berthed at Adossat Terminal (Moll Adossat).

For any day of travel concerns you may have, please contact our local cruise line representative Intercruises at +34.93.301 2244 or us at (800) 256-6649 or (305) 539-4107.

** Celebrity Cruises is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles

Port of Singapore

Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS)

61 Marina Coastal Drive, Singapore

Please verify cruising intinerary for cruise terminal. See below for detailed information on check in, baggage drop off, driving directions and parking at this terminal.

Celebrity Cruises Directions to the Singapore Cruise Terminal:

Coming from AYE (towards Changi Airport)

Take Exit 2 on MCE/Central Boulevard

Keep right towards Marina Boulevard

Turn right at Marina Boulevard to Marina Coastal Drive

Destination is on your left after Marina South Pier

Coming from MCE (from Changi Airport)

Take Exit 3 on MCE/Marina Coastal Drive

Turn LEFT onto Marina Coastal Drive

Destination is on your LEFT after Marina South Pier

For your comfort and convenience we recommend you arrive at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore for ship check-in formalities beginning at the boarding time stated in your cruise documents but no later than 1.5 hours prior to scheduled sail time.

Baggage Drop Off

Porters will be available to receive baggage to be checked prior to check-in at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore.

Parking (DriveCruise – Enjoy a local convenience)

The DriveCruise service allows you to park your vehicle at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore carpark, at a discounted rate.

Public Transport

Board train along the East-West Line towards Pasir Ris or towards Downtown Station if coming from the Downtown Line

Alight at Tanjong Pagar Station (Exit C) or Downtown Station Station (Exit C)

Board bus 402 at bus stop, near International Plaza (03223) or near Marina Bay Financial Centre (03391)

Alight at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore

Board train along the North South Line towards Marina Bay Station

Alight at Marina South Pier Station

Walk 600m alongside the sheltered linkway to Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore

Port of Ravenna

Porto Corsini, Ravenna, Italy

48123 Ravenna RA, Italy

Pier Terminal

Terminal Crociere - Porto Corsini

Airport to Pier Transit Time

Venice Marco Polo International Airport (VCE): 3 hours by bus and 2 hours and 30 minutes by car

Bologna Gugliemo Marconi International Airport (BLQ): 1 hour and 30 minutes

From: Venice Airport

Venice Marco Polo International Airport (VCE): Viale Galileo Galilei, 30, 30173 Venezia VE, Italia

Take Raccordo Marco Polo to Tangenziale di Mestre/A57.

Take Exit towards Milano/Bologna from Raccordo Marco Polo

10 minutes (9.3 km)

Keep on A13 and RA8 until Comacchio and take the exit from RA8

1 hour and 49 minutes (167 km)

Keep on SS309 and take Via Giovanni Spallazzi and Viale Italia towards Molo S.Filippo in Ravenna

28 minutes (25.7 km)

Arrive to Terminal Crociere – Porto Corsini

48123 Ravenna, RA, Italia

From: Bologna Airport

Bologna Gugliemo Marconi International Airport (BLQ): Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO, Italia

Take A14/E45 at San Lazzaro di Savena from Tangenziale nord di Bologna

12 minutes (14.5 km)

Keep on A14/E45 towards SS309 Ravenna

36 minutes (63 km)

Take the exit on SS309 to Via delle Valli/SP112 and Viale Italia towards Via Molo S.Filippo

24 minutes (22.2 km)

Pier Long Term Parking

No long-term parking available at the Port

Port of Sydney, Australia

Overseas Passenger Terminal

West 130 Argyle St

The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Sydney Cruise Terminal:

Overseas Passenger Terminal:

The distance from Sydney Airport is approximately 16 kms. Travel time approximately 35 minutes.

Passengers can travel to the Overseas Passenger Terminal by train, bus, ferry, light rail, private vehicle, taxi or rideshare.

The Overseas Passenger Terminal is located on the right opposite the Sydney Opera House.

You can also use Google Maps to help you plan your journey to the new cruise terminal.

A three minute maximum drop off time is permitted and is enforced by Security Staff at the wharf. Parking* is available at the Wilson Car Park.

For further information, please visit the Port Authority of New South Wales website.

* All rates and prices are subject to change. Celebrity Cruises is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.

Port of Southampton

101 Berth, City Cruise Terminal

Southampton S015 1HJ

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Southamption, England Cruise Terminal:

From London Heathrow Airport:

Take A3113 from the airport to M25 (M25 is the London Orbital Freeway).

Follow signs for M3 at junction 12 - join M3.

Head south following signs for Southampton and Southampton Docks.

On leaving the M3, take the M27 following signs Southampton Docks.

At junction 3 – join M271 and continue to follow signs for Southampton Docks.

Dock Gate 10 is the entrance to the terminal area.

From London Gatwick Airport:

Take A23 from airport to junction 9a.

Join the M23 driving to junction 7.

Join the M25 following signs for M3.

Join at junction 12.

Join M3 and head south following signs for Southampton and Southampton Docks.

On leaving the M3 take the M27 following signs for Southampton Docks.

At junction 3 – join M271 and continue to follow signs for Southampton Docks. Dock Gate 10 is the entrance to the terminal area.

Rail Transportation

From London Waterloo Station:

Direct Train Service is available on South West Railways from London Waterloo to Southampton Central Station.

Approximate journey time is 1 hour 20 minutes.

Timetable information can be obtained on the internet at www.rail.co.uk .

Round trip train fair from London’s Waterloo station is approximately $65.00 (35 British Pounds).

The Pier terminal is approximately 15 minutes by taxi from the Southampton train station.

Approximate cost for taxi journey is $18.00 (8 British Pounds).

Parking at the Port of Southampton can be arranged in advance only by calling locally at +44 870-085-6030. There is very limited space available for cars not holding an advance reservation. For directions to the “Long Stay” parking facility, follow the above directions, however enter the Southampton Docks through Dock Gate 8.

Port of Civitavecchia (Rome)

Molo Vespucci, Civitavecchia 00053

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Cruise Terminal:

From Fiumicino International Airport (also known as Leonardo Da Vinci Airport):

Take the Autostada E80/A 12 – Roma-Civitavecchia

Exit at Civitavecchia Sud

Follow the signs to the Sardinia Ferries

Entrance personnel will provide any further details

Once inside the port, signage posted throughout will direct guests to their assigned terminal

Parking facilities are available near the cruise terminals starting at a cost of € 60 EUR for a seven day cruise plus €12 EUR for each additional day (price subject to change without notice) for the duration of your cruise. The parking facility will only accept Euros on arrival and will not accept credit cards or checks. The parking facility is located inside the port area. The parking facility does not offer a shuttle service to the cruise terminal. Based on availability, guests can pay for a taxi to transfer to and from the pier terminal.

Security at the Pier:

For any day of travel concerns you may have, please contact our local cruise line representative, Aloschi Bros. at +39.06.420.20.498 or us at 1.800.256 6649 or +1.305.539.4107.

Port of Mumbai

Piet Heinkade 27

1019 BR Amsterdam

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Amsterdan, Netherland Cruise Terminal:

From Schiphol International Airport to pier (13 miles):

Exit the airport and take A4 to Amsterdam and then the A10 Amsterdam Ring Road (north).

Leave the A10 Amsterdam Ring Road (north) at the S114 junction (follow the signs Centrum, Zeeburg and Artis).

Turn left at the end of the exit road. Follow the road until you have passed the Piet Hein Tunnel.

At the end of the tunnel turn right, following the signs for "Centrum and Central Station".

You will pass three traffic lights. After the third light, turn right at the second access road. Entrance to the underground parking area is situated in front of the terminal.

Parking is located underneath the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA). Daily rate is approximately 30.00 Euros.

Port of Amsterdam

Port Rashid (Commonly known as Mina Rashid)

Passenger Terminal 2 / 3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Dubai, United Arab Emirates Cruise Terminal:

From Dubai International Airport

Exit Dubai Airport and drive approximately 100 meters to the traffic light.

Turn left and drive for approximately 200 meters.

Head for the flyover showing direction Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi.

Cross Al Grarhour Bridge and follow the directional signs to Port Rashid.

At the Last round about turn right and reach the main cargo gates of Port Rashid.

Drive through the gates and follow the signs to the 'Passenger Cruise Terminal'.

Continue straight past the round about and turn left at the small traffic signal.

Drive straight ahead and you will see the cruise terminal building.

Port of Dubai

Shinko Pier Exhibition Hall 2-5 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 231-0001

The Tokyo, Yokohama Port website:

https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/detail/019/index.html

Take Higashi Kanto expressway from Tokyo's Narita International Airport.

Continue driving on Higashi Kanto Expressway to Tokyo Higashi Kanto Expressway is connected to Expressway Wangan (Bay Shore Route) Line. (B-line)

Continue driving on Expressway Wangan Line to Yokohama through Haneda Airport

Then Across Tsurumi Tsubasa Bridge and Yokohama Bay Bridge.

