JacksonvilleCruise Port
Cruising out of Jacksonville? Find the terminal, decide where to park or sleep the night before, and see how to get in from the airport.
Bon voyage from Jacksonville
- Terminals
- 1
- Cruise lines
- 2
- Carnival and Norwegian
- Nearest airport
- JAX
- Jacksonville International Airport, About 16 mi (road) to the cruise terminal, about 20 min, per travel guides
- Port parking
- From $17 a day
- 1 port-run lots
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Terminals by cruise line
Jacksonville has one cruise terminal, run by JAXPORT. Carnival and Norwegian both sail from it, so there is no pier to pick. Norwegian only sails here from November through April. Confirm your sailing on your cruise documents.
JAXPORT Cruise Terminal
Cruise lines
Carnival, Norwegian
Carnival year-round, Norwegian seasonally. Off I-295 via Exit 41. Only ticketed passengers enter the building; curbside drop-off is open to everyone.
9810 August Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226
| Terminal | Cruise lines | Address | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAXPORT Cruise TerminalCarnival year-round, Norwegian seasonally. Off I-295 via Exit 41. Only ticketed passengers enter the building; curbside drop-off is open to everyone. | Carnival, Norwegian | 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226 | Map of JAXPORT Cruise Terminal |
Hotels the night before
Sleep near the terminal the night before and you are not racing I-95 traffic on sailing day. Every hotel here is 6 to 10 miles from the ship, so you ride. Two sell a cruise package with a shuttle. "Check rates" opens the hotel on Booking.com. "Cruise stay details" opens the page that lists the cruise offer.
Hotel
WoodSpring Suites Jacksonville I-295 East
Closest of the five. Visit Jacksonville says it offers cruise parking for guests; no shuttle is listed.
- No cruise shuttle
- Park-and-cruise package
- About 6.4 miles by road
Hotel
Hampton Inn Jacksonville East Regency Square
Visit Jacksonville says it offers cruise parking for guests. No shuttle is listed, so take a cab or rideshare.
- No cruise shuttle
- Park-and-cruise package
- About 7.3 miles by road
Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville I-295/East Beltway
Sells a Park and Cruise Package with free parking and free rides to the terminal. Ask for the price.
- Port ride included in the cruise package
- Park-and-cruise package
- About 7.4 miles by road
Hotel
Tru by Hilton Jacksonville Airport I-95
Near the airport. A cruise package with a one-way shuttle to the port; confirm times when booking.
- Port ride included in the cruise package
- Park-and-cruise package
- About 9.8 miles by road
Hotel
TownePlace Suites Jacksonville Airport
Near the airport. A cruise package with a one-way shuttle to the port; confirm times when booking.
- Port ride included in the cruise package
- Park-and-cruise package
- About 10.1 miles by road
Jacksonville cruise parking
JAXPORT runs the lot next to the terminal. You walk in, with no shuttle. You do not reserve: new prepaid bookings ended June 22, 2026. You pay on arrival by credit card, because the terminal takes no cash.
The price is per day with tax included. Oversized vehicles that take two spaces pay double.
JAXPORT lots
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JAXPORT cruise terminal lotFenced, lit and patrolled around the clock. JAXPORT says it does not sell out.+ More− LessFree parking is limited to vehicles with adaptive equipment, a Florida Disabled Veteran plate or a Florida Toll Exemption decal. A standard disabled placard does not qualify. Per day with tax included; $68 for a 4-day cruise and $85 for a 5-day cruise. Oversized vehicles pay $34 per day. Credit card only, paid on arrival. | WalkOpen-airNext to the terminal building | Open-air | $17a day | Reserve at the port → for JAXPORT cruise terminal lot |
Getting there
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the airport for Jacksonville cruises. JAXPORT has a franchised taxi and minivan service to the terminal, and Uber and Lyft work too. There are no rental car desks at the terminal. The terminal sits off I-295 near Heckscher Drive.
Jacksonville International Airport JAX
The only commercial airport for Jacksonville cruises. Taxi, rideshare or a pre-booked driver gets you to the terminal.
- Distance
- About 16 mi (road) to the cruise terminal
- Drive
- about 20 min, per travel guides
Ways to the port
- Taxi: JAXPORT franchised taxi and minivan service — No fare published; Cruise Hive reports many airport taxi drivers quote a flat $30 one way Runs between the terminal and the airport. Operator site → for JAXPORT franchised taxi and minivan service
- Uber and Lyft: Uber or Lyft — Visit Jacksonville gives typically $25 to $40 (booked in the apps) Operator site → for Uber or Lyft
- Taxi: zTrip — Visit Jacksonville gives $30 to $50, booked by phone Operator site → for zTrip
Pre-book a private airport transfer
A driver booked ahead saves the pickup line with luggage. Check that your airport and date are covered before you rely on it.
