Princess Cruises at Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)

Princess Cruises sails from Port Everglades with itineraries to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, and transatlantic voyages. Known for the MedallionClass experience with touchless boarding and personalized service, Princess offers a premium cruise experience with excellent dining, Movies Under the Stars, and immersive destination programming. Fort Lauderdale is a key homeport for Princess's Caribbean and Panama Canal seasons.

Terminal Information

  • ✓Port: Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)
  • ✓Terminal: Terminal 2 (shared with Carnival seasonally)
  • ✓Check-in Opens: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • ✓Popular Ships: Caribbean Princess, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess

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

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

Pre-Cruise Hotels

Recommended hotels for Princess guests include Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port, Pelican Grand Beach Resort, and The Dalmar Fort Lauderdale. All are within a short drive of Port Everglades.

What to Know Before You Board

Order your OceanMedallion before your cruise - it ships free to your home and enables touchless boarding at the terminal

Princess's MedallionClass app lets you order food, find friends on the ship, and unlock your stateroom door

Movies Under the Stars on the pool deck is a signature Princess experience - bring a blanket for cool evening screenings

Embarkation Day Checklist

  • ✓Valid passport (required for Caribbean and Panama Canal sailings)
  • ✓OceanMedallion wearable device (shipped before your cruise)
  • ✓Credit card for onboard account
  • ✓Luggage tags from booking confirmation
  • ✓Medications in carry-on
  • ✓Smart casual attire for evening dining in the main dining room

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