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All Aboard at the World's Finest Cruise Port

Port Everglades boasts more cruise lines, more sailings and more itineraries than any other port in the world. But it's the world-class services and luxury facilities that make it smooth sailing for the cruise-bound. Cruise vacationers enjoy:

12 spacious, air-conditioned passenger terminals (by 2007)
Snack bars, restrooms and seating areas in terminals
Two patrolled, secure, covered parking garages with 4,500 spaces
Efficient drop-off areas and parking ramps
Covered walkways and elevator/escalator access to gangways
Shuttle service to distant terminals (18, 29)
Vehicle-to-ship porter service for baggage
Easy access to local transportation: airport, highway, buses, taxis, rental cars

All this located in a convenient Greater Fort Lauderdale location. No wonder Port Everglades has received so many awards, including being named the "World's Best Port" by Dream World Destinations in 1999.

Parking Fees

$2 for 0-1 hour
$5 for 1-5 hours, and then $1 per hour thereafter up to daily maximum
$12 daily maximum
$15 daily maximum for oversized vehicles up to 40 ft.
$0 (validated ticket) for people doing business at the Port's Administration Building at 1850 Eller Drive.

Carnival	Carnival Legend Carnival Miracle
Celebrity Cruises's X	Century Infinity Millennium Summit

Costa	Costa Allegra Costa Atlantica Costa Mediterranea
Crystal Cruises	Crystal Harmony Crystal Serenity Crystal Symphony
Cunard	Queen Elizabeth 2 Queen Mary 2
Discover Cruise Line	Discovery Sun

Holland America Line

Prinsendam
Oosterdam
Rotterdam
Ryndam
Volendam
Westerdam
Zaandam
Zuiderdam

Princess Cruises	Coral Princess Caribbean Princess Dawn Princess Golden Princess Island Princess Regal Princess Royal Princess Star Princess Sun Princess
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises	Radisson Diamond Seven Seas Mariner Seven Seas Navigator Seven Seas Voyager
Royal Caribbean International	Enchantment of the Seas Jewel of the Seas Legend of the Seas Radiance of the Seas
The Yachts of Seabourne	Seabourn Legend Seabourn Pride
Silversea	Silver Whisper
St. Tropez Casino Cruises	St. Tropez

AIRPORT

The Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport is less than two miles from Port Everglades and is served by most airlines. The Miami International Airport, served by all major airlines, is 30 minutes from Port Everglades via I-95.

WaterTaxi
Where can you call a taxi and have a boat pick you up??? No, it isn't Venice... It's Greater Fort Lauderdale. Visitors can tour our famed Intracoastal on their way to almost anywhere they want to go, whether it's sightseeing, dining at the many waterfront restaurants or shopping along Las Olas Boulevard. The highly popular service is provided by Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale. With one -way tickets for $7.50, round trip for $14, and an all day pass for $16, the water cabs will go anywhere within the nearly seven miles of Intracoastal Waterway, between Port Everglades and Commercial Boulevard. Guided tours of the Historic New River are also available. Call Water Taxi at (954) 467-6677 approximately twenty minutes ahead of desired pick-up. You can also hail a passing cab from one of the docks along the Intracoastal.

TAXI

Airport Transportation
Taxi cab stands are centrally located at the airport and major hotels. Fares are $2.45 for the first mile, $1.75 for each additional mile and $0.25 for each minute of waiting time. Yellow Cab/Checker can be reached at (954) 565-5400. Broward County Transit Public buses service over 410 square miles, with 232 buses plus 22 community buses on 38 routes. Please call rider information at (954) 357-8400. A free trolley service operates throughout downtown Fort Lauderdale, connecting Broward Performing Arts Center with Las Olas Boulevard boutiques and restaurants. (954) 429-3100.

Public transportation service via taxi and bus is available between the seaport and airport, local hotels, attractions and shopping areas. Several area hotels provide transportation between the seaport and the hotel for pre-booked reservations. Independent taxis and tour trolleys are accessible on site at the Port.

CAR RENTAL

Several car rental firms are licensed to do business at the Port. These companies provide shuttle service from the cruise terminals to their off-site but nearby rental locations.

Getting Around
On Foot: Nada. Nothing. Rent a car or hire a taxi to take you where you want to go.

Taxis: Line up at the dock.

The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss

People have been flocking to Fort Lauderdale's beaches for decades. And with good reason. Fort Lauderdale Beach is a two-mile strip of beautiful beach featuring the recently renovated Promenade, which offers all sorts of bars, restaurants and shops.

Other Fun Things to Do

Take a 30-minute airboat ride across the Everglades, one of the most breathtaking natural areas in America. Discover a variety of fish and birds that inhabit the area, and perhaps see the most famous Everglades inhabitant - the alligator. Enjoy Sawgrass Reptile Exhibit after your ride and take the opportunity to touch or possibly hold a small alligator. Discover the replica of a Seminole Indian village. See tropical birds, rare snakes, and even the endangered Florida panther.

Take a narrated drive through Port Everglades over the Intercoastal Waterway and along the famous Fort Lauderdale Beach. Explore the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Las Olas Boulevard, the Riverwalk area and more. Stop and see Esplanade Park, the crossroads of the Center for Performing Arts and the Museum of Discovery and Science. Take a 90-minute Intercoastal Waterway cruise, and hear a lively commentary from the boat's captain on the history of the New River and Fort Lauderdale's historic sites.

Get a Taste of Local Flavor

Fish is fresh and delicious in Florida. Grouper is probably the most popular choice and is served almost any way imaginable. You'll find it fried, broiled, sautéed, and even served with pasta. But a true Floridian staple is a fresh grouper sandwich and fries eaten outside by the water. It's hard to beat this old standby.