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Tampa now homeports eight vessels from five cruise lines: Offering the variety of 4, 5, 7,   10, 11   and 14-day cruise itineraries. 

Why choose anywhere but Tampa?

As any itinerary planner knows, cruises provide guests with a unique and wonderful way to explore the world, allowing them to continuously move between beautiful locations and make memories that will last a lifetime. Every port of call on an itinerary plays a vital role in creating an enjoyable cruise experience, but what about the homeport?

Embarkation is as crucial to the overall cruise experience as the ship, its onboard amenities and the itinerary of picturesque ports. A homeport that is easy to navigate, and provides a variety of unique and interesting activities just steps from the ship? Now that’s an attractive prospect for guests. And that’s exactly what cruise operators and their itinerary planners will find at Port Tampa Bay on Florida’s West Coast.

Positive impressions start from the moment the cruise guests arrive at the modern, award-winning Tampa International Airport. The airport is a convenient 15-minute drive from the Channelside District in Downtown Tampa, which enables travellers to get a view of the water and soak up the Florida vibe and sunshine before they arrive at one of the three cruise terminals.

But that’s just the beginning. One of the growing trends both cruise lines and their itinerary planners are seeing is an increase in the number of guests who are interested in extending their cruise by enjoying the pre- and post-cruise activities in the homeport city.

Tampa is ideally suited for catering to this trend, given that it is located between some of the world’s most popular theme parks (including Busch Gardens in Tampa) and acclaimed beaches with crystal-clear waters in the cities of Clearwater and St. Pete Beach. In addition, guests are just steps from the sights, sounds and experiences of Downtown Tampa. The district is a destination in itself, thanks to attractions like the Florida Aquarium, Sparkman Wharf, new shops and restaurants on Water Street, the unique Ybor City (Tampa’s Latin Quarter) and Downtown Tampa’s Riverwalk, which has spectacular views and is close to eateries and nightlife. 

Port Tampa Bay and the city’s tight network of forward-thinking tourism organisations work together to provide cruise lines’ itinerary planners with the high-quality services they need to help their guests make the most of these tourist attractions during their time in Tampa. For example, Visit Tampa Bay (the city’s tourism agency) collaborates closely with Port Tampa Bay and Tampa International Airport to assist itinerary planners with transportation options that can handle all sizes of guest groups.

Multiple cruise lines have already reaped the benefits of homeporting their ships at Port Tampa Bay. Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Paradise and Carnival Pride, Royal Caribbean International’s Radiance of the Seas and Enchantment of the Seas and Grandeur of the Seas, Celebrity Cruises' Constellation,  Norwegian Cruise Line’s Jade and Margaritaville at Seas' Islander all sail out of the city, enabling cruise travellers to explore multiple destinations across the Caribbean and Central America.

To learn more about the various destinations our cruise partners sail to, visit our Cruise Destinations page. 

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Port Tampa Bay is proud to partner with Moffitt Cancer Center on a new community outreach and education center. Health care professionals, community leaders and advocates who are committed to making a difference in the fight against cancer have a new location to better connect with the Tampa Bay area community. Moffitt Cancer Center at Port Tampa Bay is located in the busy Water Street district across from The Florida Aquarium at Port Tampa Bay’s Cruise Terminal 2.

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Local Time 2024-04-26 01:38

Port Tampa cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Tampa, Florida. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Tampa Bay Cruise Port is on Florida's western coast. The city of Tampa is approx 85 mi (140 km) from Orlando City /Port Canaveral to the west, via Highway I-4E (~1,5 hours drive distance). Regency Cruises and HAL-Holland America Line were the first companies to start homeporting/roundtrip voyages from Tampa (in the 1980s). CCL-Carnival Cruise Line started homeporting operations in 1994 with MS Tropicale (1982-built/2021- scrapped ).

Two bridges spanning Old Tampa Bay - Gandy Bridge (1924-opened, carrying highway 92) and Howard Frankland Bridge (1960-opened, carrying highway I-275) directly connect Tampa to St Petersburg .

Tampa is a port city in Florida USA (Hillsborough County) with population around 390,000. The Tampa-St Petersburg-Clearwater Metro by population (around 3,2 million) is Florida's second-largest - after Miami - Fort Lauderdale - West Palm Beach Metro (around 6,14 million). Tampa is on the Mexican Gulf and is one of the Tampa Bay Area's main cities - together with St Petersburg and Clearwater.

Cross-Bay ferries serve the Tampa-St Petersburg route seasonally (October-November thru May) since 2016.

• In Tampa, the boats depart from Tampa Convention Center's dock, while in St Petersburg, they leave from North Straub Park's dock (near Vinoy Marina).
• Departures from St Petersburg are on Wednesdays and Thursdays (at 4:45 pm), on Fridays and Saturdays (at 10 am), and on Sundays (at 11 am).
• Departures from Tampa are on Wednesdays and Thursdays (at 10:45 pm), on Fridays and Saturdays (at 11 pm) and on Sundays (at 7:30 pm).
• As of 2023, Cross-Bay Ferry adult ticket prices were US$12 pp per one-way crossing. Youths, college students, seniors, people with disabilities and active/retired military personnel receive discounted tickets.
• In 2022, on the Tampa-Petersburg route was deployed the twin-hull catamaran Provincetown III (2004-built, IMO 9329394) which has max passenger capacity 149 and average speed 30 mph/50 kph.

The Cross-Bay ferry service is a public-private partnership between the counties Pinellas and Hillsborough and HMS Ferries Inc (part of HMS Global Maritime (1994-founded as Hornblower Marine Services, based in New Albany, Indiana).

Tampa cruise port

The Port is approx 24 km (15 mi) from Tampa Airport (~20 min drive distance) and very close yo downtown. The Port's 3 cruise terminals (all located on Harbour Island) are near large-capacity parking garages. The nearest highway is Lee Roy Selmon Expressway (running along the port's northern border).

Popular tourist attractions in close proximity to the cruise port include Channelside Bay Plaza (shops, bars, restaurants, hotels), Florida Aquarium (1995-opened, floor area 250,000 ft2/23000 m2), Ybor City (1880s-founded historic neighborhood/aka Cigar City), Busch Gardens Tampa (1959-opened, African-themed amusement park owned by SeaWorld Entertainment Inc).

According to local business studies, a 3000-passenger cruiser generates ~USD 334,000 in onshore spending (crew and tourists) per visit in the homeport city. Recent leisure project developments resulted in new dining, shopping, accommodation and entertainment options.

Tampa is one of the USA's most popular homeports for liners deployed in the Western Caribbean. The largest companies homeporting in Tampa are CCL-Carnival , RCI-Royal Caribbean , HAL-Holland America , NCL-Norwegian .

Port's cruising season runs from November thru April. In 2014 were handled a total of 888,343 cruise passengers via 198 ship calls.

In 2017, Port Tampa for the first time handled ~1 million cruisers. The number was impressive, considering Sunshine Skyway Bridge's height limitations (180 ft / 55 m) and the strong competition from larger and better positioned around Florida ports.

Besides the Skyway Bridge's height limitation, the cruise port also has a navigation issue as it is prone to fog. Larger ships also experience difficulties in maneuvering due to the Port's shallow waters and narrow channels.

