Fort Clinch State Park
State park at the northern tip of the island, about 3 km by road from downtown, with Fort Clinch inside. Entry is $6 per vehicle or $2 per pedestrian or cyclist, plus $2.50 per person to enter the fort.
Amelia Island, United States
Amelia Island is in north-east Florida, where the river winds through the heart of Fernandina Beach, a Victorian seaport and the island's main town. More about Amelia Island →
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Cruise Ships in Amelia Island
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Where is the Amelia Island cruise port?
Distances here are measured from the downtown waterfront of Fernandina Beach, by the harbor marina. Centre Street and the Palace Saloon are about a minute's walk away, Fort Clinch State Park is about 3 km by road, and Jacksonville International Airport is about 43 km away.
Cruise port
Getting to the Amelia Island cruise port
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) → Downtown Fernandina Beach
43 km · 35–55 min by car
Jacksonville International Airport is the nearest major airport, south-west of the island, a 43 km drive of about 35-55 minutes depending on traffic.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
35–55 min
No official taxi fare is published.
Cruise line transfer
Variesper person
35–55 min
Ask your cruise line whether a transfer is offered.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Centre Street and the Palace Saloon are a minute's walk from the downtown waterfront. Jacksonville International Airport is about 35 to 55 minutes away by road. No official taxi fare is published.
Eating in Amelia Island
- Casual lunch per person
- $10.95–13.99
- per person
Destination
About Amelia Island
Amelia Island is in north-east Florida, where the river winds through the heart of Fernandina Beach, a Victorian seaport and the island's main town. Its historic district of restored brick buildings along Centre Street has shops, galleries and restaurants, and Fort Clinch State Park lies at the northern tip of the island. Small coastal ships start and end cruises here.
- Climate
- Average daily highs range from 17.9°C in January to 32.6°C in July, and average daily lows from 7.4°C in January to 23.8°C in July and August. Rainfall totals about 1,268 mm a year, from 47 mm in November to 183 mm in September.
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
Things to Do in Amelia Island
Amelia Island Museum of History
The island's history museum, in the historic district of Fernandina Beach. Admission, which includes a docent-led tour, is $10 for adults.
Centre Street historic district
Fernandina Beach's main street runs inland from the waterfront, lined with restored brick buildings, shops, galleries and restaurants. The Palace Saloon is a minute's walk from the harbor marina. Strolling the district is free.
Amelia Island Lighthouse
The island's lighthouse, about 3 km by road from downtown. The city runs guided tours costing $10 for adults; book through the City of Fernandina Beach.