Port COVID-19 Update
Page Updated: April 21, 2022 9:43 AM
Safe Cruising
It is extremely important that cruise guests check with their cruise line directly for information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements and testing policies. Here are links to COVID-19 protocol webpages for cruise lines sailing from Port Everglades:
Face Mask Requirements
According to U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Information Bulletin 02-21 CH-5, face masks are no longer required while indoors in buildings located on Port Everglades property, including all cruise terminals.
Cruise guests flying in from outside the United States should visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website for COVID-19 testing requirements.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
Cruise guests seeking COVID testing while in Broward County have several options from government run sites to the private/business sector locations including pharmacies and and medical clinics.
Find Testing Sites in Broward County
In addition, a number of retail pharmacies offer COVID-19 testing, as well as private health companies, laboratories and community health centers. Retail and online outlets offer a variety of in-home test collection kits for purchase.What is Port Everglades Doing
During the cruise suspension period, which began on March 14, 2020, Port Everglades closely monitored developments regarding COVID-19 and coordinated with our cruise partners, local, state and federal governments, as well as health officials to prepare for the return of cruise operations. Port Everglades has implemented measures portwide to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including the installation of:
- Plexiglass barriers
- Messaging for social distancing, masks and handwashing inside and outside all facilities
- Hand-sanitizing stations
- Cleaning of facilities with a focus on “high touch” areas
- MERV-13 air filters in all Cruise Terminal air-handling systems
- Vending machine for PPE (masks, gloves, face shields, hand sanitizer) and other sundries
Now that cruising has returned, Port Everglades is prepared to welcome guests safely.
Port Customers and Tenants
Recommendations to Port users and visitors:
- Wear a facial covering
- Observe social distancing
- Practice good hygiene (wash hands, use hand sanitizer)
- Stay home if you are sick
Port Everglades would like to thank our customers, tenants and Broward County residents and visitors for their patience and cooperation during these difficult times.
Helpful Links
To help keep Port users, tenants, Port staff and residents informed, we have provided direct links to various agencies with helpful information:
Centers for Disease Control Orders
- Conditional Sail Order
- Wearing of Face Masks While on Public Transportation and at Transportation Hubs
- Interim Guidance for Mitigation of COVID-19 Among Cruise Ship Crew During the Period of the No Sail Order
U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Information Bulletins
- MSIB 02-21 CH5 COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System (Mask Requirement Suspended)
- MSIB 02-21 CH2 COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System: Change-2
- MSIB 04-21 CH1 COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System: Change
- MSIB 04-21 COVID-19 Crew Change Issues
- U.S. Coast Guard COVID-19 Marine Safety Bulletins (Located under "News and Events")
COVID-19 Health Information
- Broward County Coronavirus Information & Updates
- COVID-19 Test Sites in Broward County
- Vaccination Sites in Broward County
- State of Florida 24/7 Coronavirus Hotline: 866-779-6121, email: COVID-19@flhealth.gov
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 800-232-4636
- Florida Department of Health Broward County 954-412-7300