Carnival ships here have passenger capacity between 1000 and 2600, and generally operate on Western Caribbean roundtrip itineraries. Port's strategy is not homeporting mega-ships, but rather attracting smaller and recently refurbished vessels with itineraries to easy-to-reach destinations.

In 2017-Q1 (winter season) the port handled 239,301 passengers (3% increase over 2016-Q1). The number of homeported cruise liners increased to 7 (from 5 in 2016). One of the new boats based here for turnarounds/roundtrips was RCI's Empress of the Seas - which itineraries also visited Havana Cuba (starting April 2017). In 2017, the cruise port handled a total of 961,000 passengers. Also in 2017 was signed with RCI a 5-year agreement (optional 2 more years). It guaranteed min passenger numbers, while RCI spent ~USD 2 million in Terminal 6 upgrades.

In 2017, Holland America's MS Oosterdam replaced in Tampa the smaller MS Ryndam (now Celestyal Journey) . Another newly refurbished and upgraded boat returning for homeporting was Carnival Pride (starting January 2017), after nearly 3 years (in 2016 was homeported in Baltimore ).

In 2017, Carnival announced adding cruises from Tampa to Cuba to its 2017-2018 Caribbean program scheduled for Carnival Paradise (starting June 2017).

In 2018, Carnival Miracle started from Tampa year-round 7-day roundtrips. On September 22-23, 2018, Port Tampa Bay celebrated its 1 millionth cruise passenger. Another record was the Easter weekend (Mar 31 - Apr 1) when the cruise port handled 29,167 passengers on multiple ship calls.

Port Tampa cruise ship schedule includes roundtrips the whole year-round. The most common are the 7-day Western Caribbean itineraries visiting Key West Florida , Roatan Island Honduras , Cozumel Mexico , Costa Maya Mexico , Grand Cayman Island .

In February 2023 was officially opened the new cruise ship crew-exclusive facility Hookers Point Tampa Seafarer's Center. The facility is at Cruise Terminal 3 and provides Wi-Fi Internet and phones. The Seafarer's Center has a convenience store (selling snacks, travel essentials, toiletries, etc) and is generally used for handling (sending/receiving) packages and mail.

In 2023, ACL-American Cruise Lines included Key West as a call port of its 7-night/8-day "Florida Gulf Coast and Keys" itinerary. The roundtrip from Tampa was specifically designed for ACL's newbuild catamarans (Coastal Cats) and was first operated by American Glory in 2023.

On this ACL ex-Florida voyage, on days 3 and 4 the ship stays in Key West overnight. This allows tourists to explore Key West City on Day 3 (with a complimentary guided tour to the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum) and the Dry Tortugas National Park on Day 4 (visiting Fort Jefferson/Civil War prison)

Port Tampa Bay

Port Tampa Bay is ranked Florida state's largest port. The seaport is located close to downtown Tampa (Channel District) and is accessed directly from Tampa Bay. The port is approx 46 km (30 mi) from Gulf of Mexico. Port Tampa Bay has capacity to serve world's largest container carriers , tankers and cruise liners .

In 2013, the port Tampa was ranked USA's 16th largest (by domestic trade tonnage), 32nd largest (by foreign cargo tonnage) and 22nd (total shipping tonnage). Port's impact on Florida's economy is over USD 15 billion, with supported over 80,000 local jobs. Most handled vessels are bulk carriers and tankers, also Ro-Ro ships (car carries) and boxships (container carriers). The port also has drydocks for ship repairs. Most of the traffic is with Asian ports.

Ports America Holdings Inc (US Terminal Operator and Stevedore) operates a container terminal with two berths. The terminal is served by 3x gantry cranes and 1x Mobile Harbor Crane (100-ton). In 2014, the port purchased two new China-made gantry cranes (from ZPMC / Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries) for USD 21,5 million.

For FY2017 (fiscal year), Port Tampa Bay reported a record operating revenue of USD 55,4 million. Port's previous records were USD 51,3 million (2015) and USD 49,2 million (2016). The increase was mainly due to additional cruise activities, new and expanded facilities leases, as well as increase of commodities import (petroleum, cement, steel).

Since January 2019, world's 6th largest containership company COSCO Shipping (China) added Port Tampa Bay to company's GME Transpacific service (Gulf of Mexico Express). COSCO is also member of Ocean Alliance (together with CMA-CGM, OOCL, Evergreen Marine). The new GME service connects cargo ports Shanghai - Ningbo - Xiamen -Yantian- Houston - Mobile -Tampa, with Shanghai-Tampa transit times 31 days (import) and 27 days (export).

Since June 2019, Port Tampa Bay is part of PEX3 (Pacific Express 3) service of CMA-CGM. The new (roundtrip Singapore ) container service links ports Singapore-Vietnam (Vung Tau)-China (Hong Kong-Shekou-Ningbo-Shanghai)-Korea (Busan)-Panama Canal-USA (Houston TX- Mobile AL-NOLA New Orleans-Tampa-Miami)-Singapore. On June 13, 2019, the port handled its ever-largest boxship - the 2010-built "CMA CGM Dalila" (IMO 9450624). The vessel (max TEU capacity 9500 containers) docked at The Ports America Terminal arriving from Vietnam.

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, Port Tampa's homeporting cruise shipping operations were paused for 18+ months (March 14, 2020, thru October 16, 2021).

Tampa cruise terminal

Port Tampa has 3 cruise terminals. Cruise port's address is "1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602". Port Tampa's parking facilities (Channelside Parking Garage, multi-storey) are located across the street from cruise terminals 2 and 3. Self-serve parking costs USD 15 per car per day (for oversize vehicles USD 30 per day). Valet parking costs USD 20 more (35 and 50, respectively). In most cases, passenger check-in process starts at 10 am.

In May 2019 starts an USD 10 million project with planned renovations of all the 3 cruise ship terminals. Works (by Gilbane Building Company) include interior improvements and adding of escalators in Cruise Terminals 2 and 6. Cruise Terminal 2 will also be refurbished and upgraded to be able to handle transit itineraries, and not only roundtrips without passengers embarking from non-US ports.

Project's Phase 1 (May-October 2019) and Phase 2 (May-October 2020) are both during off-season. Phase 2 involves works at Cruise Terminal 3, including adding a second escalator and renovations to terminal's processing area in order to meet the requirements of the US Customs and Border Protection agency.

Tampa cruise port directions

From Orlando FL take highway Interstate-4 West to Exit 1, continue south on 21st Street, on Adamo Drive turn right, then left onto Channelside Drive.

From Clearwater FL take Highway 60 East (across Tampa Bay), follow the signs to Interstate-275 North that merges with Interstate-4 East. Follow Interstate-4 East to Exit 1.

From Tampa International Airport take FL-60 E (3 miles) northeast on George J Bean Inbound Parkway, continue for 2,3 miles, take the right ramp to FL-60 E (0,5 miles), at the fork keep right and follow the signs for Tampa to merge onto FL-60 E. Take Interstate-275 North to McKay Ave (7 miles), turn right onto McKay Ave. United Cab and Yellow Cab taxi service is available outside airport's Baggage Claim Level. To the cruise terminal, taxis charge flat rate fee USD 28.

