# Cruises from Jacksonville

Cruises from Jacksonville sail to the Bahamas year round on Carnival from the JAXPORT terminal. 4 and 5 night trips from $339 per person, easy I-95 access.

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Cruises from Jacksonville sail year round from the JAXPORT terminal on the St Johns River. Carnival is the resident line, running 4 and 5 night Bahamas loops to Nassau, Freeport and Half Moon Cay at $339 to $800 per person. It is the closest Florida homeport for Georgia and the Carolinas.

## Key facts

- **Lines sailing from Jacksonville:** Carnival, with one ship on a permanent Bahamas rotation
- **Typical fare range:** $339 to $800 per person for 4 and 5 nights
- **Parking:** About $17 per day in the fenced terminal lot
- **Regional reach:** The closest cruise port to Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina after Charleston sailings ended

## Sailing from JAXPORT Cruise Terminal

Jacksonville is the definition of an easy cruise: one terminal, one ship, one route done well. Carnival's resident ship loops to the Bahamas year round on 4 and 5 night sailings, which makes JAXPORT the default port for the entire Southeast now that Charleston no longer hosts departures.

Pricing here stays honest because the product is simple: interiors from the mid $300s, balconies rarely over $700 outside holidays. For a first cruise, a quick couples escape or a low-stakes trip with grandparents, this is the lowest-friction saltwater in the Southeast.

**Season:** Year round on a single dedicated ship.

## Popular sailings

| Itinerary | Length | Line | From (pp) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nassau and Freeport | 4 nights | Carnival Cruise Line | $339 |
| Half Moon Cay and Nassau | 5 nights | Carnival Cruise Line | $399 |

## Parking

The terminal lot charges about $17 per day, is fenced and patrolled, and sits a two minute walk from check-in. There is no meaningful off-site market here because the official lot is already reasonably priced.

## Where to stay the night before

The terminal is 15 minutes north of downtown Jacksonville off Heckscher Drive. Hotels near Jacksonville airport, 20 minutes away, are the practical pre-cruise base, with a few offering park and cruise rates.

## Cruise lines from Jacksonville

- Carnival Cruise Line

## Destinations served

- Nassau
- Freeport
- Half Moon Cay
- Princess Cays

## Frequently asked questions

### Which ship sails from Jacksonville?

Carnival keeps a single Fantasy or Spirit class ship on the Jacksonville run, rotating the specific vessel every few years. Call for the current ship and deck plans.

### Do Jacksonville cruises visit Carnival's private island?

Select 5 night sailings call at Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays, the private islands shared across Carnival Corporation lines. The 4 night trips stick to Nassau and Freeport.

### When are Jacksonville cruises cheapest?

Late August through early December, when 4 night sailings regularly price in the $330s. Prices checked: August 2026.

## Related pages

- [Cruises from Florida](https://www.bookcruises.us/cruises-from-florida/)
- [Cruises from Charleston](https://www.bookcruises.us/cruises-from-charleston/)
- [Last minute cruise deals](https://www.bookcruises.us/last-minute-cruise-deals/)

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