Seafarers' House
A Safe Harbor for Seafarers at Port Everglades
Offering Refuge, Resources, Renewal and Respect to the maritime community through multi-faith service
Seafarers' House
A Safe Harbor for Seafarers at Port Everglades
Offering Refuge, Resources, Renewal and Respect to the maritime community through multi-faith service
Seafarers' at a Glance
Who We Are and What We Do
Open Hearts. Open Doors.
At Seafarers’ House, we welcome all people with compassion and respect—regardless of faith, background, nationality, or beliefs. Our mission is rooted in care, hospitality, and understanding, ensuring that every person who walks through our doors feels safe, supported, and valued.
Whether someone is seeking rest, connection, prayer, or simply a moment of peace while far from home, we are committed to serving each individual with dignity, kindness, and an open heart.
A Place of Welcome at Port Everglades
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2025 International Golden Compass Gala
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Our History
Seafarers’ House was founded in 1989. Today, we host nearly 150,000 crew visits each year, more than any other agency in North America, and provide visiting mariners with practical care and spiritual support. Our 4,200-square-foot facility offers mariners a chapel, access to chaplains, free Wi-Fi to connect with loved ones at home, wire transfer services, an international convenience store, and a place to relax. We are proud to be a multi-faith organization. Our pastoral care team represents faiths from around the world. We are proud to serve the international seafaring community, doing our part to improve their quality of life, serve their needs, and tell their story.
Launa Carbonell
Launa Carbonell joins the organization with extensive experience in regional government and management, most recently as Acting Transit Manager, Marketing, Communications and Customer Relations for Broward County Government. In this role, she oversaw marketing, communications, and customer relations for a team of more than 50, building a team focused approach to the department. That focus on teamwork expanded to her role in the community, where she built relationships and collaborated with the South Florida business community and transportation sector, working alongside Port Everglades, Port Everglades Association, and other maritime industry partners.
Thank You to Our Philanthropical Partners
