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1. Where do cruise passengers park?

For cruise passengers, the Port of Palm Beach offers valet parking service at a cost of $22 per night, per vehicle. Upon arriving at the entrance to the Port, the valet staff will direct you to the vehicle drop-off area, directly across from the Cruise Terminal. With our convenient curbside parking service, guests embarking on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise for a Bahamas cruise will be in the Cruise Terminal within minutes and on their way to a relaxing vacation. The Cruise Terminal's address is 1 East 11th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. For more information, click here.

2. What can be brought onto the cruise ship?

Beverages, alcohol, weapons and illegal narcotics are not permitted on the cruise ships.

3. Do veterans or disabled people receive discounts on parking fees?

At the Port of Palm Beach, the valet parking fee is waived to vehicles that meet one of the following requirements:

• Display the Disabled Veteran "DV" license plate; or                       
• Have specialized equipment, such as ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls for use by a disabled person

4. What time does the cruise ship start boarding?

Margaritaville at Sea Paradise begins boarding its passengers as soon as the previous passengers disembark and the ship clears U.S. Customs. This may vary by sailing, but passengers may arrive and wait in our air conditioned cruise terminal.

5. What time must we arrive by to be admitted onto the ship?

All passengers of the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise should arrive before 3 p.m. to be admitted onto the cruise ship.

6. What are the options for parking overnight?

For cruise passengers, the Port of Palm Beach offers valet parking service at a cost of $22 per night, per vehicle. Upon arriving at the entrance to the Port, the valet staff will direct you to the vehicle  drop-off area, directly across from the Cruise Terminal. With our convenient curbside parking service, guests embarking on the Margaritaville at Sea for a Bahamas cruise will be in the Cruise Terminal within minutes and on their way to a relaxing vacation. The Cruise Terminal's address is 1 East 11th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. 

7. Is the Port parking lot safe to leave my car in overnight?

Yes, Port security is 24/7, and there are security cameras monitoring the lot at all times.

8. When driving from the South, which exit off I-95 do I take?

Exit 74, 45th Street

9. When driving from the North, which exit off I-95 do I take?

Exit 76, Blue Heron Boulevard

10. Who do I contact if I left something on the ship?

The cruise line's lost and found department is located at the ticket counter in the Cruise Terminal. The contact number is: (800) 374-4363. 

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1. Are there any job openings?

Thank you for your interest in employment at the Port of Palm Beach. Open positions are available here.

2. How do I apply online?

Yes. You will find the online application here.

3. Is the Port currently hiring for any positions?

Applications are always accepted, even when positions are not open for hiring.

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1. What are the Port's office hours?

8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday (Except Holidays)

2. When is the next board meeting?

*Regular board meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm. 

View Commission Meeting schedule  

3. What is the Port's physical address?

1 E. 11th Street, Suite 600, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

4. Where is the Port of Palm Beach located?

The Port's Address is:

One East 11th Street, Suite 600
Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Map of the Port of Palm Beach

5. How do I get to the Port?

From the North: I-95 South, Exit 76, Blue Heron Blvd. - East bound
Proceed East to US Highway 1 (Broadway)
Turn right (South) onto US Highway 1 (Broadway)
Proceed on Broadway, make a left on East 11th Street (North end of the bridge)
Proceed straight to the Port offices and terminal

From the South: I-95 North, Exit 74 (45th Street) - East bound
Proceed East 3 Miles on 45th Street to US Highway 1 (Broadway)
Turn left (North) on US Highway 1 (Broadway) towards East 11th Street
Turn right on East 11th Street (North end of bridge)
Proceed straight to the Port offices and terminal

6. If I want to ship something from the Port, who do I contact?

Caribbean: Tropical Shipping (561) 844-0281 or Gulfstream Line Inc. (561) 840-9393 

Central & South America: Port Contractors (561) 845-5047

7. Can I speak to Port Commissioners directly?

Commissioners' email addresses are listed on Commission page. 

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1. What is a special district?

Special Districts are very similar to counties and municipalities. However, special districts are units of special-purpose government as opposed to units of general-purpose government. Florida’s laws generally treat them alike. A special district . . .

• is a unit of local special-purpose government (it has a governing board with policy-making
powers)
• operates within limited boundaries
• is created by general law, special act, local ordinance, or by rule of the Governor and Cabinet.

2. Are there different types of special districts?

Yes, there are Dependent Special Districts and Independent Special Districts.

3. What is the difference between a Dependent Special District and an Independent Special District?

A Dependent Special District has at least one of the following characteristics: 

• Its governing body members are identical to the governing body members of a single county or a single municipality. 

• Its governing body members are appointed by the governing body of a single county or a single municipality. 

• During unexpired terms, its governing body members are subject to removal at will by the governing body of a single county or a single municipality. 

• Its budget requires approval through an affirmative vote by the governing body of a single county or a single municipality. 

• Its budget can be vetoed by the governing body of a single county or a single municipality. An Independent Special District does not have any dependent characteristics. A special district that includes more than one county is independent unless the special district lies wholly within the boundaries of a single municipality.

4. What types of entities are not Special Districts?

• General-Purpose Governments (Cities and Counties)
• School Districts
• Community Colleges
• Municipal Service Taxing or Benefit Units
• Seminole and Miccosukee Tribe Special Improvement Districts
• Boards providing electrical services that are political subdivision of a municipality or part of
a municipality