Fort Lauderdale Port Information

Cruises from Fort Lauderdale depart year-round.

Fort Lauderdale lies about 30 minutes north of Miami on Florida's lower Atlantic Coast. It is about five hours from Jacksonville, FL, and four hours from Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Fort Lauderdale is sometimes known as the "Venice of America" because of its expansive and intricate canal system. In addition to its museums, beaches and nightlife, Fort Lauderdale is home to a large indoor/outdoor flea market and the site of the world's largest drive-in movie theater. The International Swimming Hall of Fame is located on Fort Lauderdale beach and houses a large aquatic complex as well as a museum, theater and research library.

Driving Directions and Parking Information

Port Everglades
S.E. 10th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Port Everglades is approximately 2 miles from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and 30 miles from Miami International Airport. Parking is $15.00 per day (rates subject to change by Port Authority).

Main Entrance - I-595 is an East/West Interstate with connections to I-95, the Florida Turnpike, US 1, State Road 7 (441), I-75 and the Sawgrass Expressway. Take I-595 East straight into Port Everglades. Once in Port Everglades, I-595 becomes Eller Drive/10th Avenue. At the traffic light, proceed straight on 10th Avenue. You will approach a sign with instructions directing you to the assigned terminal. The entrance to the Midport Parking Garage is on the left side of 10th Avenue.

North Entrance - Take US 1 or A1A to 17th Street causeway in Fort Lauderdale and turn south onto Eisenhower Blvd.

US 1/Federal Highway Entrance - At the intersection of State Road 84 East and US 1 (Federal Highway), turn east into the seaport.