Celebrity Xcel at Port Everglades
Everything you need for boarding Celebrity Xcel (Celebrity Cruises) at Port Everglades. Terminal info, parking, restaurants, hotels, and pro tips.
Historical Terminal Reference
Terminal 25 (Celebrity Cruises)
Celebrity Xcel usually sails from Terminal 25 (Celebrity Cruises) at Port Everglades — this association is historical, so confirm with your cruise line. The drop-off lane, the sourced parking rate, and check-in timing are below.
When Can You Board Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity has you choose a staggered arrival window during check-in and asks you to arrive inside it. Your hard cutoff is the All Aboard Time listed in your Guest Documents.
The arrival time on your own boarding pass is the one that governs your sailing.
Read on Celebrity Cruises’s own site, August 11, 2026.
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Upcoming Sail Dates
Official schedule · Verified Aug 11, 2026
Sources: Port Everglades Find a Cruise
No future sail dates are currently verified for this ship. Confirm your itinerary with the cruise line before making travel plans.
Where does Celebrity Xcel 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 Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity online check-in typically opens about 45 days before sailing in the Celebrity app, and you pick an arrival time as part of completing it. Earlier arrival times typically go first, so check in as soon as it opens if you want to board early.
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 Celebrity Xcel cruise?
- Driving & Parking at the Port: Port parking: $20/day maximum for cars, $25/day for oversized vehicles up to 24 feet. No reservations or pre-payment accepted.
Rates change — check parking and transportation options near Port Everglades before you travel.
Historical Terminal Reference
Celebrity Xcel usually sails from here, but this terminal association is historical and may have changed. Confirm your terminal with your cruise line.
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, 21, 25, 26 and 29. Convenient walk to Terminal 25. 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 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 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 (1,818 spaces, Cruise Terminals 2 and 4) and Palm (1,966 spaces, Cruise Terminals 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29), plus surface Lots A, B and C. 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.
Still weighing where to leave the car?
Restaurants Near Port Everglades
Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlour
Old-fashioned ice cream parlor with carnival vibes — burgers, dogs, and big sundaes
$-$$Pirate Republic
Pirate-themed waterfront restaurant with seafood and a resident macaw
$$Lester's Diner
A 24-hour diner with huge portions, familiar food, and family-friendly prices
$Rustic Inn Crabhouse
Old Florida seafood spot famous for garlic crabs
$$Hotels Near Port Everglades
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Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port
Families come for the location. Half a mile from the port, plus free breakfast and a pool.
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port
Family suites, a pool, and an on-site restaurant make this a reliable choice
Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port
A Marriott property with a pool, a bistro, and a daily port shuttle
Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport Cruise Port
Budget-friendly suites with free breakfast — good value for families
Local Tip
Celebrity Xcel usually 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. Grab any forgotten essentials at CVS or Walgreens on SE 17th Street before entering the port.
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