SECURITY
AT THE PIER
Proper
Identification, such as a state-issued driver's license or
passport, is required for anyone 16 or older. For security reasons,
your vehicle may be subject to search.
Please expect
delays related to security and immigration procedures when arriving
at the pier to board the ship. These procedures have been designed
for your safety and all attempts will be made to expedite you
through the process as quickly as possible.
For additional
information on Port Everglades, visit the port website. For any day
of travel concerns you may have, please contact us at (800)
256-6649 or (305) 539-4107.
PARKING
AT THE PORT
After dropping off
your checked luggage at the pier terminal with the porters and
cruise line representative, proceed to the appropriate parking
garage for that terminal. Rates are $15 USD per day for the regular
vehicles and $19 for the oversized vehicles (rates subject to
change without notice by the Port Authority).
For vehicle size
restrictions, parking questions, or additional information, please
contact USA Parking at (954) 468-3680.
Convenient parking
is available in the Midport and Northport Parking Garages and the
Midport Surface Lot between Terminals 18 and 19. All Port public
garages and surface lots are: well lighted, security patrolled,
provide disabled parking with unimpeded access to crosswalks and
elevators (See disabled parking section below).
Parking
Fees
$3 for 0-1 hour
$6 for up to 5 hours, and then $1 per hour thereafter up to daily
maximum
$15 daily maximum
$19 daily maximum for oversized vehicles (exceeding standard width
and/or height of a parking space). For assistance, contact USA
Parking at 954-468-3680.
Midport
Parking Garage (probably closer to the Terminal for
Independence of the Seas)
The 2,000-space Midport garage services:
Midport Cruise
Terminals 19, 21, 22/24, 25, 26, 27 and 29
From I-595: I-595 empties on to east bound Eller Dr. Continue
traveling east after the security checkpoint. The garage entrance
will be on your left.
Midport
Surface Lots
Cruise Terminal 18: 600-space surface parking lot adjacent to the
terminal
Parking Lot #19: 400-space surface parking lot located between
Terminals 18 and 19 and is used when the Terminal 18 and Midport
Garage are full.
Garage and surface parking rates are the same.
Northport
Parking Garage
The 4,250 space Northport Garage services:
Northport Cruise
Terminals 1, 2 and 4
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
From 17th Street Causeway: Turn south on Eisenhower Blvd. from
17th St. The garage will be on the left side after the security
checkpoint.
From State Road 84:
come east on State Road 84 and enter the Port. Turning left at
Eisenhower Blvd. The parking garage will be on the right just
before the security checkpoint.
From I-595: I-595
empties on to Eller Dr. Head east on Eller. Make a left (north) at
the light after the security checkpoint (Eisenhower Blvd). Follow
signs for Terminals #1, 2 & 4/Convention Center. The garage
entrance will be on your right just before the security
checkpoint.
FREE
Disabled Parking
Any vehicle with specialized equipment or other criteria are
exempt from parking fees in Port Everglades, including: ramps,
lifts, foot, hand controls, vehicle displaying the Florida Turnpike
Toll Exemption sticker.
To obtain free
parking at Port Everglades: At the entry of the Port Everglades
parking garage, pull a parking ticket from the automated machine.
Get the attention of one of the parking agents in an adjacent exit
booth. Advise the agent that you would like a disability waiver of
parking. A parking supervisor will examine the vehicle to determine
if the driver/vehicle meets the criteria for a parking waiver.
After verification, the supervisor will sign the ticket and record
the driver's name, address and registration number and will be
directed to enter the garage. When exiting, the parking ticket will
be surrendered to the exit parking attendant and no parking fees
will be charged.
CRUISE
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
Proper travel
documentation is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise.
Even though you have completed registration online, it is still
your responsibility to bring all required travel documents. Check
with your travel agent and/or government authority to determine the
travel documents necessary for each port of call. Anyone without
proper documents will not be allowed to board the vessel and no
refund of the cruise fare will be issued. Royal Caribbean assumes
no responsibility for advising guests of proper travel
documentation.
Check the following
website for more information:
www.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/travelDocumentation.do
U.S.
Citizens:
Royal Caribbean highly recommends all guests travel with a
passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of
travel). Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens
taking cruises that begin and end in the same U.S. port, traveling
with a passport enhances your disembarkation experience, as delays
may be expected upon your return to the U.S. if you do not have
one. Additionally, passports make it possible for you to fly from
the U.S. to a foreign port should you miss your scheduled port of
embarkation, or need to fly back to the U.S. for emergency
reasons.
The Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) allows U.S. citizens (including
children) sailing on cruises that begin and end in the same U.S.
port to travel with one of the following WHTI compliant
documents:
- Valid U.S. Passport
- Passport Card
Original or suitable quality copy of a Birth Certificate (Issued
by the department of vital statistics)
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Trusted Traveler Program Membership Card, e.g., Nexus Card,
Sentri Card or Fast Card
- Enhanced Tribal Card
- A Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)
Note: Enhanced Driver's Licenses can be used as proof of
citizenship at land and sea ports of entry. However, it cannot be
used to travel by air outside the United States.
