Carnival Cruise Line at Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)

Carnival Cruise Line sails multiple ships from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, offering affordable family-friendly cruises to the Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean, and Southern Caribbean. Carnival's Fun Ships from Fort Lauderdale range from shorter 4 and 5-night sailings to longer 7 and 8-night Caribbean voyages. The port's proximity to FLL airport makes it an easy fly-and-cruise option.

Terminal Information

  • ✓Port: Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)
  • ✓Terminal: Terminal 2
  • ✓Check-in Opens: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • ✓Popular Ships: Carnival Conquest, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Venezia

Getting to Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) for Your Carnival Cruise

Port Everglades Terminal 2 is located in Fort Lauderdale, only 3 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). From Miami, the drive is about 30 to 40 minutes via I-95. From Orlando, it is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours via the Florida Turnpike. BusBrother provides group transportation from Orlando, Miami, and all South Florida locations to Terminal 2.

Pre-Cruise Hotels

Great pre-cruise hotels near Port Everglades for Carnival guests include Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port, Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel, Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port, Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale 17th Street, and Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. Most are within a 5-minute drive of the port.

What to Know Before You Board

Carnival's Terminal 2 at Port Everglades handles multiple ships on busy days - follow signs for your specific ship

Fort Lauderdale has excellent pre-cruise parking rates if you are driving - compare port parking with off-site lots on Park N Cruise

The Carnival HUB app lets you complete check-in, choose your arrival time, and manage onboard reservations

Embarkation Day Checklist

  • ✓Valid passport or birth certificate plus government-issued photo ID
  • ✓Printed or digital boarding pass from Carnival
  • ✓Credit card for onboard account
  • ✓Luggage tags from booking confirmation
  • ✓Medications in carry-on
  • ✓Swimsuit in carry-on for pool access on embarkation day

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