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Local Time 2024-06-06 09:05

Port Jacksonville cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Jacksonville, JAXPORT, Florida. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Jacksonville cruise port JAXPORT is located in northeastern Florida, USA.

The port's cruise ship schedule has listed mainly roundtrips to The Bahamas (4-5-7-day long itineraries) on the Carnival Cruise Lines ship Carnival Elation . The ship's current call ports are Nassau (New Providence) , Freeport (Grand Bahama) and the private island Half Moon Cay , combined with Key West Florida on longer itineraries. Jacksonville is sometimes included as a call port in Panama Canal transition and World Cruise itineraries.

Port's first-ever cruise vessel with regularly scheduled service from JAXPORT was MV Zenith - starting turnaround operations in October 2003. Back then, the liner was operated by Celebrity Cruises . This service was discontinued in 2005.

On February 27, 2004, here was christened Carnival Miracle , starting regular roundtrips from Jacksonville. In 2004 (May through August), Miracle was replaced by MS Jubilee (2017-scrapped). On October 12, 2004, here was homeported MS Celebration for year-round roundtrips. The service was temporarily discontinued in 2008 (April through August) after which was restarted Carnival's Jacksonville-Bahamas cruise homeporting of Carnival Fascination . In May 2016, Carnival Elation replaced Fascination for the year-round Florida-Bahamas passenger shipping service.

In February 2005, during the Super Bowl XXXIX, JAXPORT housed 4 floating hotels, with a total of 3500 staterooms for the football fans in addition to all the onboard nightclubs, restaurants, bars and cafes.

In January 2024, JAXPORT's Board of Directors approved a 3-year homeporting agreement with NCL/Norwegian Cruise Line to provide passenger cruise shipping from Jacksonville seasonally (November to April every year through 2028) starting November 2025 with Norwegian Gem ship . NCL's Jacksonville homeporting operations are based on roundtrip voyages visiting The Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean island destinations. Bookings opened on February 15th (2024).

Norwegian Gem's Jacksonville cruise schedule (during the inaugural season 2025-2026) included mainly 4-5-day Bahamas cruises (to Great Stirrup Cay, Freeport, and Nassau) as well as 3x 12-day and 2x 11-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries (visiting Great Stirrup Cay, Puerto Plata Dominicana, St Thomas USVI, St John’s Antigua, Basseterre St Kitts, San Juan Puerto Rico).

JAXPORT is one of the USA's 16 strategic ports, Florida's only port that handles military cargo (22,000 tons in 2013) and is currently ranked the 5th largest US port by annual cargo tonnage. JAXPORT is operated by Jacksonville Port Authority company - an independent agency responsible for seaport's development and also managing all the 4 deepwater terminals (1 cruise terminal and 3 cargo terminals). The cruise terminal is located just 15 min from JAX (Jacksonville Airport). The Port Authority owns all terminals, supports 132,000+ jobs (nationwide-logistics, including 26,000 local) and generates USD 31+ billion in annual economic impact for Florida.

For FY2016 (Fiscal Year 2016/ending September 30th), JAXPORT reported double-digit growth in imported vehicles (467,898) or 19% increase over 2015. Overall vehicle shipping volume was 636,000+ units. A record number of TEU-containers (968,279 units) was also reported. For FY2017, the seaport reported record growth of its cargo terminals in terms of handled TEUs, vehicles and overall cargo tonnage. In 2017, JAXPORT handled over 1 million TEUs (7% increase over FY2016).

JAXPORT's record for container volumes was set in May 2021 (128900+ TEUs / 37% increase over May 2020). Port's previous record (123700 TEUs) was in October 2019. Port’s two largest TEU-shiping lanes (as of 2021) are to Puerto Rico (19%) and Asia (18%).

When combined with the TEUs handled at port's private terminals, 1,3+ million TEU units are moved through JAXPORT annually, ranking Jacksonville Florida’s largest containership port. Asian container shipping volumes in 2016 grew 19% (nearly 400,000 TEUs). Currently, the Port's Asian sector accounts for ~40% of the total cargo shipping volume, which in 2013 was just 24%. After 13 years of cruise homeporting operations, in July 2016, JAXPORT welcomed its 2-millionth passenger.

