Jacksonville Port

[Cruisinforabruisin002]

I'm not new to cruising, but will be new to cruising leaving from the Jacksonville Port.

I am wondering if it's a decent port, and more importantly has anyone stayed the night before in Jacksonville?

Going down the day before and looking for a decent hotel that is to close the port.

Anyone have any good tips or ideas?

[Itchy&Scratchy]

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/386-florida-departures/

 

Edited March 20, 2019 by Itchy&Scratchy

[Mliddon]

I am not sure if you have already sailed,  here is some info.  The port is in an industrial area of town.  There are no hotels near the port that I would recommend.  There are some great hotels down at the Beach, maybe a 20 minute drive. 

One Ocean in Atlantic Beach

The Palms in Atlantic Beach

Courtyard Marriott in Jacksonville Beach

 

there are a lot of great restaurants around Atlantic Beach and it would be a fun way to start out your vacation!!!

Hope this helps

 

Michelle

[simplelife]

I've been to Jacksonville many times, so all I want precruise is a good night's sleep - thus for our Spring cruise we are staying at an airport hotel that has free cruise parking, but for family fun I would definitely agree with the beach area recommendations above.