Port Everglades
Cruise Facts
♦ 12 cruise ship terminals
♦ More than 20 cruise lines and 3,000 cruises annually
♦ Straightest, deepest port in the Southeast US
♦ Less than 2 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
 
Port Everglades

Cruise Facilities

Cruise FacilitiesState-Of-The-Art Cruise Facilities Enhance Passenger Security
Designed with designated in-terminal inspection stations for the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the 11 modern cruise terminals (a 12th is slated for construction) at Port Everglades, with a total square footage of 301,913(37,335 square meters), provide enhanced security for cruise guests and make processing faster and more efficient. Cruise terminals feature:

  • comfortable air-conditioned waiting areas with snack bars and restrooms
  • efficient processing areas
  • expansive baggage claim areas
  • automated passenger loading bridges, covered walkways and elevator/escalator access
  • two patrolled, secure, covered parking garages with approximately 4,500 spaces
  • shuttle service to distant terminals
  • vehicle-to-ship porter service for baggage

Millions of cruise customers pass through the Port's cruise terminal facilities each year. The Port serves 19 cruise lines with 49 of the world's finest cruise ships at its berths and terminals. Cruise facilities (including terminals and parking garages) are found in the Northport and Midport sections of the Port. The terminals in Northport are #1, 2, and 4. Midport's terminals include #18, 19, 21, 22/24, 25, 26, and 29.

  Square Feet Square Meters
Cruise Terminals 157,284 14,611
Baggage Handling 244,629 22,724
Total 301,913 37,335

Cruise Terminal Facilities

Terminal Terminal Area
(sq. ft)
Baggage Area
(sq. ft)
Terminal Area
(sq. meters)
Baggage Area
(sq. meters)
1 16,201 12,146 1,505 1,128
2 15,670 25,341 1,464 2,354
4 14,765 26,246 1,372 2,438
18 18,990 29,966 1,763 2,784
19 14,887 36,746 1,382 3,413
21 15,599 19,659 1,449 1,826
22 5,640 12,537 524 1,165
24 6,301 11,695 585 1,086
25 17,593 24,118 1,633 2,240
26 11,388 21,675 1,053 2,014
27 50,400 * Terminal 27 is slated for completion in 2007-2008
29 20,250 24,500 1,881 2,276
TOTAL 157,284 244,629 14,611 22,724