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 in 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
totalling over $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. Other options for Fort Lauderdale hotels near the
port are the Forte Lauderdale Grande Hotel &
Yacht Club, located on 1881 SE 17th Street, and the Rennaissance
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.
