With 5,300 cruise ships departing every year, Port Everglades Fort Lauderdale is the deepest and the second-busiest cruise ship base in Florida. It ranks as one of the largest five ports in the world. Contrary to its name, Port Everglades Florida is not located in the Everglades ecosystem of Florida. The seaport is located near Fort Lauderdale, near Florida's major highway system, Dania Beach, and Hollywood. Port Everglades FL is also located next to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and is around 25 miles from Miami, making it a convenient port for those who fly into Florida to take a cruise.

The history of Port Everglades Florida dates back to 1927, when it was designated as a harbor. It gradually grew into a cruise ship port, but also a port for cargo ships. Today, Fort Everglades FL is extremely important to the economy, with its operating revenues totaling more than $66 million a year. Port Everglades Florida is not only a cruise ship port, but also a major distribution hub, a petroleum storage center, and a U.S. Navy port. The entire area of Port Everglades Fort Lauderdale encompasses nearly 2,200 acres of land. Recently, Port Everglades Florida has taken steps to reduce the amount of pollution it produces.

Whether you're vacationing in Fort Lauderdale, or have a cruise ship to catch in the morning, there are several Fort Lauderdale hotels near Port Everglades Fort Lauderdale that are convenient and comfortable. The Lago Mar Beach Resort, located at 1700 South Ocean Lane of Fort Lauderdale, is a family-friendly resort located on ten acres between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Mayan in Harbor Beach. The resort features two pools, a spa and fitness center, and complimentary wireless internet access. It's located just a mile and a half from Port Everglades FL and four miles from the Fort Lauderdale airport. The resort offers complimentary shuttles to Port Everglades FL at various times of the day.

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Other options for Fort Lauderdale hotels near the port are the Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club, located on 1881 SE 17th Street, and the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel, located at 1617 Southeast 17th Street. With a location in sunny Fort Lauderdale in close proximity to the airport, area hotels, and Fort Lauderdale shopping centers, Port Everglades FL is a convenient port for embarking on your Florida cruises.