Besides TEU-containers, JAXPORT's terminals also handle bulk- and break-bulk cargoes, including forest products (cellulose and fluff pulp, plywood, paper board, coated and recovered paper, wood chips and pellets, logs and lumber). The cargo terminals are serviced by 3 US highways (I10, I95, I75) and 3 railroads (CSX, Norfolk Southern, Florida East Coast Railway) with 40 daily train departures. The seaport serves 40+ international marine shipping companies. Direct shipping lines link to ports in the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Asia.

In 2017, JAXPORT scheduled a deepening project for the Jacksonville shipping channel (to max draft 14,3 m / 47 ft). This will result in increased cargo volumes by allowing access to some of the world's largest cargo vessels.

By this plan (2017-2021) were scheduled the following works:

• Harbor Deepening/dredging of St Johns River to max draught 47 ft (14,3 m). This project created 15396 jobs and added ~2 million TEUs to the Port’s annual container capacity. It was estimated that every US$1 invested will return $24,67 to the economy.
• Mile Point harbor improvement project (USD 43,5 million) resulted in removing navigational restrictions for larger ships under certain tidal conditions. The state advanced  for design and
• Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) at Dames Point facilitates the direct transfer of TEUs between the boxships and freight trains. ICTF has daily capacity 2 unit trains (1 inbound, 1 outbound) carrying max 200 TEUs each. This reduced truck traffic on the local roads and highways.
• JAXPORT purchased three new ZPMC 100-gauge container cranes (100 ft) in addition to the existing two. All gantry cranes serve Blount Island Marine Terminal. By this USD 15-million project was upgraded Berth 35 with new gantry cranes, with planned a total of 10 new electric cranes.
• Heavy Lift Berth at Blount Island Marine Terminal has one of USA’s largest by capacity weight-bearing docks with max load capacity 1800 pounds (816 kg) per ft2. The upgrade increased berth's rail capability to 78 kips (78K pounds-force) per axle for on-dock rail cargoes.
• Infrastructure improvements (USD 100 million) at Blount Island Terminal and Talleyrand Terminal resulted in upgraded and expanded wharves, new on-site rail tracks and dock pavements.

FY2017's general cargo shipping growth was another record - 9,3 million cargo tons (7% increase over FY2016). Dry-bulk cargoes increased 21% over FY2016 (total 862,338 tons). The container trade with Puerto Rico grew by 10%. Note: JAXPORT is USA's primary seaport for trade with the island.

In November 2017, JAXPORT started the construction of a new car terminal for processing and storage of new (foreign- and USA-made) vehicles. The new Dames Point Marine Terminal will increase by 25% port’s vehicle-handling capacity. It covers an area of 100+ acres (40 hectares) and provides direct quayside access (for vehicle loading/unloading), as well as access to major interstate highways (connections less than 1 mi away) and rail capabilities.

In 2017, JAXPORT's total vehicle throughput was 693,000 units (record year). By volume, the port is the USA's second-largest vehicle-handling port. JAXPORT serves 3 major auto processing companies (AMPORTS, "Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics", Toyota) and offers international service from 13 of the world’s largest Ro-Ro carriers.

On April 30, 2018, Carnival Corporation signed with JAXPORT an extension for cruise shipping services for additional 3 years. The agreement also included 3 additional 2-year renewal options and terminal improvements. The contract (May 2021, potentially through 2027) serves the 2019-upgraded Carnival Ecstasy to operate on year-round 4-5-day cruises. In March 2024 was signed the JAXPORT-Carnival Cruise Line agreement to extend CCL's cruise service from North Jacksonville Cruise Terminal through 2026, with an optional extension through 2030.

Carnival's JAXPORT cruise operations serve annually around 170,000 passengers. In FY2018 were handled 199,899 passengers.

On March 4, 2019, JAXPORT's Board of Directors approved a 25-year lease deal with SSA Marine (port terminal operator) for development and management of the container terminal at Blount Island. The USD 238,7 million facility (SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal) will have deepwater berths and capacity to handle larger boxships (even when fully-loaded).

