Port Everglades Cruise Port

What's In a Name?

Originally known as Lake Mabel, Port Everglades was officially established as a deep water harbor in 1927 and has since grown to become one of South Florida's strongest economic engines with annual operating revenues of more than $66 million and total waterborne commerce exceeding 23 million tons in liquid, bulk and containerized cargoes.

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, a major petroleum storage and distribution hub, South Florida's primary bulk cargo depot and a favorite U.S. Navy liberty port.

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.

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.

Port Everglades' jurisdiction encompasses a total of 2,190 acres (887 hectares) which includes 1,742 acres of upland and 448 acres of submerged land. Upland acreage falls within the following municipalities:

Experience great 2,3,4 or 7 day caribbean cruises. For your convenience we have Fort Lauderdale airport shuttle service available at competitive rates.
Port of Miami and Miami Airport are only 18 miles apart. Fort Lauderdale Airport is only 10 Miles from Broward convention center  and Cruise Port Everglades. Miami Beach Convention Center is only 35 miles from Fort Lauderdale Airport. Find all the pre and post Fort Lauderdale hotels near the cruise ports or airports. Convenient airport shuttles and cruise port shuttles are available at reasonable rate. Don’t forget to enjoy the tours of Miami and Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Keys, and 2 night Bahamas cruises at competitive rates.

• 1,242 acres or 71.3% of Port Everglades is located within the City of Hollywood.
• 232 acres or 13.3% is located within the City of Fort Lauderdale.
• 234 acres or 13.4% is located within the City of Dania.
• 34 acres or 2% is located within unincorporated Broward County.

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