Port Everglades is one of the most popular gateways to the Caribbean. According to the Port Everglades official website, the port welcomes more than 3 million passengers annually. In December 2009, the port will start welcoming Royal Caribbean’s new Oasis of the Seas to its recently expanded Terminal 18. But, that isn’t the only major cruise line using Fort Lauderdale as a home port.
Newest Port Everglades Cruise Terminal: Terminal 18
Terminal 18 will be the largest cruise terminal in Port Everglades with a total of 240,000 square feet. This Midport Cruise Terminal will have separate buildings for embarking and debarking passengers. It will have seating for 3,000, will feature a children’s play area and offer free WiFi.
Cruise Lines at Terminal 18 – Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises will both use this new terminal when it opens in December 2009, offering a selection of Caribbean cruises.
Location of Terminal 18 – Located on the west side of the Midport basin, the terminal is centrally located within Port Everglades.
Parking at Terminal 18 – There are a number of parking options for cruise passengers arriving with their own vehicle. Choose the surface parking at Terminal 18 or 19. Or choose the covered parking at the Midport Parking Garage (US$15 per day).
Port Everglades Midport Cruise Terminals
In addition to the new Terminal 18, a number of other cruise terminals are located in the Midport Cruise Terminal area. Cruise passengers arriving with their own vehicle can use the Midport Parking Garage. Cruise passengers can take advantage of a variety of Fort Lauderdale’s transportation options.
- Terminal 19 – Carnival Cruise Lines is the primary user of this cruise terminal.
- Terminal 21 – Both Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises use this cruise terminal.
- Terminal 25 – Royal Caribbean uses this terminal in addition to their new Terminal 18.
- Terminal 26 – Holland America Line is the primary user of Terminal 26.
The Northport cruise terminals are conveniently located within walking distance of SE 17. Cruise passengers can take the Sun Trolley from the bus stop located on 17th St. and Eisenhower Blvd. The Northport parking garage is connected to the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center and closely situated by the terminals themselves. The cost is the same as the Midport Garage, US$15 per day.
- Terminal 2 – Princess Cruises is the primary user of Terminal 2.
- Terminal 4 – MSC Cruises is the primary user of Terminal 4.
Renee Ruggero - Renee is a published travel writer and cruise industry insider with more than 1,000 days on cruise ships, visiting over 50 countries.
