About Port Everglades

How Port Everglades began

Port Everglades was originally established as a deep water harbor in 1927

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About Port Everglades Cruise Port

Cruise and cargo ships and directions to port
1850 Eller Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 954-523-3404

Do I need a passport for the Bahamas cruises?

Do I need a passport to go to the Bahamas on a cruise?
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The passengers going to Freeport, Bahamas, from, Fort Lauderdale cruise port, (Port Everglades), on the Bahamas Shuttle Boat, (Balearia Caribbean), need a passport. Even Though this cruise begins and ends in the same U.S. port, (closed-loop cruises), it may leave passengers in Freeport, Bahamas for overnight or longer stays. For this reason, a passport is needed, when you are sailing with Bahamas Shuttle Boat.
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Only Cruises leaving from U.S. and returning to U.S., but, are able to leave passengers in the Bahamas, are requiered to have thier passengers have passports.
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Originally known as Lake Mabel, Port Everglades was officially established as a deep water harbor in 1927 and has since grown to become one of South Florida's strongest economic engines with annual operating revenues of more than $66 million and total waterborne commerce exceeding 23 million tons in liquid, bulk and containerized cargoes.

More than 5,300 ships call at Port Everglades in a year forming the basis of a diverse maritime operation that includes a thriving cruise industry and a reputation as the "world's best cruise port," a growing containerized cargo business that establishes Port Everglades among the nation's top seaports, a major petroleum storage and distribution hub, South Florida's primary bulk cargo depot and a favorite U.S. Navy liberty port.

The seaport is renowned for its commitment to ongoing capital improvements, environmental protection and convenient maritime operations with unbeatable connections through the adjacent Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and the direct links with all of Florida's highway system via I-595.

Where Exactly Is Port Everglades?

Its name somewhat misleading, Port Everglades is not a part of the wetland ecosystem known as the Florida Everglades. The seaport is, in fact, located on the southeastern coast of the Florida peninsula within the three cities of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach, as well as unincorporated Broward County. It is approximately 23 miles north of Miami, 48 miles south of West Palm Beach and 312 miles south of Jacksonville.

Port Everglades’ jurisdiction encompasses a total of 2,190 acres (887 hectares) which includes 1,742 acres of upland and 448 acres of submerged land. Upland acreage falls within the following municipalities:

  • 1,242 acres or 71.3% of Port Everglades is located within the City of Hollywood.
  • 232 acres or 13.3% is located within the City of Fort Lauderdale.
  • 234 acres or 13.4% is located within the City of Dania.
  • 34 acres or 2% is located within unincorporated Broward County.