--- title: "Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale description: "Florida's sunny cruise capital" --- # Fort Lauderdale πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· US & Canada East Coast > "Florida's sunny cruise capital" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 3.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.5h - **Departure Sailings:** 1,388 - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,473 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jan (561 sailings), Dec (547 sailings), Feb (445 sailings) ## About Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale's canal system earned it the nickname 'Venice of America,' though the comparison ends there. Port Everglades is close to the airport, which makes it one of the more convenient embarkation ports in Florida. The city itself has 23 miles of beach, and Las Olas Boulevard is the main street for restaurants, galleries, and bars. The Riverwalk, a linear park along the New River, connects many of the cultural sites including the NSU Art Museum. Water taxis are a good way to see the canals and the waterfront mansions. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, right on the beach, has kayaking and nature trails. The local food scene leans heavily on seafood. Las Olas has upscale options, while Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a short drive north, has more casual beachfront spots. Getting around works best with a rideshare or rental car. The Brightline train connects to Miami in about 30 minutes. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/New_York (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 26.1003, -80.1128 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Fort%20Lauderdale/@26.1003,-80.1128,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Fort%20Lauderdale&ll=26.1003,-80.1128&z=13) ## Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1620fcec-9970-441c-9b8e-e924e607c6ca.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,544) | 1h | βœ“ | €32 | Viator | | [Fort Lauderdale Segway Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1d274264-859d-4118-9790-268b49e06a62.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,078) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €63 | Viator | | [2 Person Mini Powerboat Fort Lauderdale Self-Guided Boat Rental](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a54daceb-5918-4c1e-a41e-3d9f53e3123f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (516) | 1h | βœ“ | €90 | Viator | | [Fort Lauderdale Food & Drink Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6a311076-2cc8-4083-a4c8-79d3aa6c1c2c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (356) | 3h | βœ“ | €94 | Viator | | [The Escape Game Sunrise: 60-Minute Adventures at Sawgrass Mills](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a60ccdbb-52a8-45b0-88d0-0ff84e591e08.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (306) | 1h 15m | βœ“ | €39 | Viator | | [4-Hour Fort Lauderdale Sailing Charter](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/853b9812-84a3-46f3-9c3d-9be90b61f908.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (326) | 4h | βœ“ | €100 | Viator | | [Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ec7892bd-b8d5-46eb-96b7-90508dbd8aee.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (928) | 6h | βœ“ | €172 | Viator | | [Oceanfront Jet Ski Rental Pompano Beach Florida Lighthouse View](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/31c031d4-e591-4ed6-b1aa-6fe709d3e11a.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (261) | 0h 30m | βœ“ | €91 | Viator | | [Fort Lauderdale Private Yacht Tour & Swim: 40-Ft, Up to 12 ppl](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0f351962-601a-4156-b0d6-b938e0a95b20.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (560) | 6h | βœ“ | €167 | Viator | | [1.5 Hr Guided Private Everglades Airboat Tour, Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8cc98471-0d42-4910-9bfb-1299c0e8b396.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (175) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €134 | Viator | | [Air Boat Tour of Palm Beach in The Swamp Monster](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/40937b32-283c-47df-a900-8459163144cf.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (162) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €136 | Viator | | [Fort Lauderdale Private Yacht Tour: Mansions & Intracoastal](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f0b533e6-09e0-4965-9e8d-39754c068085.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (363) | 6h | βœ“ | €271 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md): 20 nm - [Bimini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/bimini.md): 49 nm - [Ocean Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/ocean-cay.md): 64 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/outbound-oar-bahamas-from-fort-lauderdale~RCL-BRILLIANCE-20261130-4.md)** - **Price:** €204 per person (€408 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Brilliance Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/brilliance-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-30 - **Itinerary:** Outbound Oar – Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale ## Featured Cruises from Fort Lauderdale Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Cobalt Shallows – Puerto Plata & Sint Maarten](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-shallows-puerto-plata-sint-maarten~PCL-CO-20261029-10.md) | Coral Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-10-29 | 10 | €466 | | [Cobalt Shallows – St. Kitts, Sint Maarten & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-shallows-st-kitts-sint-maarten-san-juan~RCL-ADVENTURE-20261107-8.md) | Adventure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-11-07 | 8 | €349 | | [Azure Atolls & Isthmus – Willemstad, Cartagena & ColΓ³n](https://cruisello.com/cruises/azure-atolls-isthmus-willemstad-cartagena-colon~PCL-CB-20261030-12.md) | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-10-30 | 12 | €622 | ## Browse Cruises - 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