Cruises from Fort Lauderdale
Caribbean itineraries from Port Everglades — compared around your dates, cabin and how you want embarkation day to feel.
Florida cruise ports: Miami · Fort Lauderdale · Port Canaveral · Tampa
Port Everglades is minutes from FLL. The ship still has to fit.
Port Everglades is minutes from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. It’s a favorite for 7-night-and-longer Caribbean itineraries and for travelers who want a simple airport-to-ship day.
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Why sail from Fort Lauderdale
Closest airport-to-ship transfer in Florida. FLL is about 5–10 minutes from the terminals.
Longer itineraries. More 7- to 14-night Caribbean routes, plus seasonal longer voyages.
Easier port days. A compact port that’s usually quicker to get in and out of than downtown Miami on peak weekends.
Where cruises from Fort Lauderdale go
Eastern Caribbean
St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan, private islands.
Western Caribbean
Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatán, Belize, Grand Cayman.
Southern Caribbean
Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire (longer sailings).
Bahamas
Shorter trips with Nassau and private islands.
Cruise lines that commonly sail from here
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Princess, Holland America Line, Carnival, MSC Cruises and others — including some of the largest ships in the world. Deployments change every season. Tell us your dates and we’ll confirm which ships are sailing.
Getting there, parking and the night before
Driving. From Miami-Dade about 40–60 minutes; from Palm Beach about 1 hour. Parking garages are at the port.
Flying in. Arrive the day before. Many hotels near FLL and on Fort Lauderdale beach offer cruise shuttles.
Check-in. Arrive at your assigned time; earlier doesn’t always mean faster.
Fort Lauderdale or Miami?
Pick the ship and itinerary first — then the port is decided. If both have what you want, Miami has more short Bahamas sailings; Fort Lauderdale is often easier from FLL and for longer Caribbean weeks. Read the guide
Guides that can help
Questions before a cruise from Fort Lauderdale
What is the cruise port in Fort Lauderdale called?
Port Everglades, located between Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach.
How far is Port Everglades from the airport?
About 5–10 minutes from FLL by car.
Can I fly into Miami and cruise from Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. It’s about 40–60 minutes by car; we can arrange the transfer.
Do I need a passport?
On closed-loop cruises U.S. citizens can often use a birth certificate plus photo ID, but a passport is strongly recommended. We confirm documents for your sailing.
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