Downtown Jacksonville skyline and marina boats on the St. Johns River, Florida

Cheap hotels near JAXPORT Cruise Terminal

JAXPORT’s cruise terminal in north Jacksonville offers short cruises to the Bahamas and the Caribbean, and it is only a short drive from Jacksonville International Airport.

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Best areas for a cheap pre-cruise hotel

Near JAX Airport

The closest cluster of hotels to the terminal, many with good-value rates.

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Downtown Jacksonville

Riverfront hotels roughly 20 minutes from the terminal.

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Jacksonville Beach

Oceanfront hotels for a pre-cruise beach night.

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Amelia Island

A charming island town north of Jacksonville.

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Map of hotels near JAXPORT Cruise Terminal

Pre-cruise tip

The terminal is upriver from the Dames Point Bridge, which limits the size of ships that can sail from here — expect smaller ships and shorter itineraries.

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