Royal Caribbean International at Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)

Royal Caribbean International operates a massive fleet from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. Ships sail to the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, and even transatlantic voyages. Port Everglades is home to some of Royal Caribbean's newest and largest vessels.

Terminal Information

  • ✓Port: Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)
  • ✓Terminal: Terminal 18 and Terminal 25
  • ✓Check-in Opens: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • ✓Popular Ships: Allure of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas

Getting to Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) for Your Royal Caribbean Cruise

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

Pre-Cruise Hotels

Top pre-cruise hotels near Port Everglades include the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port, Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel, and B Ocean Resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Many are within 5 minutes of the port.

What to Know Before You Board

Port Everglades can be extremely busy on turnaround days - arrive during your assigned window to avoid long waits

FLL airport is the closest airport to any major cruise port in the US - consider flying in the morning of your cruise

Uber and Lyft are readily available at Port Everglades, but BusBrother is the best option for groups of 6 or more

Embarkation Day Checklist

  • ✓Valid passport (required for most itineraries from Fort Lauderdale)
  • ✓SetSail pass from the Royal Caribbean app
  • ✓Credit card for onboard account
  • ✓Printed luggage tags from booking confirmation
  • ✓Medications and valuables in carry-on bag
  • ✓Sunscreen for embarkation day on the pool deck

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