• By this project, SSA Marine will expand the terminal from 50 to 80 acres (optional up to 120 acres). The project will create ~3500 local jobs over the contract's first 10 years. Upon completion of the JAXPORT Harbor Deepening project (in 2023), the expanded terminal will have a new turning basin and max draft (water depth) 14 m / 47 ft.
• SSA Marine contributed USD 28 million for the exclusive use of port's three gantry cranes (100-gauge each). SSA Marine also contributed USD 129,7 million for the exclusive terminal use and upgrades, including three new 100-gauge cranes. JAXPORT contributed USD 109 million in dock rehabilitation and terminal upgrades resulting in berthing capacity two Post-Panamax boxships simultaneously.
• Construction works on the new Blount Island Marine Terminal officially started on November 22, 2019. The new terminal has 2 post-Panamax berths and annual max capacity 700,000 TEUs. Berth upgrades will to be completed in 2021.
• SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal is approx 4 mi (6,5 km) from Dames Point Marine Terminal and serves direct lines linking JAXPORT with Atlanta GA and Chicago IL .

On May 16, 2019, was officially inaugurated the JAX LNG ( liquefied natural gas ) plant at Dames Point (along St John’s River).

• Construction works started in December 2016. With both truck-loading and ship-bunkering capabilities, the newbuilt plant serves trucking and marine companies. It was constructed via a joint venture between Pivotal LNG Inc (specializing in heavy-duty trucking, marine and rail gas transportation) and NorthStar Midstream (subsidiary of Oaktree Capital Management, specializes in port terminal storage and transportation).
• JAX LNG plant has daily production capacity 120,000 US gallons and storage capacity 2+ million US gallons. In 2021, the JAX LNG facility was expanded, increasing these capacities to, respectively, 360,000 and 4+ million US gallons.
• With the JAX LNG's expansion, Pivotal’s LNG network (Alabama, Florida, Pennsylvania) reached a daily production capacity 470,000+ US gallons and storage capacity approx 9 million US gallons.

JAXPORT statistics 2019

In FY2019, the port handled 1,338+ million TEUs (5% increase over FY2018), nearly 696,500 vehicles, ~10,9 million tons of cargoes (4% increase), ~880,000 tons of dry-bulk (including non-containerized materials, 19% increase), ~934,600 tons of break-bulk (including wood pulp, 7% increase), 380,300 tons of liquid-bulk (including corn syrup and molasses, 4% increase) and nearly 195,000 cruise passengers (199,000 in 2018).

JAXPORT statistics 2018

In August 2018, JAXPORT reported a monthly record in TEU volumes - nearly 115,700 containers. The previous record (115,300 TEUs) was in December 2017.

• For FY2018 (fiscal year, Oct 1 through Sept 30), JAXPORT’s TEU volumes increased 20% (over 2017) - with total handled 1,3 million containers. Of those, 382,000 TEUs were on vessels serving USA-Asian routes, and 669,700 TEUs on the route USA-Puerto Rico.
• JAXPORT serves all three world’s largest shipping alliances (G6, CKYHE, OCEAN).
• For 2019 were scheduled dredging works for deepening Jacksonville’s ship channel (to max draft 14 m / 47 ft) allowing even larger boxships.

FY2018 was port's record year for cruise shipping - a total of 199,899 passengers, served by Carnival Elation . The homeported year-round in Jacksonville ship operates roundtrip tineraries to Freeport , Nassau , Princess Cays and Half Moon Cay . In May 2019, Carnival Ecstasy assumed Elation's 4-5-day itinerary program.

Record growth was reported also in container shipping volumes - nearly 1,3 million TEUs (23% increase), ranking it Florida’s largest container port. The Asian boxshipping trade increased 12% (to nearly 429,000 TEUs).

