Public Ship Tour registration is closed due to Navy security requirements.
If you have a ticket for a public ship tours, please review the following information.
ON THE DAY OF YOUR TOUR:
ENTRANCE: Enter Port Everglades from I-595 through the Eller Drive Entrance. Your photo ID (driver’s license or passport) will be checked at this entrance. Please be prepared to show security personnel this ticket. It will expedite the process if the driver collects and presents photo IDs for everyone 18 and over in the same vehicle. Proceed east on Eller Drive (becomes SE 10th Ave) toward Terminal 21 to another security check point and show this letter. They will direct you to the parking and/or Terminal 21.
PARKING: There is paid parking in the Palm Parking Garage. ALL cars/vans MUST park in the Palm Parking Garage (approx. $6-8 for 5 hrs). Buses park at Terminal 19 after dropping passengers in front of Terminal 21, as directed by security personnel. Buses will also pick-up at Terminal 21.
CHECK - IN: This year, we will be using one terminal for check-in. All visitors for all ships should proceed to Terminal 21 for check-in. Check-in to your terminal at least 20 minutes prior to the tour time. Everyone must go through an airport-style security screening check prior to accessing any ship. It will consist of a walk-through metal detector or wand scan. All bags are subject to search and must be scanned prior to entering the pier area.
IDENTIFICATION: All adults (18 and over) will be required to show a government-issued picture ID.
TOUR ESCORTS: You will be processed and wait in a holding area marked by the ship’s name. Once the entire group has gathered, two sailors will escort the group through the terminal and onto the designated ship. You may be required to wait 30 minutes or longer for your tour. Seating areas are not provided.
CLOTHING: Wear comfortable clothing. Pants are suggested for females. Remember to bring sunscreen and sunglasses. A ship is an industrial environment with steep stairways/ladders, so avoid high-heels, open-toed shoes, and sandals and wear shoes with low, rubberized soles. Also avoid necklaces that can get caught and bags that will impact your ability to climb steep stairs/ladders with both hands.
VISITORS WEARING HIGH HEELS, OPEN-TOED SHOES AND SANDALS WILL BE DENIED ACCESS TO THE SHIP.
Please note that the ships are not handicapped accessible - YOU MUST BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION to navigate the stairs and ladders. Persons who require assistance may have the opportunity to view the ships from the pier in specially-guided groups.
CAMERAS: Cameras are permitted.
SMOKING: Smoking is NOT allowed onboard any ship or anywhere on the pier.
SOUVENIRS: Souvenirs from the ships will be available for sale (cash only), either on the ship or at a table near the exit.
RESTROOMS: Restroom facilities are very limited and available in Terminal 21 after check-in.
TOUR LENGTH: You may be required to wait up to 30 minutes before your tour begins and seating areas are not available. After the tour is complete (approximately 30 - 45 minutes), guests will be escorted off the ship and to the nearest gate.