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Cruises from Jacksonville, Florida
JAXPORT's cruise terminal is on Blount Island north of downtown Jacksonville, with short sailings to the Bahamas and the Eastern Caribbean.
Things to do in Jacksonville, Florida
- St. AugustineThe oldest city in the continental US, with the Castillo de San Marcos, forty minutes south.
- Jacksonville BeachLaid-back beaches and a fishing pier on the Atlantic.
- Cummer Museum of Art and GardensA fine art collection and riverside gardens near downtown.
- Fort Caroline and the Timucuan PreserveSalt marshes and trails close to the port.
When to go
- Jan: shoulder season
- Feb: shoulder season
- Mar: high season
- Apr: high season
- May: shoulder season
- Jun: high season
- Jul: high season
- Aug: shoulder season
- Sep: low season
- Oct: low season
- Nov: shoulder season
- Dec: shoulder season
Spring break and summer fill the short Bahamas sailings; early autumn is the quietest and stormiest stretch.
Flying in and getting to the ship
Easy transferThe Blount Island terminal is about 12 miles (19 km) from Jacksonville International, around 20 minutes by taxi or rideshare.
Rental cars: The major firms are at the airport; parking at the terminal is straightforward.
The airport for Jacksonville, Florida is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) on Lounge FrogShips sailing from Jacksonville, Florida
3.5 ★Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Dawn2002 · 92,250 GT · 2,290 guests · Mediterranean · BahamasNorwegian Dawn, sister ship of Norwegian Star, is a Dawn-class vessel of about 92,250 gross tons with room for 2,290 guests at double occupancy. Meyer Werft in Papenburg…
3.3 ★Carnival Cruise LineCarnival Elation1998 · 71,909 GT · 2,190 guests · BahamasCarnival Elation is one of the line's two remaining Fantasy-class ships, a mid-sized vessel of about 71,900 gross tons carrying roughly 2,190 guests. Kværner Masa-Yards built her…Quick answers
Which cruise ships sail from Jacksonville, Florida?
On Cruises Frog, 2 ships sail from Jacksonville, Florida: Norwegian Dawn (Norwegian Cruise Line) and Carnival Elation (Carnival Cruise Line).
Which cruise lines sail from Jacksonville, Florida?
Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line sail from Jacksonville, Florida.
What is the best-rated ship sailing from Jacksonville, Florida?
Norwegian Dawn (Norwegian Cruise Line), at 3.5 out of 5 in Cruises Frog's editorial ratings.
Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Jacksonville, Florida?
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Lounge Frog lists 1 open lounge there for the wait before boarding.
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