Turn off expressway Wangan line at Shin Yamashita exit.

After exiting, pass underneath the Expressway

turn left at intersection in front of Yamashita park, then turn right at an intersection the name of Yamashitabashi.

Go straight through Yokohama Marine Tower and Yamashita Park to the Kaigandori-yonchome intersection

Then turn right at Kaigandori-yonchome intersection then you will arrive at Shinko Pier Exhibition Hall.

No Parking info Available

Port of Tokyo

Passenger Terminal

Nudo Baron s/n Almacen Simon Bolivar

Recintos Portuarios

Valparaiso Chile

From Arturo Merino International Airport (SCL)

Upon leaving Santiago airport at Pudahuel take a right onto Highway 68 (Ruta 68) which goes for about 75 miles to Valparaiso and Via del Mar.

Once in Valparaiso, follow Argentina Ave until it becomes Espana Ave.

Go under the railway into the port area

*Short term parking only-- $1 USD per hour

*Celebrity Cruises is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.

Port of Valpraiso

Wilhelminakade 699

3072 AP Rotterdam

The Rotterdam Port website:

https://www.cruiseportrotterdam.nl

Rotterdam cruise port terminal is built on the Wilhelmina Pier. It is west of Erasmus Bridge, on the south bank of Nieuwe Maas River.

Schiphol Airport Amsterdam is 1 hour from the cruise ship terminal.

The distance to Rotterdam Airport is only 20 min.

The city's Central Station is also located close to the cruise terminal building. You can easily reach the terminal by taxi, tram lines 20/25/30 from the city center, or by Metro. Get off at Wilhelminaplein and walk a short half-block east to the cruise terminal.

*Reserve your parking spot at Q-Park De Rotterdam, a 1 minute walking distance to Cruise Terminal Rotterdam.

For more information, click here.

Port of Rotterdam

Reyjavik Cruise Terminal,

Skarfagarðar, 104 Reykjavik

Main cruise termninal in Reykjavik. 7 minutes drive from city center. 45 minutes from Keflavik airport

*Limited parking available at pier, parking area is located by ferry to videy island.

Port of Reykjavik, Iceland

Av. Rodrigues Alves, 10 Centro

CEP 20081-250 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brazil

Directions from Rio de Janeiro - INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

Follow southwest 160 m

Take the first right, head toward Rd. Itacolomi 23 m

Turn left onto Rd. Itacolomi 88 m

Sharp right on Rd. Itacolomi 1.9 km

Turn right on Rd. Canary Islands 1.9 km

Continue Rd. Galeo 1.4 km

Slight left at Ln. Red / Av. Pres. Joao Goulart 7.5 km

Slight left at Vd. Prof. Mario Henrique Simonsen 230 m

Continue Ac. p / Av Brazil - High Lane 550 m

Continue to Avenida Brazil - High Lane 1.0 km

Slight left at Ac. p / EVD Perimetral 130 m

Continue Vevd. Perimetral 5.3 km

Take Gen. Justo Av 450 m

Take the exit toward the Avenida Beira Mar 120 m

Turn right on Avenida Beira Mar 85 m

Take the ramp onto Av Gen. Justo 650 m

Continue Vevd. Perimetral 1.8 km

Continue Ac. p / Av Rodrigues Alves 350 m

Continue to Avenida Rodrigues Alves

The destination is on your right 11 m

Pier Maua S / A

Avenida Rodrigues Alves, 10 Sade - Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-250

Directions from Rio de Janeiro - DOMESTIC AIRPORT:

Follow the southwest Lrg. of World War II Soldier toward Gen. Justo Avenue 50 m

Sharp right at Av Gen. Justo 130 m

Continue Av Alfred Agache 950 m

Continue Ac. p / Av Pres. Vargas 210 m

Continue Av. Vargas 170 m

Slight left at Av. Vargas - Central Lane 34 m

Turn left on Avenida Rio Branco 1.4 km

Turn left to stay on Avenida Rio Branco 110 m

Slight left at Av Beira Mar 600 m

No parking info is available

Port of Rio De Jeneiro

Akti Xaveriou

185 38 Piraeus, Greece

From the Airport Athens Elefterios Venizelos International Airport (Approximately 1 hour:

Head south-west on Attiki Odos/A62, continue onto Leof. Koropiou Aerodromiou.

Turn left onto Leoforo Eyelpidon.

Use right 2 lanes to turn right onto Leof.

Kon/nou Karamanli.

Continue onto Leof. Posidonos.

Continue onto Leof. Apollonos.

Keep left to stay on Leof. Apollonos.

Continue onto Mirkras Asias.

Continue onto Alipedou.

Turn left onto Eth. Antistaseos.

Turn right to continue on Eth. Antistaseos.

Continue onto Dim. Gounari.

Turn left onto Akti Posidonos.

Turn right onto Akti Miaouli.

Enter roundabout and exit at Cruise Terminal.

*Parking is available:Located at 1-6 Akti Miaouli Street, opposite Agios Nicolas Church. The approximate fee is 14 Euros per day (subject to change without notice). The distance to the Cruise Terminal is approximately 150 meters.

Port of Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon Cruise Port

The Lisbon Port website:

HomePage | Lisbon (lisboncruiseport.pt)

From Lisbon Airport:

Take the 1st exit onto R.C.

Continue at Av. Berlim on the way to Av. Infante D. Henrique

You will arrive to Doca Jardim do Tabaco Terminal de Cruxeiro de Lisboa 1100-651 Lisboa (20 minutes distance)

Long term parking available https://www.lisboncruiseport.pt/

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Easy Ways to Get to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale for a Cruise (Port Transportation)

Whether you are driving to the port or flying into Fort Lauderdale, you need to get to the cruise terminal before you can start your vacation! We’ve sailed from Port Everglades several times and can tell you about all your options (including our favorite) for getting to the cruise port.

Sitting north of Miami, Port Everglades may not get the same amount of attention as its sister port, but it is one of the busiest departure ports in America, with millions of passengers sailing each year.

Thankfully, given the location its relatively simple to get there. Below, we have provided directions to the port and your best options for reaching the port.

Location of Port Everglades Cruise Port

First things first, despite the name, Port Everglades is actually located in Fort Lauderdale, right on the Atlantic coast. (You’ll often hear Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale used interchangeably when talking about the port.)

The cruise terminal is just about three miles from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and about 25 miles north of the Miami International Airport .

Here is a map showing the cruise port in relation to the airport:

The port’s official address is 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 if you wish to map your route using GPS.

However, if you are sailing out of terminals 2 or 4 (which are located on the north side of the port), we recommend using 1801 SE 20th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316  as the address. This will put you entering the port closer to your terminal. 

If you are driving to the port, click here for parking information .

Getting From the Fort Lauderdale Airport to Port Everglades

Given the short distance, it’s easy to transport back and forth from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood airport to Port Everglades. Unfortunately, there is not free shuttle that runs between the two points. That means you’ll need to arrange transportation. 

Uber/Lyft (Recommended)  You can use Uber or Lyft to get to the port from the airport easily ( see our guide here ). Rates will actually be a little lower than a taxi, and most people prefer to use these rideshare services due to their lower cost and higher convenience.

Rates for Uber/Lyft from the Fort Lauderdale airport to Port Everglades are about $15-20 per car.

One thing to note is that for that rate up to four people can ride in a car. With luggage, you might need a larger vehicle or take two cars if you are traveling with more than three people.

If you are unfamiliar with companies like Uber and Lyft, here’s how they work. First, you download the app to your smartphone, setting up an account and payment information. When you are ready for a ride, you simply open the app and select where you want to go.

A nearby driver will confirm your pick up and arrive shortly. After the ride, you’ll rate the driver through the app and also confirm payment through your credit card. No money changes hands, it’s all through the phone app.

At the Fort Lauderdale airport the pickup stops for these services are located in between terminals. You can follow the signage to get to the correct spot to then call your ride.

We will say that this area can get busy. We’d recommend having some patience as it can take 10-15 minutes before your car arrives. Other times, we’ve arrived and had no wait at all.

Given the price and convenience, we recommend taking Uber or Lyft, and it’s what we personally use to get to the port.

• Cost: ~$15-$20 one-way per car

Taxis (Recommended)  If catching a cab, the ride is short (only about three miles or 10 minutes). Fares will run you about $18-21 each way . Remember that the fare is per car, not per person. Split the fare between four passengers and you pay only a few bucks each for a ride directly to the port (or any other location you desire). You can head to ground transportation at the airport and get a cab immediately whenever your plan arrives.

The upside of a taxi is that there should be no wait in order to get a ride. You simply arrive, and head to the taxi stand to be on your way. If you see a long line at the rideshare station, consider just using a cab.