Cruise Terminal 2

In the late-1990s, Cruise Terminal 2 creation was incorporated in the Garrison Seaport Center scheme. The terminal offers facilities like customs, cab rank, restrooms, a snack shop and a luggage carts. It has only one wharf.

Terminal 2 serves exclusively Carnival and Royal Caribbean ships.

Cruise Terminal 3

Tampa Cruise Port Terminal 3 was built in 2002. The terminal offers facilities like fast security and luggage carts. The embarkation and disembarkation of passengers is streamlined. It has only one wharf.

Terminal 3 serves ships of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Holland America Line.

Cruise Terminal 6

Tampa Cruise Port Terminal 6 is located half a mile away from Terminal 3, direction North. In 2011 it was renovated. It has only one wharf.

There is a parking area at the site. Terminal 6 serves Holland America Line. Parking: is USD 14 daily (Port Authority subject to change).

• Get a taste of Florida wildlife on this 2.5-hour sightseeing tour from Tampa. You'll visit Croc Encounters and learn about this sanctuary's conservation efforts and make a stop in Clearwater Beach to see the aquarium where the famous dolphins, Hope and Winter live. For groups of 6 or more please contact The Entourage Tours if you wish to be picked up from your location? The Entourage Tours Wildlife PM Tours - Tampa | Book Now
• Florida Aquarium: discover the great variety of sea life. You will see Wetlands, Ocean Commotion, Bays and Beaches, Dragons Down Under and Explore A Shore exhibitions. It is next to Tampa Cruise Port Terminal 3.
• SS American Victory: this cargo ship served during the World War II, the Vietnam War and the Korean War. Currently it is a museum docked near the Florida Aquarium. Discover galley, cargo equipment, food hall, lifeboats and the bridge.
• Channelside Bay Plaza: center with many eateries, bars, retail outlets and entertainment places.
• Tampa’s Riverwalk: across the Garrison channel you will be able to see SS American Victory, Florida Aquarium, Channelside Bay Plaza, Tampa Cruise Port Terminal 2, Teco Line Streetcar, Tampa Bay History Center, Florida Museum Of Photographic Arts, MacDill Park, Tampa Museum of Art and Kiley Gardens.
• Ybor City: styled in Cuban way with narrow alleys, brick buildings and iron railings. It has a unique charm with its flamenco dancers and cigars made by hand.
• Henry B Plant Museum: discover the interesting life of the famous railroad tycoon.
• Busch Gardens Theme Park: located 8 miles away from Tampa Cruise Port, direction North.

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Whether it’s a trip to the historical streets of Ybor, a day in the Florida Aquarium or a nice Cuban-infused meal, your time in Tampa will make you consider a longer stay.

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There's no need to start your vacation with stress. Get your airport-to-ship transportation taken care of with worry-free transfer service from Carnival. You'll also gain access to the cruise terminal as soon as the transfer gets you there, regardless of your arrival appointment time — a small thing that's surprisingly nice on embarkation day! And after the cruise, of course we'll get you to the airport in time for your return flight.

Book your transfer service up to two days prior to your sail date (if you're sailing from Charleston, the limit is five days prior.) Children under two ride for free, as long as they ride on a parent's lap and do not occupy a seat.

BARCELONA TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between Barcelona International Airport and Port of Barcelona on the days of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION TIMES

Airport-to-pier transportation

To purchase Carnival’s transportation service, your flight must arrive at Barcelona Airport no later than 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise.

Transportation service will be provided between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

NOTE: Guests who purchase their own air tickets and are using Carnival's Airport Transportation are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise date. The airport is staffed based on known flight information. Once all known flights are met, the staff is released and service is no longer available.

Pier-to-airport transportation

Return flights must not be any earlier than 12:00 PM. Transportation service will be provided during the duration of the debarkation process.

PURCHASING TRANSPORTATION

To purchase transportation, guests can contact either their travel agent or Carnival reservations directly at 1-800-327-9501. Guests can also purchase transportation by following these steps:

Guests who purchase their own air tickets are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In when purchasing transportation. Changes to flight details are the responsibility of the guest and must be re-entered into Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise. Carnival is not responsible for providing transportation to guests who schedule flights outside of the service times listed above or provide incorrect flight information.

UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT

After collecting their luggage, guests should proceed to customs. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation. Transfer service will be provided by Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only : +34 606-289-559.

Meeting Point: Barcelona International Arrival (Terminal 1) outside customs.

ON THE RETURN HOME

A pier representative will direct guests to their motorcoach once they clear customs and exit the terminal.

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The vehicle operator is an independent contractor. Carnival assumes no liability for losses, damages or injuries in connection with the use of the operator. Carnival reserves the right to discontinue transportation service at any time. Prices and acceptable flight times are subject to change without notice.

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GALVESTON TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between George Bush Intercontinental Airport or Hobby International Airport to the Port of Galveston on the day of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

All Ships: To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive at:   • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) no later than 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise.   • Hobby International Airport (HOU) no later than 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise.

Transportation service will be provided from:   • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.   • Hobby International Airport (HOU) between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

NOTE Guests who purchase their own air tickets and are using Carnival’s Airport Transportation are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise date. The airport is staffed based on known flight information. Once all known flights are met, the staff is released and service is no longer available.

Return flights must not be any earlier than 1:30 PM on the day of debarkation. Transfer service will be provided during the duration of the debarkation process.

To purchase transportation, guests can either contact their travel agent or Carnival reservations directly at 1-800-327-9501. Guests can also purchase transportation by following these steps:

Transfer service is available from either George Bush Intercontinental or Houston Hobby Airport. After collecting luggage, guests should proceed to one of the meeting points listed below. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only : 386-753-8231.

Arriving into George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): Terminal A & B: Opposite of baggage claim carousels, near escalator entrance to the subway Terminal C: Near baggage claim ten (10) Terminal E: Use the subway to go to Terminal C; representatives near baggage claim ten (10)

Arriving into Houston Hobby (HOU): Near baggage claim four (4)

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to one of the below meeting points on the day of sailing no later than 11:00 AM. George Bush Intercontinental (IAH): Terminal C near baggage claim ten (10) Houston Hobby (HOU): Near baggage claim four (4)

LONDON (DOVER) TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation services between London Heathrow International Airport, London Gatwick International Airport, Victoria Coach Station, and the Port of Dover on the days of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive before 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise.

London Heathrow International Airport: Transportation service will be provided between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM with transfers scheduled to run every 45 - 60 minutes.

London Gatwick International Airport: Transportation service will be provided at 11:00 AM.

London City Departures

Transfers from the Victoria Coach Station to the Port of Dover are located at 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London, SW1W9TP. Departure is at 11:30 AM on the day of embarkation and at 9:00 AM on the day of debarkation.

NOTE: Guests who purchase their own air tickets and are using Carnival’s Airport Transportation are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise date. The airport is staffed based on known flight information. Once all known flights are met, the staff is released and service is no longer available.

Return flights must not be any earlier than 1:00 PM on the day of debarkation. Transportation service will be provided during the duration of the debarkation process. The service will start at 6:30 AM and 07:30 AM from the Port of Dover to London Heathrow International Airport and London Gatwick International Airport. Please allow between 2-2.5 hours of travel time to London Heathrow International Airport and approximately 1.5 hours of travel time to London Gatwick International Airport. Guests are advised to arrive at the airport three hours prior to international flights.

