Port Everglades Terminal Map: 2026 Complete Guide

The Port Everglades terminal map is a layout of eight numbered cruise terminals spread across two zones — Northport (Terminals 2 and 4) and Midport (Terminals 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, and 29) — inside Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades Cruise Port, operated by the Broward County Port Everglades Department. Port parking at the Heron Garage and Palm Garage costs a flat $25 per day maximum (from $5/hour), while off-site options like Park By The Ports start at ~$13.45/day with a free shuttle to your terminal. Knowing which terminal your cruise line uses — and which garage sits closest to it — saves you real time on embarkation morning. Use this guide as your terminal-by-terminal reference before you leave the house. For the full parking cost breakdown, start with the Complete POE Airport Parking Guide.

Compare Port Everglades off-site cruise parking from ~$13.45/day on Triply — and find options with a free shuttle straight to your terminal.

• Eight active cruise terminals split between the Northport zone (T2, T4) and the Midport zone (T18–T29).
• Confirmed cruise-line assignments: Terminal 2 (Princess Cruises), Terminal 4 (Disney Cruise Line), Terminal 25 (Celebrity Cruises); other terminal assignments should be verified with your cruise line.
• Port garages charge $25/day maximum with no advance reservations — first come, first served, pay on exit.
• Palm Garage runs a free port shuttle to Terminal 29; other terminals require a short walk or drive within the port.
• Park By The Ports shuttles run every 15–30 minutes from 7 AM to 2 PM and drop you directly at your terminal.
• Always confirm your terminal the week before sailing — assignments occasionally change and the port's interactive parking map updates in real time.

Port Everglades Terminal Map: The Two Zones Explained

Port Everglades divides its cruise operations into two geographic zones. Understanding which zone your terminal sits in tells you which entrance to use, how far you'll walk from the garage, and how traffic flows on turnaround days.

Northport Zone — Terminals 2 and 4

Northport covers the northern end of the port, closest to the SE 17th Street (17th Street Causeway) entrance at Eisenhower Blvd (Checkpoint 3, open 6 AM–6 PM). This zone handles two terminals. Terminal 2 is home to Princess Cruises, one of the port's largest volume contributors. Terminal 4 hosts Disney Cruise Line, which draws families who often arrive earlier than other cruise lines — plan accordingly if you're sailing Disney and arriving by car. Broward County Transit (BCT) buses stop at the Northport section on SE 17th St; call 954-357-8400 for current schedules. There is no rail service into the port.

Midport Zone — Terminals 18 Through 29

Midport is the busier of the two zones, running along the central berth area and accessed primarily via I-595 East to Eller Drive (Checkpoint 1, open 24/7). It contains six terminals: 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, and 29. Terminal 25 is confirmed as the home of Celebrity Cruises. Terminal 18 is widely reported to handle Royal Caribbean sailings, though the port's official pages do not name a permanent line for that berth — verify with your cruise line before you go. Terminals 19, 21, 26, and 29 host various itineraries; assignments rotate based on the season and ship schedule. According to Seatrade Cruise, Port Everglades processed a record 4.77 million cruise passenger movements in FY2025 — the Midport zone carries the bulk of that traffic.

Use the port's today's ship schedule tool to look up your vessel's berth number the day before you sail. The berth number corresponds directly to the terminal. Cross-reference it with the interactive parking map to see which garage is nearest.

How Do You Find Your Terminal Before Embarkation Day?

Your terminal assignment comes from three sources, and checking all three takes less than five minutes.

1. Cruise line documents: Your e-ticket or boarding pass will list a terminal number. Check the app or the PDF that arrives 7–10 days before departure.
2. Port vessel traffic tool: The Port Everglades vessel traffic board shows every ship scheduled for the day and its assigned berth number — updated in real time.
3. Port Everglades terminals page: The official terminals page lists terminal information and any logistics updates.

On the day itself, follow the blue cruise ship signs once you clear one of the three security checkpoints. Each terminal has its own marked drop-off lane, luggage staging area, and check-in hall. Assignments do occasionally shift — especially if a larger ship swaps a berth last minute. Always double-check the vessel traffic board the evening before you sail.

For a full walkthrough of arrival timing, security documents, and the hour-by-hour embarkation sequence, the Port Everglades Embarkation Day Guide covers every step in detail.

Port Everglades Terminal Map: Cruise Line Assignments at a Glance

The table below shows verified and widely reported cruise-line assignments. Cells marked "verify" reflect terminals the port's official pages do not assign to a specific line — always confirm with your cruise line directly.

The Port Everglades cruise lines page is the most current official source for line-by-terminal assignments. Check it within a week of your sailing date.

Which Garage or Lot Is Closest to Your Terminal?

Port Everglades operates two public parking garages — Heron Garage and Palm Garage — plus surface lots labeled Lots A through D. All charge the same rate: a $25 daily maximum, with hourly rates starting at $5, per porteverglades.net/cruise/parking (verified October 2026). There are no advance reservations — you pay on exit.

Parking assignments by terminal are not permanently fixed, and the port explicitly notes that assignments may shift on busy turnaround days. Always check the interactive parking map on the morning of your cruise. That said, here is the general proximity guidance based on the port's current layout:

• Northport Terminals (T2, T4): The garages and lots in the Northport area are the closest walk to these terminals. Disney cruisers at Terminal 4 often find the nearest surface lot fills quickly — arrive early.
• Midport Terminals (T18–T29): Heron Garage and Palm Garage are the primary structures for Midport terminals. Palm Garage connects to Terminal 29 via a free port-operated shuttle — the only terminal with a dedicated garage-to-terminal shuttle on the port side (per porteverglades.net/cruise/parking, verified October 2026).
• Surface Lots A–D: These open-air lots offer the same $25/day rate. They work well for shorter cruises but offer less shade in Florida's heat.
• Disabled parking: All public garages and surface lots include disabled parking with unimpeded access to crosswalks and elevators. Terminals are described as fully accessible. No separate disabled rate is published.

