Port Everglades

[WanderingTheWorld]

I have an upcoming cruise with HAL that departs out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. I have never used this port and have a few questions about embarkation.

• I plan to take Uber to the cruise terminal, and my Airbnb is about 5 miles from the port. How long should the drive take on a Sunday morning?
• Is there a security check when you enter the port area?
• Is there a place to directly drop off my luggage at the terminal?

Thanks for the help!

[CruiserBruce]

Without knowing where your Airbnb is, hard to answer your question. But the lines at the entrances to ports can be a little slow during the peak cruising season. And the port is huge, so it will depend on where your ship is docked, and where you are coming from. Say 20-40 minutes.

 

Yes, it is an ID check at the entrances.

 

Yes, there is a place to drop off luggage at the Terminal. Look for the porters.

[capriccio]

All you need to know about the port itself including security, handling luggage, etc. can be found on the official website:  www.porteverglades.net.