PUBLIC ship tours

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Yes, free public tours will be offered daily aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship, Destroyer, Submarine, and Cutter.

Wednesday – Friday, 1 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m.

Saturday, 8 - 11 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m., and 6 - 8 p.m.

Sunday, 8 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.

Monday - Tuesday, 1 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m.

Guests should plan to arrive at the terminal at least 30 minutes before their ticketed tour time and may be subject to a wait of 30 minutes or more before boarding the ship.

Yes, FREE timed tickets will be required. These free tickets will be available online 48 hours in advance of each day (for example, Monday, April 21 for. tours on Wednesday, April 23). These timed tickets will minimize the amount of time visitors must wait for tours. Each guest MUST have a ticket.

Links will be posted daily on this website and on the Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale Facebook page, beginning on Monday, April 21 at 8 a.m. Remember, the tickets will only be available 48 hours in advance and until all tickets have been reserved for that day. Tickets are expected to go fast, so check the page early each day.

Infants and toddlers are not allowed, due to safety concerns, and child care is not available in the terminal. Children should be around 5 years old and able to climb stairwells and ladders without assistance. Strollers are not allowed and children cannot be carried or ride in a carrier.

Each guest may reserve up to 6 tickets for one ship tour. If you require more than 6 tickets, you will need to make another reservation for the additional tickets. This is to ensure the largest number of local residents get an opportunity to see the ships.

Because of the tight confines on the submarine, the number of guests who can tour each hour is extremely limited (only 10-12 guests per hour). We will be conducting a random lottery of ticket holders each day to determine who will have the opportunity to tour the sub. YOU MUST ARRIVE FOR YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOUR and will be notified at the terminal if you have been selected in the lottery. If you would like to be entered into the lottery to tour the sub, there will be a button to click on the tour ticket reservation form.

Yes, but you can only request one ship tour per reservation. If space is available, guests who have completed a ticketed tour may have an opportunity to see another ship by reentering the terminal following their tour and waiting in the line. PRO TIP: The ships are all very similar on the inside and there is virtually no difference between the two destroyers that will be visiting. Reserving multiple tours prevents others from having the opportunity.

Guests must park at the Palm Garage at Port Everglades for a nominal fee. From the garage, walk a short distance to Terminal 21, where tours will depart. You may also take rideshare services directly to the terminal. All guests will go through a magnetometer and bag check inside the terminal.

All visitors must PRINT OUT their tickets and adults over the age of 18 must bring a government-issued ID. Foreign nationals must bring a passport. All guests are subject to additional security screening inside the terminal.

Sandals, flip flops, heels, and any kind of open-toed shoes ARE NOT PERMITTED for safety reasons. You will be denied boarding if you do not have proper footwear. Wear rubber soled sneakers or walking shoes. Also, shorts or pants are suggested for women. Avoid jewelry or straps that might get caught on a ladder or ship's equipment.

Yes, you make take photos during your tour in DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY. Your guide will alert you about areas where photography is not permitted.

Absolutely! And don't forget to add the hashtag #FleetWeekFortLauderdale, so your family and friends can learn about your exciting experience onboard a U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship.