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Putnam County to Port Canaveral — Complete Cruise Port Transfer Guide

All 13 Putnam County towns covered — flat-rate cruise port transfers to Port Canaveral, JAXPORT, and Port Everglades. Here's everything you need to know before your cruise.

April 30, 20266 min read

If you live in Putnam County, Florida and you're planning a cruise, you have three realistic departure ports within driving distance: Port Canaveral (near Cocoa Beach), JAXPORT (Jacksonville), and Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale). Putnam Airport Transfers provides flat-rate, door-to-door cruise port transfers from all 13 Putnam County towns to any of these ports — so you can start your vacation stress-free.

Cruise Ports Accessible from Putnam County

Cruise PortDistance from PalatkaDrive TimeFlat Rate from PalatkaCruise Lines
Port Canaveral (Cocoa Beach)~115 miles~2 hrs$195Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney, Norwegian, MSC
JAXPORT (Jacksonville)~60 miles~1 hr 10 min$135Carnival
Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)~310 miles~4 hrs 30 min$395Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Holland America
Port Tampa Bay~185 miles~3 hrs$265Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian

Why Port Canaveral Is the Most Popular Choice for Putnam County Cruisers

Port Canaveral is the closest major cruise port to Putnam County — just about 2 hours from Palatka via US-17 South and I-95 South. It's also one of the most active cruise ports in the world, with sailings from Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian, and MSC departing multiple times per week. For families, the Disney Cruise Line terminal at Port Canaveral is especially popular.

JAXPORT — The Closest Cruise Port to Putnam County

JAXPORT (Jacksonville Port Authority) is technically the closest cruise terminal to Putnam County at about 60 miles from Palatka. Carnival Cruise Line operates sailings from JAXPORT, making it a convenient option for Putnam County residents who want to avoid the longer drive to Port Canaveral. Our flat-rate transfer from Palatka to JAXPORT is $135.

Cruise Transfer Rates from All Putnam County Towns

FromTo Port CanaveralTo JAXPORTTo Port Everglades
Palatka$195$135$395
Interlachen$205$145$405
Crescent City$210$150$410
Pomona Park$200$140$400
Hastings$205$145$405
East Palatka$195$135$395
Florahome$210$150$410
Satsuma$200$140$400
Welaka$205$145$405
Grandin$210$150$410
Hollister$210$150$410
Putnam Hall$215$155$415
San Mateo$195$135$395

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