2027 Norwegian Cruise Line Jacksonville Cruises: Norwegian Dawn's Bahamas Season
Norwegian Cruise Line sails 28 departures from Jacksonville in 2027, all on Norwegian Dawn, from January 2 to April 4 and November 19 to December 28, 2027. Most of Norwegian's 2027 Jacksonville sailings are 4- and 5-night Bahamas round trips to Great Stirrup Cay and Grand Bahama, with a few longer Caribbean and transatlantic voyages. Inside cabin fares typically ran approximately $107-152 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of October 2026, subject to change).
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Table of Contents
- Quick Facts
- Introduction
- 2027 Season Highlights
- Why Choose a Round-Trip Cruise from Jacksonville?
- Destination Breakdown
- Month-by-Month Jacksonville Cruise Calendar for 2027
- Ship Deployment
- Planning Tips
- How to Find the Best Deals on Jacksonville Cruises
- Related Guides
- Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Sailings | 28 Norwegian Cruise Line departures from Jacksonville in 2027 |
| Ships | Norwegian Dawn (all 28 departures) |
| Destinations | Bahamas (25 sailings), Caribbean (2), transatlantic (1) |
| Durations | 4 to 15 nights; 5 nights (17 sailings) and 4 nights (8) are most common |
| Season | January 2 to April 4 and November 19 to December 28, 2027; no Norwegian departures from May to October |
| Terminal | JAXPORT Cruise Terminal, Jacksonville, Florida. Terminal assignments can change, so verify with Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Typical Price Range | Approximately $107-152 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy in an inside cabin (subject to change, as of October 2026) |
How we source these figures: CabinSaver tracks published Norwegian Cruise Line fares daily and has recorded 365 pricing snapshots for these sailings between 2025-10-11 and 2026-10-10. The ranges below reflect 28 2027 departures priced for solo travelers at single occupancy (which includes the single supplement), and are subject to change. Verify current fares directly with Norwegian Cruise Line before booking.
Introduction
Norwegian's Jacksonville program is a winter short-cruise season: one ship, Norwegian Dawn, running 4- and 5-night Bahamas trips for North Florida, south Georgia and the Carolinas, with a holiday block in November and December. It suits travelers who want Great Stirrup Cay without the drive to South Florida.
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2027 Season Highlights
Norwegian Dawn carries every 2027 Norwegian departure from Jacksonville. The winter block runs from January 2 to March 30, 2027, with 20 Bahamas sailings that alternate 4-night and 5-night trips. On April 4, Norwegian Dawn leaves Jacksonville on a 15-night transatlantic to Lisbon, calling at Great Stirrup Cay, Ponta Delgada and Horta in the Azores, Funchal in Madeira and Portimao in Portugal.
Norwegian Dawn returns on November 19 for a holiday block of 7 sailings: five 5-night Bahamas trips, plus a 10-night Caribbean voyage on November 29 and a 9-night Caribbean voyage on December 9 that reach Tortola, San Juan and Puerto Plata.
Earlier listings also showed Norwegian Gem sailing from Jacksonville in 2027, but CabinSaver's tracking no longer includes any Norwegian Gem departures from the port. Verify current deployment with Norwegian Cruise Line.
Why Choose a Round-Trip Cruise from Jacksonville?
Round-trip convenience is the main case: 27 of Norwegian Cruise Line's 28 Jacksonville sailings in 2027 return to Jacksonville, so drive-to travelers park once and skip flights. That makes it a practical drive-to option for travelers from Savannah, Tallahassee or Charleston.
The short trips also keep costs contained. Norwegian's 4- and 5-night Bahamas sailings typically ran approximately $105-147 per night in an inside cabin for solo travelers at single occupancy, and approximately $185-220 per night in a balcony, based on CabinSaver's own fare tracking as of October 2026 (subject to change). Norwegian Dawn does not have Studio cabins, so solo travelers pay the single supplement on a standard cabin. Free at Sea offers and Latitudes Rewards benefits change regularly, so verify what is included with Norwegian Cruise Line.
Destination Breakdown
Here is how Norwegian Cruise Line's 28 Jacksonville departures in 2027 compare by destination, with fares for solo travelers at single occupancy as of October 2026 (subject to change):
| Destination | Norwegian sailings | Typical length | Ships | Months sailed | Typical solo fare per night (approx., as of October 2026, subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 25 | 4-5 nights | Norwegian Dawn | Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec | Approx. $105-147 |
| Caribbean | 2 | 9-10 nights | Norwegian Dawn | Nov-Dec | Limited data |
| Transatlantic | 1 | 15 nights | Norwegian Dawn | Apr | Limited data |
Bahamas (25 sailings)
Most Norwegian Bahamas sailings from Jacksonville pair Great Stirrup Cay with Grand Bahama, and the 5-night trips often add Nassau. Three 5-night sailings, on January 19, March 2 and March 30, 2027, swap Grand Bahama for Key West. The December 18 sailing adds Bimini. Grand Bahama appears on 23 of Norwegian's 28 Jacksonville itineraries and Nassau on 13.
Caribbean (2 sailings)
Two longer round trips reach the Eastern Caribbean: the 10-night November 29 sailing to Nassau, Tortola, San Juan, Samana and Puerto Plata, and the 9-night December 9 sailing to Tortola, San Juan, Great Stirrup Cay and Puerto Plata. Both finish with a call at Grand Bahama.
