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Allure of the Seas Near Port Everglades

Everything you need for boarding Allure of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) at Port Everglades. Terminal info, parking, restaurants, hotels, and pro tips.

Upcoming Sail Dates

DateBoarding Time
Sun, Feb 15, 202611:00
Sun, Feb 22, 202611:00

Your Terminal

Terminal 18 (Royal Caribbean)

Drop-off: Terminal 18 is Royal Caribbean's main terminal at Port Everglades. Follow green Palm signs from any port entrance. Drop off luggage curbside with porters (tip $2-3 per bag), then drop off passengers before parking.

Parking: Park in Palm Garage — $20/day for cars, $25/day for oversized vehicles. The garage has 1,900+ spaces and serves terminals 18-29. Reasonable walk to Terminal 18. No reservations needed.

Check-in tips:

  • Complete Royal Caribbean's online check-in and download your SetSail pass to the Royal Caribbean app before arrival
  • Facial recognition technology speeds up the boarding process — just look at the camera
  • Suite and Crown & Anchor members have priority check-in lanes
  • Royal Caribbean enjoys preferential berthing rights at Port Everglades through 2026

Getting to the Port

From Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)

FLL is just 5 miles from Port Everglades — the closest major airport to any cruise port in the US. It's the only port in the nation located adjacent to an airport.

Uber/Lyft: $15-22 depending on terminal. Taxi: ~$18-21 flat rate. Shared shuttle: $11-19 per person.

From Miami International Airport (MIA)

MIA is about 30-35 miles from Port Everglades. Cheaper flights sometimes make this worth considering, but factor in the longer transfer.

Uber/Lyft: $40-60 depending on traffic. Taxi: ~$75-85.

Driving & Parking at the Port

Port Everglades has two main parking garages: Heron (Northport, terminals 2 & 4) and Palm (Midport/Southport, terminals 19-29). Follow the color-coded signs from any port entrance.

Port parking: $20/day cars, $25/day oversized vehicles. No reservations or pre-payment accepted.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels near the port offer cruise shuttle packages. Quality and timing vary — some are one-way only with fixed departure times.

Usually included in park & cruise packages ($100-200 total for night + parking + shuttle)

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Local Tip

Allure of the Seas docks at Terminal 18, Royal Caribbean's main facility at Port Everglades. Follow the green Palm signs from any port entrance to reach it. Palm Garage parking is $20/day for cars, and no reservations are needed — just pay when you return. Complete your SetSail pass through the Royal Caribbean app before arrival, and take advantage of the facial recognition technology that speeds up the boarding process.

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