• Cost: ~$20 one-way per car

Hotel Shuttles to the Port One option that many people don’t think about are hotel shuttles. Because Fort Lauderdale is such a hub for cruising, a number of hotels offer perks to attract cruise passengers.

One such perk is a shuttle to the cruise port. Since the airport and cruise port are close to each other, many hotels will have a free (or low-cost) shuttle to/from the airport and then will also give you a ride to the cruise port if you stay with them for a night.

So if you’re staying the night in port, these hotels can be ideal to save some money on transportation.

We have a full list of hotel options with shuttles here . Below are several that offer both an airport and cruise port shuttle:

• Embassy Suites by Hilton 17th Street
• Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center
• Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port
• Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale Airport/South Cruise Port

Other Ways of Getting to the Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port From the Airport Given the ease and cost of a taxi and Uber/Lyft from the Fort Lauderdale airport, there really isn’t a reason for alternate ways to get there.

For instance, cruise lines offer shuttles from the airport to the cruise port. However, these are typically expensive compared to catching a cab or rideshare and charged on a per-person basis. In this case, a ride might be $15-20 per person, each way. At that price, you could get a ride for up to four people in an Uber or taxi.

Similarly, independent shuttle services will likely end up being just as much — if not more — than a private ride. You’ll also have to wait on all the passengers heading to the port before you can leave.

Getting from the Miami Airport to Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)

One of the benefits of sailing from South Florida is that you have two major airports to fly into for your cruise — Fort Lauderdale and Miami. This way, if Miami has a better schedule or is cheaper, you can fly there and then head to Port Everglades.

Fortunately, there are transportation options to get you from Miami to Fort Lauderdale to catch the ship. Expect the ride to take at least 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic.

Uber/Lyft (Recommended)  You can use Uber or Lyft to get from Miami to Port Everglades easily. Rates are significantly cheaper than using a taxi. For example, Lyft estimates a ride from the Miami airport to Port Everglades would be $50-55 one-way for up to four people . (Note that during busy times we have seen this price jump to $100 each way.)

That’s about $20-30 less than the rate of a taxi cab, making rideshare services like Uber and Lyft our preferred method of reaching the port.

What’s also a plus is that you can catch an Uber or Lyft from the airport and head anywhere you want (including hotels or points of interest). You don’t have to just head right to the port.

• Cost: ~$50-$55 one-way per car

Taxis For our purposes, we’re assuming that you are flying into Miami for a Port Everglades cruise. Miami-based cabs are an estimated $100 from the Miami airport to Port Everglades . That price could vary based on traffic.

That seems expensive, but remember that is the fee for the entire car. Most shuttles, on the other hand, charge per person, which can make them more expensive for an entire group.

• Cost: ~$100 one-way per car

Cruise Line Transfers Cruise lines offer transfer service from the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports to the cruise terminals.

Royal Caribbean, for example, offers a shuttle between Miami and Fort Lauderdale for $37 per person, each way .

Cruise line transfers offer convenience, but we also find they can be expensive and restrictive. Many are only available on the day you cruise and the day you depart and only go from the airport to the cruise ship. If you’re flying in the day before, then a transfer from the cruise line won’t work.

As well, prices are per person. A family of four taking a $37 transfer each way from the Miami airport to Port Everglades would pay $296 to get back and forth! That’s why we suggest finding alternate ways to the port.

If you are still interested in cruise transfers, you can call your cruise line for more information about their shuttles.

• Cost: ~$35-$40 one-way per person

Miami to Fort Lauderdale Shuttles In addition to the cruise line shuttles, there are independent shuttles that can get you to and from Port Everglades and the Miami airport. They can be cheaper than the cruise line transfers, but if traveling with more than one person, a rideshare still comes out on top.

In general, expect to see prices starting around $25 per person each way to get from Miami to Port Everglades . Keep in mind these prices can vary.

Shuttle Companies: GO Airport Shuttle | Metro Shuttle Service | South Florida Elite Shuttle |

• Cost: ~$25 one-way per person (varies)

Hotel Shuttles While many hotels in Miami offer shuttles to the Miami port and many Fort Lauderdale hotels offer shuttles to Port Everglades, we don’t know of any Miami hotels offering shuttles to Fort Lauderdale.

If you plan to stay a night in the area, you can take an Uber or taxi to Fort Lauderdale and select a hotel that offers a shuttle to the port.

See our list of Fort Lauderdale hotels with cruise port shuttles here .

Private Cars/Limos It’s easy to go in style in south Florida. There are plenty of companies that will pick you up in a private car or even a limo. In fact, many of the same companies that provide shared shuttle service also have private car service too.

Of course, this service is typically a little pricier. However, if splitting the cost between four or more passengers, it can be surprisingly affordable.

We don’t recommend or discourage any of the following car services (we’ve never used them), but provide them as a starting point for you to see what’s available.

Private Car/Limo Companies:  Family Car & Limo Service | A1 Luxury Limousine   | Elite Limo  | Ft Lauderdale Limo | Quality Limo Service

• Cost: Varies

More on Cruising From Port Everglades

Port Everglades Cruise Parking — Parking at the port? We’ve got you covered with all your parking options, including costs and discounts.

Port Everglades Park and Cruise Hotels — If you plan to stay in the area the night before your cruise, look at this list of hotels that offer cruise parking with a one-night stay.

Port Everglades Overview & Guide  — First time sailing from the port in Fort Lauderdale? We have everything you need to know about the ins and outs taking a cruise from Port Everglades.

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When staying at a nearby precruise hotel on 17th terminals 1,2 and 4 are within walking distance however you CANNOT easily walk into terminal 4 due to the security fence and check point. It’s doable but not advised with luggage. Might be ok for B2B shore walk though.

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida cruise ship port calendar shows all scheduled arrival and departure dates in a timetable format. The cruise calendar displays the ship’s estimated time of arrival including related information such as how crowded is the port, as well as the ship’s next port-of-call.

The following timetable provides valuable information and keeps track of the future cruise ship arrivals from all major cruise lines. In order to find out more about the cruise ship itineraries such as ports, dates, and arrival/departure times just follow the ship’s link.

Fort Lauderdale-Port Everglades Cruise Port Guide

Hollywood, Florida is the home of the third largest cruise port in the world, Port Everglades, which is situated in Greater Fort Lauderdale.

• Celebrity Apex 3.373 passengers 02 May 2024 - 07:00
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 03 May 2024 - 07:00
• Symphony Of The Seas 6.370 passengers 04 May 2024 - 07:00
• Caribbean Princess 3.766 passengers 04 May 2024 - 07:00
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 05 May 2024 - 07:00
• Celebrity Beyond 3.373 passengers 05 May 2024 - 07:00
• Disney Dream 3.500 passengers 05 May 2024 - 08:00
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 06 May 2024 - 07:00
• Disney Magic 2.456 passengers 09 May 2024 - 08:00
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 10 May 2024 - 07:00
• Symphony Of The Seas 6.370 passengers 10 May 2024 - 07:00
• ms Zuiderdam 2.364 passengers 11 May 2024 - 07:00
• Celebrity Beyond 3.373 passengers 12 May 2024 - 07:00
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 12 May 2024 - 07:00
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 13 May 2024 - 07:00
• Symphony Of The Seas 6.370 passengers 13 May 2024 - 07:00
• Disney Magic 2.456 passengers 13 May 2024 - 08:00
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 17 May 2024 - 07:00
• Disney Magic 2.456 passengers 17 May 2024 - 08:00
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 18 May 2024 - 07:00
• Disney Dream 3.500 passengers 01 May 2024 - 15:45
• Celebrity Apex 3.373 passengers 02 May 2024 - 15:30
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 03 May 2024 - 15:30
• Caribbean Princess 3.766 passengers 04 May 2024 - 15:00
• Symphony Of The Seas 6.370 passengers 04 May 2024 - 16:30
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 05 May 2024 - 15:30
• Disney Dream 3.500 passengers 05 May 2024 - 15:45
• Celebrity Beyond 3.373 passengers 05 May 2024 - 16:00
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 06 May 2024 - 15:30
• Disney Magic 2.456 passengers 09 May 2024 - 15:45
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 10 May 2024 - 15:30
• Symphony Of The Seas 6.370 passengers 10 May 2024 - 16:30
• ms Zuiderdam 2.364 passengers 11 May 2024 - 15:00
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 12 May 2024 - 15:30
• Celebrity Beyond 3.373 passengers 12 May 2024 - 16:00
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 13 May 2024 - 15:30
• Disney Magic 2.456 passengers 13 May 2024 - 15:45
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 17 May 2024 - 15:30
• Disney Magic 2.456 passengers 17 May 2024 - 15:45
• Celebrity Reflection 3.655 passengers 18 May 2024 - 15:30

Port Everglades Guide

A Guide to Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Terminals

Its sandy beaches and sunny climate make it a popular destination for travelers looking for sun and surf.

From boating and deep-sea fishing to waterskiing and snorkelling, there are plenty of water-based activities to enjoy.

