Key takeaways
- Port Everglades, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, is owned by Broward County and describes itself as one of the three busiest cruise homeports in the world: over 4.7 million cruise passengers in FY2025, 9 cruise lines plus a daily Bahamas ferry (porteverglades.net, accessed 2026-09-21).
- Eight cruise terminals are in use, numbered 2, 4, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29. Carnival Corporation brands sail from 2, 19, 26 and 29; Disney from 4; Royal Caribbean Group from 18, 25 and 29; Terminal 25 is home to Celebrity's Edge, Apex and Beyond; Baleària's ferry uses 21.
- FLL is about a ten-minute drive from the port; OpenStreetMap routing to Terminal 18 is 5.6 mi. Brickell in Miami is about 27.6 mi (40 min) and Miami International Airport about 29.2 mi (44 min), traffic-free.
- Cruise parties of 7 to 14 fit one Mercedes Sprinter with luggage; larger groups use our executive minibuses or 56-passenger motorcoaches with wheelchair lift.
- Disembarkation pickups are scheduled to your ship's published arrival and tracked by dispatch, so a late docking does not cost you the ride.
What does a Port Everglades car service include?
A Port Everglades transfer with Apex covers door-to-terminal service in both directions: pickup at your airport, hotel or home, luggage loaded by the chauffeur, drop-off at your ship's assigned terminal, and a tracked pickup on disembarkation day. Rates are quoted all-inclusive before you book, with no charge for a ship that docks late.
The port is operated by the Port Everglades Department, a self-supporting enterprise fund of Broward County government, and the port provides a free cell phone lot where drivers can wait until a party is ready for pickup. Because terminals are assigned by cruise line, we confirm your ship name at booking and route to that terminal's passenger drop-off rather than a generic port entrance. Airport connections use the same dispatch as our FLL airport limo service; corporate incentive groups can be handled through executive transportation with one invoice.
- Pickups at FLL, MIA and PBI airports, timed to your flight
- Hotel and residential pickups across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties
- Sprinter vans and minibuses for cruise groups, with luggage trailers where needed
- Disembarkation pickup tracked to the ship's actual arrival
Which Port Everglades terminal does my cruise line use?
Port Everglades lists eight cruise terminals in use, numbered 2, 4, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29. Carnival Corporation brands sail from Terminals 2, 19, 26 and 29; Disney Cruise Line from Terminal 4; Royal Caribbean Group brands from Terminals 18, 25 and 29, with Terminal 25 home to Celebrity's Edge-class ships; Baleària's Bahamas ferry uses Terminal 21.
Terminal assignments can shift for individual sailings, so we confirm against your cruise documents the day before travel. The terminal list and the Terminal 25 note are from the port's official site; the operator allocation is from the port's Wikipedia article, both accessed 2026-09-21.
| Operator | Terminals | Brands include |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival Corporation & plc | 2, 19, 26, 29 | Carnival, Princess, Holland America |
| Disney Cruise Line | 4 | Disney |
| Royal Caribbean Group | 18, 25, 29 | Royal Caribbean; Celebrity Edge, Apex and Beyond at Terminal 25 |
| Baleària | 21 | Bahamas ferry |
Sources: Port Everglades, Wikipedia (ownership, FY2025 passengers, terminal allocation, ranking) (accessed September 21, 2026); Port Everglades official site, About Us: Broward County enterprise fund, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (accessed September 21, 2026)
How far is Port Everglades from FLL, Miami airport and Palm Beach?
Celebrity Cruises describes FLL as a ten-minute drive from Port Everglades, and the OpenStreetMap driving route from the airport to Cruise Terminal 18 is 5.6 miles, about 13 minutes without traffic. From Miami International Airport the drive is about 29 miles (44 minutes) and from Palm Beach International about 49 miles (65 minutes), traffic-free.
