Do you ever think about going on a cruise, but hesitate to book thinking about the long drive to Port Canaveral or Miami? Did you know that there are a few cruise ports that are within a 6 to 9-hour drive from Chattanooga?
Below are some of the cruise ports within a day’s drive of Chattanooga, and the cruises that leave from them. Use this guide to book your next cruise!
Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal, 5.5 hour drive
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Spirit
Passenger capacity: 2,124
Itineraries: 6-to-8-night Bahamas, 16-day Panama Canal, 9-day Western Caribbean,
Highlighted activities: Pools, waterslides, comedy club, theatre productions, mini golf, spa, children’s day camps, teen hangouts, pickleball, outdoor movies, bars, bingo, karaoke, arcade, and a casino.
Website: Carnival Spirit | Cruise Ships | Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Valor
Passenger capacity: 2,980
Itineraries: 6-to-8-day Bahamas, 6-day Western Caribbean,
Highlighted activities: Pools, waterslides, comedy club, theatre productions, mini golf, spa, children’s day camps, teen hangouts, pickleball, outdoor movies, bars, bingo, karaoke, arcade, and a casino.
Website: Carnival Valor | Deck Plans, Activities & Sailings | Carnival Cruise Line
Port NOLA, 7.4 hour drive
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
Passenger capacity: 2,974
Itineraries: 7-night cruises to Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Cozumel; Roatan, Belize City, Cozumel; Key West, Freeport, Nassau
Highlighted activities: Pools, waterslides, comedy club, theatre productions, mini golf, spa, children’s day camps, teen hangouts, pickleball, outdoor movies, bars, bingo, karaoke, arcade, and a casino.
Website: Carnival Liberty | Deck Plans, Activities & Sailings | Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Valor
Passenger capacity: 2,974
Itineraries: 4-night to Cozumel, 5-night Cozumel and Progresso
Highlighted activities: Pools, waterslides, comedy club, theatre productions, mini golf, spa, children’s day camps, teen hangouts, pickleball, outdoor movies, bars, bingo, karaoke, arcade, and a casino.
Website: Carnival Valor | Deck Plans, Activities & Sailings | Carnival Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
Passenger capacity:3,963
Itineraries: 7-night to Costa Maya, Cozumel, Roatan and Belize City
Highlighted activities: Multiple pools, Aqua Park waterslides, ropes course, Broadway-style theatre productions, comedy shows, mini golf, Mandara Spa, Splash Academy children’s programs, Entourage teen lounge, sports court (including pickleball), outdoor movies, The Waterfront bars and lounges, bingo, karaoke, arcade, and a casino.
Website: Norwegian Getaway® Cruise Ship | NCL – Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
Passenger capacity:3,114
Itineraries: 6-to-8-night Western Caribbean
Highlighted activities: Pools (including solarium & whirlpools), waterslides (The Perfect Storm duo), comedy/variety shows, theatre productions & ice skating shows, mini golf (Mariner Dunes), spa (Vitality℠ Spa), children’s day camps (Adventure Ocean youth program), teen hangouts/lounges, sports court activities (including rock climbing & pickleball), outdoor movies & movies by the pool, bars (Playmakers Sports Bar & Bamboo Room), bingo/game shows, karaoke, arcade, and a casino (Casino Royale)
Website: Mariner of the Seas | Cruise Ships | Royal Caribbean Cruises
Jaxport Cruise Terminal, 7.5 hour drive
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Elation
Passenger capacity: 2,190
Itineraries: 4-to-6-day Bahamas
Highlighted activities: Pools, waterslides, comedy club, theatre productions, mini golf, spa, children’s day camps, teen hangouts, pickleball, outdoor movies, bars, bingo, karaoke, arcade, and a casino.
Website: Carnival Elation | Deck Plans, Activities & Sailings | Carnival Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Gem
Passenger capacity: 2,344
Itineraries: 4-to-5-day Bahamas
Highlighted activities: Spa, night club, magician and comedy show, art gallery, basketball/volleyball/tennis court, casino, kids’ clubs, pool and hot tub, and an arcade.
