Carnival Cruise LineCarnival Elation
35% below similar (Inside)
5-Day Bahamas
SuiteInsideBalconyOcean View
Inside$348pp · incl. taxes
Inside from $348 all-in — About $38/night below the $107/night median for similar sailings (Inside cabin).
Departure port guide
Cruises from Jacksonville, FL
Northeast Florida · Bahamas & Caribbean
From $348 per person · 32 itineraries available · (199 sailings)
Cruise from JAXPORT on the St. Johns River — Florida's northeast gateway with a growing line-up of Bahamas and Caribbean sailings. Drive from Georgia and the Carolinas or fly into JAX for a smaller, lower-stress alternative to South Florida mega-ports.
Best deals from Jacksonville
Lowest fares on 32 itineraries — updated from our daily price crawl.
Why cruise from Jacksonville?
A few reasons cruisers keep sailing from here.
- Northeast Florida drive market — Georgia, Carolinas, and north Florida without I-95 to Miami
- Smaller port experience — less terminal chaos than Miami or Canaveral on turnaround day
- Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean — Carnival and other lines on 4–7 night loops
- JAX airport is 15 miles — manageable regional airport with east-coast connections
- Pre-cruise options — beaches, St. Augustine day trips, and riverfront dining
Getting there
Airports, drives, and transfer tips for embarkation day.
- Jacksonville International (JAX) — about 15 miles north
- I-95 and I-10 intersect in Jacksonville — easy drive from the Southeast
- Rideshare and taxis serve the cruise terminal on embarkation days
- St. Augustine is 40 miles south for a pre-cruise history stop
Terminals & parking
JAXPORT Cruise Terminal is on the St. Johns River. On-site and nearby parking is available — confirm rates and lot location with your cruise line before sailing. Arrive during your assigned check-in window.
Best time to cruise from Jacksonville
November through April matches Florida's dry season — comfortable embarkation weather and peak Bahamas demand. Summer brings heat and family travel; fares may soften outside school breaks.
Hurricane season (June–November) affects Caribbean routing. Fall can offer value with flexible travel plans.