Northeast Florida is perfectly positioned between three of the most active cruise ports in the United States. Whether you're sailing from Port Canaveral, JAXPORT, Port Everglades, or Port Tampa Bay, Putnam Airport Transfers provides flat-rate, door-to-door cruise ship transfers from all 17 towns in Putnam County and St. Johns County.
Which Cruise Port Should You Use from Northeast Florida?
| Port | Distance from Palatka | Best For | Cruise Lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAXPORT (Jacksonville) | ~60 miles / 1 hr 10 min | Quick Bahamas getaways, closest port | Carnival |
| Port Canaveral (Cocoa Beach) | ~115 miles / 2 hrs | Most cruise lines, Disney, Caribbean | Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney, Norwegian, MSC, Virgin |
| Port Tampa Bay | ~185 miles / 3 hrs | Gulf of Mexico, Mexico cruises | Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian |
| Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) | ~310 miles / 4.5 hrs | Transatlantic, luxury lines, repositioning | Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Holland America, Cunard |
Cruise Transfer Rates from Northeast Florida
| From | To JAXPORT | To Port Canaveral | To Port Tampa | To Port Everglades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palatka | $135 | $195 | $265 | $395 |
| St. Augustine | $95 | $215 | $285 | $415 |
| Ponte Vedra Beach | $75 | $225 | $295 | $425 |
| Nocatee | $80 | $220 | $290 | $420 |
| Crescent City | $150 | $210 | $280 | $410 |
| Interlachen | $145 | $205 | $275 | $405 |
What's Included in Every Cruise Transfer
- Door-to-door pickup from your home, hotel, or vacation rental
- Drop-off at your specific cruise terminal
- Luggage loading and unloading assistance
- Flat rate — no surge pricing, no parking fees to worry about
- Return pickup from the port after your cruise
- Licensed, insured, background-checked drivers
- 24/7 availability including early morning embarkation days
Pro Tips for Cruise Day from Northeast Florida
Cruise terminals open for boarding typically between 10:30am and 11:00am, with all passengers required to be aboard by 3:30pm–4:00pm. We recommend arriving at the terminal no later than 1:00pm to allow time for check-in, security, and boarding. For Port Canaveral departures, we suggest leaving Palatka or St. Augustine by 10:00am–10:30am. For JAXPORT, leaving by 9:30am is usually sufficient.
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