Website: Norwegian Gem Cruise Ship | Norwegian Gem Deck Plans | Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Dawn
Passenger capacity: 2,290
Itineraries: 4-to-5-day Bahamas, 13-to-15-day Transatlantic from Jacksonville to Lisbon
Highlighted activities: Spa, night club, magician and comedy show, art gallery, basketball/volleyball/tennis court, casino, kids’ clubs, pool and hot tub, and an arcade.
Website: Norwegian Dawn® Cruise Ship | NCL – Norwegian Cruise Line
American Cruise Lines
American Eagle
Passenger capacity: 100
Itineraries: 9-day Great Rivers of Florida Cruise
Highlighted activities: Lounges, fitness center, and a study.
Website: Small Cruise Ships | American Eagle | American Cruise Lines
American Glory
Passenger capacity: 100
Itineraries:9-day Great Rivers of Florida Cruise
Highlighted activities: Walking track, fitness center, a lounge, and a study.
Website: Small Cruise Ships | American Glory | American Cruise Lines
American Liberty
Passenger capacity: 100
Itineraries:9-day Great Rivers of Florida Cruise
Highlighted activities: Walking track, fitness center, a lounge, and a study.
Website: Small Cruise Ships | American Liberty | American Cruise Lines
Port of Tampa Cruise Terminal, 8.25 hour drive
Margaritaville at Sea
Islander
Passenger capacity: 2,650
Itineraries: 4-night Cozumel and Progresso, 5-night Key West and Cozumel, 5-night Progreso and Cozumel, 6-night Key West and Bahamas, 7-night Western Caribbean
Highlighted activities: Music and theatre productions, three pools, kids’ splash area, arcade, casino, spa, fitness center, kids’ clubs, and shopping.
Website: Margaritaville at Sea Islander | Explore Our Cruise Ships
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Paradise
Passenger capacity: 2,124
Itineraries: 4 to 6-night Bahamas, 4 to 6-night Western Caribbean
Highlighted activities: Spa, waterslides, pools, theatre productions, kids’ clubs/camps, comedy club, mini golf, arcade, and a casino.
Website: Carnival Paradise | Deck Plans, Activities & Sailings | Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Legend
Passenger capacity: 2,124
Itineraries: 6-to-8-day Western Caribbean, 6-night Bahamas, 8 to 14-night Panama Canal
Highlighted activities: Spa, waterslides, pools, theatre productions, kids’ clubs/camps, comedy club, mini golf, arcade, a casino, and outdoor movies.
Website: Carnival Legend | Deck Plans, Activities & Sailings | Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Miracle
Passenger capacity: 2,124
Itineraries: 6 to 8-night Western Caribbean, 8 to 16-night Panama Canal
Highlighted activities: Spa, waterslides, pools, theatre productions, kids’ clubs/camps, comedy club, mini golf, pickleball, arcade, and a casino.
Website: Carnival Miracle | Deck Plans, Activities & Sailings | Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
Passenger capacity: 2,730
Itineraries: 4 to 8-night Western Caribbean, 5-night Bahamas Caribbean
Highlighted activities: Arcade, casino, spa, shopping, theatre productions, fitness center, outdoor movies, pools, rock climbing, dancing, and kids’ clubs.
Website: Enchantment of the Seas | Cruise Ships | Royal Caribbean Cruises
Rhapsody of the Seas
Passenger capacity: 2,416
Itineraries: 6 to 6-night Western Caribbean
Highlighted activities: Pools, original productions, outdoor movies, arcade, rock climbing wall, spa and fitness center, shopping, kids and teens clubs.
Website: Rhapsody of the Seas | Cruise Ships | Royal Caribbean Cruises
Grandeur of the Seas
Passenger capacity: 1,992
Itineraries: 7-night Western Caribbean, 7-night Bahamas, 7-night Southern Caribbean
Highlighted activities: Casino, pool side movies, rock climbing, theatre productions, spa, fitness center, shopping, pools, and an arcade.
Website: Grandeur of the Seas | Cruise Ships | Royal Caribbean Cruises
Radiance of the Seas
Passenger capacity: 2,143
Itineraries: 5–7-night Western Caribbean
Highlighted activities: Rock climbing wall, theatre productions, spa, fitness center, shopping, pools, outdoor movies, arcade, mini golf, and kids’ programs.
