Cruises from Jacksonville
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.
Carnival, with one ship on a permanent Bahamas rotation
$339 to $800 per person for 4 and 5 nights
About $17 per day in the fenced terminal lot
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 Jacksonville sailings right now
| Itinerary | Length | Line | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau and Freeport | 4 nights | Carnival Cruise Line | $339 pp |
| Half Moon Cay and Nassau | 5 nights | Carnival Cruise Line | $399 pp |
Fares move daily and the lowest ones rarely stay published. Call (888) 624-7833 and we will pull live availability for your dates across every line sailing from Jacksonville.
Parking at the port
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 sailing from Jacksonville
- Carnival Cruise Line
Where you can sail
- Nassau
- Freeport
- Half Moon Cay
- Princess Cays
Ready to sail from Jacksonville?
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Cruises from Jacksonville: your 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: July 2026.
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