Jacksonville Cruises in 2027: Carnival Elation and Norwegian Dawn Compared
Two cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail 106 cruises from Jacksonville in 2027: Carnival Cruise Line (78 sailings on Carnival Elation) and Norwegian Cruise Line (28 on Norwegian Dawn). Almost all are 4- and 5-night Bahamas round trips, with Carnival sailing every month and Norwegian sailing in winter only. Interior fares for solo travelers typically ran approximately $107-152 per night on Norwegian and $135-221 on Carnival at single occupancy (as of October 2026, subject to change).
Table of Contents
- Quick Facts
- Which Cruise Lines Sail from Jacksonville in 2027?
- Which Jacksonville Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
- Where Do Jacksonville Cruises Go?
- When to Cruise from Jacksonville: 2027 Season by Month
- How to Choose a Jacksonville Cruise Line
- Planning Tips
- Related Guides
- Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Sailings | 106 tracked 2027 Jacksonville departures across two cruise lines |
| Cruise Lines | Carnival Cruise Line (78), Norwegian Cruise Line (28) |
| Ships | Carnival Elation (78 sailings), Norwegian Dawn (28) |
| Port | JAXPORT Cruise Terminal, Jacksonville, Florida |
| Durations | 4 to 15 nights; 101 of 106 sailings are 4 or 5 nights |
| Private Destinations | Celebration Key (all 78 Carnival sailings), Great Stirrup Cay (25 of 28 Norwegian sailings), RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay (50 Carnival sailings) |
| Season | All year on Carnival; January to April and November to December on Norwegian (busiest month: March, 14 departures) |
| Typical Solo Interior Fare | Approximately $107-152 per night on Norwegian and $135-221 on Carnival, at single occupancy (subject to change, as of October 2026) |
How we source these figures: CabinSaver tracks published cruise fares daily. The figures on this page come from the most recent tracking window for each line as of October 10, 2026: 365 snapshots for Norwegian Cruise Line (since October 2025) and 90 for Carnival Cruise Line (since July 13, 2026). They cover 106 Jacksonville departures in 2027, priced for solo travelers at single occupancy (which includes the single supplement), and are subject to change. Verify current fares directly with your cruise line before booking.
Which Cruise Lines Sail from Jacksonville in 2027?
Two cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail from Jacksonville in 2027, each with one ship:
| Cruise line | 2027 Jacksonville sailings | Ship | Main pattern | Months | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of October 2026, subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Cruise Line | 78 | Carnival Elation | 4- and 5-night Bahamas | All year | Approx. $135-221 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 28 | Norwegian Dawn | 4- and 5-night Bahamas, two longer Caribbean sailings | January to April, November to December | Approx. $107-152 |
Carnival Cruise Line from Jacksonville
Carnival Elation sails 78 times from Jacksonville in 2027, six or seven departures every month: 48 five-night and 28 four-night Bahamas round trips, plus two 6-night sailings. Every one calls at Celebration Key, Carnival's destination on Grand Bahama, and 50 add RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, while 30 call at Nassau.
Norwegian Cruise Line from Jacksonville
Norwegian Dawn sails 28 times from Jacksonville in 2027, from January 2 to April and from November to December 28. Most are 4- and 5-night Bahamas trips, and 25 call at Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island, with Grand Bahama on 23 and Nassau on 13. A few winter sailings add Key West. In November and December, Norwegian Dawn sails a 9-night and a 10-night Caribbean voyage to Puerto Plata, Tortola and San Juan, and in April it leaves Jacksonville on a 15-night transatlantic to Lisbon via the Azores and Madeira.
Norwegian's 2027 Jacksonville schedule is smaller than earlier listings suggested: CabinSaver's tracking no longer shows any Norwegian Gem departures from Jacksonville in 2027, so Norwegian Dawn is the only Norwegian ship in the current data. Verify current deployment with Norwegian Cruise Line.
Which Jacksonville Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
For solo travelers, Norwegian Cruise Line had the lower typical interior range on 2027 Jacksonville sailings in CabinSaver's tracking, approximately $107-152 per night at single occupancy, against approximately $135-221 on Carnival Cruise Line (as of October 2026, subject to change).
| Cruise line | Priced 2027 sailings | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of October 2026, subject to change) | Lowest single observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 28 | Approx. $107-152 | Approx. $80 |
| Carnival Cruise Line | 78 | Approx. $135-221 | Approx. $95 |
Based on CabinSaver's own fare tracking as of October 2026, the comparison is closest in winter, when both lines sail. From May to October, Carnival is the only tracked choice from Jacksonville.
Where Do Jacksonville Cruises Go?
