Driving from Ponte Vedra Beach to a cruise at JAXPORT? It is about 30 miles, about 40 minutes by car. Portside is expanding here, so join the waitlist and we will work to hold you a guaranteed spot near the terminal before you sail.
JAXPORT is about 30 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, roughly 40 minutes by car via A1A to I-295 North to August Drive. Portside is not at Jacksonville yet, so join the waitlist and, if you sign up 90+ days out, we will work to secure you a reserved spot near JAXPORT Cruise Terminal at 9810 August Drive by the Dames Point Bridge in north Jacksonville.
From Ponte Vedra Beach, the drive to JAXPORT runs about 30 miles and takes about 40 minutes. Take A1A to I-295 North to August Drive. Cruises depart from the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal at 9810 August Drive by the Dames Point Bridge in north Jacksonville. On a full sailing day the closest spaces go first, so knowing your parking plan before you leave Ponte Vedra Beach saves a scramble after the drive.
JAXPORT in Jacksonville is a convenient drive-to cruise port for North Florida and South Georgia. With a single terminal and a lot that holds about 600 cars, a spot can be tight on sailing days, so planning ahead matters. JAXPORT is served by Carnival, so whichever line you are sailing from Ponte Vedra Beach, the parking challenge is the same: a guaranteed spot near the terminal with a shuttle beats circling a full garage on embarkation morning.
It is free, and it is how we decide where to open next. If your cruise is 90 or more days out, that gives us the runway to secure a lot near JAXPORT and hold a spot for you before you sail. Add your details and we will email you the moment Jacksonville parking opens.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingJAXPORT is about 30 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, roughly 40 minutes by car via A1A to I-295 North to August Drive. Cruises depart from the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal at 9810 August Drive by the Dames Point Bridge in north Jacksonville. Portside does not have a lot at Jacksonville yet, so join the free waitlist and, if you sign up at least 90 days before you sail, we will work to hold a reserved spot near the terminal for you.
Plan on about 40 minutes from Ponte Vedra Beach, taking A1A to I-295 North to August Drive. With a single terminal and a lot that holds about 600 cars, a spot can be tight on sailing days, so planning ahead matters. Leaving earlier on embarkation morning gives you a cushion if traffic is heavy.
Not yet, Portside is still expanding to JAXPORT. Join the Jacksonville waitlist free, and when we secure a partner lot near the terminal we email waitlisted cruisers first, prioritizing anyone sailing 90 or more days out.
JAXPORT is served by Carnival. Many of those cruisers drive in from Ponte Vedra Beach and across the region, which is exactly why reserved parking with a free terminal shuttle is in demand here.
From $14.95 a day, free shuttle straight to your terminal, no hidden fees.
Rates start at $14.95/day. Weekend and peak sail dates, and last-minute bookings, can be higher based on demand and the day of the week. Your exact daily rate is always shown before you pay.