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About half a mile from the port, by Hyatt's count, and it runs its own shuttle. It goes to the terminals at 10:00, 11:00, noon and 1:00 for $9 a person, and breakfast is free. For a fly-in cruiser, that's the whole job done.
It sits fourth, a tiebreak behind the Fairfield, because nothing we could read says whether you can leave your car while you sail. Self-parking is $10 a day for registered guests — for the nights you're in the room, not necessarily the nights you're at sea.
Ask which before you count on it.
Book it if
- Fly-in cruisers who want the closest hotel shuttle in the top five, by stated distance
- Families in the two-double rooms with a sofa bed
- Dog owners
Look elsewhere if
- You're under 21.
- You need a cruise-parking rate in writing.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hyatt Place Cruise Port publishes.
A ground-floor outdoor pool, The Placery for a drink and a bite in the lobby, and The Market for grab-and-go. The two-double rooms come with a sofa bed.
Hotel shuttle to the cruise port daily at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, noon and 1:00 PM, $9 a person. Book it at the front desk the night before you sail.
Free breakfast, typically 6:30 to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 to 10:00 AM on weekends.
Hyatt says it's "only about half a mile from" Port Everglades Cruise Port. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Self-parking is $10 a day for registered guests. Hyatt's parking page didn't load for us, and nothing we read says whether you can leave the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 71 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.
Hyatt says there's an FLL shuttle and puts the airport 3 miles away. The fare is on a page that didn't load for us.
Hotel shuttle, fare not shown
Hotel shuttle to the cruise port daily at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, noon and 1:00 PM, $9 a person. Book it at the front desk the night before you sail.
Hyatt says it's "only about half a mile from" Port Everglades Cruise Port.
Hyatt doesn't mention Miami International.
Hotel shuttle to the cruise port daily at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, noon and 1:00 PM, $9 a person. Book it at the front desk the night before you sail.
Hyatt says it's "only about half a mile from" Port Everglades Cruise Port.
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.
Self-parking is $10 a day for registered guests. Hyatt's parking page didn't load for us, and nothing we read says whether you can leave the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: $10 a day for registered guests.
Hotel shuttle to the cruise port daily at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, noon and 1:00 PM, $9 a person. Book it at the front desk the night before you sail.
Hyatt says it's "only about half a mile from" Port Everglades Cruise Port.
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
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking is $10 a day for registered guests. Hyatt's parking page didn't load for us, and nothing we read says whether you can leave the car while you cruise.
Source: hyatt.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
Pool · Food or bar on siteA ground-floor outdoor pool, The Placery for a drink and a bite in the lobby, and The Market for grab-and-go. The two-double rooms come with a sofa bed.
Breakfast
FreeFree breakfast, typically 6:30 to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 to 10:00 AM on weekends.
Address
By the convention center, 17th Street1851 SE 10th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hyatt Place Cruise Port 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 mentioned; $35 a night is held for incidentals
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
$10 a day for registered guests
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free. Typically Mon–Fri 6:30–9:00 AM, Sat–Sun 7:00–10:00 AM
Pool
Outdoor pool on the ground floor
Pets
Up to two dogs, 50 lb each and 75 lb combined: $100 for 1 to 6 nights, $200 for 7 to 30.
Sail morning, on the clock
From the hotel’s published hours. Your cruise documents set your check-in window at the terminal.
Food and drink on site
- The PlaceryLobby bar
- The MarketGrab-and-go
Rooms
Kings, or two doubles with a sofa bed, with high-floor options.
Accessibility
Accessible queen rooms with a tub or a roll-in shower.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- Checking in before noon is $30, and so is checking out at 2 PM
- Next to the Broward County Convention Center
Before you book
Worth knowing
- You must be 21 to check in, and $35 a night is held for incidentals.
- Checking in before noon is $30, and so is checking out at 2 PM.
- Book the port shuttle at the front desk the night before.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether you can leave a car while you cruise, and at what price
- The fare for the FLL 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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Hyatt Place Cruise Port FAQ
Does Hyatt Place Cruise Port have a cruise shuttle?
Yes. Hotel shuttle to the cruise port daily at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, noon and 1:00 PM, $9 a person. Book it at the front desk the night before you sail.
Does Hyatt Place Cruise Port have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are options. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: Hyatt says there's an FLL shuttle and puts the airport 3 miles away. The fare is on a page that didn't load for us. From Miami International: Hyatt doesn't mention Miami International.
Can I park at Hyatt Place Cruise Port while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking is $10 a day for registered guests. Hyatt's parking page didn't load for us, and nothing we read says whether you can leave the car while you cruise.
How far is Hyatt Place Cruise Port from Port Everglades?
Hyatt says it's "only about half a mile from" Port Everglades Cruise Port. It sits in our Port & 17th Street band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Checking in before noon is $30, and so is checking out at 2 PM Next to the Broward County Convention Center.
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?
The hotel publishes only the ride 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. Typically Mon–Fri 6:30–9:00 AM, Sat–Sun 7:00–10:00 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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