Full Steam Ahead with Cruise Control
 What's in a name? Everything if you've been named "World's Best" more often than any other port. In this case, the name is Port Everglades.
How does a port become best in the world? It boils down to three key factors: unrivaled location, convenience and customer service. It also helps to be in the heart of one of America's top vacation playgrounds.
A World-Renowned Location for Cruising
Florida is the number one source market for cruise passengers. It's also a top draw for international visitors. And Port Everglades is in the middle of a South Florida population center consisting of more than 5 million people, many of whom are the most avid cruisers anywhere. Little wonder the Port plays host to 15 cruise lines, with nearly 2,000 cruises annually. The world's most recognized cruise lines traditionally choose Port Everglades to debut their newest, largest and most spectacular cruise ships.
Port Everglades Cruise Destinations
- Caribbean
- Bahamas
- Mexico
- Bermuda
- Panama Canal
- South America
- Transatlantic
- Transcanal
- Day Cruises to Nowhere
Fun Fort Lauderdale Facts
| Restaurants |
3,796 |
Hours of annual sunshine |
3,000 |
| Nightclubs |
112 |
Avg. year-round temperatures |
75 degrees F |
| Golf courses |
56 |
Miles of beach |
23 |
| Tennis courts |
550 |
Resident yachts |
42,000 |
| Major malls |
12 |
Parks |
288 |
| Pari-mutuels |
4 |
Feet of nature trails/boardwalks |
60,956 |
| Museums |
17 |
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Less Waves. More Convenience.
Getting passengers where they want to go smoothly is something Port Everglades has down to an art. We're poised to handle over 3 million passengers annually, and we're expecting to more than double the amount of passenger traffic in the next 20 years .
One of the more memorable days in port history occurred on December 23, 2006. That's when Port Everglades broke its own world record with 47,229 passengers passing through the Port in a single day. The previous record was set on December 21, 2003 with 44,108 passengers.
With Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport less than two miles from the cruise ship docks, passengers can take advantage of the closest airport/seaport connection in the world. Easy access by road to three major interstates and Florida's Turnpike System makes Port Everglades the preferred gateway for passengers cruising from South Florida. Cruise lines find Port Everglades convenient because it's a mere half hour from the turning basin to the sea.
Service is a Top Priority
Customer service and first-class facilities have been the driving force behind Port Everglades' success at building a reputation for superior service. An ongoing capital improvements program and planned expansion effort virtually ensures the Port's ability to maintain a level of superior service.
The 15 cruise lines that call Port Everglades home benefit from access to two full-time Cruise Service Managers who serve as on-site liaisons between port operations and cruise lines. No other port provides this service. One call to the harbormaster takes care of requests for tugs, line handling and marine services.
As busy as the Port is, there's still plenty of room to grow, especially in mid-week slots. That's why the Port is aggressively seeking short-cruise operations as well as European ships not tied to the standard 7-day U.S. cruise rotation. Being the straightest and deepest port in the Southeast United States also has its advantages. It makes Port Everglades the gateway to a lot of places for a lot of people, and a Port with a vision in place that truly holds water.
For more information, contact Carlos Buqueras or Manuel Almira at 954-523-3404, or e-mail PortEvergladesCruise@broward.org |
