Driving from Melbourne to a cruise at Port Everglades? It is about 155 miles, about 2 hours 30 minutes by car. Portside is expanding here, so join the waitlist and we will work to hold you a guaranteed spot near the terminal before you sail.
Port Everglades is about 155 miles from Melbourne, roughly 2 hours 30 minutes by car via I-95 South to I-595 East. Portside is not at Fort Lauderdale yet, so join the waitlist and, if you sign up 90+ days out, we will work to secure you a reserved spot near Port Everglades, reached from I-595 East, which runs directly into the port.
From Melbourne, the drive to Port Everglades runs about 155 miles and takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. Take I-95 South to I-595 East. Cruises depart from Port Everglades, reached from I-595 East, which runs directly into the port. On a full sailing day the closest spaces go first, so knowing your parking plan before you leave Melbourne saves a scramble after the drive.
Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is one of the world's busiest cruise ports, and a huge share of its guests drive in from South and Central Florida. The port garages are convenient but priced at a premium, so off-site reserved parking with a shuttle is a popular way to save. Port Everglades is served by Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Holland America and Disney Cruise Line, so whichever line you are sailing from Melbourne, the parking challenge is the same: a guaranteed spot near the terminal with a shuttle beats circling a full garage on embarkation morning.
It is free, and it is how we decide where to open next. If your cruise is 90 or more days out, that gives us the runway to secure a lot near Port Everglades and hold a spot for you before you sail. Add your details and we will email you the moment Fort Lauderdale parking opens.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingPort Everglades is about 155 miles from Melbourne, roughly 2 hours 30 minutes by car via I-95 South to I-595 East. Cruises depart from Port Everglades, reached from I-595 East, which runs directly into the port. Portside does not have a lot at Fort Lauderdale yet, so join the free waitlist and, if you sign up at least 90 days before you sail, we will work to hold a reserved spot near the terminal for you.
Plan on about 2 hours 30 minutes from Melbourne, taking I-95 South to I-595 East. The port garages are convenient but priced at a premium, so off-site reserved parking with a shuttle is a popular way to save. Leaving earlier on embarkation morning gives you a cushion if traffic is heavy.
Not yet, Portside is still expanding to Port Everglades. Join the Fort Lauderdale waitlist free, and when we secure a partner lot near the terminal we email waitlisted cruisers first, prioritizing anyone sailing 90 or more days out.
Port Everglades is served by Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Holland America and Disney Cruise Line. Many of those cruisers drive in from Melbourne and across the region, which is exactly why reserved parking with a free terminal shuttle is in demand here.
From $14.95 a day, free shuttle straight to your terminal, no hidden fees.
Rates start at $14.95/day. Weekend and peak sail dates, and last-minute bookings, can be higher based on demand and the day of the week. Your exact daily rate is always shown before you pay.