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It's a Holiday Inn Express about a mile from the port, by IHG's count. Breakfast is free, the FLL shuttle is free from 5:00 AM to 11:45 PM, and IHG says the hotel sells Park and Cruise packages.
It ranks fifteenth because the package has no price and IHG lists no port shuttle. At about a mile, a taxi in the morning is quick.
Call for the package rate, then compare it with the $10-a-day hotels by the airport before you decide.
Book it if
- Fly-in cruisers who want to be close and keep it simple
- Early risers, with breakfast from 6:30
Look elsewhere if
- You're bringing a pet.
- You're under 21.
- You want a pool after 7 PM.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Holiday Inn Express Cruise-Airport publishes.
A rooftop pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM. There's no restaurant listed; the hotel sits on the SE 17th Street Causeway.
IHG's pages don't mention a port shuttle. A cruise blog lists a $15 third-party shuttle; IHG doesn't confirm it. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free breakfast, 6:30 to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 to 10:00 AM on weekends.
IHG says the port is one block away, "approximately 1 mile." Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
IHG says the hotel offers Park and Cruise packages, without a price. Overnight self-parking is $10 a night on an outdoor lot.
Night-Before Score: 57 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
Free FLL shuttle, 5:00 AM to 11:45 PM.
Hotel shuttle
IHG's pages don't mention a port shuttle. A cruise blog lists a $15 third-party shuttle; IHG doesn't confirm it.
IHG says the port is one block away, "approximately 1 mile."
IHG doesn't mention Miami International.
IHG's pages don't mention a port shuttle. A cruise blog lists a $15 third-party shuttle; IHG doesn't confirm it.
IHG says the port is one block away, "approximately 1 mile."
From MIA without a hotel shuttle
It’s 27 miles by the port’s count, and the port says to allow two to three hours from landing to the terminal. It puts a taxi at $80 to $159; private vans start at $95.
IHG says the hotel offers Park and Cruise packages, without a price. Overnight self-parking is $10 a night on an outdoor lot.
Parking for your stay: $10 a night, overnight, on an outdoor lot with in-and-out.
IHG's pages don't mention a port shuttle. A cruise blog lists a $15 third-party shuttle; IHG doesn't confirm it.
IHG says the port is one block away, "approximately 1 mile."
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Parking while you sail
Cruise parking
Park and Cruise: ask priceIHG says the hotel offers Park and Cruise packages, without a price. Overnight self-parking is $10 a night on an outdoor lot.
Source: ihg.comThe port’s own garages
Up to $20/dayPort Everglades charges up to $20 a day in its garages and lots, and $25 for oversized vehicles. You pay on site, and there are no reservations. The Heron Garage serves Terminals 2 and 4, and the Palm Garage serves 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29. There’s no shuttle leg. Compare every parking option.
Source: porteverglades.netThe evening and the morning
The evening
PoolA rooftop pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM. There's no restaurant listed; the hotel sits on the SE 17th Street Causeway.
Breakfast
FreeFree breakfast, 6:30 to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 to 10:00 AM on weekends.
Address
SE 17th Street Causeway1500 SE 17th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Holiday Inn Express Cruise-Airport publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None listed
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
$10 a night, overnight, on an outdoor lot with in-and-out
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free. Mon–Fri 6:30–9:30 AM, Sat–Sun 6:30–10:00 AM
Pool
Rooftop pool, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Pets
Pets aren't allowed.
Sail morning, on the clock
From the hotel’s published hours. Your cruise documents set your check-in window at the terminal.
Rooms
Standard rooms and suites.
Accessibility
Three accessible parking spaces are listed; IHG doesn’t detail the rooms.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Before you book
Worth knowing
- You must be 21 to check in.
- The rooftop pool closes at 7 PM.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The Park and Cruise package price
- A port shuttle
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Holiday Inn Express Cruise-Airport FAQ
Does Holiday Inn Express Cruise-Airport have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. IHG's pages don't mention a port shuttle. A cruise blog lists a $15 third-party shuttle; IHG doesn't confirm it.
Does Holiday Inn Express Cruise-Airport have an airport shuttle?
Yes, from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: Free FLL shuttle, 5:00 AM to 11:45 PM. From Miami International: IHG doesn't mention Miami International.
Can I park at Holiday Inn Express Cruise-Airport while I cruise?
Yes, but the price isn't published. IHG says the hotel offers Park and Cruise packages, without a price. Overnight self-parking is $10 a night on an outdoor lot.
How far is Holiday Inn Express Cruise-Airport from Port Everglades?
IHG says the port is one block away, "approximately 1 mile." It sits in our Port & 17th Street band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. the port lists Van on Demand booths at the terminals ($11 a person to FLL, $25 to MIA, parties of three or more), and taxis run on the meter.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free. Mon–Fri 6:30–9:30 AM, Sat–Sun 6:30–10:00 AM. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not stated. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. The port's garages have a 7-foot clearance, and oversized vehicles up to 24 feet park by calling 954-468-3680.
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