• Ro-Ro shipping (wheeled cargo) was over 665,000 units.
• General cargo shipping volumes reached nearly 10,5 million tons (+12%).
• Liquid bulk cargo shipping increased 19% (to over 365,000 tons, mainly corn syrup and cooking oil).
• Container shipping with Puerto Rico increased 37%. In 2018, from here were made the principal shipments of supply relief aid to the island following Hurricane Maria (September 2017).

River cruises from Jacksonville

As homeport for riverboats, Jacksonville is included in the regular schedule of USA's largest river cruise company - American Cruise Lines . Next table shows company's 7-day "Great Rivers of Florida" itinerary (ship American Star ) with prices from ~USD 2900 per person (double occupancy).

Jacksonville cruise terminal

JAXPORT Cruise Terminal covers a total area of 5900 m2 (63,000 ft2) and is located at the northwest corner of Dames Point Marine Terminal. The facility was inaugurated in 2003 - completed in just 6 months. Vehicle access to the terminal is via Hecksher Drive (to the west of Dames Point Bridge). I-95 highway is a few miles away. JAX Airport is at ~15 min drive from the passenger terminal.

JAXPORT has only one cruise berth (length 393 m / 1289 ft). The passenger embarkation area is sized 1400 m2 (15,000 ft2). The baggage area is sized 2600+ m2 (28,000 ft2). In front of the terminal, there is a car parking (capacity ~600 vehicles) guarded 24/7. The parking is located next to the terminal building.

On December 13, 2017, JAXPORT approved a USD 6,5 million redevelopment project that included paving an area of 18,2 acres (73,650 m2 / 793,000 ft2) located close to the cruise terminal and to be used as a dedicated cruise parking facility.

For the project was contracted the Jacksonville-based company "Pars Construction Services LLC". Works were scheduled to start in early-2018 and to be completed in November. Besides the new pavement, the new car parking project also included drainage, high-mast lighting, pay booths, electrical supply for the gate arms, CCTVs/security cameras, slope protection system (along Wynn's Creek). The new parking lot allowed JAXPORT to convert its old cruise terminal parking area to an automobiles terminal (processing foreign- and USA-made cars).

• Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: visit the JAX zoo and meet more than 20 mammals and reptiles species. Get close to 1600 animals in amazing landscape area.
• Fort Clinch State Park: it dates from 1847. The old seafront fort will guide you through the daily life of the Union Soldier in the era of the Civil War.
• Museum of Science and History: or MOSH. The exhibitions are interesting for visitor from all ages.
• Museum of Southern History: go back to the Antebellum period.
• Kingsley Plantation: if you visit this cotton plantation, you will feel like you are in the late years of the 18th century. This is the “Sunshine State”‘s oldest plantation.
• Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens: along St John’s River you will find the amazing Ninah and Arthur Cummer artistick works collection. They shared the collection in 1961. Since then it rose from 60 to 5,000 works.
• Jacksonville Maritime Museum: great place to visit if you want to discover Florida naval vessels. There are a lot of interactive exhibitions and Titanic scale model.
• Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour: chose between guided tour or own walk in the beer brewing process. If you are over 21, don’t miss the “Tasting Room.”

Jacksonville tours, shore excursions, hotels

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Jacksonville Cruise Terminal

Jacksonville Cruise Terminal is the northernmost in Florida. It is conveniently close to the interstate highway and the airport.

Jaxport constructed the 63,000-square-foot cruise facility at its Dames Point site, bordered by Heckscher Drive and State Road 9-A in Northeast Jacksonville. For a convenient place to stay, see hotels close to the Jacksonville cruise terminal .

Jacksonville International Airport is just 15 minutes from the cruise port. More than a dozen major airlines and a network of regional carriers provide some 200 daily arrivals and departures at JIA.

Parking and Directions

Parking for Jacksonville cruises is located next to the terminal building. The parking lot is well lighted, fenced and patrolled by security 24 hours a day. No reservations are required for parking.

The terminal is located at 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226. Driving and Parking directions are provided at the Jaxport website and we won't reproduce them here. Jacksonville Cruise Terminal is only a few miles from Interstate I-95. An interactive map of the Jacksonville cruise terminal location.

