Embarkation Port	Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Welcome

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.

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NORFOLK CRUISE TERMINAL

Embarking

• For your comfort and convenience, the best plan is to arrive at your cruise terminal no more than 30 minutes prior to your scheduled embarkation time. To make reaching it as simple as possible, easy-to-follow signage begins pointing the way even before you reach our borders. Large highways signs on all major approaches should lead you to the right Port gate, where our inport signage takes over the job of making your route easy to fi nd. But if you do have any trouble, don’t worry. Any member of our Port staff will be happy to assist you.
• Guests arriving by bus from our parking area will be dropped off by complimentary shuttle in front of Half Moone (One Waterside Drive). Those guests being dropped off by a friend/relative should also plan on coming directly to Half Moone. Our porter team will assist with baggage. Guests will then proceed to our check-in area. Please remember to have a photo ID and boarding documentation in-hand. Before boarding, passengers will be required to go through security x-rays.

• Upon Returning From The Cruise:
  
  The night before arriving back in Norfolk, passengers will be asked to place all luggage outside their cabin door. Stewards will collect the luggage and store it in a locked area overnight. In the morning, the luggage will be laid out in rows according to a color-coded tag system. Guests who have exceeded their Customs Tax & Duty Free limit will be asked to meet in a certain area of the vessel. Afterwards, debarking guests will be called off the ship by colored tags.
  
  
  

Parking

• Our parking facility is located on Monticello Avenue in downtown Norfolk. The parking rate for all sailings is $10 per night. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cash and Travelers Checks are accepted upon entry into the facility. For more information and directions to Cedar Grove, please visit the Parking and Directions page of this website. For information on parking in downtown Norfolk, please visit www.norfolk.gov/parking.
  

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Beyond Your Cruise
	Norfolk's cruise port is in the heart of a vibrant, revitalized downtown. Within walking distance, you'll find a one million square-foot shopping complex, dozens of chef-owned restaurants, a thriving arts community and dozens of attractions. For more information on things to see and do in Norfolk, please visit www.downtownnorfolk.org or www.norfolkcvb.com.