Cruises leaving from Jacksonville Florida
JAXPORT Cruise Terminal
9810 August Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
The Jacksonville Cruise terminal will open to embarking passengers at
10:00 a.m.
Parking Information for the Jacksonville Florida Cruise port.
Parking is $12 per day per passenger vehicle, and $20 per day for
oversized recreational vehicles. Cash or major credit cards are
accepted. The parking lot is well lighted, fenced and patrolled by
JAXPORT security 24 hours per day. The lot is located adjacent to the
terminal building, requiring only a short walk. No reservations are
required for parking.
Handicap parking
JAXPORT provides designated handicapped parking spaces. Parking is $12
per day per passenger vehicle, and $20 per day for oversized
recreational vehicles. Exception to parking fee: Florida Statute allows
cruise terminals to charge for handicapped parking, "except any vehicle
with specialized equipment, such as ramps, lifts, or foot or hand
controls, for use by a person who has a disability, or any vehicle that
is displaying the Florida Toll Exemption permit, is exempt from parking
fees". (Per Florida Statute 316.1964).
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JAXPORT will provide special assistance to our disabled guests from the
parking lot to the terminal. Please advise the guard upon entering the
port that you will need assistance.
From North of Jacksonville
Take I-95 South to State Road 9-A South, exit 362-A, (1 mile past
Jacksonville International Airport).
Take State Road 9-A South for six miles to Heckscher Drive exit (State
Road 105).
Turn right on Heckscher Drive (SR 105).
Cross New Berlin Road, and go about ½ mile.
Turn left on August Drive into cruise terminal entrance. Follow signs to
parking.
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From South of Jacksonville
Take I-95 North, through Jacksonville, to Heckscher Drive, exit 358-A
(State Road 105 North).
Stay on Heckscher Drive/SR 105 North; pass the Jacksonville Zoo, and
travel about four miles.
Turn right on August Drive into cruise terminal entrance. Follow signs
to parking.
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From West of Jacksonville
Take I-10 East toward Jacksonville
Take I-295 North (this becomes State Road 9-A), exit 356.
Pass the interchange for I-95, staying on I-295/SR 9-A South for six
miles to Heckscher Drive exit.
Turn right on Heckscher Drive (State Road 105 South).
Cross over New Berlin Road.
Go about ½ mile; turn left into cruise terminal entrance on August
Drive. Follow signs to parking.
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From Jacksonville International Airport
Leave JIA via Airport Road, east toward I-95.
Take I-95 South for 1 mile to State Road 9-A South (Exit 362-A, one mile
past Jacksonville International Airport).
Take State Road 9-A South six miles.
Turn right on Heckscher Drive (State Road 105).
Cross over New Berlin Road.
Go about ½ mile; turn left into cruise terminal entrance on August
Drive. Follow signs to parking.
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From Jacksonville Beaches
Take Atlantic Blvd. West to State Road 9-A North.
Take State Road 9-A over the Dames Point Bridge (also known as the
Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge).
Take first exit off bridge, Heckscher Drive (SR 105).
Turn left on Heckscher Drive (SR 105 South).
Go about 1 mile, then turn left on August Drive into cruise terminal
entrance. Follow signs to parking.
JAXPORT Cruise Terminal
9810 August Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
GPS coordinates:
N30 degrees, 24.500'
W081 degrees, 34.650'
The terminal will open to embarking passengers at
10:00 a.m.
Parking Information
Parking is $12 per day per passenger vehicle, and $20 per day for
oversized recreational vehicles. Cash or major credit cards are
accepted. The parking lot is well lighted, fenced and patrolled by
JAXPORT security 24 hours per day. The lot is located adjacent to the
terminal building, requiring only a short walk. No reservations are
required for parking.