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JAXPORT Cruise Terminal - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Port of Jacksonville

Port Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Port Name: JAXPORT Cruise Terminal

Port Authority: Jacksonville Port Authority

Address: 9810 August Drive Jacksonville, FL 32226

Phone: (904) 357-3000

Email: [email protected]

Web Site: http://www.jaxport.com/cruise

Driving Directions to the Port of Jacksonville:

From North of Jacksonville

• Take I-95 South to exit 362A – State Road 9-A South Merge onto Zoo Parkway / Heckscher Drive.
• Take State Road 9-A South six miles.
• Turn right on Zoo Parkway (State Road 105).
• Cross New Berlin Road, and go about 1/2 mile.
• Turn left on August Drive into cruise terminal entrance.
• Stop at guard station.
• Follow signs to parking.

From South of Jacksonville

• Take I-95 North to exit 358A – State Road 105 (Zoo Parkway / Heckscher Dr.).
• Merge onto Zoo Parkway / Heckscher Drive.
• Stay on Zoo Parkway / Heckscher Drive; pass the Jacksonville Zoo, and travel about four miles.
• Turn right on August Drive into cruise terminal entrance.

From West of Jacksonville

• Take I-10 East toward Jacksonville
• Take I-295 North (this becomes State Road 9-A), exit 356.
• Pass the interchange for I-95, staying on I-295/SR 9-A South for six miles to Heckscher Drive/Zoo Parkway exit.
• Turn right on Zoo Parkway (State Road 105 South).

From Jacksonville International Airport

• Leave JIA via Airport Road, east toward I-95.
• Take I-95 South for 1 mile to State Road 9-A South (Exit 362-A, one mile past Jacksonville International Airport).

From Jacksonville Beaches

• Take Atlantic Blvd. West to State Road 9-A North.
• Take State Road 9-A over the Dames Point Bridge (also known as the Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge).
• Take first exit off bridge, Zoo Parkway (SR 105 South).
• Turn left on Zoo Parkway (SR 105 South).
• Go about 1 mile, then turn left on August Drive into cruise terminal entrance.

Parking Information and Fees: Parking is $15 per day per passenger vehicle ($60 for a 4-day cruise and $75 for a 5-day cruise), and $25 per day for oversized recreational vehicles ($100 for a 4-day cruise and $125 for a 5-day cruise). An oversized recreational vehicle is any vehicle that takes up more than one regular sized parking space. Cash or major credit cards are accepted. The parking lot is well lighted, fenced and patrolled by JAXPORT security 24 hours per day. The lot is located adjacent to the terminal building, requiring only a short walk. No reservations are required for parking.

Handicap parking

JAXPORT provides designated handicapped parking spaces. Parking is $15 per day per passenger vehicle, and $25 per day for oversized recreational vehicles. Exception to parking fee: Florida Statute allows cruise terminals to charge for handicapped parking, “except any vehicle with specialized equipment, such as ramps, lifts, or foot or hand controls, for use by a person who has a disability, or any vehicle that is displaying the Florida Toll Exemption permit, is exempt from parking fees”. (Per Florida Statute 316.1964)

JAXPORT will provide special assistance to our disabled guests from the parking lot to the terminal. Please advise the guard upon entering the port that you will need assistance

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Carnival Cruise Line will continue sailing from Jacksonville into 2026 after deal with JAXPORT

C arnival Cruise Line and JAXPORT have reached a new contract to continue Carnival's cruise service from Jacksonville into 2026, a news release shared with First Coast News on Monday states.

The 2,697-passenger Carnival Elation will continue offering year-round trips to the Bahamas from JAXPORT's North Jacksonville Cruise Terminal, the release states, as the new contract also comes with four one-year renewal options.

"The continued growth of our cruise program is another way we create jobs and [an] economic impact for our region and state," JAXPORT CEO Eric Green said in the release. "JAXPORT has a longstanding partnership with Carnival, and we are grateful for their commitment to serving Jacksonville and providing even more reasons for tourists to visit our great city."

More than 3 million passengers have sailed from Jacksonville throughout the 20 years Carnival has been at JAXPORT, the release states. 