Website: Radiance of the Seas | Cruise Ships | Royal Caribbean Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star
Passenger capacity: 2,298
Itineraries: 4 to 5-night Bahamas, 4-night Western Caribbean, 10 to 12-night Caribbean, 13-night Transatlantic, 4-to-5-night Bahamas and Key West
Highlighted activities: Musical shows, basketball and volleyball court, golf driving net, kids’ clubs, spa, pool and hot tubs, casino, and an arcade.
Website: Norwegian Star Cruise Ship | Norwegian Star Deck Plans | Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Dawn
Passenger capacity: 2,290
Itineraries: 4-night Bahamas, 7-night Caribbean
Highlighted activities: Theatre shows, basketball and volleyball court, casino, kids’ clubs, pools and hot tubs, arcade, and a fitness center.
Website: Norwegian Dawn Cruise Ship | Norwegian Dawn Deck Plans | Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky
Passenger capacity: 1,944
Itineraries: 5-night Bahamas, 11 to 14-night Panama Canal
Highlighted activities: Music productions, swimming pools, casino, spa, fitness center, kids’ clubs, and an arcade.
Website: Norwegian Sky Cruise Ship | Norwegian Sky Deck Plans | Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Constellation *
Passenger capacity: 2,184
Itineraries: 6 to 7-night Belize and Mexico, 7-night Grand Cayman & Mexico, 7-night Key West & Mexico, 7-night Honduras, Belize, and Mexico, 7-night Western Caribbean, 7-night Key West & Bahamas, 5-night New Orleans and Caribbean, 7-night Mardi Gras, 15-night Bermuda & Spain Transatlantic, 16-night Bermuda & Spain
Highlighted activities: Spa, fitness center, casino, theatre shows, kid’s camps, pools, outdoor movies, pickleball, art, and shopping.
Website: Celebrity Constellation: Deck Plan & Amenities | Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Summit
Passenger capacity: 2,218
Itineraries: 7-night Western Caribbean, 7-night Key West and Bahamas, 7-night Bahamas and Mexico, 7-night Mardi Gras
Highlighted activities: Spa, fitness center, casino, theatre shows, camps for children, kid’s programs, pools, outdoor movies, pickle ball, art, and shopping.
Website: Celebrity Summit: Deck Plan & Amenities | Celebrity Cruises
Oceania Cruises
Insignia
Passenger capacity: 670
Itineraries: 7-night Western Caribbean, 10-night Palms & Panama Canal, 15-night Leeward Isles, 20-night Panama Canal
Highlighted activities: Afternoon tea, library, spa, pool, casino, fitness center, sports deck, onboard shows, and boutiques.
Website: Insignia Cruise Ship Overview | Oceania Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Mariner
Passenger capacity: 700
Itineraries: 10-night Shimmering Reefs & Mighty Ruins, 14-night Caribbean
Highlighted activities: Bocce court, golf nets, putting green, library, a pool, shuffleboard, casino, theatre, lounges, fitness center, spa, and boutiques.
Website: Seven Seas Mariner – Cruise Ship Tour | Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Norfolk Cruise Terminal, 9-hour drive
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunshine
Passenger capacity: 3,002
Itineraries: 6-day Bahamas, 8-day Eastern Caribbean, 6-day Bermuda
Highlighted activities: Comedy club, waterworks, pools, spa, musical productions, sports square, kids’ clubs, ropes course, outdoor movies, mini golf, fitness center, arcade, and a casino.
Website: Carnival Sunshine | Deck Plans, Activities & Sailings | Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Freedom
Passenger capacity: 3,002
Itineraries: 8-day Eastern Caribbean, 6-day Bermuda
Highlighted activities: Comedy club, waterworks, pools, spa, musical productions, sports square, kids’ clubs, ropes course, outdoor movies, mini golf, fitness center, arcade, and a casino.
Website: Carnival Freedom | Deck Plans, Activities & Sailings | Carnival Cruise Line
Have you cruised from one of these ports? Comment below to let us know about your experience!
