JAXPORT in Jacksonville, Florida is a smaller but growing cruise port homeporting Carnival ships on Western Caribbean itineraries. Located on Blount Island, the port is about 12 miles from Jacksonville International Airport and 20 miles from downtown Jacksonville.
Jacksonville's beaches — Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach — are just 25 minutes from the cruise terminal. The city has a vibrant restaurant scene in the Riverside and San Marco neighborhoods.
What's New for 2026
- 🚢 Carnival homeports the Elation and Sunshine seasonally from Jacksonville
- 🏖️ Jacksonville Beach is one of Florida's most underrated beaches — great for a pre-cruise day
Hot Tip
Stay near Jacksonville Beach the night before — it's a short drive to the port and gives you beach access and excellent dining in a relaxed beach town atmosphere.JAXPORT – Jacksonville, Florida – Quick Facts
JAXPORT – Jacksonville, Florida Cruise Terminals
Know your terminal before you arrive — each serves different cruise lines.
JAXPORT's cruise terminal is at Blount Island, north of downtown Jacksonville. The modern terminal handles Carnival's Jacksonville homeport operations.
Getting to JAXPORT – Jacksonville, Florida
Transportation options from nearby airports, train stations and downtown.
From Jacksonville Airport (JAX)
Jacksonville International Airport is only 11 miles from Jaxport cruise terminal — about 20 minutes by car. Served by most major US airlines except Spirit.
Taxi ~$30–$40 · Rideshare ~$25–$35Taxi and Rideshare
Gator City Taxi and zTrip serve Jacksonville. Jaxport taxi: (904) 355-8294 and shuttle: (904) 353-8880. Uber and Lyft also available at the port.
Taxi ~$30–$40 from JAXAirport Shuttles
Go Airport Shuttle and Shuttlefare offer service from JAX to the cruise terminal. Private luxury transfers are also available and can be booked in advance.
Shared shuttle from ~$20/personDriving and Parking
Jaxport cruise terminal is at 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226. Take I-95 to Heckscher Drive East and follow signs to the cruise terminal.
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Everything you need for a smooth departure from JAXPORT – Jacksonville, Florida.
Parking
On-site garages connect directly to your terminal. Off-site lots offer free shuttles at lower daily rates. Hotel+park packages can be the best value of all.
See Parking Options →Hotels Near the Port
Jacksonville has good hotel options near the airport, downtown, and at the beaches. Many offer park & cruise packages with shuttle service to the terminal.…
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Book shore excursions before you board for best availability and pricing. Day trips, city tours, snorkelling, and more departing from JAXPORT – Jacksonville, Florida.
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Jacksonville and its beaches offer great options for pre-cruise visitors. 🏖️ Jacksonville BeachesJacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach form a…
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Everything cruise passengers ask before sailing from JAXPORT – Jacksonville, Florida.
Where is the JAXPORT cruise terminal?
The JAXPORT cruise terminal is at 9810 August Drive on Blount Island, Jacksonville, FL 32226. It is about 12 miles from Jacksonville International Airport and 20 miles from downtown Jacksonville.
Which cruise line sails from Jacksonville?
Carnival Cruise Line is the primary operator from Jacksonville, homeporting the Carnival Elation and Carnival Sunshine seasonally on Western Caribbean itineraries to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, and Grand Cayman.
Is there free parking at JAXPORT?
Yes — JAXPORT is one of the rare major cruise ports that offers free surface parking directly at the terminal. This is a significant advantage for drive-in passengers from the Southeast.