There is also lots to do on land , including hiking and wildlife viewing at the Everglades National Park.

Millions of cruise passengers travel through Port Everglades each year, making it one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. Walk along Las Olas Boulevard, enjoy the sun and sand of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood beaches, see turtles and manatees at the Everglades, or cruise along the city’s scenic canal waterways during a stay before or after your cruise.

The city’s restaurants features some of the best seafood South Florida has to offer as well as renowned chefs celebrating cuisine from around the world. Fort Lauderdale is also home to world-class shopping experiences, from rare antiques to leading fashion labels.

With great beaches and the Everglades at its doorstep along with exceptional cultural experiences, it is no wonder that the city is a major tourist destination. I

If you stay overnight near Port Everglades, you will find plenty of hotels near Fort Lauderdale cruise port . From luxury options like the Ritz-Carlton and Westin to more affordable alternatives such as Fairfield Inn and Holiday Inn, the city offers hotel and resort options for every taste.

Read also : Where should I stay for a cruise from Fort Lauderdale?

Port Everglades in Florida Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminals Getting to Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Port Everglades Parking Best Time to Visit & Cruise Where to stay near the port Where to shop near Port Everglades Sights to See Best ways to get around Ft. Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminals

Port Everglades is among the busiest cruise ports in the world serving nearly 4 million passengers each year. The port has eight modern and accessible cruise terminals with comfortable seating areas, snack and beverage machines, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Northport includes Terminals 1, 2 and 4 and Midport is home to Terminals 18, 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29.

Terminal 1 is dedicated for ferry services to the Bahamas, while cruises use the port’s other passenger terminals. For example, Terminal 2 serves cruise ships operated by Princess Cruises . Recently renovated, it accommodates the cruise operator’s Ocean Medallion service that enables passengers to use wearable technology to access enhanced services before, during and after their cruise. The terminal has a spacious 20,000 square foot waiting area.

Situated next to the convention center, Terminal 4 was renovated in 2015 and serves mainly Carnival Cruise Line ships. Royal Caribbean is based at Terminal 19, which welcomes the cruise line’s largest ships. Celebrity Cruises operates from Terminal 25, a sleek and modern terminal and home for the line’s Celebrity Edge.

Fort Lauderdale has several cruise terminals and they are:

• Terminal 2 – Princess Cruises (Carnival Corporation)
• Terminal 4 – Disney Cruise Line (“Finding Nemo” theme)
• Terminal 18 – Royal Caribbean, serves the largest ships in the world
• Terminal 19 – Holland America Line
• Terminal 21 – Carnival Cruise Line
• Terminal 25 – Celebrity Cruises
• Terminal 26 – Holland America Line
• Terminal 29 – Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean

Getting to Port Everglades

There are three entrances for Port Everglades. Located close to shops and restaurants, the Northport entrance is found at the 17th Street Causeway at Eisenhower Boulevard.

The Midport entrance is at State Road 84 off U.S. 1 and is the closest entrance to most airport hotels . I-595 East leads directly to the port and serves as the entrance for Southport. If you are using GPS to guide you to the port, its official address is 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.

By road, the port is accessible from I-595, I-95 and I-75 as well as U.S. 1 and Florida’s Turnpike. The port is the only cruise port in the United States adjacent to an international airport, making it convenient located for cruise passengers traveling by air.

Miami International is also 27 miles south of Port Everglades, while Palm Beach International Airport is 50 miles to the north.

Port Everglades is just a 10-minute drive from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. If traveling to the port by car, there are several routes depending on where you are arriving.

If you are renting a car, follow signs toward U.S. 1 North when leaving the airport’s car rental area before following signs for Port Everglades and Eller Drive directly to the port. From terminal’s 1 through 4, travel along U.S. 1 North before exiting on 17th Street and using the 17th Street Causeway to enter the port.

Taxi – Uber/Lyft

You can get to Port Everglades by taxi from anywhere in the Fort Lauderdale area, including the airport.

Most taxis accept major credit cards. Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are also options from the airport and other points in and around Fort Lauderdale. Taxis generally cost between $15 and $20 each way between the airport and port, while ridesharing services are slightly cheaper with fares between $10 and $15.

Airport Shuttles

Several airport shuttles link each airport terminal with the port. The Go Airport shuttle, for example, offers connections between the airport and port every 15 to 20 minutes using air-conditioned vans.

Other options including for passengers arriving at Miami International Airport are Metro Shuttle Service, Florida Shuttle Transportation, Port of Miami Shuttle and the Florida Express Bus.

Some cruise lines also offer dedicated shuttles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as well as Miami’s airport.

Hotel Shuttles

Hotel shuttles link several accommodation options in the Fort Lauderdale area with Port Everglades. Many hotels near Port Everglades provide free shuttles to and from the airport as well as the cruise port if you are staying overnight at the hotel.

Public Transportation & Rail

Using public transit, the port is accessible using the Number 40 bus from Downtown Fort Lauderdale. This option is perfect for anyone staying in downtown hotels and cruising from Northport. The Sun Trolley also provides access to the port.

Fort Lauderdale is accessible by rail with Virgin Trains USA (formerly Brightline) services from Miami and West Palm Beach. The Tri-Rail commuter train also connects the city with Miami-Dade County and Palm Beach County.

Nationwide trains operated by Amtrak also stop at Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale stations. If arriving by train, you can travel to the port area by taxi or ridesharing services.

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Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Parking

The cruise port offers security-patrolled public parking close to ships. All parking lots are within walking distance of cruise terminals. The only exception is terminal 29, which does not have dedicated parking nearby. A free shuttle connects the terminal with the Palm Parking Garage.

All parking garages and surface lots have dedicated spaces for disabled passengers, providing barrier-free access to and from terminals via crosswalks and elevators.

Offering up to 1,818 spaces, Heron Parking Garage serves terminals 2 and 4. Terminal 2 can easily accessed via an elevated bridge with moving walkways. Follow the orange colored signs.

The Palm Parking Garage hosts 1,966 spaces serving terminals 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29. A free shuttle service is provided between Cruise Terminal 29 and the Palm Parking Garage. A 600-space surface parking lot is located outside terminal 18, while parking lot 19 provides 400 surface parking spaces between terminals 18 and 19.

Hourly and daily parking are available at all parking garages and surface lots, with maximum daily rates set at $20 or $25 for over-sized vehicles (rates current as of December 2023). Parking is $4 for up to an hour and $8 for up to 5 hours, with $1 charged per hour for each additional hour up to the daily maximum.

Best Time to Visit and Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Florida?

For Lauderdale is at its best between December and April, so it is no wonder that peak cruise season runs from November to April. The weather is calm and pleasant, and you will find more comfortable temperatures during the winter and spring.

Temperatures are consistently between 60 and 80 degrees. The period is a popular time to visit, especially during the holidays, so it is important to book any hotel stays in advance.

Besides great weather, spring offers plenty to do in Fort Lauderdale and South Florida. It is the start of the festival season when the region hosts the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Las Olas Art Fair, Tortuga Music Festival and more.

The winter is also filled with great events, including Christmas on Las Olas and the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.

Although cruises depart Fort Lauderdale throughout the year, summer and fall months are most prone to rain. Hurricane season also stretches from June to November.

Summer months are known for their hot and humid summer weather, with temperatures soaring above 90 degrees. Between May and September is a great time to enjoy deep sea fishing, snorkeling, and other watersports.

While the period between May and November may not offer the most comfortable weather, you will find better hotel deals. There are also fantastic events, like the Wilton Manors Halloween Experience and the Hollywood Beach Latin Festival in August.

Where to stay near the port?

If you want to stay close to your cruise ship, the Port Everglades area near the 17th Street Causeway is a great option. You are also close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport .

With views of the Intracoastal Waterway, hotels in this area are close the 17th Street’s diverse collection of restaurants and shops. The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port and Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina are within a ten-minute walk of Port Everglades. The area is also home to the Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale.

Hotels surrounding Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are ideal if you have an early flight home or arrive late, and if you are only planning to stay a night before or after your cruise.

Only a 15-minute drive from the beach and ten minutes from the cruise port, this well-connected area is also convenient for exploring the city. Options include the Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise, Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport North, and Ramada by Wyndham Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port.

If you want to spent time along the coast, Fort Lauderdale Beach is a fantastic option. From affordable hotels to luxury beach resorts, all budgets are catered in the area. You are steps from world class activities on the water.

Known for its art galleries and nightlife, there family-friendly area also has a wide selection of restaurants and shops. Fort Lauderdale Beach is where you will find The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, The Atlantic Hotel and Spay, W Fort Lauderdale, and DoubleTree by Hilton Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Hollywood Beach is another destination where you can enjoy the sun, sand and water. Although the location is slightly further from Port Everglades, the cruise port is still easily accessible from this high-end neighborhood. Home to outstanding resorts with easy beach access and the Hollywood Boardwalk, the area also has excellent restaurants and a lively nightlife. A popular choice is the family friend resort Margaritaville at Hollywood Beach. Other options include the Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton.

