Silver Ray Near Port Everglades
Everything you need for boarding Silver Ray (Silversea Cruises) at Port Everglades. Terminal info, parking, restaurants, hotels, and pro tips.
Your Terminal
Terminal 26
Drop-off: Terminal 26 is in the Midport area. Follow green Palm signs from any port entrance. Drop off luggage curbside with porters (tip $2-3 per bag), then drop off passengers at the terminal entrance before parking in Palm Garage.
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. Reasonable walk to Terminal 26.
Check-in tips:
- Complete your cruise line's online check-in before arrival to speed up the process
- Bring your boarding pass (printed or on phone) and passport/ID for all guests
- Terminal 26 was renovated as part of a $54 million port improvement project
- Arrive during your assigned boarding window for the smoothest check-in experience
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
Silver Ray uses Terminal 26 in the Midport area. Follow green Palm signs to Palm Garage ($20/day for cars) — the garage has 1,900+ spaces serving the Midport and Southport terminals. Terminal 26 was renovated as part of the $54 million port improvement project. Arrive during your assigned boarding window for the smoothest experience. Stop at CVS or Walgreens on SE 17th Street for last-minute needs before entering the port.
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