The Best Luggage Storage Spots Near Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port

If you’re taking a cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, you may arrive a few hours before embarkation or have time to fill after disembarking before an evening flight home.

Whether you’re staying at one of the hotels near Fort Lauderdale or heading straight to explore the area, dragging heavy suitcases around is the last thing you’ll want to do. That’s where luggage storage can be a real lifesaver.

Finding reliable luggage storage near the cruise port isn’t always straightforward, though. To make it easier, I’ve researched reviews, forums and top travel sites to find the best places to store luggage for the day near Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port.

The cruise port in Florida is called Port Everglades, it’s the third-busiest cruise port in the world, so staff at the terminal aren’t always able to advise on baggage storage options. However, there are several nearby hotels, cafés and luggage storage services that will store your bags securely for a few hours.

Because Port Everglades can be extremely busy, it’s a good idea to book luggage storage online in advance where possible, especially during peak cruise days.

The Best Places to Store Luggage in Fort Lauderdale

Here’s my list of places to leave bags and suitcases near Fort Lauderdale…

1. Fort Lauderdale Airport Storage

If you’ve just got off a flight and have a few hours to spare before your cruise, the Fort Lauderdale Airport Storage provides an easy solution to store your luggage. ‘Bags To Go’ offers storage in each terminal. 

The airport is a short taxi ride to Port Everglades, so as soon as you drop your bags off, you can go and explore Fort Lauderdale and return later in the day.

2. Press and Grind Cafe – Harbordale

Press and Grind Cafe offer luggage storage through the Bounce App. It has many happy customer reviews. It’s just under a mile from Port Everglades and has easy access to downtown Fort Lauderdale.

It’s also just a 15-minute walk to the water taxi point 4, where you can hop on and off around the Fort Lauderdale waterways when purchasing a day ticket.

On top of that, customers have reported that the cafe itself is one of the finest coffee shops around Fort Lauderdale. They have a great menu, from pastries to sandwiches, soups, salads, smoothies, and juices. So you could stop for a bite to eat, too.

The only negative that a couple of people have reported is that, as it’s so popular, there was a bit of a wait to drop the bags off.

3. Sebastian Street Beach

This location is ideal if you would like to visit Sebastian Street Beach. It has plenty of popular shops, restaurants and bars and is a 20-minute drive north of Port Everglades and the airport.

Some customers have mentioned it can be challenging to find, but I’ve researched the details for you. This storage facility is tucked away in the small Beach Cafe in Beach Place Shopping Centre, next to the ice cream store on the 1st floor.

When arriving, speak to the staff, who will guide you to the storage room, where you will leave your luggage so you can head to the beach.

4. The UPS Store – Dania Beach Storage Spot

The third beach location is the UPS Store, located on a main road, which is a 10-minute drive from the port. 

After dropping your bags off, if you want to head to the beach, it’s less than 2 miles away. It has a long fishing pier and award-winning “Blue Wave Beaches”, which is a very appealing spot to relax for the day.

5. Southwinds Inn – Hollywood Beach Storage

This luggage storage is located in the Southwinds Inn, which is about a 20-minute drive south of the cruise port. Again, customers have highlighted the great location. If you store your bags here, you’ll be right on the beach alongside the boardwalk.

Some have mentioned they have also been offered a space to change before leaving to go to the airport or cruise terminal after their day at the beach.

6. The UPS Store – SE 17th St Storage

Here is another UPS Store, which is about a 10-minute drive from the cruise port. It’s a short distance from South Port Shopping Center with plenty of restaurants too. However, if shopping is not your thing, there is also Lauderdale Harbors, a neighbourhood in Fort Lauderdale with waterfront homes, where you can watch the yachts and other beautiful boats.

Many customers have said this is a convenient and accessible location to store their luggage. Others have said the service was a bit slow, but it did the job.

7. UPS Store – Southland Shopping Plaza Storage

Another UPS store is on the list, but this one is located in Southland Shopping Plaza with plenty of outlet stores and restaurants. This location is not as close to the beach as other locations, but you may be ‘beached out’ after your cruise.

Customers have reported that it’s easy to book, drop the luggage off and easy to pick it up.

8. Mailbox Rentals Las Olas – Beverly Heights Storage

This storage facility is a Mailbox rental service, which is about a 15-minute drive from Port Everglades. It has very good reviews, saying it was easy to use, convenient, and the employees were friendly and helpful.

It is located on a main road, which is on a bus route, which goes to the beach or the city centre. There are also plenty of large restaurant chains nearby.

You Can’t Leave Luggage at the Port…

There are no luggage storage facilities at Port Everglades. Staff at the terminal may not be able to advise you of nearby places to leave bags, either.

Your best option is to leave your luggage at one of these luggage storage facilities or at the airport. To ensure availability, it’s recommended that you book online ahead of time.

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