The area around Las Olas Boulevard close to Downtown Fort Lauderdale sits between Hollywood Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Great restaurants and interesting shops are within walking distance of hotels.

From bars and clubs to movie theatres and canals, you are in the heart of ‘The Venice of America’. The neighborhood is also home to the Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, the Museum of Discovery and Science, and Stranahan House Museum. Hotels in the area include the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown/Las Olas, Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale and Riverside Hotel.

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Where to shop near Port Everglades?

Fort Lauderdale is a major shopping destination with shops catering to any taste and budget. Port Everglades is a short drive from many of the city’s top retail destinations.

Adjacent to the port area is 17th Street, offering convenient shopping if you are staying close to Port Everglades or if you want to make a last-minute shopping trip. Along with several hotels, 17th Street has several pharmacies, banks, restaurants, cafes and shops between Federal Highway and the Seventeenth Street Causeway Bridge.

Downtown is renowned for its shopping, and you will also find fantastic boutiques in Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hollywood Beach .

About a 20-minute bus ride or 15-minute drive north of the cruise port is The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale . This world-class destination houses great shops and restaurants, offering one of the city’s premier dining and shopping experiences.

Las Olas Boulevard is about ten minutes from the cruise port and is renowned for its independently owned boutiques, inviting cafes and acclaimed restaurants.

Both destinations are also accessible using the Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Water Taxi system.

To the south is Dania, home to Antique Row. You will find more than 100 dealers along one square mile of Federal Highway selling every conceivable collectible and antique.

The Design Center of the Americas is also in Dania. At the intersection of I-95 and Griffin Road, the 775,000-square-foot center boasts interior designer studios, furniture showrooms and more.

Further afield, Westfield Broward in Plantation is within a 20-minute drive west of Port Everglades. The sprawling shopping center has over 80 shops and restaurants as well as a 12-screen ci.

A little further west is Sawgrass Mills , a popular destination for bargain hunters. With nearly 400 retail outlets and restaurants, the shopping mall is one of the largest in the United States.

Sights to see

Top destinations in Fort Lauderdale include:

Las Olas Boulevard : This popular shopping and dining destination is renowned for its tropical scenery and lively vibe. You will find welcoming courtyards lined with shops, galleries, clubs, bars and restaurants.

Fort Lauderdale Beaches : With 23 miles of sandy shores, there are plenty of beaches to choose from in the city including Hollywood Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Deerfield Beach and Hillsboro Beach. You can also don your swimsuit and go for a swim at Fort Lauderdale Beach east of Las Olas Boulevard or the less crowded Dania Beach near Port Everglades. Pompano Beach and its 18 shipwrecks is popular for diving.

Bonnet House Museum and Gardens : A 1920s-era oceanfront property, you can step back in time at this historic home on Birch Road while enjoying art displays throughout the property. The gardens are one of the last examples of barrier island habitat native to South Florida.

Museum of Discovery and Science : With hundreds of interactive exhibits and live demonstrations, the museum is a must-see for families and anyone interested in science. One of the largest museums of its kind in Florida, the museum also has flight simulators and an IMAX theater.

Intracoastal Waterway : Stretching 3,000 miles, the waterway connects the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Meandering between the city and the Everglades, it also provides easy access to water activities and land-based attractions using a system of 300 miles of inland canals.

Sawgrass Mills & Recreational Park : Offering the typical Everglades experience, you can enjoy an airboat tour through alligator habitats and visit a reptile zoo at the recreational park. Sawgrass Mills is also a sprawling outlet mall with nearly 400 shops and restaurant, a bargain-hunter’s dream.

Best ways to get around Fort Lauderdale

With most of the city’s attractions close to Port Everglades, getting around Fort Lauderdale is easy.

Taxis and ridesharing services are a quick and inexpensive options to travel between destinations, and most local trips cost less than $20. Many hotels also offer free shuttlers to and from the cruise port and the airport as well as major attractions.

If you plan to spend a few days in Fort Lauderdale, renting a car is a great way to explore the area. You have additional freedom and will not be limited by public transit schedules. You can also experience more of South Florida, including Miami and West Palm Beach.

Fort Lauderdale’s Water Taxi system is a unique way of seeing the city and getting around. Water taxis travel along the Intracoastal Waterways and the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

They stop at 14 points of interest, including The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale and the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. You can hop on and off throughout the day and water taxis run every 25 to 35 minutes. There’s an all day pass, evening and multi-day pass available for purchase. The All Day Pass is valid between 10AM-10PM on the Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood Express Route and costs $40 for adults, and $35 for seniors and members of the military. Tickets for children aged 5 to 11 is $20 and it’s free for children under 5.

Sun Trolley connects downtown with the beach and Las Olas Boulevard. Most routes are free, although there is a $1 per ride fare for the Beach Link and Las Olas Link routes. A $3 day pass is also available for those routes.

Broward County Transit operates commuter buses in the city, including the Number 40 bus linking Port Everglades with downtown. Each ride is $2 for adults and $1 for children 18 and under. A day pass costs $5, or you can buy three-day, seven-day and 10-ride passes for between $12 and $20.

A fun way to get around Fort Lauderdale is by bike. Ideal for shorter trips, you can reserve a bicycle using the Broward B-cycle bike-sharing service. Stations are found in popular destinations including Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Central Beach. Rentals cost $5 + tax for the first 30 minutes (Single Use Pass). You can also pay per minute ($0.30 + tax / min).

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What to do before or after your cruise from fort lauderdale’s port everglades.

By Janet K. Keeler

Nearly 4 million cruisers come to Port Everglades cruise port in Fort Lauderdale every year to see the world. There’s not a continent untouched by at least one of the 40 ships that homeport in Port Everglades.

Cruise itineraries range from three-day Bahamas jaunts to 100-plus-night cruises around the world. In between there is a multitude of Caribbean, European and South American itineraries plus ships that traverse the Panama Canal bound for Seattle, sojourns to Africa and expeditions to the Antarctic.

Besides the broad range of cruise itineraries out of Port Everglades, South Florida is busting with things to do for travelers who arrive a few days early or want to stay a bit after the cruise ends. Extending a cruise vacation is never a bad idea.

And what a place to do that. The 22 miles of Broward County beaches are beautiful, there are plenty of accommodations and the weather is cooperative year-round. There’s a two-mile paved promenade adjacent to the sand in Hollywood Beach for walkers, bicyclists and runners. Deerfield Beach is the spot to build sand castles and the iconic fishing pier that juts 975 feet into the Atlantic lures visitors for fishing, views and people watching. Pompano Beach is a prime snorkeling and scuba site.

If you’ve arrived at Port Everglades by car, then you can easily get to all the things-to-do places on your list. If not, car rentals (at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport just four miles from Port Everglades), taxis and rideshare transportation are available.

The Fort Lauderdale Water Tax i makes 10 stops through the city along the Intracoastal Waterway. Riders can hop-on-and-off to explore, get food and drink or stay on board for the ride. It’s a convenient way to see some of the glittering hotels and high-rises. Port Everglades has eight terminals and Nos. 2 and 4 are walkable to the Convention Center Water Taxi stop (No. 4) but a taxi ride is probably in order for most cruisers. The cruise port is that big. The free Fort Lauderdale Community Shuttle is another way to get around though there is no stop at the cruise port.

Here are five more things to do before or after a cruise from Port Everglades.

Make a Bet on a Good Time

Sometimes you’ve just got to roll the dice and you can actually do that at Harrah’s Pompano Beach and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Harrah’s, which is north of Everglades cruise port, has 1,200 slot machines and other digital games plus more than 40 tables for poker. Try your luck with other hopefuls playing three-card stud and Texas hold ’em, among other poker games. Need a break from the tables? Check out the fine dining at Farraddays Steakhouse or grab something more casual at Myron’s Delicatessen . Myron’s specializes in New York deli fare such as mile-high pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. Seminole Hard Rock has slots and poker tables but also offers live blackjack, craps, roulette and “ mini-baccarat .” Because it’s part of the global Hard Rock family, the Hollywood facility has a robust entertainment schedule . There is live music in bars, lounges, nightclubs plus a concert venue, which books top-name acts such as Heart, Diana Ross, Blake Shelton and Ed Sheeran. There are plenty of bars and restaurants offering sports bar fare to fine dining. Consider booking a couple of nights at the Hard Rock before or after your cruise, especially if a favorite act is on the schedule.