There are currently four U.S. states and four Canadian provinces
producing EDLs:
Michigan
New York
Vermont
Washington
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
A government-issued
photo ID is also required for all guests, including children 16 and
over. For a complete list of WHTI-compliant documents, go to:
www.getyouhome.gov/html/lang_eng/index.html
If you need to
obtain a passport quickly, Royal Caribbean recommends that you
contact ZVS at
www.zvs.com/RoyalCaribbean
or by phone: 1-866-788-1100. Callers should mention that they are
sailing on Royal Caribbean to receive discounted service
fees.
Important:
Baptismal and Hospital Certificates, copies of U.S. Passports and
Naturalization papers, are not WHTI compliant documents, therefore,
NOT acceptable.
Birth certificates from Puerto Rico issued prior to July 1, 2010
are not valid forms of proof of citizenship that is accepted by
U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Guests from Puerto Rico either
need to present a WHTI-complaint document or a government-issued
photo identification with a validated birth certificate issued
after July 1, 2010.
To debark for more
than 24 hours in Mexico, guests must have obtained a Mexican
Tourist Card from either a travel agent or a Mexican consulate
prior to their departure.
When traveling with
a minor and both parents/legal guardians are not cruising, we
strongly recommend bringing an original, signed letter from the
absent parent/legal guardian authorizing the minor to travel with
you. This will expedite processing by the Department of Homeland
Security. Please note that a notarized letter to this effect is
required if debarking with children in Mexico.
Air
Travel:
Passports are required for air travel to or
from Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, the Bahamas
and Bermuda. This will impact all Canadian guests that travel by
air to or from any of our U.S. embarkation ports. This will also
enable guests to fly from the U.S. to meet their ship at the first
port should they miss their scheduled embarkation and allow guests
that must debark the ship before their cruise ends to fly back to
the U.S without significant delays and complications.
Guest names on
travel documents (passport, Alien Resident Card, birth certificate,
etc.) must be identical to those on the cruise and airline tickets.
Otherwise, proof of name change (e.g., a marriage license) or a
valid driver's license (or other government-issued photo ID) must
be presented.
LUGGAGE
AND WHAT TO BRING
On the
first day:
For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with
your travel documents, a change of clothes, bathing suit, workout
clothes, and any medications you may need. That way you don't have
to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your
stateroom.
Suggested
Packing List:
yoga mat, rain poncho, warm clothing for UFO Starwatches on deck,
nice clothes for dinner, dressy or formal clothes (optional) for
dinner on one formal night on 5-day cruise, long pants and tops,
sweatshirt and sweatpants, jacket or windbreaker, shorts, t-shirts,
underwear, socks, sleeping-clothes, walking shoes, sandals or
flip-flops, 2 bathing suits and cover-up, sunscreen, watch, alarm
clock (or ask for wake-up call from ship Operator), cosmetics,
toiletries, bar soap (optional), medications, sunglasses,
eyeglasses or contacts, hat or visor, camera, laptop or notebook
computer (Wi-Fi is available on the ship for a fee) with chargers,
extra batteries, backpack or fanny pack for day excursions,
binoculars, night-vision goggles for star-watch (optional), post-it
notes and pens (to leave notes on your door or for your cabin
attendant), book to read, journal, notebook.
If you're planning
to visit our onboard fitness center, be sure to bring extra shorts,
t-shirts and socks that you won't mind working out in - plus a pair
of tennis or running shoes/sneakers.
If you're planning
to ice skate on Independence of the Seas, please make sure to bring
long pants and socks. All skaters are required to wear long pants
and socks for their own comfort and safety.
Dinner
attire:
Meals in the main dining room follow this
schedule:
For a 5-night
cruise, 3 casual nights, 1 smart casual night, and 1 formal
night.
For a 7-night cruise, 4 casual nights, 1 smart casual night, and 2
formal nights.
For an 8-night cruise, 4 casual nights, 2 smart casual nights, and
2 formal nights.
The number of smart
casual and formal nights is at the ship's discretion.
We appreciate your
usual parental guidance and cooperation in observing these easy
guidelines with your children.
Suggested
guidelines for these nights are:
- Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for
women
- Smart Casual: Jackets and ties for men, dresses or pantsuits for
women
- Formal: Suits and ties or tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses for
women
We also offer
tuxedo rentals for formal dinners and special occasions.
Save
space:
Be sure to leave some room in your luggage
for all those souvenirs and mementos. Some space-saving ideas
include:
- Bring shirts and pants/skirts that mix and match, turning three
outfits into five or six.
- Wear your heaviest shoes during embarkation and disembarkation
so you don't have to pack them.
- Pack small items inside larger ones for efficiency.
- Bring an additional empty bag for those acquired
extras.
Dining
attire:
Remember, shorts, T-shirts, and bathing
suits are not considered appropriate attire in the dining rooms at
dinner. Casual dress dining is available nightly in the Windjammer
Cafe. And be aware you'll also need smart casual attire for some of
our specialty restaurants.
