Fort Lauderdale

Walkability: 8/10

United States

Direct DockUS & Canada Homeports

Hours in Port

~0 hours

Walk to Town

Port Everglades is 3 miles from Las Olas Blvd

Currency

USD (USD accepted)

WiFi

Excellent

Cell Coverage

Excellent

Time Zone

EST/EDT

Today at Fort Lauderdale

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Overview

Port Everglades is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, located in Fort Lauderdale. The city is known for its canals, beaches, and the upscale Las Olas Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is just minutes from the port.

The walkability score is a planning hint for navigating the port on foot from the terminal. Safety information should be confirmed against official travel advisories (e.g. travel.state.gov) before your trip.

All-aboard math

All-aboard in Fort Lauderdaleis typically 30–60 minutes before your ship departs — confirm the exact time on the day’s ship newsletter.

Top Excursions

Water Taxi Tour

$25–$352-3 hours

Las Olas Boulevard Shopping

$02-3 hours

Flamingo Gardens

$20–$252-3 hours

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Free Things To Do

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Wide, clean beach along A1A with a promenade for walking and biking.

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

Mile-long linear park along the New River with public art and scenic views.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Coastal hammock park with nature trails and a freshwater lagoon.

Restaurants Near Terminal

Casablanca Cafe$$

Coconuts by the water$$

Rustic Inn Crabhouse$$

Getting Around

Uber/Lyft from port to beach ~$10-15. Water Taxi covers the Intracoastal ($28 all day). Sun Trolley has free and $1 routes. The port is NOT walkable to main attractions.

Emergency Information

Police

911

Hospital

Broward Health Medical Center — 1600 S Andrews Ave

Medical Evacuation Coverage

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