TRAVEL INFO
WHICH AIRPORT SHOULD I FLY INTO?
WHAT TIME SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE FLIGHTS?
HOW TO GET TO THE SHIP
WHICH AIRPORT SHOULD I FLY INTO?
We highly recommend, if at all possible, flying into the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The Pt. Everglades pier is approximately 5 minutes from the Ft. Lauderdale Airport, which is much less crowded than the Miami Airport, the next closest airport.
For more information on which airlines fly into and out of the Ft. Lauderdale Airport visit: http://www.broward.org/airport/business_tenants.htm
WHAT TIME SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE FLIGHTS?
Sunday, January 28th
For guests traveling from the West Coast or cities that have airports with the possibility of being snowed in, it is highly recommended that you arrive a day early. Please make your hotel reservations as early as possible – don’t wait until the last minute.
Embarkation for boarding will begin at approximately 1 pm. Boarding will close at 3:30 pm. You must check-in at least 30 minutes prior to the ship’s departure (4 pm) to avoid the risk of automatic cancellation.
For guests flying into Ft. Lauderdale International Airport, please schedule your flight to arrive no later than 2:00 pm.
For guests flying into Miami International Airport, please schedule your flight to arrive no later than 1:30 pm.
The approximate travel time between the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport and the Pt. Everglades pier is approximately 5 minutes. The approximate travel time between the Miami International Airport and the Pt. Everglades pier is approximately 45 minutes.
Wednesday, January 31st
Give yourself plenty of time between the time you get off the ship and the time you need to board your flight home. Remember you must go through customs when you get off the ship.
For guests flying out of the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport, please schedule your flight to depart no earlier than 12:10 pm.
For guests flying out of the Miami International Airport, please schedule your flight to depart no earlier than 1:15 pm.
Transfers from and to the Airport – Information Coming Soon
Transfer service from Carnival Cruise Line will NOT be available.
Driving Directions:
ADDRESS:
Port Everglades
S.E. 10th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Travel Time:
2 miles from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport; travel time is approximately 5 minutes.
30 miles from Miami International Airport; travel time is approximately 45 minutes.
DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT: I-595 is an East/West Interstate with connections to I-95, the Florida Turnpike, U.S. 1, State Road 7 (441), I-75 and the Sawgrass Expressway.
- Take I-595 East straight into Port Everglades.
- Once in Port Everglades, I-595 becomes Eller Drive/10th Avenue.
- At the traffic light, proceed straight on 10th Avenue. You will approach a sign with instructions that will direct you to the ship's assigned terminal.
- The entrance to the Midport Parking Garage will be located on the left side of 10th Avenue
PARKING: $12 per day (rates subject to change by the Port Authority)
- Midport Parking Garage: 6-floors, 2000 spaces.
- Security-patrolled and illuminated.
- Full payment due upon exiting the parking garage.
- Accepted forms of payment: U.S. Dollars; Visa; Master Card; American Express.
- No advance reservations required.
- Oversized vehicles up to 40 feet in length will pay $15 per day.
For more information: USA Parking, 1-954-462-7287.
What to expect for security at Port Everglades
To gain access into Port Everglades, guests must present a cruise ticket, Carnival “FunPass”, or similar letterhead or document stating "Pier Pickup" along with a government issued photo I.D. The guest must also be able to state the name of the cruise line and the name of the cruise ship they are expected to board.
Private cars/drivers who have ticketed cruise guests in the car will be allowed in with a government issued photo I.D. and the guest presenting their cruise ticket; the guest must be able to state the name of the cruise line and the name of the cruise ship they are expected to board. Upon returning to pick-up the guest at debarkation, the driver must present a government issued photo I.D. and must be able to state the guest's name, the cruise line and the cruise ship name.