Guests who purchase their own airfare tickets are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In when purchasing transportation. Changes to flight details are the responsibility of the guest and must be entered into Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise. Carnival is not responsible for providing transportation to guests who schedule flights outside of the service times listed above or to guests who provide incorrect flight information.

After collecting their luggage, guests proceed to customs and into the arrivals area. Once there, a representative will be located at the meeting points below and will escort guests to the pier transportation. Transfer service will be provided by Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only: +44 798-988-1258.

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to one of the below meeting points on the day of sailing no later than 11:00 AM:

• London Heathrow International Airport – Arrivals halls (T3)
• London Gatwick International Airport – Arrivals halls (South Terminals)

Guests staying in London prior to their sail date may purchase transfers from London Victoria Coach Station to the Port of Dover. Transfer departure is at 11:30 AM. Victoria Coach Station is a motor coach station in London, located at 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London, SW1W9TP.

Once guests have arrived at the Victoria Coach Station, please proceed to check the departure screens to locate the coach bay number, which will be indicated under “Carnival Legend – Dover”.

A pier representative will direct guests to a motor coach once they have collected their luggage and exited the terminal.

The vehicle operator is an independent contractor. Carnival assumes no liability for losses, damages, or injuries in connection with the use of the operator. Carnival reserves the right to discontinue transportation service at any time. Prices and acceptable flight times are subject to change without notice.

LONDON (SOUTHAMPTON) TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation services between London Heathrow International Airport, London Gatwick International Airport, Victoria Coach Station, the Victoria Coach Station and the Port of Southampton on the day of embarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

• London Heathrow International Airport – before 12:00 PM on the embarkation day
• London Gatwick International Airport – before 11:30 AM on the embarkation day
• London Heathrow International Airport – 1.5 hours based on traffic conditions
• London Gatwick International Airport – 2 hours based on traffic conditions

Kindly allow 1.5 hours to exit Customs in both airports.

• London Heathrow International Airport – between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM
• London Gatwick International Airport – at 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM
• Located at 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London, SW1W9TP
• Only one departure at 11:30 AM for embarkation.

To purchase transportation, guests can contact either their travel agent or Carnival reservations directly at 1-800-327-9501. Guests can also purchase transportation here , or by following these steps:

Guests who purchase their own airfare tickets are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In when purchasing transportation. Changes to flight details are the responsibility of the guest and must be entered into Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise. Carnival is not responsible for providing transportation to guests who schedule flights outside of the service times listed above or providing incorrect flight information.

After collecting their luggage, guests should proceed to customs and into the arrivals area. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation.

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to one of the below meeting points on the day of sailing no later than 11:00 AM.

• London Heathrow International Airport – arrivals halls (T1, T2, T3 and T5)
• London Gatwick International Airport – arrivals halls (North and South Terminals)

Guests staying in London prior to their sail date may purchase transfers from London Victoria Coach Station to Southampton. Transfer departure is at 11:30 AM. Victoria Coach Station is a motorcoach station in London, located at 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London, SW1W9TP.

Once guests have arrived at the Victoria Coach Station, please proceed to check the departure screens to locate the coach bay number, which will be indicated under “Carnival Pride – Southampton”.

• Office hours (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM [17:30]) – +44 (0) 207467 7690
• Emergency number (out of office hours) – +44 (0) 7989 88 1258

After debarking, a pier representative will direct guests to a motorcoach once they have collected their luggage and exited the terminal.

LOS ANGELES TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between Los Angeles International Airport or Long Beach Airport to Port of Long Beach on the day of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

4:00 PM and 4:30 PM Ship Departure: To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive at:   • Los Angeles International Airport no later than 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise.   • Long Beach Airport no later than 12:30 PM on the day of your cruise.

Transportation service will be provided from:   • Los Angeles International Airport between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM.   • Long Beach Airport between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

5:00 PM Ship Departure: To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive at:   • Los Angeles International Airport no later than 1:30 PM on the day of your cruise.   • Long Beach Airport no later than 2:30 PM on the day of your cruise.

Transportation service will be provided from:   • Los Angeles International Airport between 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM.   • Long Beach Airport between 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM.

Return flights must not be any earlier than:

7:00 AM Ship Arrival:   • Los Angeles International Airport: 12:00 PM   • Long Beach Airport: 11:00 AM

8:00 AM and 9:00 AM Ship Arrival:   • Los Angeles International Airport: 1:00 PM   • Long Beach Airport: 12:30 PM

Transportation service will be provided during the duration of the debarkation process.

After collecting luggage, proceed to one of the meeting points listed below. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation. Transfers service will be provided by Metro Shore Services. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only : 310-816-6600

Arriving into Los Angeles Airport (LAX):   • Terminals 1 & 2: Baggage claim one (#1)   • Terminals 4 to 7: Baggage claim five (#5)   • International Flight Arrival: Outside of the customs screening area

Arriving into Long Beach Airport (LGB):   • Baggage claim 1

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to one of the below meeting points on the day of sailing no later than 12:00 PM:   • Los Angeles Airport (LAX): Terminal 1: Baggage claim one (#1)   • Long Beach Airport (LGB): Baggage claim 1; contact transfer provider to coordinate your pick-up time.

MIAMI TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between Miami International or Ft. Lauderdale International Airport to Port Miami on the day of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive by no later than the time listed below on the day of your cruise:   • Ft. Lauderdale International - no later than 11:30 AM   • Miami International Airport - no later than 12:00 PM

Transportation service will run hourly and will be provided as follows:   • Ft. Lauderdale International Airport - one departure at 12:00 PM   • Miami International Airport - between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM

NOTE: Guests who purchase their own airfare tickets and are using Carnival's Airport Transportation are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise date. The airport is staffed based on known flight information. Once all known flights are met, the staff is released and service is no longer available.

Return flights must not be any earlier than 1:00 PM on the day of debarkation.

Transportation service will be provided as follows:   • Ft. Lauderdale International Airport - one departure at 9:30 AM   • Miami International Airport - between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM

To purchase transportation, guests can either contact their travel agent or Carnival reservations directly at 1-800-327-9501. Guests can also purchase transportation here , or by following these steps:

After collecting their luggage, guests should proceed to one of the meeting points listed below. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation.

Arriving into Miami International Airport (MIA):   • Terminal D: Near baggage claim #22   • Terminal J: Near baggage claim #1

Arriving into Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL):   • Terminals #1 & 3: Near baggage claim #3   • Terminals #2 & 4: Near baggage claim #1

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to the airport to one of the following meeting locations no later 11:00 AM:   • Miami International Airport (MIA): Near baggage claim #1 or #22   • Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): Terminal #2 near baggage claim #1

Transfer service will be provided by Americas Transportation. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only : 305-859-9000.

NEW ORLEANS TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between New Orleans International Airport and the Port of New Orleans on the day of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive no later than 1:00 PM on the day of your cruise. Transportation service will be provided between 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM.

Return flights must not be any earlier than 11:30 AM on the day of debarkation. Transportation service will be provided during the duration of the debarkation process.

