Celebrity Xcel Near Port Everglades
Everything you need for boarding Celebrity Xcel (Celebrity Cruises) at Port Everglades. Terminal info, parking, restaurants, hotels, and pro tips.
Your Terminal
Terminal 25 (Celebrity Cruises)
Drop-off: Terminal 25 is Celebrity's premium terminal, redesigned and rebranded with an expansion including a larger luggage area and interactive LED signage. Follow green Palm signs from any port entrance. Drop off luggage curbside with porters.
Parking: Park in Palm Garage — $20/day for cars, $25/day for oversized vehicles. The garage has 1,900+ spaces and serves terminals 19-29. Convenient walk to Terminal 25.
Check-in tips:
- Complete Celebrity's online check-in through the Celebrity Cruises app before arrival
- The Retreat guests (suite passengers) have access to an exclusive VIP lounge and private rooftop terrace
- Facial recognition technology speeds up the boarding process
- Captain's Club Elite members have priority check-in lanes
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.
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
Celebrity Xcel docks at Terminal 25, Celebrity's premium terminal with modern amenities. Follow green Palm signs to Palm Garage ($20/day for cars, $25/day oversized). Captain's Club Elite members get priority check-in, and facial recognition technology keeps the boarding line moving. Terminal 25 is one of the newer facilities with better amenities than older terminals. Grab any forgotten essentials at CVS or Walgreens on SE 17th Street before entering the port.
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