Onshore
attire:
You'll need comfortable walking shoes, as
well as a hat or umbrella and sunscreen for protection from the
sun.
If you'll be
touring any museums, cathedrals or churches, it's always wise to
dress conservatively.
In the unlikely
event of rain, you may want to bring a poncho, raincoat, or travel
umbrella.
What Not To
Bring:
Weapons, illegal drugs, and other items that could interfere with
the safe operation of the ship or the safe and secure environment
of our guests and crew are prohibited. Do not pack fragile or
expensive items (such as jewelry) in checked luggage.
The following are
examples of items that guests are not allowed to bring onboard.
These and other similar items will be confiscated. Alcoholic
beverages, illegal drugs, flammable liquids, explosives, and
dangerous chemicals will not be returned.
- Firearms &
Ammunition, including realistic replicas.
- Sharp Objects, including knives and scissors. Personal grooming
items such as safety razors are allowed. Scissors with blade length
less than 4 inches are allowed.
- Illegal Drugs & Substances
- Candles & Incense
- Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons, & Hot Plates
- Baseball Bats, Hockey Sticks, Cricket Bats, Bows &
Arrows
- Skateboards & Surfboards
- Martial Arts Gear
- Self-Defense Gear, including handcuffs, pepper spray, night
sticks.
- Flammable Liquids and Explosives, including lighter fluid and
fireworks.
- HAM Radios
- Dangerous Chemicals, including bleach and paint.
- Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Alcoholic beverages that
are purchased in ports-of-call or from shops onboard will be stored
by the ship and delivered to you on the last day of the sailing.
Alcoholic beverages seized on embarkation day will not be
returned.
Luggage
Allowance:
Each guest is permitted to carry a reasonable amount of personal
property (including luggage) aboard the vessel; however, for your
comfort and convenience, it is recommended that you limit the
number of pieces you take. Keep in mind that airlines may charge
for excess or oversize luggage. Charges incurred for excess or
oversize baggage are the sole responsibility of the passenger. Each
airline has a different limit on the amount of luggage they allow.
Check with your air carrier for specific restrictions, such as
allowance of pounds and any additional charges.
Luggage
Tags:
When you print out your Setsail pass, luggage tags will be
included on one of the pages. Fold and staple or tape those tags
around your luggage handles just before you arrive at the ship so
your luggage will arrive safely in your stateroom. It's a good idea
to print out extra luggage tags, in case you or another person in
your party loses theirs.
Special Luggage Tag
Program
Royal Caribbean's Luggage Tag program lets qualified guests request
and receive personalized luggage tags in the mail before leaving
home. Ordering your luggage tags in advance greatly speeds up your
boarding experience, allowing you to enjoy more time onboard your
cruise vacation.
U.S. & Canadian
Guests who Qualify for the Luggage Tag Program:
- Crown & Anchor Society Pinnacle members.
- Guests who have booked the following staterooms:
- Royal Suite (RS)
- Presidential Family Suite (PS)
- Owner’s Suite (OS)
- Royal Family Suite (FS)
- Grand Suite (GS)
Eligibility
Requirements
Guests must have their cruise documents available and have an
assigned stateroom in their name. Or, if booked under a Guarantee,
have been advised on their stateroom assignment and are in
possession of their paper cruise documents. Requests for Royal
Caribbean's Luggage Tag Mailer must be made no later than 14 days
prior to the sailing date. If the guest is eligible to request
luggage tags, they will be able to complete the request via Online
Check-in (on the status page) or Countdown to Cruise (on the Guest
Documentation tab).
Additional
Details
Guests who take advantage of this program can expect to receive
their ship luggage tags by mail within several business days.
Guests who receive paper documents and have an assigned stateroom
will find their personalized ship luggage tags inside their
booklet.
Debarkation
Tags:
While on board, you will be given numbered debarkation tags to
place on your luggage. Please fill out the information on the back
of the tag and remember your zone number. When your zone is called,
please proceed off the vessel to claim your luggage. It is easy to
pick up the wrong bag, so check to make sure your name is on it. If
your luggage is left at the pier, it will be forwarded to you at
your expense. Claims for lost or damaged luggage must be made in
writing with our debarkation personnel before you leave the pier
area.
"Luggage
Valet Program":
Luggage Valet is a service offered onboard which enables guests to
bypass traditional airport check-ins. Guest who participate will be
processed onboard the ship and receive their airline boarding
passes, luggage tags as well as baggage claim checks for their
checked-in luggage.
The fee for the
Onboard Airline Check-in and Luggage Valet Program is $20.00 per
person. This service fee is for the issuance of your airline
boarding pass and luggage handling.
Airline Extra
Baggage Fees for your second or first bag will be charged in
addition to this service fee when applicable per your airline’s
specific rules and policy. Royal Caribbean is not an airline
representative and does not determine the airline baggage
fees.
This service is
available in these selected ports:
Fort
Lauderdale
Port Canaveral
Miami
Seattle
Seward
and on these
selected airlines:
Air Tran
Alaska Airlines
American
Delta
United
US Airways
Jet Blue
Southwest Airlines