After collecting luggage, guests should proceed towards the Private Transportation area; a transfer service representative will be located between Door 3 and Door 4. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation. Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to the airport no later than 10:00 AM on the day of sailing to meet with a representative at the meeting point mentioned above.

Transfers service will be provided by Concord Shore Services. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the sailing date only: 504-875-9997 or 504-491-0000.

NEW YORK TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between Newark or La Guardia or John F. Kennedy Airport to the Port of New York on the day of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive at Newark or La Guardia or John F. Kennedy Airport no later than 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise. Transportation service will be provided between 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Return flights must not be any earlier than 1:00 PM on the day of debarkation. Transportation service will be provided during the duration of the debarkation process.

After collecting luggage, guests should proceed to one of the Welcome Center locations listed below. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation. Transfers service will be provided by Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only : 646-206-1323 or 347-224-9338.

Arriving into La Guardia Airport :   • Welcome Center in Terminal B, Level 1 Welcome Center or Terminal C Welcome Center (baggage claim level)

Arriving into John F. Kennedy Airport :   • Welcome Center in Terminal 5 Welcome Center, across from Carousel # 3 & # 4

Arriving into Newark Airport :   • Welcome Center in Terminal A (baggage claim level) seating area or Terminal C, Welcome Center (Level 1) seating area at Dunkin' Donuts or Terminal C Welcome Center (Level 1 opposite Starbucks)

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to the airport to one of the meeting locations mentioned to join our hourly departure at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM on the day of sailing. Departures are not available prior to 10:00 AM when Pier Check-in opens. Once there, a Carnival representative will meet and escort you to your pier transportation.

ORLANDO TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between Orlando International Airport or Melbourne International Airport to Port Canaveral on the day of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive at:   • Orlando International Airport: No later than 1:00 PM on the day of your cruise.   • Melbourne International Airport: No later than 1:00 PM on the day of your cruise.

Transportation service will be provided from:   • Orlando International Airport between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM.   • Melbourne International Airport between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM.

Return flights must not be any earlier than:   • Orlando International Airport 12:50 PM.   • Melbourne International Airport 12:00 PM.

After collecting luggage guests would proceed to one of the meeting points listed below. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation. Transportation service is provided by Sunward Tours. Service is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM. Should guests have questions regarding the transportation service, the transportation provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only : 386-866-0914.

Orlando Airport: Level One Ground Transportation of Terminal B, inside against the wall next to Hertz car rental counter. Melbourne Airport: Within the ground transportation area.

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to the meeting location mentioned above on the day of the sailing no later than 12:00 PM.

Please keep in mind, we cannot guarantee transportation service for guests who do not provide us their flight information or provide incorrect details, and refunds will not be issued.

ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA) TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between Rome–Fiumicino International Airport and Port of Civitavecchia on the days of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

To purchase Carnival’s transportation service, your flight must arrive at Rome–Fiumicino International Airport no later than 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise. Transfer service will be provided between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Transfers are scheduled to run every 45-60 minutes.

Driving time from Port of Civitavecchia to FCO Airport is approximately 1.5 hours.

Return flights must not be any earlier than 12:00 PM on the day of debarkation. Transportation service will be provided at 7:00 am, 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Driving time to Rome is 1.5 hours.

It’s recommended for guests on international flights to arrive at FCO Airport at least three hours prior to the flight departure.

Guests who purchase their own air tickets are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In when purchasing transportation. Changes to flight details are the responsibility of the guest and must be entered into Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise. Carnival is not responsible for providing transportation to guests who schedule flights outside of the service times listed above or provide incorrect flight information.

After collecting luggage, guests should proceed to Customs and into the Arrivals area. The meeting point is at Terminal 3, Arrivals, door number 1 (indoor) where a Carnival representative will meet guests and escort them to the pier transportation.

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to the airport meeting point on the day of sailing no later than 11:00 AM.

Transfer service will be provided by Aloschi BROS. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only : +39 064-202-0498.

SAN FRANCISCO TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between San Francisco International Airport and the Port of San Francisco on the days of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive at San Francisco Airport no later than 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise. Transfer service will start at 10:30 AM and run hourly to the port until 1:00 PM.

NOTE: Guests who purchase their own airfare tickets and are using Carnival’s Airport Transportation are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise date. The airport is staffed based on known flight information. Once all known flights are met, the staff is released and service is no longer available.

Return flights must not be any earlier than 12:00 PM on the day of debarkation. Transportation services will be provided during the duration of the debarkation process. The service will start at 8:00 AM and run hourly from the port to the airport.

Meeting Points:    • Terminal 1 – Baggage Carousel 1    • Terminal 2 – Base Escalator    • Terminal 3 – Baggage Carousel 1    • International Arrival - Outside of the customs

Transfer service will be provided by Metro Shore Services. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only: +1 415-961-8473.

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date, must return to Terminal #1 Baggage Carousel #1 on the day of sailing, no later than 12:00 PM.

A pier representative will direct guests to a motorcoach once they have collected they have cleared customs and exited the terminal.

SEATTLE TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation services between Seattle/Tacoma International Airport and the Port of Seattle on the day of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive no later than 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise. Transportation service will start at 10:30 AM and run hourly shuttles to the port until 1:00 PM.

Return flights must not be any earlier than 12:00 PM on the day of debarkation. Transportation service will be provided during the duration of the debarkation process.

After collecting their luggage, guests should proceed to baggage claim twelve (12) on the lower level of the airport. Once there, a representative will escort the guests to the pier transportation.

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to the airport no later than 11:00 AM on the day of sailing to meet with a representative at the meeting point mentioned above.

Transfer service will be provided by Metro Shore Services. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only : 206-795-9094.

A pier representative will direct guests to their motorcoach once they have collected their luggage, clear customs, and exit the terminal.

TAMPA TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between Tampa International Airport and the Port of Tampa on the day of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive no later than 1:30 PM on the day of your cruise. Transportation service will be provided between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM.

After collecting luggage, guests should proceed towards baggage claim area of the Red or Blue side near the elevators. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation. Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to the airport no later than 10:00 AM on the day of sailing to meet with a representative at the meeting point mentioned above.

Transfers service will be provided by Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only : 813-313-0003.

Carnival Cruises from Tampa

Considering a Caribbean cruise from Tampa? Carnival Cruise Line is a good choice for an affordable experience packed with food, activities, entertainment, and tropical destinations.

Carnival is popular with families. The youth programs are designed to keep kids busy, and they are are grouped by age (2-11, 12-14, 15-17). In addition to those programs, children go on stage for Towel Animal Theater shows. Hasbro The Game Show brings the whole family on stage to play giant versions of famous games.

Carnival's current ships in Tampa are the Carnival Paradise and Carnival Pride .

5-day cruises on the Carnival Paradise. Round-trip from Tampa to Bimini (Bahamas) and Nassau (Bahamas). • 2024 departures: January 13; February 10; March 9, April 6, 15; May 4, 27; July 27; August 19; October 19; November 11; December 28.

4-day cruises on the Carnival Paradise. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico). • 2024 departures: January 4, 18; February 1, 15, 29; March 14, 28; April 11, 25; May 9, 19, 23; June 6, 16, 20; July 4, 14, 18; August 1, 11, 15, 29; September 8, 12, 26; October 6, 10; November 3, 7, 21; December 5, 19.