Times are OSRM routes on OpenStreetMap data between Google Maps coordinates, computed 2026-09-21 with no traffic applied. On embarkation mornings, I-95 and the port's Eller Drive approach carry heavy cruise traffic; we schedule pickups with that margin built in.
| From | Distance | Time (no traffic) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | 5.6 mi | 13 min |
| Las Olas Boulevard, downtown Fort Lauderdale | 4.5 mi | 12 min |
| Mizner Park, Boca Raton | 25.1 mi | 37 min |
| Brickell City Centre, Miami | 27.6 mi | 40 min |
| PortMiami cruise terminals | 28.1 mi | 43 min |
| Miami International Airport (MIA) | 29.2 mi | 44 min |
| Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) | 49.1 mi | 65 min |
Sources: OSRM driving routes on OpenStreetMap data (router.project-osrm.org) (accessed September 21, 2026); Port Everglades official site, Cruise: terminals in use, "over 4.7 million cruise passengers in FY2025", 9 cruise lines, cell phone lot, Terminal 25 (accessed September 21, 2026)
When should I arrive at Port Everglades for embarkation?
Arrive inside the check-in window printed on your cruise documents; most lines assign a window and close boarding before the published departure time. We recommend a pickup that puts you at the terminal within your assigned window with 30 minutes to spare, and 45 minutes more if you are arriving on a same-day flight into FLL.
We do not publish a single arrival time because each cruise line sets its own check-in window, and your documents override any general rule. Tell us your window when you book and dispatch works backwards from it, adding the traffic allowance for the day of the week.
For disembarkation, give us your ship's scheduled arrival and your walk-off or luggage-tag group. Chauffeurs stage near the terminal and move to the passenger pickup lane when you are through customs.
Which vehicle fits a cruise party with luggage?
Cruise passengers carry more luggage than business travellers, so size the vehicle by bags as well as people: a Cadillac Escalade seats up to six with standard luggage, a Mercedes Sprinter van carries up to fourteen with cases, and executive minibuses or motorcoaches move group sailings of fifteen to fifty-six.
Every vehicle has free Wi-Fi and USB charging. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available on request; motorcoaches carry a lift and an onboard restroom. See the group charter page for multi-vehicle cruise groups and the airport transfers page for combined flight-plus-ship itineraries.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade SUV | Up to 6 | Couples and families with luggage |
| Mercedes Sprinter van | Up to 14 | Cruise parties, multi-family groups |
| Executive minibus | 15–40 | Group sailings, incentive trips |
| Motorcoach (restroom, wheelchair lift) | 40–56 | Large groups, pre-cruise hotel shuttles |
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(954) 708-1028Frequently asked questions
Who uses a private car service to Port Everglades instead of a cruise-line shuttle?
Families, groups travelling together, passengers staying in Miami, Boca Raton or Palm Beach hotels, and anyone who wants a fixed pickup time and a vehicle to themselves. Cruise-line shuttles run on the line's schedule and only from selected airports and hotels.
What if my ship docks late on disembarkation day?
Dispatch tracks the ship's arrival and holds the chauffeur until you are through customs. Late docking is not billed as waiting time.
Why confirm the ship name when booking?
Because Port Everglades assigns terminals by cruise operator, Carnival brands at 2, 19, 26 and 29, Disney at 4, Royal Caribbean Group at 18, 25 and 29, and the drop-off point differs by terminal. Knowing the ship lets the chauffeur go straight to the right door.
When do you recommend flying in for a Port Everglades cruise?
The day before sailing, whenever possible. FLL is close, but a same-day flight delay can cost you the ship. If you must fly in the same day, book the earliest arrival and we will time the pickup to your flight.
Where do you pick up at Port Everglades?
At the passenger pickup lane of your ship's terminal. The chauffeur's number is on your confirmation; call when you have your luggage and they will pull up.
How much is a car service from FLL or Miami to Port Everglades?
Rates are quoted all-inclusive by vehicle and route before you book. Call (954) 708-1028 or reserve online for an exact price.
Sources
- Port Everglades, Wikipedia (ownership, FY2025 passengers, terminal allocation, ranking) — accessed September 21, 2026
- Celebrity Cruises, Fort Lauderdale port page: FLL "a ten-minute drive from Port Everglades" — accessed September 21, 2026
- OSRM driving routes on OpenStreetMap data (router.project-osrm.org) — accessed September 21, 2026
- Port Everglades official site, Cruise: terminals in use, "over 4.7 million cruise passengers in FY2025", 9 cruise lines, cell phone lot, Terminal 25 — accessed September 21, 2026
- Port Everglades official site, About Us: Broward County enterprise fund, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 — accessed September 21, 2026