Handicap parking
JAXPORT provides designated handicapped parking spaces. Parking is $12
per day per passenger vehicle, and $20 per day for oversized
recreational vehicles. Exception to parking fee: Florida Statute allows
cruise terminals to charge for handicapped parking, "except any vehicle
with specialized equipment, such as ramps, lifts, or foot or hand
controls, for use by a person who has a disability, or any vehicle that
is displaying the Florida Toll Exemption permit, is exempt from parking
fees". (Per Florida Statute 316.1964)
JAXPORT will provide special assistance to our disabled guests from the
parking lot to the terminal. Please advise the guard upon entering the
port that you will need assistance.
From North of Jacksonville
Take I-95 South to State Road 9-A South, exit 362-A, (1 mile past
Jacksonville International Airport).
Take State Road 9-A South for six miles to Heckscher Drive exit (State
Road 105).
Turn right on Heckscher Drive (SR 105).
Cross New Berlin Road, and go about ½ mile.
Turn left on August Drive into cruise terminal entrance. Follow signs to
parking.
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From South of Jacksonville
Take I-95 North, through Jacksonville, to Heckscher Drive, exit 358-A
(State Road 105 North).
Stay on Heckscher Drive/SR 105 North; pass the Jacksonville Zoo, and
travel about four miles.
Turn right on August Drive into cruise terminal entrance. Follow signs
to parking.
Return to Top
From West of Jacksonville
Take I-10 East toward Jacksonville
Take I-295 North (this becomes State Road 9-A), exit 356.
Pass the interchange for I-95, staying on I-295/SR 9-A South for six
miles to Heckscher Drive exit.
Turn right on Heckscher Drive (State Road 105 South).
Cross over New Berlin Road.
Go about ½ mile; turn left into cruise terminal entrance on August
Drive. Follow signs to parking.
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From Jacksonville International Airport
Leave JIA via Airport Road, east toward I-95.
Take I-95 South for 1 mile to State Road 9-A South (Exit 362-A, one mile
past Jacksonville International Airport).
Take State Road 9-A South six miles.
Turn right on Heckscher Drive (State Road 105).
Cross over New Berlin Road.
Go about ½ mile; turn left into cruise terminal entrance on August
Drive. Follow signs to parking.
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From Jacksonville Beaches
Take Atlantic Blvd. West to State Road 9-A North.
Take State Road 9-A over the Dames Point Bridge (also known as the
Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge).
Take first exit off bridge, Heckscher Drive (SR 105).
Turn left on Heckscher Drive (SR 105 South).
Go about 1 mile, then turn left on August Drive into cruise terminal
entrance. Follow signs to parking.
What cruise service is offered from Jacksonville?
Carnival Cruise Lines 1,486-passenger ship Celebration offers year-round
service from Jacksonville, Florida. The ship offers four-day cruises to
Freeport and Nassau and five-day cruises to Key West and Nassau.
The Celebration sails from the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal.
Where is the cruise terminal in Jacksonville?
In 2003, JAXPORT constructed a 63,000-square foot temporary cruise
facility near the Northwest corner of its Dames Point site, bordered by
Heckscher Drive and State Road 9-A in Northeast Jacksonville. The
facility is open for service. The physical address of the temporary
cruise terminal is:
JAXPORT Cruise Terminal
9810 August Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
GPS coordinates:
N30 degrees, 24.500'
W081 degrees, 34.650'
What is the nearest airport to the cruise terminal?
The city's major airport is Jacksonville International Airport (JIA).
Located about 12 miles from the cruise terminal, JIA provides non-stop
flights to major U.S. cities, including those that serve as
international gateways. More than a dozen major airlines and a network
of regional carriers provide some 200 daily arrivals and departures at
JIA. Jacksonville International Airport is located one mile west of I-95
(exit 363-B). Taxi and shuttle service is available from JIA to the
JAXPORT Cruise Terminal.
For more information about the Jacksonville International Airport,
please visit its web site at www.jaa.aero.
Where is parking for the cruise terminal?
The lot is located adjacent to the cruise terminal building, requiring
only a short walk. No reservations are required for parking. Parking is
$12 per day per passenger vehicle, and $20 per day for oversized
recreational vehicles. Cash or major credit cards are accepted. The
parking lot is well lighted, fenced and patrolled by JAXPORT security 24
hours per day.