Jacksonville is a Bahamas port: 103 of the 106 tracked 2027 departures are Bahamas-focused trips of 4 to 6 nights.
| Itinerary | 2027 sailings | Cruise line (sailings) | Main ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-6 night Bahamas | 103 | Carnival (78), Norwegian (25) | Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, Great Stirrup Cay, Nassau, Grand Bahama, Key West on three Norwegian sailings |
| 9-10 night Caribbean | 2 | Norwegian (2) | Puerto Plata, Tortola, San Juan |
| 15-night transatlantic | 1 | Norwegian (1) | Azores, Madeira, Portimao, ending in Lisbon |
Because Jacksonville sits further north than Florida's other big ports, a 4-night trip has fewer port days than the same length from Miami or Port Canaveral, which is why most itineraries here are 5 nights. For the islands, see our Eastern Caribbean ports guide.
When to Cruise from Jacksonville: 2027 Season by Month
March is the busiest month at Jacksonville in 2027, with 14 departures across Carnival and Norwegian during the spring break weeks. From May to October there are six or seven a month, all on Carnival.
| Month (2027) | Departures (Carnival and Norwegian) |
|---|---|
| January | 13 |
| February | 12 |
| March | 14 |
| April | 7 |
| May | 7 |
| June | 6 |
| July | 7 |
| August | 7 |
| September | 6 |
| October | 7 |
| November | 9 |
| December | 11 |
Winter has the most choice, because Norwegian Dawn joins Carnival Elation from November to April. Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, so check your cruise line's itinerary-change policy for summer and fall sailings.
How to Choose a Jacksonville Cruise Line
Based on CabinSaver's 2027 itinerary tracking:
- Carnival Cruise Line is the year-round option, with Celebration Key on every sailing and Half Moon Cay on most.
- Norwegian Cruise Line had the lower typical solo range in winter, with Great Stirrup Cay on most sailings and a few longer Caribbean and transatlantic voyages.
Jacksonville is a drive-to port for North Florida, south Georgia and the Carolinas. For more ships and lines, Port Canaveral is about three hours south.
Planning Tips
- Allow for the river. The JAXPORT Cruise Terminal sits on the St. Johns River, and ships typically take an hour or more to reach open ocean, so departure and arrival times reflect the river transit. Verify times with your cruise line.
- Plan the drive or airport transfer. Jacksonville International Airport is typically about 15-20 minutes from the cruise terminal by car, depending on traffic. Check your cruise line's parking guidance.
- Expect a mid-size ship. The Dames Point Bridge downstream of the terminal typically limits the size of ships that can sail from Jacksonville, which is why Carnival Elation and Norwegian Dawn are smaller than the ships at Port Canaveral or Miami. Deployment can change, so verify your ship with your cruise line.
- Check documentation. Closed-loop round trips from Jacksonville may allow U.S. citizens to sail with other accepted proof of citizenship, but a valid passport book is typically recommended, and the one-way transatlantic generally requires one. Requirements vary by itinerary and citizenship, so always verify with your cruise line and official government sources before your trip.
- Watch specific sailings. With 106 Jacksonville departures in 2027, deal alerts on the dates you want are more useful than waiting for a general sale.
Data current as of October 2026, derived from CabinSaver's own cruise fare tracking. Always verify availability and details directly with the cruise line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise lines sail from Jacksonville in 2027?
Two cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail from Jacksonville in 2027: Carnival Cruise Line with 78 departures on Carnival Elation and Norwegian Cruise Line with 28 departures on Norwegian Dawn, for 106 tracked 2027 sailings as of October 2026. Carnival sails from Jacksonville all year, while Norwegian sails from January to April and in November and December.
How much does a cruise from Jacksonville cost per night in 2027?
For solo travelers at single occupancy, interior fares on 2027 Jacksonville sailings typically ran approximately $107-152 per night on Norwegian Cruise Line and $135-221 on Carnival Cruise Line, based on CabinSaver fare tracking as of October 2026 (subject to change).
Where do cruises from Jacksonville go in 2027?
Almost all 2027 Jacksonville cruises go to the Bahamas. All 78 of Carnival Cruise Line's Jacksonville sailings call at Celebration Key on Grand Bahama, and 25 of Norwegian Cruise Line's 28 call at Great Stirrup Cay. Norwegian also has two longer Caribbean sailings in late 2027 and a one-way transatlantic to Lisbon in April, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.
Can I cruise from Jacksonville in the summer of 2027?
Yes, on Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Elation sails 4- and 5-night Bahamas cruises from Jacksonville every month of 2027, with six or seven departures a month. Norwegian Cruise Line has no tracked Jacksonville departures from May to October 2027, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.