Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cruises from Fort Lauderdale depart year-round.

Located 30 miles north of Miami, Fort Lauderdale is home to 165 miles of navigable waterways, lending credence to its description on the official city seal: "Venice of America." Among these waterways is the New River, whose banks feature a popular linear park known as Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. More aquatic recreation awaits along the area's nearly two dozen miles of beaches. Fort Lauderdale Beach's palm tree-lined brick promenade attracts strollers, joggers and cyclists. Las Olas Boulevard, the downtown thoroughfare, brims with boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. The Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center and many more delight history buffs and culture seekers. Shore excursions include daytrips south to Key West and west to the Everglades, where airboat rides reward keen observers with glimpses of alligators and other wildlife.

Language: English
Currency: US dollar (US$)

Driving Directions and Parking Information

Port Everglades
1850 Eller Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Port Everglades is approximately 2 miles from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and 30 miles from Miami International Airport. Parking is $15.00 per day (rates subject to change by Port Authority).

Traveling from Fort Lauderdale International Airport - Exit the airport and follow signs for I-595 East/Port Everglades. Continue to the last exit on I-595 East and follow the signs to Port Everglades. This will automatically take you to the Port Everglades security entrance. From there, follow the directional signs for your designated ship's pier terminal.

From Miami International Airport - Take 836 East to I-95 North. Exit I-95 North at 595 East. Follow 595 to the end; then follow the Port Everglades signs.

Fort Lauderdale, FL Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
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Low 59 59 61 65 69 72 73 74 73 70 64 60
Average 68 68 70 74 77 80 81 82 81 78 72 69
Temperature (Celsius)
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Low 15 15 16 18 21 22 23 23 23 21 18 16
Average 20 20 21 23 25 27 27 28 27 26 22 21
Precipitation
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Centimeters 8 5 8 10 15 18 15 18 20 23 10 8
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