Cruisin' for a Good Time

Set sail on your next cruise in Jacksonville!

For an easily accessible cruise destination, Jacksonville should be your next stop. The JAXPORT Cruise Terminal is located off Interstate 295 and a short ride from Jacksonville International Airport. Find all the information you need prior to your trip on this page and prepare to say "Bon Voyage!"

JAXPORT Cruise Terminal

Cruise Ship

Explore the Bahamas and the Caribbean on board Carnival Elation sailing out of Jacksonville’s JAXPORT. This cruise lasts 2-5 days or 6-9 days.

Transportation To and From the Port

JAXPORT’s franchised taxi service provides taxi and mini-van service from the cruise terminal to Jacksonville International Airport.

  • For taxi information, call (904) 999-9999
  • For shuttle information, call (800) 258-3826

If you are traveling from alternate starting points, Uber, Lyft or zTrip will be the best way to travel to the Cruise Terminal.

  • Uber or Lyft costs about $25-$40. Order your ride through their mobile app.
  • zTrip costs about $30-$50. Order a zTrip ride by calling (904) 222-2222.

Please note the Jacksonville Cruise Terminal does not have car rental companies on site. The closest car rental agency to the terminal is an Enterprise Rent-A-Car, about 15 minutes away.

The Jacksonville Port Authority will impose a fee on all commercial vehicles (small party buses and the like) carrying passengers out of the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal. Commercial vehicles dropping off passengers at the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal will not incur a fee. Commercial vehicles can only access the Cruise Terminal to pick up pre-arranged passengers if they provide the name of the specific person(s) they are to pick up. Any commercial vehicle can drop off passengers. The fees are as follows:

  • All Commercial Traffic: $10
  • Coach/Full-Size Bus (26 or more passengers): $50
  • Franchised Taxi Company $3
  • Transportation Networking Companies $3

Hotels Nearby

The Cruise Terminal is located in the Northside neighborhood of Jacksonville. The following hotels are closest to the Cruise Terminal:

Please note: Only the hotels marked with a * provide transportation.

For a full list of hotels in the Northside please check out our Where to Stay page and filter by neighborhood.

Parking at the Port

Parking at the Cruise Terminal is available without reservations. Passenger vehicles cost $17 per day ($68 for a 4-day cruise and $85 for a 5-day cruise) and oversized vehicles (vehicles that take up two regular-sized parking spaces) cost $34 per day ($136 for a 4-day cruise and $170 for a 5-day cruise) to park with tax included.

Free parking is available for drivers with a state-issued disabled veterans plate, as well as those with a Florida Toll Exemption decal that is permanently affixed to their vehicle.

Other FAQ's

  • Who do I contact about lost luggage and other items? If you have lost an item or luggage at the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal, call Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services at (904) 992-8641.
  • Do I need my passport to take a cruise to the Bahamas? Yes, you will need a U.S. Passport for re-entry into the United States. Voter Registration or certified birth certificates are no longer accepted as proof of U.S. citizenship.

Extend Your Cruise Trip

Whether you come a few days before or stay a few days after your cruise, we encourage you to extend your vacation! Jacksonville has so much to offer. Get a head start on your planning below.

  • Get on the water! We know you've either just been out at sea or just beginning your voyage but when exploring Jax our waterways are a must-see. From the intracoastal to the beach and of course the St. Johns River, there are many activities to enjoy on the water.
  • View our itineraries. No matter what you prefer to do when visiting a city, we have an itinerary for almost everything. If it's your first time in Jacksonville, check out our first-timer's guide or our 24 and 48-hour itineraries.
  • Traveling with kids? Jacksonville is full of family-friendly fun! Some of the top kid-friendly attractions are located in the Northside of Jacksonville near JAXPORT, like the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens and Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Eat local and try some of our staple dishes including Mayport shrimp. Or grab a beer on the Jax Ale Trail.

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