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The port has completed a series of upgrades to the cruise terminal to enhance the passenger experience, including a new parking area with easier access to the terminal, an upgraded VIP Lounge and an improved boarding platform allowing passengers to enter the ship on the Promenade level.

The cruise industry in Jacksonville supports nearly 800 jobs and more than $187 million in annual economic impact for Northeast Florida.

Cruisebound

Florida is home to some of the largest and busiest cruise ports in the world. You’ll have a choice of sailing out of major ports like Port Miami, Port Everglades, Port Canaveral, Port of Tampa Bay, or Jacksonville Port Authority. Selecting a departure port is no easy task since you have to consider how you’ll get to the port, parking costs, hours of operation, and which cruise lines depart from it.

Our cruising experts have crafted this Florida cruise port guide to help you understand the logistics of each port, so you can start your cruise on the right foot.

Read more about cruise terminal transportation here.

On This Page:

• Essential Tips for Port of Miami (PortMiami)
• Essential Tips for Port Canaveral, Orlando
• Essential Tips for Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale
• Essential Tips for Port Tampa Bay
• Essential Tips for Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

Port of Miami (PortMiami)

Address: 1435 N Cruise Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Getting To Miami's Cruise Port:

There are a variety of ways to get to Port Miami. Public transportation options include Metrorail’s Orange Line from Miami International Airport, as well as the Green Line. Both rail lines will take you to Government Center, where you can take the Metromover to Freedom Tower Station. From there, you can take the free Coral Way Trolley to cross the PortMiami bridge. The trolley makes three stops on-port every 15 minutes at Terminals J and E, as well as PortMiami Administrative Offices.

Shuttle services are also available by request from Azamara, Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian, Oceania, Regent, Royal Caribbean, and Seabourn. Taxis, rideshare services, and rental cars are available as well.

PortMiami's Hours of Operation:

Port Miami is operational from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM (06:00 - 17:00). It's highly recommended that you arrive early since the port can get very crowded, especially during peak cruise season.

Parking at the Port of Miami:

PortMiami offers a variety of parking options to accommodate different needs and preferences. Parking rates vary from $22 - $35 a day, depending on the cruise line and the duration of your cruise.

• Oversized Vehicles: Vans, RVs, and vehicles over 20 feet in length can be parked in Surface Lot E.
• EV Charging Stations: While there are no EV charging stations available in Port Miami, there are several charging stations close by, including Blink and ChargePoint.

Hotels Near Port of Miami (with Shuttles):

There are a variety of hotels close to PortMiami, many of which offer dedicated cruise port shuttles. InterContinental Miami is 0.7 miles from the port and offers a shuttle service for $8 per adult, and no charge for children under 6 years old. Comfort Suites Miami Airport North is a bit further at 8.5 miles from PortMiami, but offers a free shuttle service directly to the port. Comfort Inn & Suites Miami International Airport , is 7.8 miles from PortMiami and also offers a free shuttle service for all guests.

Certain cruise lines may cover the hotel fare for up to one night before your departure. Check with your line about hotel fares and cruise line shuttle services prior to booking your hotel.

Port Miami's Cruise Lines:

The cruise lines departing from PortMiami are Azamara, Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Oceania, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International (RCI), Seabourn, and Virgin Voyages.

PortMiami Cruise Terminals:

There are a variety of cruise terminals at PortMiami, each being utilized by different cruise lines. The terminals include:

• Terminal AA/AAA : MSC Cruises
• Terminal A : Royal Caribbean
• Terminal B : Norwegian Cruise Line
• Terminal C : Disney Cruise Line & MSC
• Terminals D & E : Carnival, Princess Cruises & Holland America Line
• Terminal F : Carnival
• Terminal G : Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises
• Terminal J : Azamara, Oceania Cruises & Regent Seven Seas
• Terminal V : Virgin Voyages

Port Canaveral, Orlando

Address: 9005 Charles M Rowland Drive Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Getting To Port Canaveral Cruise Port:

Because Port Canaveral is a bit further from the Orlando International Airport (MCO), public transport is not available. However, there are a variety of independent shuttle services available which can be booked through their websites.

