Here are a few simple travel tips to enhance your experience.
departing passengers (embarkation)
Call ahead. Contact your cruise line before arriving at Port Everglades to verify your schedule.
Follow cruise line's assigned check-in time. To alleviate delays, do not arrive prior to your assigned time.
Bring a government-issued photo ID. Anyone 18 years old and older must produce a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver license or passport) at the security checkpoint before entering the Port.
Keep identification/cruise documents handy. Put them in your carry-on bag. Do not pack them in your checked luggage. You will need to produce these documents at the Port's security checkpoint and several times before boarding your ship.
Follow signs. Digital signs above the security checkpoints indicate terminal assignments. Once inside the Port, refer to the colorful wayfinding designs of Florida native plants and animals to locate the cruise terminal and parking areas.
Assist security. Security measures at the Port help to ensure your safety. Please cooperate with security personnel to expedite boarding.
Weapons of any type are not permitted inside the Port. Cruise guests must make arrangements to store weapons off-site, including guns, off Port property during their cruise vacation.
Tag your luggage. Complete and attach the luggage tags provided by your cruise line before you give your luggage to porters for delivery to your stateroom. Porters can provide additional tags.
Carry valuables. Carry on any valuables, breakables, personal items and medications, along with your photo ID and cruise documents in your carry-on bag.
returning passengers (disembarkation)
Await shore leave announcement. Passengers typically debark the ship between 7 and 9AM.
Wait for a call. People coming to pick up returning cruise guests may park for free in our cell phone waiting lots located at the Port Administration building, 1850 Eller Drive, and at the lot north of Cruise Terminal 18. Paid parking is also available in the parking garages.
Consider porter service. Porter services hired by your cruise line can be used to deliver your bags to private cars, taxis and limousines. Tipping is optional.
