Cheapest Cruises from Jacksonville
Jacksonville is Northeast Florida's cruise port, offering a more affordable and less crowded alternative to Miami and Port Canaveral. It's especially convenient for residents of North Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
Tracking 172 upcoming sailings from Jacksonville.
Average Price by Destination
| Rank | Destination | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Stirrup Cay & Key West | $151.40 | $133.80 | 5 |
| 2 | Great Stirrup Cay & Grand Bahama Island | $164.09 | $125.80 | 15 |
| 3 | Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | $166.64 | $117.80 | 19 |
| 4 | San Juan & Dominican Republic | $176.31 | $166.90 | 6 |
| 5 | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | $182.30 | $111.80 | 4 |
| 6 | Bahamas | $188.02 | $78.40 | 123 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Oct 17, 2026 | $78.40 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Nov 9, 2026 | $82.40 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Jan 23, 2027 | $82.40 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Jan 9, 2027 | $84.40 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Jan 18, 2027 | $86.40 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Oct 26, 2026 | $90.40 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Nov 14, 2026 | $102.40 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 5 | Dec 5, 2026 | $105.60 | Inside Guarantee |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $106.00 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Feb 1, 2027 | $106.40 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Oct 31, 2026 | $106.40 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Dec 7, 2026 | $108.40 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Jan 4, 2027 | $108.40 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Feb 6, 2027 | $110.00 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 5 | Dec 5, 2026 | $111.80 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Oct 26, 2026 | $112.40 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 5 | Jan 29, 2027 | $113.60 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island & Great Stirrup Cay | 5 | Nov 15, 2026 | $113.60 | Inside Guarantee |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Dec 12, 2026 | $116.40 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 5 | Jan 24, 2027 | $117.60 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 5 | Jan 29, 2027 | $117.80 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Sep 28, 2026 | $117.80 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island | 4 | Jan 7, 2027 | $119.50 | Inside Guarantee |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Feb 20, 2027 | $119.60 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island & Great Stirrup Cay | 5 | Nov 15, 2026 | $119.80 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Oct 17, 2026 | $120.40 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Jan 23, 2027 | $120.40 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Jan 9, 2027 | $120.40 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Great Stirrup Cay & Grand Bahama Island | 5 | Jan 2, 2027 | $121.60 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 5 | Jan 24, 2027 | $121.80 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Funchal & Ponta Delgada | 15 | Apr 4, 2027 | $123.20 | Inside Guarantee |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Nov 9, 2026 | $124.40 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Jan 18, 2027 | $124.40 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Dec 7, 2026 | $124.40 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Nassau & Grand Bahama Island | 4 | Feb 3, 2027 | $124.50 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island | 4 | Jan 7, 2027 | $124.75 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Nassau & Grand Bahama Island | 4 | Feb 3, 2027 | $124.75 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 5 | Nov 20, 2026 | $125.60 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 5 | Feb 7, 2027 | $125.60 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island & Great Stirrup Cay | 5 | Nov 15, 2026 | $125.60 | Ocean View Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Great Stirrup Cay & Key West | 5 | Jan 19, 2027 | $125.60 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Great Stirrup Cay & Grand Bahama Island | 5 | Jan 2, 2027 | $125.80 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Oct 31, 2026 | $126.40 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Nov 14, 2026 | $126.40 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Nassau & Grand Bahama Island | 4 | Dec 10, 2026 | $129.50 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 5 | Dec 5, 2026 | $129.60 | Ocean View Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 5 | Feb 7, 2027 | $129.80 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 28, 2027 | $130.25 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Oct 30, 2027 | $130.40 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Elation | Bahamas | 5 | Jan 4, 2027 | $130.40 | Ocean View |
Tips for Cruising from Jacksonville
- Carnival's North Florida hub: Carnival is the primary cruise line sailing from Jacksonville, offering Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries year-round.
- Cheaper than Miami flights: If you're in Georgia or the Carolinas, driving to Jacksonville is far cheaper than flying to Miami. The port savings alone can cover a cabin upgrade.
- Smaller port, faster boarding: Jacksonville handles fewer ships, which means shorter lines and faster embarkation compared to the mega-ports in South Florida.
- Bahamas and short Caribbean: Most sailings are 4-5 night Bahamas or Caribbean runs. Good for a quick, affordable getaway.
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Prices shown are per person, per night for inside cabins. All sailings depart from Jacksonville. Last checked: September 7, 2026.