Jacksonville Cruise Terminal is located at 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226 and is the take off point for fabulous cruises to a variety of destinations in the Caribbean and across the Atlantic. With its temperate climates throughout the year, Jacksonville serves as the stepping stone to a great adventure for thousands of travelers from around the world.
Carnival Cruise Jacksonville
Carnival Cruise Lines is scheduled to return to sail from Jacksonville on the Carnival Ecstasy in March 2022, heading off to the Bahamas on 4 and 5 day cruises.
Jacksonville Cruise Port Embarkation Tips
Arrival time
The terminal opens at 10:30am for passenger check-in. It is advised to follow the embarkation time given by Carnival in your cruise documents.
Luggage storage
There are no storage lockers available for luggage at the port.
Onsite shop
There is a small shop onsite at the port selling drinks, snacks, and other miscellaneous items.
JAXPORT Video — Ocean Explorer Port-of-Call Visit
Check out this video from JAXPORT of the luxury ship Ocean Explorer on their port-of-call visit. In addition to the ship, note the terminal and location of the cruise parking lots adjacent to the terminal.
Jacksonville Weather
Warm and humid with average daily highs above 86°F. July 29 is typically the hottest day — highs hitting 91°F with lows around 70°F.
Daily highs often fall below 68°F. January 17 is the coldest day — average lows of 37°F and highs around 62°F.
JAXPORT's cruise terminal serves fewer sailings than Florida's bigger ports, which typically makes for a more relaxed embarkation experience with shorter lines.