Fort Lauderdale Cruise Hotels

A little planning goes a long way. Follow these tips to ensure your cruise departure day is relaxing and exciting, not rushed and stressful.

• Arrive the Day Before: This is the number one rule for cruise travel. Flying in on the day of your cruise is a risky gamble with flight delays and traffic. Staying at a hotel like Rodeway Inn & Suites the night before guarantees you'll be in town and ready to go.
• Check Your Boarding Time: Your cruise documents will specify a boarding window. Plan to arrive at the terminal at the beginning of this window to avoid the biggest crowds.
• Use the Hotel Shuttle: Schedule your shuttle to the port with the front desk. This eliminates the guesswork and ensures you have a guaranteed ride.
• Keep Essentials in Your Carry-On: Pack medications, travel documents, a swimsuit, and a change of clothes in your carry-on bag. Your checked luggage may not arrive at your stateroom until later in the afternoon.

Port Everglades is one of the busiest and most efficient cruise ports in the world. It's home to a wide array of popular cruise lines, making it a hub of vacation excitement.

• Major Cruise Lines: You'll find ships from nearly every major line here, including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Line, and the magical Disney Cruise Line.
• Navigating the Terminals: The port is large, with multiple terminals. It's crucial to know which terminal your ship is departing from. Our shuttle drivers are experts and will drop you off at the correct location for your specific cruise line.
• Location: The port's entrance is conveniently located just a few miles from FLL airport and hotels along State Road 84, making transfers quick and easy.

Why not add an extra day or two to your trip? Fort Lauderdale is a world-class destination in its own right. By staying at an affordable hotel like Rodeway Inn & Suites, you can easily explore the "Venice of America." Take a water taxi through the beautiful canals, stroll the upscale shops and galleries on Las Olas Boulevard, relax on the famous Fort Lauderdale Beach, or enjoy the vibrant dining and entertainment scene at Dania Pointe.

Port Everglades stands as one of the top three busiest cruise ports in the world, a testament to its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location. It serves as a homeport for a diverse range of major cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, and, since 2023, Disney Cruise Line. With over 3 million passengers passing through its terminals annually, the port is a major economic engine for South Florida.

Complementing the seaport is the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), one of the fastest-growing airports in the United States. Its proximity to Port Everglades (less than 5 miles) is a primary reason Fort Lauderdale is such a popular cruise departure city. The airport's continuous expansion and modernization efforts ensure a smooth experience for the millions of travelers who fly in for their sun-soaked vacations. The planned PREMO light rail project will further solidify this connection, promising an even more integrated and convenient transit experience by 2028.