How much is parking for the cruise terminal?
Parking is $12 per day per passenger vehicle, and $20 per day for
oversized recreational vehicles. Cash or major credit cards are
accepted. The parking lot is well lighted, fenced and patrolled by
JAXPORT security 24 hours per day.
JAXPORT will provide special assistance to our disabled guests from the
parking lot to the terminal. Please advise the guard upon entering the
port that you will need assistance.
What ground transportation services and rental car companies are
offered from the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal?
JAXPORT's franchised taxi service provides taxi and mini-van service
from the cruise terminal to the airport. (Please call the taxi company
at 904-355-8294 for current prices and reservations.)
While no rental car companies are located at the Cruise Terminal, Avis,
Enterprise and Hertz have direct-connect phones outside the Cruise
Terminal for your convenience. When you pick up the phone, you can speak
with a representative to make arrangements to pick you up.
When does the cruise terminal open to embarking passengers?
Please note that the terminal will open to embarking passengers at 10:00
a.m.
Is the cruise terminal open to the public at all times?
What are the security procedures at the cruise terminal?
The cruise terminal building and berth for the cruise ship is a
"restricted area" as defined by the Seaport Security Act, F.S. 311.12.
Entry into the cruise terminal building is restricted to authorized
cruise ship's personnel, JAXPORT operations staff and passengers holding
tickets for that particular cruise.
However, vehicle access for passenger drop-off at curb side to the
terminal is unrestricted.
Please note that the terminal will open to embarking passengers at 10:00
a.m.
Are there lockers at the cruise terminal for storage?
No lockers are available for cruise passengers.
Are there any restaurants near the terminal? Is there anything else
to do nearby?
There is not a restaurant in the cruise terminal. There are vending
machines with water, soda and snack foods. Restaurants located nearby
are located at the Airport, Downtown and in the Regency areas. For more
information about lodging and dining options in Jacksonville, please
visit the Jacksonville and the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Why put a cruise terminal in Northeast Jacksonville?
Dames Point in North Jacksonville is a good location for a temporary
cruise terminal. It is near State Road 9-A and only 15 minutes from
Jacksonville International Airport. JAXPORT is now looking to build a
permanent cruise terminal in Jacksonville. Read more about plans for the
proposed permanent cruise terminal.
Who operates the cruise terminal?
JAXPORT owns the cruise terminal building and the JAXPORT Cruise
Terminal site. Carnival and its affliliated companies staff their
offices and operations within the cruise terminal building. The Bureau
of Customs and Border Protection, under the Department of Homeland
Security, clears arriving passengers through the terminal.
What activities or excursions can we enjoy in Jacksonville before or
after our cruise?
To learn about things to do along the "First Coast," visit the
Jacksonville and the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Where can I find information about Jacksonville hotels, restaurants and
local events?
Visit the Jacksonville and the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau
for information about lodging and dining options in Jacksonville.
For services and products for the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal building,
please check JAXPORT's current projects for bidding, or contact
JAXPORT's Procurement office at (904) 630-3058 or retta.rogers@jaxport.com.
Carnival Cruise Lines offered a two-month "brand new ship"
service with their new ship Miracle, from February through April 2004.
The Miracle has left Jacksonville and is servicing another port.
Carnival brought another ship - Jubilee - to service Jacksonville during
the summer months.
Celebrity Cruises' ship Zenith provided seasonal service to
Jacksonville on a six-month basis, from October 2004 through April 2005.
JAXPORT Cruise Terminal Information (904) 630-3006
Carnival Reservations 1-800-227-6482
Carnival Travel Hotline 1-877-885-4856
Cruise day emergency phone.
Note:
this information is un-official and not to be
relied upon as actual or factual. Any and all of the above
information can change daily and we will not be responsible for any
information contained herein. Please contact the port authority,
cruise line or your professional cruise agent to verify any and all
Cruise Port information.
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