You can also book shuttle services through your cruise line if you are sailing with any of the following: Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean. Taxis, ride-sharing, and rental cars are all available as well.

Port Canaveral Hours of Operation:

Port Canaveral operates 24 hours a day, providing flexibility for cruise schedules and allowing passengers to arrive and depart at times that best suit their travel plans.

Parking at Port Canaveral:

Parking at Port Canaveral is both convenient and affordable, with a daily rate of $17. This straightforward pricing makes it easy to budget for your trip without any surprises.

• EV Charging Stations: Port Canaveral provides Level 3 charging stations, which can be found in the ports Cove District parking lot.

Hotels Near Port Canaveral (with Shuttles):

Port Canaveral is a popular area, so you’ll have an assortment of hotels to choose from. The closest hotel to the cruise port is Country Inn & Suites by Radisson , which is 0.6 miles from the port and offers a shuttle service for $8 a person. Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port is 0.9 miles from the port and offers a shuttle service at $10 a person. Radisson Resort at the Port is 1 mile from the cruise port and offers the cheapest shuttle at $6 a person.

Cruise Lines at Port Canaveral:

The cruise lines departing from Port Canaveral are Carnival, Disney, MSC, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), and Royal Caribbean International (RCI).

Cruise Terminals:

Plenty of cruise lines sail out of Port Canaveral, with each one utilizing different terminals. All cruise terminals are split into two main sections, Terminal A ports and Terminal B ports. The following terminals are designated for each line as listed below:

• Terminal 5 : Royal Caribbean International & Norwegian Cruise Line
• Terminal 6 : Carnival Cruise Line
• Terminal 8 : Disney Cruise Line
• Terminal 10 : Norwegian Cruise Line & MSC Cruises
• Terminal 1 : Royal Caribbean International
• Terminal 3 : Carnival Cruise Line

Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale

Address: 1800 SE 18th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Getting to Port Everglades Cruise Port:

Public transportation is a great way to get to the cruise port. Fort Lauderdale's local bus service, the Broward County Transit (BCT), stops at the Northport section of Port Everglades on SE 17th Street You can find schedules and information here.

You can also opt for private modes of transportation for a quicker, more seamless trip. Cruise lines offering shuttle services to Port Everglades include Azamara, Celebrity, Disney, Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Silversea, and Viking Ocean. Taxis, ride-sharing, and rental cars are also available in the area.

Port Everglades Hours of Operation:

Port Everglades has three security checkpoints with the following availability:

• Checkpoint 1 (Eller Dr./I-595) : Open 24 hours
• Checkpoint 2 (East State Road 84/Spangler Blvd.) : Open 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Checkpoint 3 (Southeast 17th Street/Eisenhower Blvd.) : Open 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Parking at Port Everglades:

Parking at Port Everglades is both convenient and affordable, with a daily rate of $20 for standard vehicles. This flat rate makes budgeting for your trip straightforward and stress-free.

• Oversized Vehicles: While there is limited space available for oversized vehicles, be aware that no reservations or pre-payments are accepted. The rate for oversized vehicles is $25 a day.
• EV Charging Stations: While there are no EV charging stations within the port, there are others close by such as Blink, ChargePoint, and Tesla Destination.

Hotels Near Port Everglades (with Shuttles):

There are plenty of hotel options close to Port Everglades. Candlewood Suites Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise is 2.4 miles from the port and offers a shuttle service for $8 a person. Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port is 3.8 miles from the port and offers a shuttle service for $10 a person. Courtyard Ft. Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port is a bit further at 5.6 miles from the port but offers a complimentary shuttle for all hotel guests.

Cruise Lines out of Port Everglades:

The cruise lines sailing from Port Everglades are Azamara, Celebrity, Cunard, Disney, Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean International (RCI), Silversea, and Viking Ocean.

Port Everglades Cruise Terminals:

Port Everglades has lots of cruise terminals, so it’s important to check your ticket and figure out which one you will be departing from. Certain terminals are designated for individual or multiple cruise lines as listed below.

