The Port Everglades cruise terminal is alive with activity
every day of the year. As one of the largest cruise ship
ports in the world, the Port
Everglades cruise terminal sees over 5,000 cruise
ships depart each year. Whether you're taking a simple
day cruise or you're venturing to the exotic islands of
the Caribbean,
the Port Everglades Pier is one of the most popular ports
in America and is a convenient option for Florida
cruises.
The Port Everglades cruise terminal is located in Fort
Lauderdale, minutes from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
International Airport and within 30 miles of
Miami. Fort Lauderdale is often
known as the "Venice
of America," with 300 miles of navigable waterways
and over 20 miles of beach. If your flight arrives
the night before your cruise departs, there are several
hotels near the Port Everglades terminal that offer complimentary
transportation to the port. Port
Everglades car rental options are also available at
the airport.
Eleven major cruise ship lines and over 30
cruise ships operate out of the Port Everglades terminal. Many
Port Everglades cruise lines offer discounted cruises
geared toward families and honeymooners that
sail every winter and spring to various destinations
in the Caribbean Sea, such as the Bahamas,
Jamaica,
and Aruba. Cruises
can range from three days in length to fifteen days or
more. While most cruises are family oriented, several
Port Everglades cruise lines offer couples-only cruises
designed specifically for honeymooners or those in need
of a vacation away from the kids. There are even a few
cruise lines that venture across the Atlantic Ocean to
Europe.
Although cruise ships depart from the Port Everglades
terminal year round, the peak season for Florida cruises
is November to April. If you're taking a Port Everglades
cruise during the peak season, be sure to make your travel
arrangements early and arrive at the Port Everglades pier
early. Lines can be long at the pier and Port
Everglades hotels tend to fill up fast during
the peak season.
From luxury cruise liners that sail across the Atlantic
to inexpensive last-minute cruises around the islands
of the Caribbean, Port Everglades Pier is the perfect
place to start a Caribbean
vacation.
