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Which port, for which ship, and how long the drive is
Southwest Florida has no cruise port of its own. It has four within a morning's drive. Each has a different mix of luxury sailings. Kathryn has driven to all of them from Fort Myers and Naples.
Port Tampa Bay
About two and a half hours from Naples and two hours from Fort Myers, straight up I-75 to I-4
Tampa is the closest cruise port to Naples by road, about two and a half hours up I-75. Celebrity's The Retreat sails from here in winter.
PortMiami
About two hours from Naples on I-75 east, then the Dolphin Expressway into the port
Miami has the most luxury sailings of any Florida port. MSC Yacht Club, Norwegian's Haven, Virgin's RockStar Quarters, Regent, Seabourn, Oceania and Explora all sail from here.
Port Everglades
About two hours from Naples on I-75 east to I-595, straight into the port
Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is the winter home of Celebrity's Edge-class ships and The Retreat, and of Silversea. It is about two hours from Naples, the same drive as Miami but with an easier port entrance..
Port Canaveral
About three and a half hours from Naples on I-75 north to I-4, then east on the Beachline
Port Canaveral on the east coast has MSC Yacht Club and Norwegian's Haven, plus Disney's concierge suites. It is the longest drive from Naples, about three and a half hours, so it makes sense when the ship or the itinerary is the reason..
Not sure which port?
Tell Kathryn the dates and the ship you like. The port follows from that.