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Jacksonville is located in close proximity to the Caribbean and is available for homeport and port of call opportunities.
Easy Access Attracts Passengers
With more than 98 million consumers living within a day’s drive of Jacksonville, JAXPORT is a growing drive-to cruise destination. The area also offers an international airport with dozens of daily flights.
A recent study conducted by the Duval County Tourist Development Council (TDC) reported 60 percent of travelers cruising from JAXPORT cited easy access to the port as the primary reason for cruising from Jacksonville. JAXPORT has welcomed passengers from 40 states, the District of Columbia and overseas.
Sailing to Destinations in the Caribbean
JAXPORT’s location offers advantageous sail times for cruise line itinerary planners, including 0.8 days to sail from Jacksonville to Nassau, The Bahamas on an Eastern Caribbean trip; or from Jacksonville to Cancun, Mexico in 1.7 days on a Western Caribbean sailing. Jacksonville also offers abundant amenities for port-of-call visits.
A Unique Destination for Excursions
Jacksonville is perfectly situated for passenger excursions and pre- and post-cruise vacations. Visitors can enjoy a riverfront downtown, vibrant local culture, miles of white sand beaches, access to nature and wildlife, as well as world-class golf, shopping and dining.
Award-winning Customer Service
With efficient terminal operations and an embarkation team dedicated to delivering award-winning customer service – JAXPORT delivers an experience that keeps passengers coming back. Recently, JAXPORT invested in the passenger experience, from a new boarding bridge and parking expansion to interior improvements in the terminal.
Whether you are looking for a Port of Call or Homeport destination, Jacksonville’s market offers cruise lines:
More than 98 million U.S. residents within a day’s drive of our port
Strong support for cruise from our community including affirmations from the local Tourist Development Council and Visit Jacksonville supporting cruise business development
Dozens of daily flights at Jacksonville International Airport
Mild temperatures year-round and 221 days of Florida sunshine
Nearby attractions including beautiful beaches, 80+ golf courses, award-winning Zoo, world-class fishing and scenic kayaking
Profitable sail times to the Caribbean
Efficient terminal operations with flexible scheduling and award-winning customer service
Terminal Technical Information
BERTH: #10
LENGTH: 1,289 ft. (393m)
DEPTH ALONG MLM: 40 ft. (12.2m)
QUAY HEIGHT ABOVE MSL: 9 ft. (2.7m)
MAXIMUM BEAM: NONE
APRON: 80 ft. wide (24m), 1,289 ft. long (393m)
AIR DRAFT: 174 ft. (53m)
DISTANCE FROM SEA BUOY TO TERMINAL: 15.3 nautical miles
TRANSIT TIME FROM SEA BUOY TO TERMINAL: Approximately 90 minutes
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