A new cruise ship would set sail from Jacksonville beginning in November 2025 under an agreement that the Jacksonville Port Authority board will consider during a special meeting Feb. 6.
With the board’s approval, Norwegian Cruise Line would offer seasonal cruises from Jacksonville to the Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean aboard the Norwegian Gem. The cruise ship, which holds 2,394 guests, would sail from Jacksonville from November to April through 2028.
The special meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m.