Southern Caribbean

14-day Southern Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Pride. One-way from Tampa to Baltimore (Maryland). Visit Montego Bay (Jamaica), Aruba, Curacao, Barbados, Antigua and St Maarten. • 2024 departure: April 7.

Western Caribbean

5-day Western Caribbean cruises on the Carnival Paradise. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands). • 2024 departures: January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1, 29; June 24; July 22; September 16; October 14; November 25; December 23.

5-day Western Caribbean cruises on the Carnival Paradise. Round-trip from Tampa to Mahogany Bay (Honduras) and Cozumel (Mexico). • 2024 departures: January 27; February 24; March 23; April 20; June 1, 29; August 24; September 21; November 16; December 14.

6-day Western Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Pride. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Belize and Costa Maya (Mexico). • 2024 departures: January 14; February 11; March 10.

6-day Western Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Legend. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Belize and Costa Maya (Mexico). • 2024 departures: November 17; December 15.

6-day Western Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Paradise. Round-trip from Tampa to Key West (Florida), Montego Bay (Jamaica) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands). • 2024 departures: June 10; September 2; October 28.

6-day Western Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Paradise. Round-trip from Tampa to Mahogany Bay (Honduras), Belize and Cozumel (Mexico). • 2024 departures: May 13; July 8; August 5; September 30.

7-day Western Caribbean cruises on the Carnival Pride. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Belize, Mahogany Bay (Honduras) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands). • 2024 departures: January 7, 28; February 4; March 3, 24, 31.

7-day Western Caribbean cruises on the Carnival Legend. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Belize, Mahogany Bay (Honduras) and Costa Maya (Mexico). • 2024 departures: November 10; December 8.

7-day Western Caribbean cruises on the Carnival Legend. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Montego Bay (Jamaica) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands). • 2024 departures: December 1, 29.

8-day Western Caribbean cruises on the Carnival Legend. Round-trip from Tampa to Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), Mahogany Bay (Honduras), Belize, Costa Maya (Mexico) and Cozumel (Mexico). • 2024 departures: November 23.

Panama Canal

8-day Panama Canal cruise on the Carnival Pride. Round-trip from Tampa to Limon (Costa Rica), the Panama Canal (partial transit) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands). • 2024 departures: January 20; February 17; March 16.

8-day Panama Canal cruise on the Carnival Legend. Round-trip from Tampa to Limon (Costa Rica), Colon (Panama), the Panama Canal (partial transit) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands). • 2024 departures: December 21.

16-day Panama Canal cruise on the Carnival Spirit. One-way from Tampa to Seattle (Washington). Visit Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), Cartegena (Colombia), the Panama Canal, Puntarenas (Costa Rica) and Cabo San Lucas (Mexico). • 2024 departure: April 27.

If you’re thinking of cruising, there’s a very good chance you’re considering a Carnival cruise. Growing since its founding in 1972, Carnival Cruise Line — “The World’s Most Popular Cruise Line®” — now carries millions of passengers every year. Carnival's newest additions, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Luminosa, and Carnival Venezia each bring their own twist to cruising. 

In a nutshell, Carnival is all about fun vacations at sea and ashore! A Carnival cruise features day and nighttime entertainment like stage shows, musical performances, deck parties, casinos and more. (Like what? Like waterslides!) They invite their guests to come as they are, and make everyone feel right at home with comfy staterooms, attentive service, casual and elegant dining, plus a variety of bars and gathering places indoors and out. Guests enjoy this unique experience against the backdrop of some of the world’s most beautiful seaports.

Carnival's 27 ships operate 2- to 31-day voyages, departing from every coast in the U.S.. While they’re best known for Caribbean cruises, they sail to other exotic and amazing destinations like Mexico, Alaska, The Bahamas, Europe and Hawaii. Choose Fun!

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Cruises from Tampa depart year-round. Midway down Florida's west coast, Tampa is within a four-hour drive of Tallahassee, Miami and Jacksonville. The city is home to a number of attractions and theme parks, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island, ZooTampa at Lowry Park and The Florida Aquarium. Lovers of the arts can visit The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, the Tampa Museum of Art and the USF Contemporary Art Museum. The Florida Orchestra also is based in the Tampa Bay area. For those looking to get outdoors, opt for paddleboarding, canoeing or kayaking on Tampa Bay, or soak up the sun on some of the region's top-notch beaches.

Driving Directions and Parking Information The Seaport Street Terminal Port of Tampa Tampa, Florida 33602 The Port of Tampa (Seaport Street Terminal) is adjacent to the Florida Aquarium and is located 15 miles from the Tampa International Airport. Parking is $14.00 per day (rates subject to change by Port Authority). From the North - Take I-75 south to I-4 west, or I-275 south to I-4 east. Take Exit 1 (Port of Tampa/Ybor City). Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60. (East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.) Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal. From the South - Take I-75 north. Take Crosstown Expressway west (toward Tampa). Take 22nd Street north exit (Port of Tampa/Ybor City). Take 22nd Street north. Turn left on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60. East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal. From the East - Take I-4 west. Take Exit 1 (Port of Tampa/Ybor City). Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60. East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal. From the West (Tampa International Airport) - Take I-275 North. Stay in right lane. Take I-4 East. Take Exit 1 (Port of Tampa/Ybor City). Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60. East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.

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Port Tampa Bay Terminal #3 815 Channelside Drive Tampa, Florida 33602

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• Covered Parking Garage with 24/7 surveillance
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If you’re flying into Tampa to take your cruise, you can’t start your vacation without getting to the cruise terminal first! Below we have all the information you need to get to the Tampa port by Uber, Lyft, taxi, or shuttle.

Before getting too far, however, it’s helpful to understand where the Port of Tampa is in relation to the airport and city. The Port of Tampa (lower right) is roughly 10 miles from the Tampa airport and right near downtown:

The port’s official address is 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida, 33602 if you wish to map your route using GPS. It’s about 10 miles from Tampa International Airport.

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Getting to the the Tampa Cruise Port Without a Car

If you’re flying into the Tampa airport, it’s very easy to get back and forth to the cruise port. In our opinion, the two best options are a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft, or to take a taxi. Both are fairly convenient.

Uber/Lyft (Recommended)

If you are familiar with rideshare companies, then you’ll be happy to know that both Uber and Lyft operate in the Tampa area. If you don’t know these companies, they operate a service where you can request rides around a city from your smartphone. The entire transaction takes place through the phone — from requesting a ride to paying.

Uber/Lyft are a great option whether you are coming from the airport or anywhere else around town as they offer service in Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, and surrounding areas. Thus, if you are staying in an area hotel or want to explore the city, you can get a ride to spots other than the port.

You’ll likely find that Uber/Lyft also offer cheaper fares than taxis and potentially better service than most taxis. For example, Lyft estimates a ride from the Tampa airport to the cruise port would run $25-30 . Considering taxis charge a $35 flat fee from the airport to the cruise port, rideshare services are a cheaper deal.