Ports you'll visit from Jacksonville
Carnival's Jacksonville cruises are four- and five-night Bahamas trips, calling at Celebration Key and Nassau or Half Moon Cay. Norwegian's seasonal cruises head to the Bahamas, Key West and its private island, Great Stirrup Cay.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Nassau
What is a short walk from the Nassau docks, plus plans for your hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Key West
What is a short walk from the Key West docks, plus plans for your hours ashore.
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Sailing to
Celebration Key
- Guide coming
Sailing to
Half Moon Cay
- Guide coming
Sailing to
Great Stirrup Cay
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How we checked these answers
Every answer is built from facts we checked against the sources below and cross-checked with recent port guides. Where sources disagreed, the answer says so instead of guessing a number.
Terminals & cruise lines
Where is the Jacksonville cruise terminal?
Every Jacksonville sailing leaves from the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal at 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226, in northeast Jacksonville near I-295. From I-95 or I-295, take Exit 41 (Heckscher Drive), follow the signs and turn onto August Drive. Carnival and Norwegian both use it, so there is no terminal to choose between. See the terminal.
What cruise lines sail from Jacksonville, Florida?
Carnival sails from Jacksonville year-round, on four- and five-day Bahamas cruises. JAXPORT lists Norwegian as a seasonal line, sailing November through April on four- and five-day cruises to the Bahamas, Key West and Great Stirrup Cay, with some longer trips. Both use the same JAXPORT terminal. See the terminal.
Where do cruises go from Jacksonville?
Carnival Elation's four-night sailings call at Celebration Key and Nassau, and its five-night sailings at Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key; some five-night trips swap in Princess Cays. Norwegian's seasonal cruises head to the Bahamas, Key West and its private island, Great Stirrup Cay. Itineraries change, so check your own sailing. See the ports.
Hotels
Which hotels near the Jacksonville cruise port have a shuttle or cruise parking?
Visit Jacksonville lists TownePlace Suites Jacksonville Airport and Tru by Hilton Jacksonville Airport as offering cruise packages with a one-way shuttle to JAXPORT, and the Courtyard by Marriott I-295/East Beltway sells a Park and Cruise Package with free parking and free rides to the terminal. Hampton Inn Jacksonville East and WoodSpring Suites I-295 East offer cruise parking for guests but list no shuttle. These hotels are about 6 to 10 miles from the terminal by road, so none is a walk. See the hotels.
Parking
How much is parking at the Jacksonville cruise port?
JAXPORT's lot beside the terminal charges $17 a day for a passenger vehicle, tax included. That works out to $68 for a four-day cruise and $85 for a five-day cruise. Oversized vehicles that take two spaces pay $34 a day. Compare the parking.
Where do you park for a cruise out of Jacksonville?
Most people park in JAXPORT's own fenced, lit lot next to the terminal, with no shuttle needed. JAXPORT patrols it around the clock and says it is ample and does not sell out. Guides also mention private lots nearby, but we could not confirm one on its own page, so none is listed. See the parking.
Do I need to reserve parking at the Jacksonville cruise terminal?
No. Since June 22, 2026, JAXPORT no longer accepts new prepaid parking reservations, and ones made before then are still honoured. You pay on arrival by credit card only, because the terminal takes no cash. See the parking.
Is there free parking at the Jacksonville cruise terminal?
Only for a narrow group. JAXPORT parks free a vehicle carrying the person a disabled permit or plate was issued to, if it also has specialized adaptive equipment, a Florida Disabled Veteran plate or a permanently affixed Florida Toll Exemption decal. A standard disabled placard on its own does not qualify. See the parking.
Getting there
How far is the Jacksonville cruise port from the airport?
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is about 16 miles from the cruise terminal by road. Travel guides put the drive at about 20 minutes. See getting there.
Is there a shuttle or taxi from Jacksonville airport to the cruise port?
Yes. JAXPORT runs a franchised taxi and minivan service between the terminal and the airport. Visit Jacksonville puts Uber or Lyft at typically $25 to $40 and zTrip at $30 to $50, and Cruise Hive says many airport taxi drivers quote a flat $30. Rideshares and taxis leaving the terminal with passengers pay JAXPORT a $3 fee. See getting there.
Can I rent a car at the Jacksonville cruise terminal?
No. There are no rental car companies at the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal. Several are near the airport, and you contact them directly about getting to and from the terminal; Visit Jacksonville puts the nearest Enterprise about 15 minutes away. See getting there.
Embarkation day
What time should I arrive at the Jacksonville cruise terminal?
Arrive in the arrival window you booked through your cruise line. JAXPORT says terminal seating is very limited, so you will not be admitted before your window. Check your Carnival or Norwegian booking for your appointment time. See the parking.
Where do I drop off passengers and luggage at the Jacksonville cruise terminal?
Curbside drop-off at the terminal is unrestricted and carries no fee. JAXPORT's FAQ does not describe a luggage drop-off procedure, so follow the instructions from your cruise line. The terminal has no lockers, and only ticketed passengers can enter the building. See the parking.