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Cruises from Jacksonville from $246

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Where You Can Go from Jacksonville

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Cruise Lines Sailing from Jacksonville

Ranked by how many sailings each line runs from JAXPORT right now. Tap a line for its full guide, ships and deals.

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Best Time to Sail from Jacksonville

Busiest months from Jacksonville: February, March, December. Quietest months with sailings, where fares tend to soften: May, June, July.

Jan21Good
Feb22Peak season
Mar27Peak season
Apr15Good
May7Best value
Jun6Best value
Jul7Best value
Aug7Good
Sep10Good
Oct14Good
Nov19Good
Dec24Peak season

Sailing counts per calendar month across our current inventory from JAXPORT. Peak months carry the most departures and the strongest demand; quieter months often bring the best value.

Ships Sailing from Jacksonville

The ships with the lowest fares from JAXPORT today, with each one's next departure. Every card links to real, bookable sailings.

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Today's Cheapest Cruises from Jacksonville

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Port guide

Getting to JAXPORT and What to Expect

Jacksonville is North Florida's easy-drive cruise port. JAXPORT's cruise terminal at 9810 August Drive sits just off I-95 and I-295 near the Jacksonville Zoo, about 12 miles from the airport, with Carnival sailing year-round 4- and 5-night Bahamas cruises and Norwegian adding seasonal departures. Parking is on site at $17 per day with no reservation needed, one of the lowest rates of any Florida homeport, and the terminal is a straight shot from I-95 for cruisers driving in from Georgia and the Carolinas.

Getting there

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)The terminal is about 12 miles from the airport. JAXPORT lists a taxi line at (904) 999-9999 and a shuttle service at (800) 258-3826, and the cruise lines sell transfers.
  • Driving from the northI-95 South to I-295 South (Exit 362A), then Exit 41 (Heckscher Drive / Zoo Parkway), follow the signs to the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal and turn onto August Drive to the terminal entrance.
  • Driving from the south or westTake I-295 to Exit 41 (Heckscher Drive / FL-105), head west, follow the signs and turn onto August Drive.
  • ArrivalArrive within the appointment window Carnival assigns; bring a passport or a driver's license plus birth certificate as your cruise line specifies. There are no lockers or luggage storage at the terminal.

Terminals by cruise line

TerminalCruise lineNotes
JAXPORT Cruise TerminalCarnival Cruise Line (year-round), Norwegian Cruise Line (seasonal)9810 August Drive, North Jacksonville, off Heckscher Drive near the zoo

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🚗 Parking at the port

GarageCruise rateNotes
Standard vehicles$17 per day ($68 for a 4-day cruise, $85 for a 5-day cruise), tax includedOn-site lot; cash or major credit cards; no reservations required; prepay online available
Oversized vehicles$34 per day ($136 for a 4-day cruise, $170 for a 5-day cruise), tax includedRVs and trailers
  • Rates are published by JAXPORT and can change; prepaying online is optional, not required.
  • Arrive in your cruise line's appointment window; the port publishes no arrival time of its own.
  • No lockers or luggage storage at the terminal.

Good to know

$17 a day, no reservationJacksonville's on-site parking is among the cheapest in Florida; drive in and pay at the gate or prepay online.
Use Exit 41From I-95 or I-295, Heckscher Drive / Zoo Parkway is the exit; August Drive is signed from there.
Short cruises, short drivesMost sailings are 4 and 5 nights to the Bahamas, ideal for a long weekend from Georgia or the Carolinas.
DocumentsA passport, or a driver's license plus birth certificate, per your cruise line's rules.

JAXPORT, 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226. Facts and rates per the port authority, verified September 6, 2026; rates and assignments can change. Sources: Parking and directions · Cruise parking rates · Cruise FAQ

Cruising from Jacksonville: Your Questions

Which cruise lines sail from Jacksonville?

2 cruise lines currently sail from JAXPORT in our inventory, led by Carnival and Norwegian. Each line has its own terminal or shares one; see the terminal table above.

Where do cruises from Jacksonville go?

Right now sailings from Jacksonville reach 3 destinations. Bahamas and Caribbean carry the most departures, followed by Transatlantic. Short 3 to 5 night getaways and 6 to 8 night weeks make up the bulk of the schedule.

What is the cheapest time to cruise from Jacksonville?

Fares track demand. The busiest months from Jacksonville are February, March, December; the quietest months with sailings, May, June, July, tend to offer the best value. Today's lowest fare from Jacksonville is $246 per person, and every price on this page refreshes daily.

How much is parking at the Jacksonville cruise terminal?

JAXPORT charges $17 per day for standard vehicles ($68 for a 4-day cruise, $85 for a 5-day cruise) and $34 per day for oversized vehicles ($136 and $170), tax included. Cash and major credit cards are accepted on site, no reservations are required, and you can prepay online.

How far is the Jacksonville cruise terminal from the airport?

About 12 miles. JAXPORT lists a taxi service at (904) 999-9999 and a shuttle at (800) 258-3826, and the cruise lines sell airport transfers.

How do I drive to the JAXPORT cruise terminal?

From I-95 South take I-295 South (Exit 362A) to Exit 41 (Heckscher Drive / Zoo Parkway), follow the signs and turn onto August Drive. From I-295, take Exit 41 and head west. The terminal is at 9810 August Drive.

Which cruise lines sail from Jacksonville?

Carnival sails year-round 4- and 5-night Bahamas cruises from JAXPORT, and Norwegian Cruise Line adds seasonal departures.

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