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71% quieter than a typical day in Fort Lauderdale. Busiest 07:00 – 16:00, when 1 ship is alongside.
Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Fort Lauderdale day.
The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.
Ships dock at Port Everglades, Broward County's deep-water seaport south of downtown Fort Lauderdale, which straddles Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. All ships berth alongside, with no tenders.
Its eight cruise terminals are in two clusters: Northport (Terminals 2 and 4, off SE 17th Street by the Convention Center) and Midport (Terminals 18, 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29, along Eller Drive). Gates check photo ID, and terminal assignments vary by sailing.
FLL airport is about 3 km (1.8 miles) from the port, and Las Olas Boulevard and the beach are 4–10 km away by car, so walking into town isn't practical.
5–7 km · ~10 min by car
FLL is about 3 km from the port boundary, and most fly-in passengers take a taxi or rideshare via US-1 and Eller Drive or SE 17th Street. The port advises allowing 45–60 minutes from landing to cruise check-in.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Port Everglades has three security-checked entrances: SE 17th Street at Eisenhower Blvd, State Road 84 east of US-1 (Spangler Blvd), and I-595 East at Eller Drive. Everyone 18 and older must show government-issued photo ID and cruise documents at the gate, and vehicles may be searched. Northport (Terminals 2 and 4) and Midport (18–29) are not practical to walk between; a taxi between terminals is a flat USD 8. Broward County Transit buses stop at Northport on SE 17th Street, and the Water Taxi offers luggage storage at 1366 SE 17th St (USD 10 per bag).
8 terminals
Northport terminal at 1801 SE 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale (85,504 sq ft, 30 check-in stations, 1,602 ft berth). Commonly used by Princess Cruises and equipped for Carnival Corporation's Ocean Medallion service. An air-conditioned elevated bridge with moving walkways links it to the Heron Garage.
Northport terminal at 1800 SE 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale, opened in fall 2023 as the Disney Cruise Line terminal with a "Finding Nemo" theme (104,162 sq ft, 28 check-in stations, covered drop-off). It connects to the Heron Garage.
Midport terminal at 1901 SE 32nd Street, Hollywood, the port's largest (259,370 sq ft, 90 check-in stations, 1,648 ft berth). Commonly used by Royal Caribbean International. Parking is in Lots B and C next door.
Midport terminal at 2019 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale (95,000 sq ft, 50 check-in stations, 1,300 ft berth). The port lists it as used by various cruise lines, and Holland America Line names it among its terminals. Parking is in Lot B or the Palm Garage.
Midport terminal at 2021 Eller Drive, Hollywood (138,700 sq ft, 50 check-in stations, 1,475 ft berth). Commonly used by Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Balearia Caribbean. The Palm Garage is next door.
Midport terminal at 2025 Eller Drive, Hollywood (157,800 sq ft, 48 check-in stations). The port says it is primarily used by Celebrity Cruises' newest ships, including Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Xcel. Parking is in the Palm Garage.
Daily rate · per vehicle · confirm before travel
Port Everglades (Broward County) runs garages and lots next to its cruise terminals. Every official facility charges the same: USD 5 for the first hour, USD 10 for up to 5 hours and a USD 25 daily maximum, or USD 35 a day for oversized vehicles. Daily rates start when you pull the ticket at the entry machine. Heron Garage serves Terminals 2 and 4, Palm Garage serves Terminal 29, and the surface lots serve the southport terminals; lots without a confirmed terminal are listed with serves_terminals left empty. Private lots near the airport also offer cruise parking with shuttles, but none had a verifiable rate on its own site, so none are listed.
All garages and lots have disabled parking with unimpeded access to crosswalks and elevators (see the port's Disabled Parking page). Every terminal is air-conditioned and fully accessible.
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Closest to Port Everglades
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Night-before stays by the port entrance, with marina hotels and cruise shuttles.
Adding a beach stay
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Beachfront hotels for a longer stay before or after the cruise.
Restaurants and city stroll
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Las Olas restaurants and the Riverwalk, about 20 minutes from the port.
Value near airport and port
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Lowest rates, close to both the airport and the port; many hotels run cruise shuttles.
Rates rise in winter peak season (December–April) and during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October.
Prices are approximate. Florida sales tax is added to menu prices, and a tip of about 18–20% is customary at table service.
Diners, delis and casual restaurants along the main road just outside the port.
Fort Lauderdale's main restaurant street, about 20 minutes from the port.
Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city in Broward County in southeastern Florida, between Miami and Palm Beach. It calls itself the "Venice of America" for its network of canals, the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway, lined with marinas, mega-yachts and waterfront mansions along Millionaire's Row.
Its central beach has a palm-lined promenade on A1A, and downtown's Las Olas Boulevard and Riverwalk are the main areas for dining, shopping and galleries. Historic sites include Bonnet House, and the Everglades lie about 24 miles west.
The city's Port Everglades is one of the world's busiest cruise homeports, with about 4.6 million multi-day cruise passengers in FY2025 (preliminary).
The central beach along A1A has a palm-lined promenade with hotels, shops and rooftop bars, and Las Olas Oceanside Park (The LOOP) hosts weekend markets and evening music. It is about 4 km (under 10 minutes) from the Northport terminals and about 10 km (about 20 minutes) from Midport, which makes it an easy pre- or post-cruise stop.
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Walk Las Olas Boulevard's restaurants and boutiques and the 3-mile Riverwalk along the New River, or ride the hop-on, hop-off Water Taxi past canals, mega-yachts and waterfront mansions (all-route day pass USD 38 for adults; daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m.). Las Olas is about 5–8 km (10–15 minutes) from the terminals, and the Water Taxi stores luggage on SE 17th Street.
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A historic beachside estate on a 35-acre barrier-island site, the former winter home of artists Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett, with original furnishings, art and gardens. It is about 10 km (about 20 minutes) from the terminals; self-guided entry is USD 30 for adults, Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Airboat tours into the Everglades "River of Grass" leave from Everglades Holiday Park (60-minute tour with a Gator Boys alligator show, USD 41.99 for adults plus tax and fees) and Sawgrass Recreation Park (40-minute ride with a reptile exhibit, USD 30.95 for ages 13 and up). Both are about 38–46 km (25–30 minutes) west of the port, so they suit a half-day before or after the cruise.