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A cruise port next door to its airport, 2 miles from the beach.
Port Everglades is Fort Lauderdale's cruise port. Spend a day at Bonnet House, on Las Olas Boulevard or on the Water Taxi, or ride an airboat in the Everglades.
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See Historic Estate
Beach side, 4.2 miles from the port
A 35-acre estate between the beach and the Intracoastal Waterway. Self-guided tours cost $30 for adults, Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Plan Your Bonnet House Visit (opens a new tab)Unwind Beach
Beachfront promenade, 2 miles north of the port
A landscaped promenade with a white wave wall runs behind the sand, with hotels and Beach Place across the street. City lifeguards are on duty 365 days a year.
See the Beach Flags (opens a new tab)Taste Dining Street
Downtown, 3.5 miles from the port
Sidewalk cafes, boutiques and galleries line the boulevard. Stop at Stranahan House, a preserved 1900s home.
Explore Las Olas (opens a new tab)Explore By Water
New River and Intracoastal Waterway
An all-day pass costs $38 for adults and $18 for children 5 to 11. Boats come every 35 to 45 minutes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Get Water Taxi Passes (opens a new tab)Skip the excursion desk
Port Everglades has eight cruise terminals (2, 4, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29), all behind the port's security checkpoint. The beachfront is 2 miles away and Las Olas Boulevard 3.5 miles.
| Cruise line | Ships | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Cruises | All ships | 2 |
| Disney Cruise Line | All ships | 4 |
| Celebrity Cruises | Edge and Xcel, mainly | 25 |
The port names lines for these three terminals only. On arrival, digital signs show each ship's terminal, and your boarding pass shows yours. Source: Port Everglades cruise terminals.
No terminal is within walking distance of town, so every trip starts with a taxi, a ride-share or a hotel shuttle.
FLL is 1.8 miles from the port. The port says to allow 45 minutes to one hour from landing to cruise check-in. Miami International is 27 miles south and Palm Beach International 50 miles north.
Parking costs $5 for the first hour, $10 for up to five hours and $25 a day at most ($35 for oversized vehicles). The day starts when you pull the ticket, so seven days cost $175. Heron Garage serves Terminals 2 and 4. Palm Garage serves Terminals 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29, with a free shuttle to Terminal 29. Lots B and C serve Terminal 18. Pay at the machines on the garages' first floor by cash or card, and take the ticket on the cruise. Porters take bags at every terminal; the port cannot store luggage.
If you do one thing here
Everglades Holiday Park, on Griffin Road about 21 miles west of the port, runs 60-minute airboat tours with a Gator Boys alligator show. Adults pay $41.99 and children 3 to 11 pay $29.99, plus tax and a booking fee.
Tours start at 9 a.m. daily, and the last full tour leaves at 4 p.m. Arrive 30 minutes early. Prices can change; the park's number is 954-434-8111.
Per resident, recorded crime in Fort Lauderdale runs about twice the US rate. The figures count residents, not the city's many visitors.
Crime figures: FBI Crime Data Explorer, 2024, Fort Lauderdale Police Department and US totals, per resident; our sums. We compare with the US because the 2024 Florida total in the same dataset covers only about 82% of residents. Distances: Greater Fort Lauderdale tourism board. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; NHC.
Make it part of your voyage
Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Holland America and Disney all sail from Port Everglades.
Port Everglades is at 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. It has eight cruise terminals: 2, 4, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29.
Princess uses Terminal 2, Disney Terminal 4, and Celebrity's Edge and Xcel mainly Terminal 25. The port does not name the others. Digital signs at the port show each ship's terminal, and your boarding pass shows yours.
The port puts FLL 1.8 miles away and says to allow 45 minutes to one hour from landing to cruise check-in.
Take a taxi (about $18 to $21), a ride-share, a hotel shuttle or a transfer from your cruise line.
The port puts the average fare at $18 to $21, and says rates can change.
The port says ride-share has no negotiated price, so the app sets the fare.
Standard vehicles pay $25 a day at most ($35 for oversized). The day starts when you pull the ticket, so seven days cost $175.
A free shuttle runs between Terminal 29 and the Palm Garage. Many area hotels also run transport to the port, and cruise packages often include transfers.
No. The beachfront is 2 miles away and Las Olas Boulevard 3.5 miles. A taxi to Las Olas costs about $15.
Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas Boulevard, Bonnet House and the Water Taxi are all within about 4 miles. With a full day, ride an airboat at Everglades Holiday Park.
In 2024 the city's recorded violent crime per resident was 89% above the US rate, and property crime 2.3 times it. The figures count residents, not visitors, so they read high.
Yes. February highs average 77°F, and city lifeguards are on duty 365 days a year. Swim near a tower and check the flag.
