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Discovery cruise port directions
Cruise Ship Departure Point- Port Everglades Florida, USA
Directions from I-95 (North or South) to Port Everglades
Address: 2021 Eller Dr., Hollywood, Florida 33316
Take 595 east to Port Everglades, then follow the street signs to Pier #21. The ship embarks / debarks at Cruise terminal #21.
Hours: Boarding begins at 5:00 a.m. The cruises departs at 9:00 a.m. The ship returns at 9:00 p.m. Dockside parking is provided for cruise guests.
What is Port Everglades?
Originally known as Lake Mabel, Port Everglades was officially established as a deep water harbor in 1927 and has since grown to become one of South Florida’s strongest economic engines with annual operating revenues of more than $66 million and total waterborne commerce exceeding 23 million tons in liquid, bulk and containerized cargoes.
More than 5,300 ships call at Port Everglades in a year forming the basis of a diverse maritime operation that includes a thriving cruise industry and a reputation as the “world’s best cruise port,” a growing containerized cargo business that establishes Port Everglades among the nation’s top seaports, a major petroleum storage and distribution hub, South Florida’s primary bulk cargo depot and a favorite U.S. Navy liberty port.
The seaport is renowned for its commitment to ongoing capital improvements, environmental protection and convenient maritime operations with unbeatable connections through the adjacent Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and the direct links with all of Florida’s highway system via I-595.
Where Exactly Is Port Everglades?
It’s name somewhat misleading, Port Everglades is not a part of the wetland ecosystem known as the Florida Everglades. The seaport is, in fact, located on the southeastern coast of the Florida peninsula within the three cities of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach, as well as unincorporated Broward County. It is approximately 23 miles north of Miami, 48 miles south of West Palm Beach and 312 miles south of Jacksonville.
Port Everglades’ jurisdiction encompasses a total of 2,190 acres which includes 1,742 acres of dry land and about 448 acres of submerged land. Upland acreage falls within the following municipalities:
1,242 acres of Port Everglades is located within the City of Hollywood.
232 acres are located within the City of Fort Lauderdale.
234 acres are located within the City of Dania Beach.
And, 34 acres are located within unincorporated Broward County.