Silver Ray at Port Everglades
Everything you need for boarding Silver Ray (Silversea Cruises) at Port Everglades. Terminal info, parking, restaurants, hotels, and pro tips.
Upcoming Sail Dates
Official schedule · Verified Aug 9, 2026
No future sail dates are currently verified for this ship. Confirm your itinerary with the cruise line before making travel plans.
Where does Silver Ray depart from at Port Everglades?
The catalog terminal association is historical and may have changed. Confirm your terminal with the cruise line before traveling.
When should I board Silver Ray?
Most cruise lines assign an arrival window during online check-in, and arriving inside that window is the best way to avoid the longest terminal lines. General boarding usually runs from late morning into the early afternoon, but the exact timing varies by ship, port, and sail date. Follow the check-in instructions your cruise line sends you — they always take priority over general guidance.
Windows and opening dates vary by ship, homeport, and loyalty tier, so always follow your cruise line's instructions for your specific sailing.
Where can I park for a Silver Ray cruise?
- Driving & Parking at the Port: Port parking: $20/day cars, $25/day oversized vehicles. No reservations or pre-payment accepted.
Rates change — check parking and transportation options near Port Everglades before you travel.
Historical Terminal Reference
Silver Ray usually sails from here, but this terminal association is historical and may have changed. Confirm your terminal with your cruise line.
Terminal 26
Drop-off: Terminal 26 is in the Midport area. Follow green Palm signs from any port entrance. Drop off luggage curbside with porters (tip $2-3 per bag), then drop off passengers at the terminal entrance before parking in Palm Garage.
Parking: Park in Palm Garage — $20/day for cars, $25/day for oversized vehicles. The garage has 1,900+ spaces and serves Terminals 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29. Reasonable walk to Terminal 26. Note: Port Everglades' Palm Garage is a different building from FLL airport's own Palm Garage about two miles away — navigate to the port address or your terminal number, not just "Palm Garage."
Check-in tips:
- Complete your cruise line's online check-in before arrival to speed up the process
- Bring your boarding pass (printed or on phone) and passport/ID for all guests
- Terminal 26 was renovated as part of a $54 million port improvement project
- Arrive during your assigned boarding window for the smoothest check-in experience
Getting to the Port
From Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)
FLL sits about 2 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. The drive itself is 15-20 min, though traffic lights on the access roads make it feel longer than the distance suggests.
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.
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.
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.
Local Tip
Silver Ray usually uses Terminal 26 in the Midport area. Follow green Palm signs to Palm Garage ($20/day for cars) — the garage has 1,900+ spaces serving the Midport and Southport terminals. Arrive during your assigned boarding window for the smoothest experience. Stop at CVS or Walgreens on SE 17th Street for last-minute needs before entering the port.
Other Ships Sailing from Port Everglades
Allure of the Seas terminal & parking
Royal Caribbean
Adventure of the Seas terminal & parking
Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas terminal & parking
Royal Caribbean
Caribbean Princess terminal & parking
Princess Cruises
Celebrity Ascent terminal & parking
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Beyond terminal & parking
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse terminal & parking
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Reflection terminal & parking
Celebrity Cruises
Want the complete Port Everglades cruise guide?
Restaurants, activities, hotels, terminal tips, parking, packing lists, and boarding advice — all in one page.
View Full GuideMore Port Everglades Guides
Flying In?