The day before you sail
Las Olas and the beach
- Walk Las Olas Boulevard.
- Ride the water taxi along the canals.
- Swim at Fort Lauderdale beach.
Rather book it? A canal boat tour.
Fort Lauderdale pre- & post-cruise tours
A compact, easy cruise port close to the airport, the beach, and the canals that earned Fort Lauderdale the nickname "Venice of America."
The cruise portPort Everglades is about 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale's airport and about 15 minutes from the beach and Las Olas Boulevard.
Fort Lauderdale cruise day essentials
before you head to the ship
The terminals
Port EvergladesTerminals are spread across Northport and Midport. Your boarding documents name your terminal number.
Fort Lauderdale beach and Las Olas Boulevard are about 15 minutes away.
Parking
Port garages serve Northport and Midport. You pay when you leave; cards are accepted.
| Cruise parking, per day | about $20 |
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Taller vehicles and RVs go to surface lots, which can cost more.
Flying in
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 10 minutes from the port, one of the shortest airport rides of any cruise port. Miami (MIA) is about 45 minutes.
Before you sail
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Before or after your cruise in Fort Lauderdale
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After you get off the ship
Everglades airboat
- An airboat ride in the Everglades, about 30 to 45 minutes away.
- Many tours finish at the airport.
Rather book it? A post-cruise Everglades tour with an airport drop-off.
An extra day
Miami
- Miami is about 45 minutes south: South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood.
Rather book it? A Miami city tour.
Times are approximate. Leave plenty of time for check-in before you sail, and for traffic on the way to the airport after.
Things to do before or after your cruise
Before your cruise, leave plenty of time to reach the terminal before check-in closes. After your cruise, check what time the tour starts and whether it can hold your luggage.
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Scout's notes on Fort Lauderdale
Before your cruise
Water taxis and riverboat cruises along the New River and canals are a relaxed way to see the city. Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard's shops and restaurants are close to the port.
After your cruise
Everglades airboat parks on the western edge of the county are about 30 to 45 minutes away, and several post-cruise tours combine one with terminal pickup and an airport drop-off.
Timing tips
Being so close to the airport makes Fort Lauderdale one of the easiest ports for same-day flights. Still, confirm the tour's drop-off time leaves room for airport security.
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