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Cruises from Fort Lauderdale


All the cruises from Fort Lauderdale sail from Port Everglades, one of the busiest cruise and cargo ports in the world. Many cruises to the Caribbean and other destinations depart from here.





Cruise Ships Sailing From Fort Lauderdale

Here’s a list of the cruise lines and their ships currently operating from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades. Take note that this information can change so double check with the cruise lines directly for modifications and updates.

Most of these cruise ships begin their voyage from Fort Lauderdale. A few do not and only make a stop or debark in Port Everglades.

The cruises listed below are organized into general categories. Because people have different tastes, it’s tricky categorizing cruises. One person’s fantastic cruise of a lifetime is someone else’s version of a boring or exasperating trip.

Prices can also vary widely within the same cruise line company depending on which ship and itinerary you choose. This list is just a quick way to organize the cruises by their overall price. The general rule of thumb is to choose the cruise that best fits your wants and needs.


Excellent Value Mainstream Cruises
Premium Mainstream Cruises
Luxury Cruises
Luxury Private Cruise
Other Cruises


Since many travelers plan their trips around a budget, these cruises are listed from the most reasonably-priced cruises that many people can afford to the most luxurious ones.

For the past couple of years, however, cruise prices have gone down, but these will most likely change in the future to reflect stabilizing economies.

This list includes all of the cruises that depart, make a stop or debark from Fort Lauderdale. Not all of them have programs for families with younger children or teenagers.

Some cruise itineraries are possibly better suited for young adult travelers who want to have a party atmosphere or for mature travelers who prefer a quiet and elegant cruise adventure.

Determine what you want to experience and get out from your trip, then decide on the cruise itinerary that’s right for you. Research the ones that attract you the most so that you can plan for the best cruise your whole family will enjoy.



Excellent Value Mainstream Cruises



These are cruises with amenities and services that are within a reasonable price range. The ships are generally very large with plenty of activities planned for all ages


Carnival Cruise Line
Calling its fleet the “Fun Ships”, Carnival Cruise Lines leads the pack for fun party cruises but offers a great experience for families as well. Carnival among the most popular cruise lines serving passengers of all ages.

• Carnival Miracle sails from Fort Lauderdale until April 2012. After this date, she will sail from New York City, New York year-round).
• Carnival Freedom
• A quick glance of the itineraries for Carnival cruises from Fort Lauderdale

MSC Cruises
This cruise line has an Italian theme and atmosphere, reflecting the company’s home country. More subdued and traditional European style than the other mainstream cruises, they have a “kids cruise free” policy that will surely please.

• MSC Poesia
• Itineraries of MSC cruises from Fort Lauderdale

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Premium Mainstream Cruises



These are more glamorous ships that, in general, have a more upscale décor and finer dining options. Some ships have separate programs and activities designed with children and teenagers in mind.


Celebrity Cruises
This cruise line is for those who want to be completely pampered. This is the choice for the chic and stylish.

• Celebrity Constellation
• Celebrity Infinity
• Celebrity Solstice
• Celebrity Equinox
• Itineraries of Celebrity Cruises from Fort Lauderdale


Holland America Line
Attracts a more mature cruising crowd but nevertheless also tries to cater to families and multigenerational travelers.

• Amsterdam
• Eurodam
• Maasdam
• Nieuw Amsterdam
• Noordam
• Rotterdam
• Statendam
• Veendam
• Westerdam
• Zuiderdam
• Prinsendam

Princess Cruises
This glamorous cruise line is geared for romantics, but it still offers a wonderful range of activities. Attracts more middle-age travelers but it also appeals to families.

• Crown Princess
• Emerald Princess
• Grand Princess
• Ruby Princess
• Caribbean Princess (beginning Winter 2012)
• Island Princess
• Coral Princess
• Pacific Princess
• Itineraries of Princess cruises from Fort Lauderdale


Royal Caribbean International
Known for having two of the largest cruise ships in the world today. Considered the most innovative in the cruise line industry, it is a fantastic choice for all ages. Singles, couples and families are all welcome, especially those who like to be very active.

• Navigator of the Seas
• Mariner of the Seas (beginning May 2012)
• Liberty of the Seas
• Jewel of the Seas (beginning May 2012)
• Grandeur of the Seas (beginning April 2012)
• Oasis of the Seas
• Allure of the Seas
• Itineraries of Royal Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale



Cunard Line
A true royal in the kingdom of cruises. Her ocean liners are built for transatlantic crossings.

• Queen Mary 2
• Queen Victoria
• Itineraries of Cunard cruises from Fort Lauderdale


P&O Cruises
The P&O cruise ships do not depart from Fort Lauderdale, but some of its transatlantic Caribbean cruises from Europe or South America make a full-day stop here. Largely catering to the British market, its cruises can go for up to several weeks at a time.

• Adonia
• Azura
• Oceana
• Oriana

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Luxury Cruises



Created for sophisticated travelers who want the very best, these ships have every elegant thing that you can ever possibly ask for in a cruise vacation sans the noise and the crowd.

These attract more mature and wealthy cruise travelers, and so youth programs are not as developed as with the mainstream cruises above.

The Yachts of Seabourn
• Seabourn Odyssey
• Seabourn Sojourn
• Seabourn Legend
• Itineraries of Seabourn cruises from Fort Lauderdale


Silversea Cruises
• Silver Cloud
• Silver Spirit
• Silver Whisper
• Itineraries of Silversea cruises from Fort Lauderdale


Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Seven Seas Mariner
• Seven Seas Voyager
• Seven Seas Navigator
• Itineraries of Regent Seven Seas cruises from Fort Lauderdale

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Luxury Private Cruise

ResidenSea
In a class of its own, this is a privately owned residential ship and only those who actually own apartments in it can sail its very exclusive voyages. For the rest of us, we can go to the company’s website, browse photographs and fantasize.

MS The World

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Other Cruises From Fort Lauderdale

Semester at Sea
Spend an entire college semester out in the sun and the water. Surely the invigorating environment of sailing on the wide ocean is conducive to learning. Its ship makes a full-day stop in Fort Lauderdale before heading off to other destinations.

MS Explorer


Discovery Cruise Line
This was cheapest way to get to the Grand Bahama Island from Fort Lauderdale. The one-day cruise that sailed every day closed operations on September 7, 2011.

• Looks like its ship, the Discovery Sun is up for sale and may be purchased by an unknown buyer. Time will tell if and when and also, from where this ship will sail again.

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For more information about Port Everglades, cruises from Fort Lauderdale as well as its cargo operations, visit the Port Everglades Facilities Guide and Directory or Sunny.org.

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