Jacksonville sits on Florida's northeastern coast, and travelers often ask how many ports the city has. The Port of Jacksonville, known as JAXPORT, runs along the St. Johns River and includes several terminals under one name. Understanding the layout helps you plan with confidence, whether you are boarding a cruise or connecting through Jacksonville International Airport.
If you are here for a cruise, the answer is short: Jacksonville has one passenger cruise terminal. The rest of JAXPORT moves cargo.
The Three Main Terminals of JAXPORT
JAXPORT describes itself as a full-service international trade seaport. It says it owns, maintains and markets three cargo terminals, two intermodal container transfer facilities and one passenger cruise terminal. Here are the three marine terminals.
- Blount Island Marine Terminal — JAXPORT's largest marine terminal, at 754 acres, and one of the largest vehicle import and export centers in the country, per the port. It also handles containers, roll-on/roll-off, heavy lift, breakbulk and liquid bulk cargo.
- Talleyrand Marine Terminal — a terminal for containers, breakbulk, automobiles and liquid bulk. The port lists steel, lumber, paper and frozen and chilled goods among its breakbulk cargo.
- Dames Point Marine Terminal — the port says it offers direct container ship service to South America, cargo handling for autos and bulk goods, and cruise service to The Bahamas.
Next to these, JAXPORT lists two intermodal yards, at Talleyrand and Dames Point, that move cargo between rail and the docks, plus the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal.
One Cruise Terminal, One Address
Travelers sometimes worry they might go to the wrong dock. For a cruise, there is only one place to go. JAXPORT lists the cruise terminal at 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226. Put that exact address in your map app. The cargo terminals do not board passengers.
The Airport and the Cruise Terminal Are Different Stops
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the cruise terminal are not the same place. JAXPORT says the airport is about 12 miles from the terminal, and it lists taxi and shuttle service between the two. Add that ride to your plan if you are flying in for your sailing.
Starting Your Cruise at the JAXPORT Terminal
For cruise passengers, the terminal at 9810 August Drive in North Jacksonville is where the trip begins. JAXPORT lists Carnival Cruise Line with year-round service and Norwegian Cruise Line with seasonal service from November through April. Your cruise line has the dates for your sailing.
Choose your parking with care, and take your time. Tropical Airport Parking lists lots near the port, and each listing spells out its own details. Read what a listing says about the shuttle to the terminal, how often it runs and where you board. Check how pickup works when you return, what the check-in steps are, what the cancellation terms say, and what the full total is for every day of your trip. Match those details to your boarding time and your return day. Check live availability for your sailing dates to review the lots listed for you.
Parking Near the Jacksonville Cruise Port on Tropical Airport Parking
Right now, one lot is listed for the Jacksonville cruise port. Here is how to read its listing, line by line.
The Parking Mall at a Glance
- Address: 3372 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL. The card shows 0.3 mile from the port.
- Check-in: starts at 9:00 AM, and the lot asks guests not to arrive before then.
- Shuttle to the terminal: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Shuttle for returning guests: from 8:00 AM.
- Shuttle ride: included with the reservation, for up to four passengers.
- Availability: subject to availability for your sailing date.
Our rate for your dates shows live on the lot page (from $6.95/day). The listing is the final word on hours and rules, so read it once more when you book.
Getting to the Terminal by Car
JAXPORT gives simple directions. From I-95, take Exit 41 (Heckscher Drive, FL-105), head east, follow the signs to the cruise terminal and turn onto August Drive. From I-295, take the same Exit 41, head west and follow the signs. Check FL511 (fl511.com) for live traffic before you leave, and give yourself extra time.
Papers and Bags on Sailing Day
Your cruise line sets the arrival window and the boarding deadline. Keep your boarding pass, photo ID and proof of citizenship in your carry-on. For Bahamas cruises, JAXPORT's FAQ says Carnival recommends a current passport. It also says a driver's license plus an original or certified birth certificate can prove U.S. citizenship, but it slows down your return.
Connecting Through Jacksonville International
Many guests fly into Jacksonville before they sail. If you will park near the airport, read each lot's listing with care. Each one lists its own hours, shuttle and pickup details, and those are the details to match with your flight and your return day. If the listing does not answer a question, ask the lot before you book.
After the Cruise: Finding Your Ride
JAXPORT says self-assist debarkation begins around 7:15 a.m. and general debarkation around 10:15 a.m. Your ship may differ, so use the times from your cruise line. Before you leave the ship, open your lot confirmation and read the pickup steps again. Then head to the pickup spot the lot gave you.
Why Planning Ahead Helps
Knowing the rules before you go takes the guesswork out of departure day. Hours and pickup steps can differ from one place to the next, and they can change over time. Check the current listing, review the total for all of your days, and keep your confirmation handy. Current rates are shown when you search.
Questions Travelers Ask About Jacksonville Cruises
How Many Cruise Terminals Does Jacksonville Have?
One. It is the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal at 9810 August Drive.
Is There a Shuttle to the Terminal?
Shuttle details are different for every lot. The listing for The Parking Mall shows a shuttle to the port from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with return trips from 8:00 AM.
Planning a trip from Jacksonville? Start with Tropical Airport Parking to check live availability for your dates. Review the details for your trip, whether you are sailing from JAXPORT or flying through Jacksonville International Airport.
Current pricing at JAX (from $6.95/day) — check live availability for your dates.