Port Everglades Terminal 18 | Complete Terminal Guide

Port Everglades Terminal 18 Guide

Terminal 18 at Port Everglades serves MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean International. This is one of the larger terminals at the port, capable of handling mega-ships with thousands of passengers. Terminal 18 features modern check-in facilities, expansive waiting areas, and efficient passenger flow from drop-off to boarding. The terminal handles some of the busiest embarkation days at Port Everglades.

Terminal Details

• ✓Port: Port Everglades
• ✓Terminal: Terminal 18
• ✓Cruise Lines: MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International
• ✓Address: 1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Parking at Port Everglades Terminal 18

Parking near Terminal 18 costs approximately $19 per day standard and $24 per day for preferred parking. A 7-day cruise parking stay runs $133 to $168. The Midport parking garage serves Terminal 18 guests. Pre-book online at porteverglades.net, especially for holiday and peak-season sailings.

Check-in & Embarkation

Check-in opens at 11:00 AM. MSC guests use the MSC for Me app for digital check-in. Royal Caribbean guests use the Royal Caribbean app and SetSail pass. Curbside luggage porters are stationed at the terminal drop-off zone. Security screening lines can be long - arrive during your assigned arrival window for the shortest wait.

Nearby Hotels

Hotels near Terminal 18 include Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina (2 miles), Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six (2 miles), Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port (1.5 miles), Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel (1.5 miles), and B Ocean Resort (3 miles).

Restaurants & Dining

For pre-cruise dining, try the 15th Street Fisheries at Lauderdale Marina, Coconuts by the water for casual waterfront dining, or head to Las Olas Boulevard for upscale options like Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grille and American Social. The Pirate Republic Seafood and Grill near the Intracoastal is a local favorite.

Things to Do Before Boarding

Fort Lauderdale Beach is 15 minutes from the port with white sand and clear water. Take a water taxi along the Intracoastal Waterway to see the mansions of Millionaire's Row. The Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is a hidden gem. The Riverwalk connects downtown attractions including the NSU Art Museum.