That’s why we would have to favor using Uber or Lyft over a taxi if we were needing transportation to the Tampa cruise port. Here are a number of estimated costs from points around the area to the cruise port…

Estimated costs to the cruise port from select points:

• Tampa International Airport: $25-30
• Orlando International Airport: $100-120
• St. Petersburg: $35-40
• Ybor City: $8-12
• Disney World: $70-80
• Lakeland: $35-45
• Clearwater: $35-42
• Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa: $15-20

Of course, while Uber and Lyft have taken a bite out of their business, taxi cabs aren’t extinct. They are also a decent option on getting from the airport to the cruise port, or from other points around town.

The ride is short (less than 10 miles, or about 15-20 minutes) and the fare is very reasonable. Taxicabs leaving the Tampa airport have a set rate of $35 from the airport to the cruise port. Given that several people can ride for this amount, taxis are a reasonably convenient way to get to your cruise.

You can also call a cab from points all around town, such as if you are staying in an area hotel. 

Cruise Line Transfers

The cruise lines will offer transfers from the Tampa airport to the cruise port, however, they can be expensive. For example, Carnival charges $24.99 for each person , one way, for a shuttle between the the airport and cruise port. So a family of four would spend $200 round-trip, just to go about 10 miles each way.

Meanwhile, you are on the shuttle’s schedule, can only go directly from the airport to the cruise port, and it is only available on the day of your cruise. If you come in a day early, you can’t use the cruise line shuttle.

For that reason, we recommend other forms of transportation.

Public Transportation

Want to get to the port without spending a bundle? If you are in the right spot you can get to your ship with public transportation.

Tampa has the TECO Streetcar System . This route offers rides on a retro trolley car, running from Ybor City down Channelside Drive (where the terminals are located) to the edge of downtown Tampa. The great news is that the trolley runs seven days a week from early in the morning until late at night, and it’s free to ride . (There are a number of hotels near trolley stops as well .)

Unfortunately, this is the only route that runs right near the port. You can make connections at the Whiting Street Station from other routes throughout the city to the TECO Streetcar, but we’ll be honest: unless you are familiar with the area or staying directly on the streetcar route, you’ll likely want to just pay for the convenience of getting a ride to the cruise port.

Cruise Hotel Shuttles (Recommended if Staying in the Area)

One way that some hotels in Tampa compete for cruise passenger business is by offering rides to the cruise port.

The premise is simple — book at a hotel with a shuttle (often there is a cruise package you can reserve) and you’ll get your night’s stay plus a ride to the cruise port in the morning.

It makes things very simple and takes the headache out of figuring out transportation on cruise day. Keep in mind that the packages usually cost extra compared to just booking the normal base hotel rate.

You can see our list of Tampa hotels with cruise shuttles here . In addition, there are a number of hotels also listed that are near the free TECO Streetcar line that goes right by the ports.

Getting from Orlando to the Tampa Cruise Port

It may be that you find cheaper fares into Orlando International Airport, or maybe you want to visit Orlando attractions while you’re in the area. Whatever the case, there are many people who need to get from the Orlando area to the Tampa port.

What most cruise passengers don’t realize is that the two cities are about 90 miles (1.5 hours) apart. For that reason, there aren’t a lot of options to get back and forth.

Uber and Lyft will provide rides for about $100-120 each way.  There are some private car options, but the long drive makes them expensive. As well, taxis will run hundreds of dollars round-trip.

The best option we’ve found is a one-way car rental . We’ve found rates of about $70 one-way (and sometimes cheaper). If you’re needing a ride back, then you’ll need to book round-trip. As well, you will need to pay for cruise parking in Tampa for the rental during your cruise. ( You can search Kayak for car rentals here .)

You’ll want to keep this expense in mind when selecting flights. While it might be cheaper to fly into Orlando, the extra transportation cost could make a costlier flight to Tampa worth it.

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Wondering how to get to the port from Palm Harbor. Uber, lyft and taxis of course but any other options?

Where does Lift or Uber pick you up at the port? Is there a designated area? We need a ride home once we return from our cruise

I have a friend dropping me off for Celebrity, all cruises share same terminal?

There are several terminals. When you arrive, you’ll be able to see the ship and just head toward it for drop-off. Tampa doesn’t have too many terminals, so it shouldn’t be difficult.

Is their a shuttle service company that will take you from orlando international airport to the port of tampa and how much and how can I get in touch with them?

Hmm, not that we’ve heard of. We’d suggest getting in touch with companies that offer car service like a limo company in Orlando. Often they have other cars (not just limos) and will take you anywhere you want to go.

We use to take Supershuttle to the cruise port and TPA for a low price but we just got notice that they are going out of business at the end of the year December 31st, 2019. We are going on a cruise out of Port of Tampa on Jan 6th, 2020. I guess we will have to use Lyft or Uber now as it doesn’t look like any company decided to take over in the Tampa area where Supershuttle used to service.

Uber and Lyft are pretty easy to use and shouldn’t be that expensive.

We are flying into Tampa and cruising out of Tampa. We are arriving the day before our cruise but will be on a flight that’s coming in real late on a Friday night. What’s our best means of transportation to get to a hotel. Hoping to stay in one near the port.

We’d suggest getting an Uber/Lyft or Taxi.

What is cheapest transportation from Tampa cruise port to St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport?

We’d check out Uber or Lyft.

Is a taxi rate the same from the port to Tampa airport? Readily available or need to reserve? I found a shuttle service that can be reserved for $22. We have a 4PM flight so plenty of time to get there. Not sure the latest we can get off the ship.

Bev, what is the name of that shuttle service, please?

We are arriving the day before our cruise so we will be in a hotel (Harborside Suites in Ruskin, FL). We Uber here in VA alot. Debating whether to Uber from hotel to cruise ship. Three of us.

That’s what we would use personally.

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Renting a car is your best option. You could also rent a private driver to take you there.

We are planning to come to Tampa Florida and we would like to take a cab from the airport to Port of Tampa, we are planning to book a taxi and we have made a prearrangement pickup with Tampa Taxi Service , we would like to know what is your thought about it or if there is any additional option from the Airport. Thank you.

We don’t know anything specific about that company, but a taxi from the airport to the cruise port is perfectly fine. In fact, there is likely no need to pre-arrange. Just go tot the taxi line and let them know you want to go to the port when you arrive. Should be a flat fee of $28. Uber/Lyft might be a little cheaper, but it won’t be much.

There are four of us going on a cruise from Port of Tampa. Because of the flat-fee taxi service, is it cheaper to take a taxi? I have used both Uber and Lyft, but it’s usually by myself or with one other person, so I don’t know if they charge per mile, per person, or flat rate.

The taxi runs $28 flat fee. Lyft estimates it to be about $20. With Uber and Lyft you are paying per car, not per person. So they are about the same, with a cab being slightly more. However, it’s not a big difference.

I have my family of 7 going on a cruise in March is better to Uber between two cars or arrange transportation for all 7 of us together to get to the port from the airport.

That’s a tough one. You might try a shuttle service that lets you rent a van to see what the cost would be. Otherwise, two Uber cars won’t be too expensive.

Ride cheap but tip good because we are not slave.We drive for those companies because we are unemployed and need to pay our bills or we get homeless.

I thought lift was running more expensive than Uber. But in your article it looks like lift is cheaper?

It really depends, but usually they are around the same. Sometimes they run specials, discount the rates, offer sign-up bonuses for new customers, etc. Whatever the difference, it won’t be dramatic.

