Port of Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida has a unique flair rising from its mixture of Spanish, French, and colonial American history. An active downtown and riverfront marketplace and crowded beaches provide plenty of entertainment options for travelers. Most cruises departing from the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal head to the Bahamas. The terminal is 12 miles from the nearest major airport.

Nearby Airports:

The city's major airport is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Located 12 miles from the cruise terminal, JAX provides non-stop flights to major U.S. cities, including some international gateways. More than a dozen major airlines and a network of regional carriers provide some 200 daily arrivals and departures at JAX. Jacksonville International Airport is located one mile west of I-95 (exit 363-B). Taxi and shuttle service is available from JAX to the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal.

Driving Directions:

From north of Jacksonville: Take I-95 South -- Exit at State Road 9-A, Exit #362-A (One mile past Jacksonville International Airport). Take State Road 9-A South for six miles to Heckscher Drive Exit (SR 105). Turn right on Heckscher Drive (SR 105). Cross over New Berlin Road and go about a 1/2-mile. Turn left on August Drive into the cruise terminal entrance.

From south of Jacksonville: Take I-95 North through Jacksonville. Exit at Heckscher Drive, Exit #358-A (SR 105 North). Stay on Heckscher Drive (SR 105 North); pass the Jacksonville Zoo and travel approximately four miles. Turn right on August Drive into the cruise terminal entrance.

From West of Jacksonville: Take I-10 East toward Jacksonville. Take I-295 North (this becomes SR 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 (SR 105 South). Cross over New Berlin Road and go about a 1/2-mile. Turn left on August Drive into the cruise terminal entrance.

From the Jacksonville International Airport: Leave the airport via Airport Road, traveling east toward I-95. Take I-95 South for one mile. Exit at State Road 9-A, Exit #362-A (One mile past Jacksonville International Airport). Take State Road 9-A South for six miles to Heckscher Drive Exit (SR 105). Turn right on Heckscher Drive (SR 105). Cross over New Berlin Road and go about a 1/2-mile. Turn left on August Drive into the cruise terminal entrance.

From the Jacksonville Beaches: Take Atlantic Blvd. West to State Road 9-A North. Take SR 9-A North over the Dames Point Bridge (also known as the Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge). Take the first exit off the bridge, Heckscher Drive (SR 105). Turn left on Heckscher Drive (SR 105 South). Travel about one mile. Turn left on August Drive into the cruise terminal entrance.

Port Parking:

Parking is available at the Port of Jacksonville for $10 per day (rates subject to change by the Port Authority). The outdoor parking lot is fenced and lighted with 24-hour security patrol. No advance reservations are required and the accepted forms of payment in U.S. dollars and most major credit cards. Oversized recreational vehicles will pay $20 per day. The parking lot is adjacent to the terminal building, requiring only a short walk.