Setting Sail from Port Everglades? Stock Up at the Liquor Store Cruisers Trust

Port Everglades is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, and every week thousands of travelers make the same discovery at sea: a basic cocktail runs $14–17 on board, and a modest bottle of wine at dinner can cost triple retail. Seasoned cruisers have a routine — stock up before boarding. And if you're driving in from the south or flying into FLL, Discount Liquor King in Hollywood sits right on the way.

Know Your Cruise Line's Policy First

Most major cruise lines let each adult carry on wine or champagne at embarkation — typically one to two standard bottles per person, packed in your carry-on. Some charge a corkage fee if you drink it in the dining room; none charge for enjoying it in your cabin. Spirits usually have to be purchased through the ship or will be held until the last night, so wine and bubbly are the smart play. Check your line's current policy before you shop — a two-minute read that pays for itself many times over.

What to Buy Before You Board

Our cruise-week bestsellers: a crisp albariño or sauvignon blanc for the balcony, a brut sparkling for sail-away, and a rosé that drinks well chilled in any climate. If you're celebrating on board, real champagne at our discount price still costs less than the ship's house sparkling. And for the pre-cruise hotel night or the return home, we've got everything else — at prices that make the onboard bar menu look like a joke.

15 Minutes from the Port, Open Late

Our Hollywood store at 2462 Sheridan St is about 15 minutes south of Port Everglades, just off US-1 — an easy stop between FLL airport and your hotel, or on the drive up on embarkation morning. We're open until 1 AM Sunday through Thursday and 1:55 AM Friday and Saturday, so even a late flight the night before leaves plenty of time. Call (954) 544-2521 and we'll have your order bagged and ready.