Cruising from JAXPORT in Jacksonville
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JAXPORT's cruise terminal is in North Jacksonville. As of October 2026, Carnival sails year-round on four- and five-day Bahamas cruises, and Norwegian sails seasonally from November through April. Parking is $17 per day with tax included, $68 for a 4-day cruise, paid on arrival by credit card only. Prepaid reservations are no longer accepted.
| Location | JAXPORT Cruise Terminal, North Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|
| Carnival Cruise Line | Year-round four- and five-day cruises to The Bahamas |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | Seasonal, November through April; four- and five-day cruises to The Bahamas, Key West and Great Stirrup Cay, plus some longer sailings |
| Parking | $17 per day, tax included ($68 for 4 days, $85 for 5 days) |
| Oversized vehicles | $34 per day ($136 for 4 days, $170 for 5 days) |
| Payment | Major credit cards on arrival; no cash; no prepaid reservations |
Which cruise lines sail from JAXPORT?
As of October 2026, JAXPORT lists two lines. Carnival Cruise Line sails year-round on four- and five-day cruises to The Bahamas. Norwegian Cruise Line sails seasonally from November through April to The Bahamas, Key West and its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, with some longer sailings.
How much is parking at JAXPORT?
Parking is $17 per day with tax included, which comes to $68 for a 4-day cruise and $85 for a 5-day cruise. Oversized vehicles, those taking up two spaces, pay $34 per day. JAXPORT says parking is ample, open (no assigned spaces) and does not sell out.
Drive and park if you live within driving distance of Jacksonville; short cruises keep the parking bill low. Use a rideshare if you are flying in and staying in a hotel the night before.
How do I pay for parking at JAXPORT?
On arrival, by major credit card. JAXPORT does not accept cash and no longer takes prepaid reservations.
Where should I stay before a Jacksonville cruise?
JAXPORT's cruise page links to area hotels in its directory and through Visit Jacksonville. Book the night before embarkation if you are flying in.
What documents do I need?
Bahamas cruises from Jacksonville are typically closed-loop cruises. CBP lets U.S. citizens re-enter with a government photo ID plus proof of citizenship, but a passport is safer. See our passport guide and the cruise budget guide.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to park at JAXPORT?
- As of October 2026, JAXPORT charges $17 per day with tax included: $68 for a 4-day cruise and $85 for a 5-day cruise. Oversized vehicles pay $34 per day.
- Can I reserve cruise parking at JAXPORT?
- No. JAXPORT no longer accepts prepaid parking reservations. The port says parking is ample and does not sell out, and you pay on arrival by major credit card.
- Can I pay cash for parking at JAXPORT?
- No. JAXPORT accepts major credit cards only for cruise parking.
- Which cruise lines sail from Jacksonville?
- As of October 2026, Carnival Cruise Line sails year-round and Norwegian Cruise Line sails seasonally from November through April, according to JAXPORT.
- Where can I find hotels near JAXPORT?
- JAXPORT links to Jacksonville-area hotels in its directory and through Visit Jacksonville on its cruise page.
Sources
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