Oversized vehicles up to 24 feet pay $18 for the first 5 hours and $35 per 24-hour period, per the port's official parking page (verified October 2026). If you're driving a large SUV or van, budget accordingly.

On-Site vs. Off-Site Parking: Quick Comparison

• Heron Garage / Palm Garage / Surface Lots: $25/day max, no reservation, pay on exit, walking distance or free shuttle (T29 only), no shuttle to other terminals.
• Park By The Ports (off-site): From ~$13.45/day, free shuttle to your terminal (up to 4 passengers), on-demand 7 AM–2 PM every 15–30 minutes, return pickups available via link.
• Savings potential: Parking off-site with Park By The Ports costs roughly 46% less per day than the port garages at the maximum rate — a saving of around $81 on a 7-night cruise (based on current published rates).

How Does Off-Site Shuttle Drop-Off Work at Each Terminal?

Off-site parking with a shuttle is one of the most searched topics for Port Everglades cruisers, and for good reason — it solves the biggest problem on embarkation morning: not knowing which lane to take with luggage in the car.

Park By The Ports Cruise Parking is the only verified off-site option in our data that includes a port shuttle. Shuttles run on demand from 7 AM to 2 PM, departing every 15–30 minutes and dropping passengers directly at their cruise terminal. The shuttle is free for up to 4 passengers; each additional passenger pays $10. For return trips after your cruise, use the Park By The Ports return shuttle tracker — pickups run every 20–30 minutes from 7–9 AM and every 40–50 minutes from 9–11 AM.

The key advantage of a terminal-direct shuttle is simple. You don't navigate inside the port at all. You drop your car, load your luggage onto the shuttle, and the driver delivers you to the curb of your specific terminal. For families with young kids — especially Disney cruisers at Terminal 4 — this removes one major stress point from embarkation morning.

For a full breakdown of Park By The Ports pricing, solo traveler tips, and back-to-back cruise logistics, see the Park By The Ports Cruise Parking guide.

Note: Hotel parking shuttles near the port are airport-oriented, not cruise-oriented. The Courtyard and Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport, for example, include an airport shuttle but charge $20 per person one way for port transfers. Always confirm shuttle destination before booking a hotel parking package.

Which Port Everglades Entrance Gets You to Your Terminal Fastest?

Port Everglades has three security checkpoints. The one you use determines how quickly you reach your terminal and garage — so match your entrance to your terminal zone before you set your GPS.

• Checkpoint 1 — Eller Drive (main entrance): Off I-595 East, open 24/7. Best for Midport terminals (T18–T29). This is the most used entrance and can back up on busy Sundays.
• Checkpoint 2 — Spangler Blvd at State Road 84: Open 6 AM–6 PM. An alternate Midport route for drivers coming from the west via I-595.
• Checkpoint 3 — Eisenhower Blvd at SE 17th Street: Open 6 AM–6 PM. Best for Northport terminals (T2, T4). Use this if you're sailing Princess or Disney and arriving from the 17th Street Causeway direction.

From I-95, take Exit 26 southbound or Exit 24 northbound to I-595 East. From I-75, use Exit 19 to I-595 East. From Florida's Turnpike, take Exit 54 to I-595 East. US-1 (Federal Highway) also provides direct access. Before you leave home, check real-time traffic on Waze — embarkation mornings at Port Everglades can see heavy congestion near all three checkpoints, especially between 10 AM and noon.

If you're arriving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the port is just 1.8 miles away. Transfer options, timing, and rideshare details are covered in full in the FLL airport to Port Everglades transfer guide.

Port Everglades Terminal Map: Security, Documents, and Arrival Tips

Every vehicle entering Port Everglades must clear a staffed security checkpoint. Have your government-issued photo ID and cruise boarding pass ready at the checkpoint window — delays at the gate are almost always caused by passengers searching for documents. The port's cruise security page outlines current ID and vehicle requirements.

Once inside, follow the terminal signs to your numbered berth. Luggage porters meet you at the curb outside each terminal — tipping $1–2 per bag is standard. After dropping bags, you'll proceed to the terminal check-in hall, where cruise-line staff manage boarding groups. For cruises departing on busy turnaround Sundays, arriving between 10 AM and 11 AM typically hits the longest indoor queues. Arriving before 10 AM or after noon is generally smoother.

The Port Everglades arriving and departing page has the latest guidance on drop-off zones and lane assignments for each terminal. Check it the week of your cruise — the port updates this page when terminal logistics change.

Is There a Parking Spot Near My Port Everglades Terminal Right Now?

Port parking fills up on busy turnaround days — typically Saturdays and Sundays when multiple ships depart simultaneously. The port garages do not accept advance reservations, so there is no guaranteed spot. Arriving early (before 9 AM) is the most reliable way to secure a space in the garage closest to your terminal.

If you're worried about availability, off-site lots like Park By The Ports accept reservations in advance and guarantee your space. This matters most for peak weeks — holiday sailings, spring break, and winter wave season. Search available Port Everglades cruise parking options on Triply to compare on-site and off-site rates side by side and lock in a spot before embarkation day.

The port is located about 3 miles south of downtown Fort Lauderdale and 27 miles north of Miami, fully inside the 17th Street / Harbor Beach neighborhood. Drivers from Dania Beach, Hollywood, Davie, Plantation, Pembroke Pines, and Boca Raton all converge on the same I-595 corridor on Sunday mornings — factor that into your departure time from home.