Enjoy Nature in the Big City

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a natural oasis amid the high-rises and busy streets of Fort Lauderdale and for that reason it gets the nickname “Central Park.” It’s nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway and a paddle along the mangrove canal will kick off your relaxation journey. Or maybe be a respite after a busy cruise itinerary. Kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards can be rented from the park concessionaire , The Grove is adjacent to the A1A highway, the state’s main East Coast thoroughfare—you can often see the waves as you cruise AIA. A paddle through the canal is a good way to spy some of Florida’s showy birds and even 4-foot iguanas! The Grove also offers guided full-moon and sunset tours. Other activities include biking, fishing, camping and hiking. Want a less active visit? Pack a lunch and have a picnic, the perfect activity if you just have a few hours to spare.

Retail Therapy on the Boulevard

Las Olas Boulevard is the main east-east drag through Fort Lauderdale. It’s a 2.3-mile stretch that runs from high-rise condos and businesses through a pedestrian-friendly shopping-dining-entertainment district to the white sand of Fort Lauderdale Beach. If you’ve got an afternoon available and shopping is on your mind, walk the shopping district and stop in one of the many boutiques, including Lily Pulitzer, and eat at one of the many restaurants serving breakfast through dinner, many of them with pet-friendly sidewalk dining. In addition, there are art galleries and lots of clubs with tropical drinks and live entertainment. If outlet malls are your thing, the sprawling Sawgrass Mills on the edge of the actual Everglades boasts 350 stores and 16 full-service restaurants. Arrived for your cruise still in search of trendy cruise wear? You’ll find it at Sawgrass. Do some in your party want to shop and some don’t? The non-shoppers can check out the latest movies at the Regal Sawgrass IMAX 3D theater.

Have an Inclusive Experience

Wilton Manors is one of the most progressive cities in Florida and has welcomed and celebrated the LGBTQ community for decades. It’s often called Florida’s gay capital and there are many reasons to make the 10-mile trek north of Port Everglades. There are Pride events throughout the year and the Stonewall National Museum & Archives and the World AIDS Museum are here. Wilton Manors likes to have a good time and there are plenty of shops, restaurants and clubs along Wilton Drive to do just that. It’s just a mile long but it will feel like so much more as you browse art galleries and clothing shops. There’s tongue-in-cheek fun with some of the business names including Thai Me Up and What the Pho . Order a watermelon basil martini before tucking into the very popular Sunday brunch at Rosie’s Bar and Grill . Humming nightlife, dancing included, along Wilton Drive, too.

Browse a Bookstore for the Ages

Just three miles south of Port Everglades is a place booklovers get giddy over. William Chrisant & Sons’ Old Florida Book Shop in Dania Beach has more than 50,000 antiquarian books on shelves from floor to vaulted ceiling. The shop sells old and rare maps, plus vintage magazines. It’s one of those book shops that makes it to bibliophiles’ must-see lists. Southern Living magazine put it on its list of best Florida indie bookstores . It’s in a typical Florida shopping strip mall but feels more like something you’d find on a hidden lane in London or maybe in the pages of a Harry Potter tome. After you work up an appetite scouring the stacks and other ephemera, like vintage photographs from the Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club ($600), grab a bite to eat at the kosher Ariel’s Delicious Pizza or sample authentic Cuban fare at Juana La Cubana Cafe , both in the same strip mall.

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Whether you're short on vacation days or you only have a long weekend to spare, three-night cruises offer a fun and affordable way to get a change of scenery. These shorter sailings from the U.S. often amount to a weekend cruise and only depart from Florida and California for now. However, short cruises still let you dine and dance on board, enjoy world-class entertainment, and visit nearby destinations like Nassau in the Bahamas; Key West, Florida; or Ensenada, Mexico.

If you're looking for short cruises that pack a lot of good times into a weekend vacation, you should know that many cruise lines offer these trips, including Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises. Read on to find out which short cruises we recommend, where they depart from, and everything you can see and do over the span of three incredible nights.

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Dates: Aug. 2 to 5, 2024

Departure port: Miami

Stops: Key West, Florida; Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Starting price: $399 per person

This three-night cruise on Norwegian Sky departs from Miami in August 2024 with stops at two iconic tropical destinations. The vessel's first stop is Key West , where cruise passengers will have the day to visit the southernmost tip of the United States, book a snorkeling or kayaking tour, or bar hop along the world-famous Duval Street. From there, the cruise stops at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, which is a private island paradise that's only for cruise passengers. Here, visitors can enjoy some beach time, plan a WaveRunner adventure or snorkel the clear waters to watch out for wildlife.

When not at port, passengers on Norwegian Sky can enjoy the ship's 10 dining options, onboard spa, casino at sea, and variety of pools and hot tubs. The Norwegian Cruise Line vessel even has a sushi bar and a Starbucks onboard, and it was completely renovated from top to bottom in 2019.

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MSC Seashore from Port Canaveral

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Dates: Multiple dates in November and December 2024

Departure port: Port Canaveral, Florida (Orlando)

Stops: Nassau and Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Bahamas

Starting price: $169 per person

This three-night cruise on MSC Seashore departs from Port Canaveral near Orlando and takes passengers to two tropical destinations in the nearby Bahamas . The first is the island of Nassau, which is known for its luxury resorts (including the exclusive Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas), huge casinos and powder white sands. After that, guests can spend a second day at port at MSC Cruises ' private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. This island offers a perfect beach retreat for people who just want to relax, including several expansive white sand beaches with ample seating, an interior ocean lagoon for swimming, and beach bars and eateries dotted throughout.

MSC Seashore features huge pools, an onboard water park for kids, the expansive MSC Aurea Spa and 11 distinct dining venues for passengers to choose from. The ship also boasts the exclusive "ship within a ship" Yacht Club area, which offers the best of everything for discerning guests.

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Celebrity Reflection from Fort Lauderdale

Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises

Dates: Ongoing in 2024

Departure port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Stops: Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas

Starting price: $273 per person

This three-night cruise on Celebrity Cruises ' Celebrity Reflection departs from Fort Lauderdale and leaves for two days in the sunny Bahamas. The first stop gives guests a full day to enjoy at Perfect Day at CocoCay, a cruise line private island that's typically reserved for Royal Caribbean guests. This island paradise features an exclusive beach club, idyllic white sand beaches for swimming and floating, a water park, a zip line, and plenty of places to eat and drink all day. The next stop is Nassau: Visitors can dine and shop their way through the port area or book a fun day pass to the Baha Bay water park, which is located at resort Baha Mar and features waterslides, an expansive lazy river and incredible cuisine options right at the park.

Celebrity Reflection was recently refurbished in 2022. It features an incredible array of included dining options, eight specialty and exclusive dining establishments, and bars and lounges throughout the ship. The Retreat, a VIP ship-within-a-ship concept, is also offered on board for those who want an elevated cruising experience.

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Disney Dream from Fort Lauderdale

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Dates: Nov. 6 to 9, 2024

Stops: Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Disney Castaway Cay, Bahamas

Starting price: $1,973 per stateroom

This three-night Bahamian cruise on Disney Dream stops at two exclusive destinations in the Bahamas – Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, then Disney Castaway Cay. The first stop offers incredible beaches with play areas and crystal-clear water for swimming, as well as the Bahamian Arts and Culture Pavilion for families who want to learn something about the local culture on vacation. At Disney Castaway Cay, families can relax the day away on white sand beaches, go biking or kayaking, ride two waterslides, and more. Both destinations even have adults-only beach areas for cruisers who are traveling kid-free.

Disney Dream holds a maximum of 4,000 passengers and has everything you would expect on an exclusive Disney Cruise Line vessel, including kids and family areas, adults-only dining options and pools, and two large theaters. The ship also has several supervised kids clubs as well as dedicated clubs for teenagers and tweens .

Read: The Top Cruises for Babies and Toddlers

Liberty of the Seas from Fort Lauderdale

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Stops: Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas

Starting price: $263 per person

Royal Caribbean International also boasts a Bahamas cruise from Fort Lauderdale that stops in Nassau and at the line's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. In Nassau, cruisers get the chance to explore one of the most popular cruise ports throughout the Caribbean, where you can book an excursion to a local beach, plan a snorkeling adventure or play in one of the two biggest casinos throughout the region at Atlantis or Baha Mar. At Perfect Day at CocoCay, families can stay active with waterslides, book a kayaking tour or ride a hot air balloon up to 450 feet in the air.

Liberty of the Seas is also an ideal ship for families thanks to fun features like a huge onboard water park with slides, an ice skating rink with shows and the Broadway at Sea theater. The Royal Caribbean vessel also has nearly a dozen different dining venues, including Cupcake Cupboard, Johnny Rockets, a pizza kitchen and an old-world Italian eatery called Giovanni's Table.

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3-Day Cruises From California

Navigator of the seas from los angeles.

Dates: Throughout 2024

Departure port: Los Angeles

Stops: Ensenada, Mexico

Starting price: $282 per person

Royal Caribbean offers a three-night West Coast adventure on Navigator of the Seas that includes a fun day at sea and a full-day stop in Ensenada, Mexico. This Mexican destination is known for the many activities that can be enjoyed along its rugged shores, which can include leisurely days at nearby Estero and Mona Lisa beaches, hiking experiences, exploration of Baja California's wine region, whale watching and more.

