Day of Embarkation at Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale)

PORT ADDRESS:

Port Everglades – Terminal 25 (Celebrity Cruises)
1850 Eller Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

PARKING:

You have two choices for parking:

• Park at Port Everglades: Convenient / Higher Prices – Pricing is $20 per night – Safe, convenient, and you can walk right up to the ship. Rates are subject to change.
• “Park and Cruise” Company: Lower prices – Approximately $10 per night – These companies are close to the port and will shuttle you to and from the port. We are not affiliated with any 3rd party companies, but you may Google search for “Port Everglades cruise parking” to find some options.

FLIGHT INFORMATION AND AIRPORT OPTIONS:

• Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
  • Approximately 3 miles (10 minutes) from Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)
• Miami International Airport (MIA)
• Approximately 30 miles (45-60 minutes) from Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)

If you are booking a flight to and from Fort Lauderdale we suggest that you consider arriving a day or two earlier so that you can take advantage of the local attractions in South Florida. This also helps to avoid potential flight cancellation or delays, baggage collection and transfer problems that could occur if you fly on the day of sailing. 

If you are flying in the day of the cruise (Monday), we recommend that you book a flight that arrives at Fort Lauderdale International Airport no later than 10:30am.

Return flights (Friday) should be arranged to leave Fort Lauderdale or Miami after 12:00 PM. 

RIDE SHARE AND TAXI SERVICE:

• Fort Lauderdale International Airport:
  • Approximately $20 each way (Uber/Lyft) and $25 each way (Taxi)
  • 3 miles / 10 minutes to Port Everglades depending on traffic.
• Miami International Airport:
  • Approximately $50-$60 each way (Uber/Lyft) and $100 each way (Taxi)
  • 30 Miles / 45-60 minutes to Port Everglades depending on traffic.

Boarding is scheduled to begin as soon as the previous cruise clears customs. We expect this to begin around 11:30am, however, it could be later. You should plan to arrive at Port Everglades no earlier than 11:00am. This will help you avoid a long wait in the terminal prior to boarding.

All passengers must be on board the ship no later than 90 minutes prior to sailing (be on board by 2:30 pm). No Exceptions!

Checking Luggage: You may check your luggage with the porters outside of the cruise terminal, and your bags will be delivered directly to your cabin. Each piece of checked luggage must have an affixed luggage tag, listing the ship, your name, and cabin number. Luggage tags can be obtained from the porters if necessary. It is customary to tip the porters $1-$2 per bag. Up to two checked bags (50lbs or less) are allowed per guest. 

Carry-On Bag: Be sure to bring a carry-on bag for items you may need prior to receiving your luggage, which may not arrive until the early evening.

• Carry on your:
• Passport/Identification- You will need them to check-in
• SetSail Pass- You will need it to check-in
• Money/Credit Cards- You will need a Credit Card to set up your on-board spending account
• You should also consider carrying on other essential items or valuables you may need during the first day on the ship, such as medications, sunglasses, sunscreen, cameras, cell phones, etc.

NOTE: DO NOT PACK YOUR PASSPORT OR CRUISE DOCUMENTS IN YOUR CHECKED LUGGAGE. Carry on your SetSail Pass, passport or birth certificate, Government issued photo ID, and other relevant identification.

What Not to Pack: No illegal substances, no alcohol (except wine allowed by Celebrity below), “unsealed” food, weapons, or pets. The use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited onboard Celebrity Cruises. All US and International laws pertaining to drug use should be respected, and will strictly be enforced.

Bringing Alcohol on board: Current Celebrity Cruises Policy (Updated 3/1/2023):

Guests are NOT allowed to bring beer or liquor onboard. On embarkation day, each guest of drinking age may bring one (1) sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne. Boxed wine and other containers are prohibited. Guests who purchase alcohol bottles onboard, in a port-of-call, or bring more than the one permitted bottle on boarding day, will have their items safely stored by the ship. These bottles will be returned on the last day onboard for enjoyment once home.

On embarkation day only, guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages such as soda and water as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages are limited to what can be hand-carried onboard by each individual.

After dropping off your checked luggage (if required), enter the terminal and an agent will check your documentation (passport or birth certificate/photo ID), and then you will go through a security screening (similar to TSA). You will then check-in with a Celebrity Cruises agent. They will review your documentation, SetSail pass (printed or shown on your phone) and take your photo (if you weren’t able to do so during your online check-in). You are now ready to board!

If you forget your SetSail pass, you will have to find the check-in desk. At that desk, you will present your passport (or birth certificate and Government Issued Photo ID) to the Celebrity agent. The Celebrity agent will assist you in checking you in and printing your SetSail pass.

Please keep your SetSail pass (whether printed or on the app) handy until you pick up your SeaPass card (aka room key or key card) at your stateroom. Your SeaPass Card will be waiting for you outside of your room door. Your SeaPass card will serve as: the key to your room door, identification on the ship, and your onboard charge card. This card will also be your form of ID to get on and off the ship at our different ports of call. You should carry this card with your as ALL times.