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What's in a name?
Everything if you've been named "World's Best" more often than any other port. In this case, the name is Port Everglades.
How does a port become best in the world? It boils down to three key factors: unrivaled location, convenience and customer
service. It also helps to be in the heart of one of America's top vacation playgrounds!
Originally known as Lake
Mabel, Port Everglades was officially established as a deep water harbor in 1927. It has since then grown, now
more than 5,300 ships call at Port Everglades in a year forming the basis of a diverse maritime operation that includes a
thriving cruise industry and a reputation as the "world's best cruise port,"
a growing containerized cargo business that establishes Port Everglades among the nation's top seaports.
The seaport is renowned for its commitment to ongoing capital improvements, environmental
protection and convenient maritime operations with unbeatable connections through the adjacent Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and the direct links with all of Florida's highway system via I-595.
~ Hotels, Resorts and B & B's near
the Port ~
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Where
Exactly Is Port Everglades?
Its name somewhat misleading, Port
Everglades is not a part of the wetland ecosystem known as the Florida Everglades. The seaport is, in fact,
located on the southeastern coast of the Florida peninsula within the three cities of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach, as well as unincorporated Broward County. It is
approximately 23 miles north of Miami, 48 miles south of West Palm Beach and 312 miles south of Jacksonville.
~ Departing
Passengers (Embarkation) ~
- Call ahead ~ It's
a good idea to contact your cruise line before arriving at Port Everglades to verify your schedule and terminal information.
This is especially important if severe weather threatens.
- Cruise lines ask that you board
at least two hours prior to departure ~ However, most do not begin processing embarking passengers
before 11 a.m.
- Bring ID ~
You will need to pass through a security checkpoint to enter Port Everglades. Please be prepared to present a photo ID for
everyone in the vehicle over 18, as well as travel documents for departing passengers.
- Assist security ~
Heightened security measures at the Port help ensure your safety. Please cooperate with security personnel to expedite boarding.
- Tag your luggage ~
You may give your luggage to porters at your ship's terminal for delivery to your stateroom. Be sure to complete and affix
the baggage tags provided by your cruise line.
- Carry valuables ~ Carry
on any valuables, breakables, personal items and medications. Keep your tickets, passport and ID ready.
- Follow signs ~
Directional signs with ship names and terminal assignments are updated daily. Escalators and elevators offer convenient access
to your ship.
~ Returning
Passengers (Disembarkation) ~
- Await shore leave ~ Passengers
are typically not allowed ashore until several hours after the ship's arrival time. Please plan accordingly.
- Visit customs ~ Upon
arrival in port, all baggage is brought to the customs area for inspection.
- Consider porter service
~ After inspection, you may use porter services to deliver your bags to private cars, taxis, and limousines or
to baggage trucks for direct delivery to the airport. Tipping is optional.
- Park in garages ~ Private
automobiles picking up passengers should park in parking garages until returning passengers have arrived in the customs area.
Once the entire party and all belongings are located, the driver may move the vehicle to the terminal for convenient loading.
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