Dates for this sailing are offered throughout 2024, and the ship itself has plenty to keep passengers enthralled while at sea. For example, Navigator of the Seas features the longest waterslide at sea, enlarged pool deck areas for relaxation, ice skating shows and shopping – not to mention Broadway-style shows with dancers, acrobats and singers. There are also 12 unique dining options onboard, including Starbucks, Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver and Johnny Rockets.

Carnival Radiance from Los Angeles

Dates: Jan. 26 to 29 and Sept. 24 to 27, 2024

Departure port: Long Beach (Los Angeles)

Starting price: $244 per person

Carnival Radiance also embarks on three-night journeys to Mexico from Los Angeles throughout the year, including in January and September 2024. This Carnival Cruise Line itinerary includes a fun day at sea and a stop in Ensenada, Mexico, where passengers can plan a sightseeing trip, nosh on the unique Baja cuisine the area is known for, shop for silver jewelry and other keepsakes, or spend the day relaxing on the beach.

Carnival Radiance itself serves as the perfect floating vessel for this fun weekend vacation, with onboard amenities that span the Cloud 9 Spa and WaterWorks water park with slides to a comedy club and special clubs for kids and teens. The ship also boasts an adults-only solarium and 10 different bars to choose from.

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Where can I cruise without a passport?

At TPG, we always recommend cruising with a passport, but there are many reasons why you might want to set sail without one.

What if an opportunity pops up on short notice, and you don't have a passport yet? Or what if you forgot to renew yours when it expired? What if it's only a three-night cruise to the Bahamas, and the passport application fee is almost as much as the cruise fare? Or, maybe you have children nearing age 16 and can't justify paying for passports that will only be good for five years.

First of all, do you even need a passport to cruise ? The answer is often but not always. You have options to cruise without a passport because not every sailing requires them. Thanks to an international agreement called the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative , U.S. citizens can cruise on certain itineraries within North American countries using government-issued identification (like a valid driver's license) and proof of citizenship (like a government-issued birth certificate).

The cruises that you don't need a passport for are closed-loop sailings, which depart from and return to the same port within the U.S. One-way sailings from one U.S. port to another or from a U.S. port to a foreign one would require a passport.

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Before we go further, let's clarify that when we talk about cruising without a passport, we're referring to pricey passport books that some travelers do not wish to purchase. Passport cards can also be used for identification when cruising in all the places we are about to discuss; these cards are a low-cost alternative to traveling with your driver's license and birth certificate.

Let's look at the options for where you can cruise without a passport.

Cruising to Alaska is one of the easiest ways to experience all the state offers. You'll have opportunities to see glaciers and wildlife; stroll the streets of charming coastal towns; eat your fill of local crab legs and salmon; and enjoy nature on a kayak, zip line or hike.

If you're interested in cruising to Alaska without a passport, look for itineraries that begin (and end) in Seattle , San Francisco or southern California ports, such as Los Angeles or Long Beach, California. The most common length for these closed-loop Alaska cruises operated by the major cruise lines is seven nights. Cruises early or late in the season might be only four or five nights, and trips departing from LA are usually 14 nights.

What if you really want to cruise one-way from Canada to Alaska (or vice versa)? Although Canada prefers U.S. citizens who arrive by sea or land to have a passport book, it is not required as long as they have proper identification and proof of citizenship. The U.S., however, requires one of the following WHTI-approved forms of identification for entries by land or sea: passport card, enhanced driver's license, I-872 American Indian card or trusted traveler program IDs like Nexus, Sentri and Fast.

Technically, if you have one of those forms of ID but not a passport book, you can take a one-way Alaska cruise — as long as you don't have to fly to or from Canada.

More complications arise for non-passport holders who book shore excursions that involve crossing from Alaska to Canada. White Pass and Yukon Route train rides are good examples. White Pass and Yukon Route allows cruise passengers to go on the three-hour train excursion without a passport but doesn't allow them to take any longer routes. That's their policy, not a legal requirement.

This means that Alaska cruises are one instance when the passport card would be a handy alternative to traveling with both an ID card and a birth certificate. It opens up one-way itineraries.

Related: The best Alaska cruise for every type of traveler

A cruise to the Caribbean transports you to tropical islands bathed in turquoise waters. Whether you seek warm beaches, cool drinks, water sports or cultural education, you can find a Caribbean cruise to fit the bill.

It's easy to cruise without a passport in the Caribbean: Just book one of the many closed-loop, round-trip sailings departing from a U.S. port. Most major cruise lines offer sailings that range between three and 15 nights from ports like Galveston, Texas; New Orleans; multiple ports in Florida (including Miami and Fort Lauderdale); Charleston, South Carolina; Baltimore; Bayonne, New Jersey; and New York City.

Most Caribbean islands participate in the WHTI, but it's always best to check the details specific to the ports of call included in your itinerary. Don't forget that islands such as Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix are U.S. territories, so visits never require passports for U.S. citizens.

Related: The best Caribbean cruises for every type of traveler

Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory, lying 643 miles off the coast of North Carolina. Hop on a cruise ship for a direct route to the island's famous beaches and golf courses. Spring and summer are the prime seasons to visit, but cruises are possible throughout the year.

Cruising without a passport to Bermuda is also easy. Apart from a few isolated cruises stopping in Bermuda as they come or go from other destinations, there are no one-way Bermuda cruises to confuse the situation. If you plan to sail without a passport, be wary of any Bermuda cruise longer than 10 nights. Those are likely to be point-to-point cruises that happen to include Bermuda.

Passport-free cruises to Bermuda include ample five- to 10-night sailings from the East Coast ports of Baltimore, Bayonne, Boston and Manhattan. Occasional itineraries also pop up throughout the Bermuda season departing from Norfolk, Virginia; Charleston; and the Florida ports of Miami, Port Canaveral (near Orlando) and Jacksonville.

Related: Does it make sense to take a short cruise to Bermuda?

Long known for delightful strands of beach and access to every imaginable form of water fun under the subtropical sun, the Bahamas are the ideal destination for easy and quick cruise vacations.

Skip the passport on three- to five-night Bahamas cruises sailing round-trip on most major cruise lines from the eastern Florida ports of Jacksonville, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades and Miami.

A few longer, seven- to 15-night itineraries stop in the Bahamas on their way into the Caribbean. Departures from Bayonne, Manhattan, Baltimore and Charleston will often get you weeklong Bahamas itineraries, as will sailings from Tampa, Galveston and New Orleans.

Related: Best Bahamas cruise tips for first-timers and repeat visitors alike

Our southern neighbor boasts two coastlines of cruise fun. Like most tropical cruise destinations, the top draws are the beaches and the ocean; however, cruise ports in Mexico also give you access to ancient Mayan ruins, delicious cuisine and an abundance of land activities.

Mexico's Caribbean and Pacific coasts are both accessible to cruisers who do not hold passports. If you want to visit Mexico's eastern shores, you can find three- to 15-night cruises to Costa Maya, Cozumel and Progreso. Sailings depart Florida from Miami, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral; you can also find itineraries from New Orleans, Galveston and Mobile, Alabama.

Western Mexico, often referred to as the Mexican Riviera, includes the ports of Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Ensenada, among others. Cruises with several major lines depart San Diego, San Pedro port in LA and Long Beach for voyages lasting anywhere from three to 10 nights.

Related: The best Mexico cruises for every type of traveler

From water sports to American history and Hawaiian culture, there's a lot to experience on a Hawaii cruise . The best part might be the ability to hop from island to island, sampling the flavors of each as you go.

Closed-loop Hawaii cruises that don't require passports come in two varieties. The short option is to fly to Honolulu and take a seven- or 10-night cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line 's Pride of America. This is the only large cruise ship allowed to operate entirely within the Hawaiian Islands without visiting a foreign port.

Small-ship cruise operator UnCruise Adventures also offers seven-night, inter-island Hawaiian sailings. The American-flagged ships only cruise to and from U.S. ports, so no passport is needed, as would be the case on any domestic trip.

The long-cruise options consist of 14- to 18-night round-trip sailings from San Diego, LA (Long Beach and San Pedro) and San Francisco. You won't need a passport for these closed-loop sailings, but you do need to be prepared for multiple days at sea as you cross the Pacific from California to Hawaii.

Beware of 20-plus-night cruises that are round-trip sailings from the West Coast and would seem to fit the bill for closed-loop cruises that don't require passports. Most of these cruises don't work because they also include stops in French Polynesia, which is outside of the WHTI agreement. Passports are required for the islands in the South Pacific, which means they're required for the entire cruise.

Related: The best Hawaii cruises for every type of traveler

Canada and New England

Cruises up North America's East Coast allow you to take in historical sights of early Americana, stand atop rugged cliffs on the coast of Nova Scotia or revel in the French culture of Quebec.