Transatlantic (1 sailing)
The April 4, 2027 crossing is the only one-way Norwegian sailing from Jacksonville: 15 nights to Lisbon by way of Great Stirrup Cay, the Azores, Madeira and Portimao. It needs a one-way flight home from Portugal.
Month-by-Month Jacksonville Cruise Calendar for 2027
January 2027
Seven departures, on January 2, 7, 11, 15, 19, 24 and 29. Norwegian Dawn alternates 4- and 5-night Bahamas trips, and the January 19 sailing calls at Key West and Great Stirrup Cay. January had some of the lowest inside fares of Norwegian's Jacksonville year in the tracking data as of October 2026 (subject to change).
Ships: Norwegian Dawn Destinations: Bahamas, Key West Duration: 4 to 5 nights
February 2027
Six departures, on February 3, 7, 12, 16, 21 and 26, all Bahamas trips to combinations of Grand Bahama, Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau. Presidents' Day falls on February 15, 2027.
Ships: Norwegian Dawn Destinations: Bahamas Duration: 4 to 5 nights
March 2027
Seven departures, on March 2, 7, 12, 16, 21, 26 and 30, covering the spring break weeks. The March 2 and March 30 sailings call at Key West.
Ships: Norwegian Dawn Destinations: Bahamas, Key West Duration: 4 to 5 nights
April 2027
One departure: the April 4 transatlantic to Lisbon, which ends Norwegian Dawn's spring season in Jacksonville.
Ships: Norwegian Dawn Destinations: Transatlantic Duration: 15 nights
November 2027
Three departures, on November 19, 24 and 29. The first two are 5-night Bahamas trips, the November 24 sailing covers Thanksgiving, and the November 29 sailing is the 10-night Caribbean voyage.
Ships: Norwegian Dawn Destinations: Bahamas, Caribbean Duration: 5 to 10 nights
December 2027
Four departures, on December 9, 18, 23 and 28: the 9-night Caribbean voyage, then three 5-night Bahamas trips over Christmas and New Year's. The holiday sailings carried the highest inside fares of Norwegian's 2027 Jacksonville schedule in the tracking data as of October 2026 (subject to change).
Ships: Norwegian Dawn Destinations: Caribbean, Bahamas Duration: 5 to 9 nights
Ship Deployment
- Norwegian Dawn - January 2 to April 4 and November 19 to December 28, 2027; 4- and 5-night Bahamas trips to Great Stirrup Cay, Grand Bahama and Nassau, two 9- and 10-night Caribbean voyages, and a 15-night transatlantic to Lisbon. Norwegian's only ship in Jacksonville in 2027.
Planning Tips
- Plan the drive. The JAXPORT Cruise Terminal is typically about 15-20 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport by car, depending on traffic. Check Norwegian Cruise Line's parking guidance before you travel.
- Allow for the river. Ships sail along the St. Johns River to reach the Atlantic, so departure and arrival times reflect the river transit. Verify times with Norwegian Cruise Line.
- Pick 5 nights for more ports. Jacksonville is further from the Bahamas than South Florida, so the 5-night trips typically add a third stop such as Nassau.
- 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 transatlantic to Lisbon generally requires one. Requirements vary by itinerary and citizenship, so always verify with Norwegian Cruise Line and official government sources before your trip.
How to Find the Best Deals on Jacksonville Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line pricing fluctuates based on demand, booking time, and availability. Here's how to time your booking:
- Book early - Promotional fares are often available 12-18 months in advance
- Monitor price drops - Fares change weekly; set up deal alerts to track your preferred sailings
- Consider January to March - Norwegian's winter Bahamas sailings typically priced well below its November and December holiday departures in the tracking data
- Compare 4 and 5 nights - The per-night difference is often small, and the 5-night trips usually add a port
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Norwegian Dawn's Jacksonville season packs short Bahamas trips, two Caribbean voyages and an ocean crossing into seven months of the year.
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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 Norwegian ship leaves from Jacksonville in 2027?
Norwegian Dawn is the only Norwegian Cruise Line ship in CabinSaver's 2027 Jacksonville tracking, with 28 departures from January 2 to April 4 and November 19 to December 28, 2027, as of October 2026. Ship assignments can change, so verify with Norwegian Cruise Line.
How many nights are Norwegian cruises from Jacksonville in 2027?
Most of Norwegian Cruise Line's 28 Jacksonville sailings in 2027 are short: 17 are 5 nights and 8 are 4 nights. Norwegian Dawn also sails a 9-night and a 10-night Caribbean voyage in late 2027 and a 15-night transatlantic to Lisbon on April 4, 2027.
How much does a Norwegian cruise from Jacksonville cost per night in 2027?
Inside cabin fares on Norwegian Cruise Line's 28 Jacksonville sailings in 2027 typically ran approximately $107-152 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy, based on CabinSaver fare tracking as of October 2026 (subject to change). Norwegian's November and December holiday sailings priced well above its January to March departures.
Where does Norwegian Cruise Line go from Jacksonville in 2027?
Norwegian Cruise Line's 2027 Jacksonville sailings mostly visit the Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay appears on 25 of the 28 Norwegian itineraries, Grand Bahama on 23 and Nassau on 13. Three 5-night Norwegian sailings add Key West, and two late-2027 voyages reach Tortola, San Juan and Puerto Plata.