Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port (Port Everglades)
Fort Lauderdale, United States · Caribbean
Cruise ships dock at Northport — Berths 1-4 / Cruise Terminals 2 & 4, Fort Lauderdale.
Major Caribbean homeport with eight cruise terminals and easy access to Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood Beach, and Miami.
At a glance
Port summary
Port Everglades is a working harbour with no walkable city centre — every ride needs a taxi, Uber, or shuttle. Plan transfers in advance.
Cruise docks
🚢 Northport — Berths 1-4 / Cruise Terminals 2 & 4
Northern cruise area of Port Everglades, used by Princess and other lines. Hosts Cruise Terminals 2 and 4. About 5 km from downtown Fort Lauderdale.
📍 Latitude: 26.097, Longitude: -80.121
See dock on port map →🚢 Midport — Berths 16-21 / Cruise Terminals 18, 19, 21, 25, 26
Central cruise area of Port Everglades, the busiest cluster. Used by Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, MSC, Holland America, and Cunard among others.
📍 Latitude: 26.086, Longitude: -80.1175
See dock on port map →🚢 Southport — Berth 30 / Cruise Terminal 29
Southern cruise berth, home to Cruise Terminal 29. Used for very large ships including Royal Caribbean's Oasis class. Furthest from the port exit.
📍 Latitude: 26.080219, Longitude: -80.116009
See dock on port map →Getting to Fort Lauderdale
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Metered Yellow Cab and other licensed taxis. All accept cards. Roughly $15-25 to downtown or Fort Lauderdale Beach.
📍 Taxi rank outside each cruise terminal exit
Uber and Lyft both operate. Use the rideshare pickup zone (signed at each terminal). Often slightly cheaper than taxis.
📍 Designated rideshare pickup zone outside each terminal
Cruise lines often sell paid shuttles to Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas, or Sawgrass Mills. Convenient but pricier than rideshare.
📍 Cruise-line shuttle desks inside the terminals
Cheap but inconvenient: there is no bus stop inside the port, you must walk through the security gate to SE 17th Street first. Skip if mobility is limited.
📍 Broward County Transit route 40 stops on SE 17th Street outside the port gate
Best option for Everglades or Miami day trips. Rental shuttle from port to airport runs frequently. Skip if you only need downtown or the beach.
📍 All major rental agencies are at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), 8 km away
The port is a fenced industrial harbour. Walking out is technically possible to SE 17th Street (~25 minutes) but not recommended — no shade and limited sidewalks.
📍 Not applicable
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work for almost everything — keep small bills only for tipping.
Things to do
Las Olas Boulevard
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Fort Lauderdale's flagship boulevard for shops, galleries, and outdoor dining.
🕐 Late morning to lunch
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
Short stop🚶 Walk
Shaded brick path along the New River — bars, museums, and water-taxi stops.
🕐 Late afternoon for the light
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
Short stop🚶 Walk
A 4-km pedestrian Broadwalk with cafes, ice-cream stands, and retro Florida hotels.
🕐 Mid-morning or late afternoon
Fort Lauderdale Beach Promenade
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Wide ocean beach with a palm-lined promenade and easy ocean swimming.
🕐 Mid-morning before midday heat
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi
🎯 Activity
Relaxed hop-on hop-off boat on the New River and Intracoastal — yacht-spotting included.
🕐 Mid-morning to early afternoon
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Mid-sized museum on Las Olas with a strong CoBrA collection and rotating modern shows.
🕐 Right after opening
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
🏛️ Museum
A 1920s plantation-style winter home in tropical gardens on a barrier-island hammock.
🕐 Late morning when it opens
Museum of Discovery and Science
🏛️ Museum
Hands-on science museum with an IMAX theatre — a strong rainy-day pick for families.
🕐 Right at opening
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Short stop🌿 Nature
Small state park of hammock forest and lagoon trails behind Fort Lauderdale Beach.
🕐 Morning before the heat
Sawgrass Mills
🛍️ Shopping
Florida's largest outlet mall — hundreds of stores and a popular cruise day for shoppers.
🕐 Right at opening to avoid coach groups
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Fort Lauderdale?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Fort Lauderdale, United States. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Fort Lauderdale?
- Walking into Fort Lauderdale from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Fort Lauderdale centre?
- Typical options include Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Shuttle bus, Local bus, Car rental, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Fort Lauderdale?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Fort Lauderdale independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Fort Lauderdale and are cards accepted?
- Fort Lauderdale uses the US Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Fort Lauderdale cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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