Mainstream cruise lines operate numerous cruises along the U.S. and Canadian coasts that don't require passports. These depart from the ports of Bayonne, Baltimore, Boston, Manhattan, Brooklyn and occasionally Norfolk. The majority of these New England and Canada cruises are weeklong fall sailings; however, a handful depart at other times of the year or are a touch longer, ranging from eight to 10 nights.

Related: The best cruises to Canada and New England

Some cruise lines also offer one-way cruises in both directions between Canada and New England. These itineraries, like Alaska cruises, might be possible without a passport book. This is the case as long as your plans don't include flying into or out of Canada and your cruise line allows you to cruise with either a passport card or other acceptable form of identification and proof of citizenship.

We checked with a few lines for you. Princess, Holland America and Celebrity all strongly recommend passport books, but they allow one of the WHTI forms of identification. Again, the passport card opens up one-way possibilities, assuming you aren't flying and your cruise only includes Canada and the U.S.

Bottom line

While cruising with a passport is always recommended, it's not required by law in certain circumstances. Closed-loop cruises from U.S. ports that visit Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico are part of an international agreement that allows U.S. citizens to cruise without a passport. In these cases, government-issued identification and proof of U.S. citizenship are acceptable alternatives to a passport book.

Passport cards are an affordable and unquestionable alternative to carrying an ID and birth certificate. If you want to go this route, know they are not valid for travel by air into or out of any foreign country, including Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or Caribbean countries — which is the primary reason most travel advisers urge cruisers to have a passport book.

As we've shown, you have plenty of options for where to cruise without a passport, and many travelers do so without incident. However, anything from engine trouble on your cruise ship to bad weather or an accident in port might necessitate a flight home from a foreign country. This would put you in an awkward position if you didn't have a passport.

Plus, as much fun as simple round-trip cruises are, passports open up additional vacation possibilities in the form of longer, point-to-point and overseas trips. Don't dismiss registering for a passport, even as you consider where you can cruise without one.

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This New ‘Standby’ Cruise Fare Costs Just $49 Per Day—but Is It Worth It?

By Jessica Puckett

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Would you be willing to wait at a port city with your bags packed, hoping to board a cruise at the last minute, all in order to secure one of the cheapest cruise deals out there? Holland America—with its industry-first standby fare offerings—is betting yes.

The line’s new Standby List Program allows travelers to put their names on a list of prospective passengers to be confirmed for a voyage if there are unsold rooms on the ship. Standby cruisers only pay $49 a day, but they receive as little as two days’ notice to get ready for the trip.

For flexible travelers, the scheme offers the possibility of huge savings. Here’s everything cruisers should know about sailing on standby.

How do the fares work?

To get on the standby list, travelers can select an itinerary on Holland America's list of standby-eligible voyages and call 877-724-5425 to join. (You can also have your travel advisor add you to the standby list on your behalf.)

Once you're on the list, you'll be charged $49 per person per day (not including taxes, fees and port expenses, which can cost several hundred dollars more). If you’re not selected for the cruise, you’ll receive a full refund.

When the week of the sailing arrives, the cruise line will start notifying standby passengers whether they made the cut. Guests are confirmed for their sailings in the order they were added to the standby list, so signing up early counts. Would-be passengers should expect to hear their status between seven to two days before the voyage’s departure.

Travelers who aren’t confirmed within two days of the sailing’s departure receive an immediate refund. Truly spontaneous travelers can choose to cut things even closer with a more nail-biting option: They can opt to remain on the standby list all the way up until 90 minutes before departure to see if there’s a no-show. If that doesn't work out, they’ll still get a full refund.

The deal could offer major savings to group travelers who have a bit of flexibility this summer, as the third and fourth guests in a stateroom can travel nearly for free—they would just be on the hook for taxes and fees. But young families are not eligible for cruising standby, as the fares are only available for travelers ages 21 and older. Since it would be a major gamble to travel long distances for an unconfirmed trip, the standby option makes the most sense for people who live in or near eligible ports like Vancouver , Seattle , San Diego , Fort Lauderdale , Boston , Montreal , or Quebec .

How can travelers take advantage?

In 2024, the bulk of standby fares that Holland America is offering are for Alaskan voyages departing Seattle, Whittier, and Vancouver, as well as New England and Eastern Canada voyages departing from Boston, Montreal, and Quebec City.

There are also a handful of transatlantic sailings departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, including an extended six-week sailing in November that meanders through dozens of Mediterranean ports in Italy, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and Egypt, to name a few. Most of the dates for the standby itineraries stretch from May through September, with a few options in October and November as well.

It all sounds appealing, but there are a few factors travelers should keep in mind. “With this program, you've got to be extremely flexible in all aspects of your trip,” says Tanner Callais, founder of cruise travel advice site Cruzely . “Some of these cruises sail for extended periods of time, including up to 42 days,” which is the duration of that lengthy Mediterranean sailing. “You also don't know what sort of cabin you'll receive,” he says. “If you're someone that has to have a balcony room, then this might not be for you.

The type of cabin could, in fact, be a deal breaker for certain travelers. Holland America says it charges standby guests for an interior stateroom, a space as small as 143 square feet with no windows. But travelers could be assigned any category of room ranging up to a verandah stateroom, which ranges from 228 to 405 square feet with enough outdoor space to fit two deck chairs. However, it’s all based on availability.

“Travelers who want to benefit from a standby fare should keep in mind that once confirmed, Holland America Line assigns their room,” says Rob Clabbers, founder and president of the agency Q Cruise + Travel . “While that might result in savings, it means travelers may end up in the last remaining and likely less preferred location—above a theater or night club [or] all the way forward or aft. While this may work for some, it is definitely not recommended for those who fear seasickness, have mobility issues, would like to be close to travel companions, [or] want to be near or away from elevators,” he says.

Holland America Line also notes that these deals are intended for travelers who live within driving distance of the departure ports. “Booking a last-minute airline ticket could end up being more than the cost of the cruise,” Callais says. “That said, the fares are so low that if you have the flexibility, then it might be one of the best deals you'll ever find. This is especially the case if you're a solo traveler, as the double occupancy fare doesn't apply.”

Travelers will want to run the numbers on each voyage to ensure they’re receiving the best possible deal for enduring the hassle of last-minute arrangements. Some of the sailings do offer incredible value. “However, on other sailings, the savings are not nearly as great,” Clabbers says. “If you or your travel advisor do some research, you may very well find some sailings at fares that are similar or even lower than the $49 per day standby fare—and without the restrictions.”

For instance, it’s possible to book a seven-day Alaska sailing that departs June 9 on Holland America’s website, with prices for an inside room starting at $349 per person, plus $310 in taxes, fees, and port expenses. “You even get a $50 credit to spend on board per room, but the biggest advantage is that you can confirm this several weeks before sailing, so you can fine-tune your travel plans rather than have to wait until the very last minute,” says Clabbers.

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One of the better deals would be the 42-day Mediterranean Cruise leaving from Fort Lauderdale in November. Booking that sailing outright, “you would pay $5,479 plus $435 in taxes, fees, and port expenses per person based on double occupancy for an Inside room,” Clabbers says. But, if you sail the itinerary on standby and get confirmed, “you would pay a total $2,058 per person plus taxes. Obviously that would be a good deal.”

Will other cruise lines start offering standby prices?

You might be wondering why a cruise line would offer fares as low as $49 a day. At the end of the day, more guests on board means ships generate more money. “Obviously, a cruise line wants to sail with every cabin filled to maximize revenue and efficiency of scale,” says Callais. “If a room sails empty, the cruise line is still using the same amount of fuel and paying the crew and captain the same wage.”

The majority of new ships break even at 50% occupancy, while older ships need 80% occupancy to hit that benchmark, according to Tom Baker , president of Cruise Center .

Carnival Corporation, which is Holland America’s parent company, saw an average revenue of $236 per passenger each cruise day in 2023, while its direct expenses per passenger was about $156 each day, according to Callais’ analysis of the company’s earnings report . But whereas most of a line’s expenses are fixed, there’s always more room to increase revenue with more passengers, who are bound to spend more on the ship. “In other words, even if this standby rate is less than the cruise line would make at a normal rate, it's still better to earn a little money from it than zero,” Callais says.

Although Holland America is the only major cruise line currently offering the standby fare, it could catch on at other companies if it brings in enough money. “Like most industries, cruise lines are constantly looking at competitors and seeing what they are offering or doing that might benefit their business,” Callais says. “If it works, it will get picked up by others.”

Regardless, it’s likely that standby offerings will stay limited to certain lines, as well as specific ports and times of year. “If the program trains too many passengers to just wait and cruise standby, then that could actually end up hurting the bottom line,” Callais says.

But for many travelers, planning and looking forward to a trip is half the fun: "Part of the joy of travel is the anticipation of the experience," says Clabbers.

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