Jacksonville Hotel Shuttles to the Port

[sea_u_onboard]

Looking for good options on hotels that provide free transport to the port. Are there any in the Jacksonville area?

[KroozFoolz]

There are quite a few hotels (most near the airport) that offer a cruise package with shuttles/parking included.

 

Check these out - http://www.visitjacksonville.com/packages/

 

Holiday Inn Express Blount Island is the closest to the port, but there is not a lot close by. A recent review from a Carnival thread:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=25454378&postcount=1

 

We have cruised from Jacksonville three times and have stayed the night before near the airport (Clarion twice and Microtel once - all good stays - ask for a tower room at the Clarion) - we drove our car and didn't need to make any last minute purchases. There is a shopping center (with a Walmart) between the airport and the cruiseport.

[sea_u_onboard]

Since we won't have a car I'm looking for the best deal. I would hate to pay a lot extra just for a ride to the pier. I found a few hotels near the airport that appear to be only about 6 miles to the pier. How much would a taxi cost to the pier?

[KroozFoolz]

http://www.jaxport.com/sea/c_faq.cfm#a8.25

 

JAXPORT's franchised taxi service provides taxi and mini-van service from the cruise terminal to the airport. (Please call the taxi company at 904-355-8294 for current prices and reservations.)