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.

What Port Does Princess Use in Fort Lauderdale?

Princess sails from Port Everglades, Broward County's cruise port in Fort Lauderdale. Port Everglades' own Terminal 2 page says the terminal services Princess Cruises, and Princess's Fort Lauderdale port guide describes Terminal 2 as its preferred terminal while warning that terminal assignments can change. Your cruise documents show the terminal for your sailing.

Princess at Port Everglades: key facts (as of October 7, 2026)
ItemDetailSource
TerminalCruise Terminal 2 (Pier 2)porteverglades.net
Address1801 SE 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316porteverglades.net
Parking garageHeron Garage (1,818 spaces), serves Terminals 2 and 4, elevated passenger bridge to Terminal 2porteverglades.net
Cruise parking rate$25 daily maximum ($35 for oversized vehicles); no reservationsporteverglades.net
Distance to FLL airport1.8 milesporteverglades.net
Online check-inOceanReady in the Princess app, finished at least 24 hours before embarkationprincess.com

Does Princess Offer a Shuttle From the Hotel or Airport to the Port?

Princess sells cruise transfers in Fort Lauderdale. Its Fort Lauderdale departure page says a uniformed Princess representative meets you at the airport and that transfers are available even if you did not book air through Princess; you add them in Manage Booking. For larger groups, families or wedding parties traveling together, a private charter that picks everyone up at one hotel or the airport is the alternative BusBrother arranges.

What Happens at Check-In and Debarkation?

Princess asks every guest to complete OceanReady check-in in the Princess Cruises app no later than 24 hours before embarking. It assigns staggered Arrival Groups to shorten terminal waits. At the terminal, the Green Lane is for guests ready to go and the Blue Lane is for picking up a Medallion. On debarkation day, the port suggests allowing 45 to 60 minutes for the full transfer process, so book group pickups with that buffer.

Related: Celebrity at Port Everglades, Royal Caribbean at Port Everglades, Tri-Rail guide, Brightline guide.

Terminal Information

  • ✓Port: Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)
  • ✓Terminal: Cruise Terminal 2 (Pier 2), 1801 SE 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (official port terminal list)
  • ✓Check-in: at your assigned Arrival Group time (set during OceanReady check-in)
  • ✓Popular Ships: Sun Princess, Star Princess, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, Regal Princess, Caribbean Princess

How Do You Get to Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) for Your Princess Cruise?

Port Everglades says its cruise terminals are only 1.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and its transportation page lists an average taxi fare of $18 to $21. From Miami, Palm Beach or Orlando, a private group coach can drop your group and luggage at the Terminal 2 curb. BusBrother arranges group transfers to Terminal 2 from FLL, Fort Lauderdale hotels and cities across Florida.

Pre-Cruise Hotels

Many cruise guests stay near the port the night before. Hotels close to Port Everglades include Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port. Ask your hotel whether it runs its own port shuttle before booking a separate transfer.

What to Know Before You Board

Complete OceanReady check-in in the Princess Cruises app no later than 24 hours before you embark (princess.com)

Princess uses staggered Arrival Groups to shorten waits at the terminal, so time your group transfer to your assigned group

The Heron Parking Garage serves Terminals 2 and 4 and connects to Terminal 2 by an elevated passenger bridge; cruise parking is a $25 daily maximum with no reservations (porteverglades.net)

Embarkation Day Checklist

  • ✓OceanReady check-in completed in the Princess app at least 24 hours before embarkation
  • ✓Valid passport or other travel documents required for your itinerary
  • ✓Government-issued photo ID matching your booking name
  • ✓Medallion (use the Blue Lane at the terminal if you still need to pick one up)
  • ✓Medications in carry-on
  • ✓Cash or card for port parking if you drive

Official Resources

Princess Cruises at Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale): Common Questions

Princess Cruises generally sails from Cruise Terminal 2 at Port Everglades, 1801 SE 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Port Everglades' Terminal 2 page says it services Princess, and Princess calls it its preferred terminal while noting assignments can change. Confirm the terminal on your cruise documents and give it to your transfer company before embarkation day.
Port Everglades directs Terminal 2 guests to the Heron Parking Garage, which has 1,818 spaces, serves Terminals 2 and 4, and connects to Terminal 2 by an elevated passenger bridge with moving sidewalks. Cruise parking is a $25 daily maximum, or $35 for oversized vehicles, and the port does not accept reservations or prepayment (as of October 7, 2026).
Port Everglades says its cruise terminals are 1.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and its transportation page lists an average taxi fare of $18 to $21. The port suggests allowing 45 to 60 minutes for the whole transfer process. Groups often book one charter vehicle so everyone and their luggage arrive together.
Princess requires OceanReady check-in in the Princess Cruises app, completed no later than 24 hours before you embark, and the app assigns your Arrival Group for the terminal. The official OceanReady page did not list a separate health questionnaire when we checked on October 7, 2026, so follow whatever steps the app shows for your booking.
BusBrother's Florida rate guide lists $100-$175 per hour for a 15-passenger minibus, $120-$200 per hour for a 25-passenger minibus and $150-$300 per hour for a 56-passenger motorcoach. The total for a Princess Cruises sailing depends on the pickup city, group size, vehicle type and whether you book a return after the cruise. Rates include the driver and luggage handling, and round-trip bookings usually cost less than two separate one-ways. Request a quote with your pickup address and sailing date.
Yes. Wedding groups, corporate incentive groups, church groups and multi-family reunions sailing on Princess Cruises can travel together on a 56-passenger motorcoach, and larger groups use multiple coaches with a coordinated arrival plan. Tag luggage before pickup for staged terminal drop-off, and book a return coach for disembarkation day if you need a round trip.
BusBrother is a Florida lead-matching and referral service: we connect your group with independent, licensed motor carriers who provide the actual transportation. The carrier you book with handles the driving, insurance and dispatch. All carriers in our network hold valid USDOT registration with FMCSA operating authority, satisfactory FMCSA safety ratings, and $5M+ commercial auto liability insurance. BusBrother is operated by WETYR Corporation in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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