• Terminal 2 : Princess Cruise Line
• Terminal 4 : Disney Cruise Line
• Terminal 18 : Royal Caribbean International
• Terminal 19 : Holland America Line
• Terminal 21 : Holland America Line & Princess Cruise Line
• Terminal 25 : Celebrity Cruises & Royal Caribbean International
• Terminal 26 : Holland America Line
• Terminal 29 : Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line & Royal Caribbean International

Port Tampa Bay

Address: 1101 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Getting To Port Tampa Bay:

There are a variety of cost-efficient public transportation methods available in Tampa. If you’re coming from the airport, take the SkyConnect to the Rental Car Facility Station, where you can switch to the Route 30 bus. Take the bus to Whiting Street at Tampa Street, and walk east one block to Downtown Tampa Station. From there, take the 800 line and get off at Publix Station, which is a brief 5-minute walk from Port Tampa Bay.

If you’re seeking a more time-efficient solution, certain cruise lines offer shuttles directly to the port. If you’re sailing with Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian, or Royal Caribbean you can book a one-way or, for some lines, a round-trip shuttle. Taxis, ride-sharing, and rental cars are all available as well.

Hours of Operation at Port Tampa Bay:

Port Tampa Bay is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Parking at Port Tampa Bay:

If you leave your car at the parking lot, you’ll pay a daily rate of $15.75. The port offers several payment options, including prepayments, allowing you to manage your parking expenses easily and efficiently. EV Charging Stations: While there are no EV charging stations directly at the port, several options are available nearby, such as Blink and EnviroSpark.

Hotels Near Port Tampa Bay (with Shuttles):

Tampa Bay offers a variety of hotels close to the cruise port. **Home2 Suites By Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District **is a mere 0.6 miles from the port, and boasts a free shuttle service for all guests. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown is 1.1 miles from the port, and alsp offers a free shuttle service for all guests. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City is a bit further at 4.2 miles from the port, but also offers a complimentary shuttle service.

Cruise Lines from Tampa Bay:

The cruise lines that depart from the Port Tampa Bay area are Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), and Royal Caribbean International (RCI).

There are three terminals at Port Tampa Bay, each one being used by different cruise lines. The terminals and their respective liens are listed below:

• Terminal 2 : Carnival Cruise Line
• Terminal 3 : Norwegian Cruise Line & Royal Caribbean
• Terminal 5 : Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line & Royal Caribbean International

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

Address: 9810 August Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226

Getting to JAXPORT:

Public transportation is available, but it’s generally not recommended. If you’re traveling from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), you can take advantage of JAXPORT’s franchised taxi service, as well as the designated Shuttle & Special Needs Transportation service.

If you’re sailing with Norwegian, you can book a shuttle from the airport directly to your cruise port. Taxis, ride-sharing, and rental cars are all available as well.

Hours of Operation at Jacksonville Port Authority:

JAXPORT operates 24 hours a day, providing flexibility and convenience for travelers.

Parking at JAXPORT:

If you choose to park at JAXPORT, you’ll pay a rate of $17 a day. This competitive pricing makes it easy to budget for your trip without any surprises.

• Oversized Vehicles: If your vehicle takes up two parking spaces, you’ll pay a parking rate of $34 per day.
• Reservations: Parking reservations are available at JAXPORT, although they are not required. However, if your cruise is during the busier seasons, we recommend making a reservation to ensure you have parking space in a convenient location.
• EV Charging Stations: There are no EV charging stations available at Jacksonville Port Authority.

Hotels near JAXPORT:

JAXPORT is one of the less popular cruise ports, so there aren’t as many hotels in the area around it. The closest hotel is Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Blount Island, which is 0.9 miles from the port. Candlewood Suites Jacksonville East Merril Road is another good option, only 4.2 miles from the port. Courtyard Jacksonville I-295/ East Beltway is also within driving distance, just 5 miles from the port.

Cruise Lines from JAXPORT:

The cruise lines departing from Jacksonville Port Authority are Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL).

JAXPORT offers a single cruise terminal, with the following lines sailing out of it:

• JAXPORT Cruise Terminal : Carnival Cruise Line & Norwegian Cruise Line

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