We are looking to get 24 people from Zephyrhills to the port of Tampa: any bus companies you would suggest?

Linda, since we’ve never personally used any of the bus services, we can’t recommend anyone specific. However, with that many people, you should be able to get a decent deal on a per person basis. Enjoy your cruise!

We are coming off a cruise at Fort Lauderdale port and need to join another cruise at the Tampa Port on the same day. Please let us know the most cost efficient way to get there.

That’s a tough one. The ports are about 250 miles apart (4 hours). We’d suggest getting in touch with a private car service to see what they would charge. You could also see about one-way car rentals from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa.

We need a ride from New Port Richey to the Tampa Cruise Port Terminal. What companies would provide such a service?

You might look into either rideshare (Uber/Lyft) or private car services.

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Norwegian Jewel

The 2,376-passenger Norwegian Jewel (the namesake of the line's Jewel-class ships) has been cruising since 2005 and and underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2022. It reemerged boasting more than 25 refreshed venues. With its low 1-to-2 crew-to-guest ratio, the ship makes tailored experiences a priority.

With 14 eateries and 12 bars and lounges, every guest has plenty of elbow room. Passenger favorites include the specialty Brazilian steakhouse.

While Jewel appeals to a variety of traveler types, it's especially well-suited for families thanks to its age-appropriate kids clubs, a video arcade and waterslides. But there are plenty of diversions to keep grown-ups occupied as well, such as a full-service spa, a casino, sports facilities and an art nouveau-style theater.

As for lodging, cruisers can choose between Inside, Oceanview, Balcony, Club Balcony Suite and Suite category cabins. Those looking for even more space and luxury should opt for a cabin in The Haven, which offers multiple bedrooms and access to a private sun deck. 

Norwegian Jewel sails to a variety of destinations throughout California, Alaska, Asia, Mexico, South America and more.

Celebrity Constellation

Launched in 2002, Celebrity Constellation can accommodate up to 2,184 passengers. The 1-to-2 staff-to-guest ratio allows for personalized attention. Constellation is scheduled for a full refurbishment in spring 2024, when it will receive brand-new staterooms, new lounge areas and luxurious refittings as part of a $500 million fleetwide modernization program. 

The ship offers nine dining options, including three specialty restaurants that require advanced reservations and an additional fee. Constellation also offers the Luminae restaurant exclusively reserved for Suite Class passengers.

For entertainment, Constellation features the casino, as well as more than 500 activities for younger passengers. The whole family can visit the art gallery featuring one of the largest permanent collections of contemporary art. At night, visit one of the ship's many lounges or enjoy a film under the stars on the Rooftop Terrace.

When it comes to lodging, the ship offers a wide range of cabin categories. Passengers can also choose from Concierge, Aqua and Family Ocean View category rooms, as well as a variety of suites that offer extras such as butler service and unlimited internet access.

Celebrity Constellation sails throughout the Caribbean and Europe. 

Carnival Miracle

Like other Carnival ships, the 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle boasts activities and entertainment geared toward travelers of all ages. Thanks to a renovation in 2020, the ship features upgrades like Guy's Burger Joint, WaterWorks, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Cantina and more. The ship also received a minor refresh to interior and exterior spaces in 2022. 

Even with the added venues, a nearly 2-to-1 guest-to-crew ratio ensures service is a priority. And compared to other Carnival ships, Miracle offers a higher percentage of cabins with ocean views. While Interior staterooms provide more wallet-friendly digs, Ocean View, Balcony and Suite category cabins offer more space and scenery. All cabins come equipped with flat-screen TVs and 24-hour room service.

During days at sea, grown-ups can enjoy poolside lounging or the adults-only Serenity Retreat, while kids ages 2 to 17 can play at age-specific programs.  There are also entertainment options like the Punchliner Comedy Club, the SkyBox Sports Bar and the Seuss at Sea program. Once the family works up an appetite, they'll have their pick of the main dining room, the Lido buffet, a specialty steakhouse (for an extra fee) and more.

Carnival Miracle departs from Galveston, Texas ;  Los Angeles  and  San Francisco  to destinations in the Caribbean, the Panama Canal,  Hawaii , Mexico , and Alaska . 

Rhapsody of the Seas

Introduced in 1997 and last refurbished in 2022, Rhapsody of the Seas features a rock climbing wall and an LED poolside movie screen. In its most recent update, it received new carpeting, renovations to the pools and sun decks and more. With the capacity to transport 2,416 guests and 765 crew members, the ship has a moderate 1-to-3 crew-to-passenger ratio.

About 60% of staterooms feature ocean views. Interior cabins range from 136 to 252 square feet, while the largest suites span more than 1,000 square feet. All cabins include flat-screen TVs and minibars. Past cruisers were particularly impressed with the service across the ship, especially in the accommodations.

In addition to the comfortable cabins, travelers enjoyed the cuisine. Guests can choose between the main dining room or the extensive buffet, as well as three specialty restaurants. Afterward, grab a nightcap in one of the multiple bars and lounges.

Rhapsody of the Seas departs from Fort Lauderdale , Florida, and ports across the Middle East and South America for sailings in Europe and the Caribbean.

Radiance of the Seas

Launched in 2001 and last updated in 2016, Radiance of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's smaller ships, carrying up to 2,466 guests and 894 crew members. It underwent routine renovations in 2021. Many cruisers gave high marks for the ship's service, thanks to its nearly 1-to-3 crew-to-passenger ratio. The ship boasts a total of 10 dining venues, including specialty restaurants like Giovanni's Table, a main dining room and large buffet. Dining shipwide received mixed reviews. 

Guests praise the onboard entertainment, which includes Broadway-style shows, a casino and an abundance of bars and lounges. Although the ship doesn't boast some of the megaship amenities found on larger Royal Caribbean vessels, it does offer rock climbing, mini-golf and three pools. Kids can also take advantage of age-specific youth programs.

Radiance of the Seas offers four stateroom categories: Interior, Ocean View, Balcony and Suite. Solo travelers can also opt for Studio staterooms, which measure 108 square feet.

Radiance of the Seas departs from ports across North America for sailings in Alaska, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Panama Canal and the Pacific Northwest.

The 670-passenger Oceania Insignia, which was dramatically redesigned in December 2018, maintains a nearly a 1-to-2 crew-to-passenger ratio, which means staff members can provide personalized attention to guests. The expansive redesign included new marble bathrooms, redesigned suites and staterooms and a facelift for the ship's public spaces. 

When it comes to dining, guests can choose between five sit-down venues and sip libations at one of several bars and lounges. Activities on the ship are geared toward older cruisers; they include afternoon tea, board games, a casino and nightly live shows.

Insignia offers four cabin types: Inside, Ocean View, Veranda and Suite. Inside and Ocean View cabins are smaller, while Veranda cabins and Suites offer more legroom (between 216 and 1,000 square feet). All cabins come equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars and 1,000-thread-count linens. Suites include extra perks, like 24-hour butler service and in-room iPads.

Oceania Insignia sails to destinations in Asia, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and more.

Grandeur of the Seas

Among Royal Caribbean's smaller ships, Grandeur of the Seas welcomes up to 2,440 guests and 760 crew members. While the ship boasts a rock climbing wall and six whirlpools, it lacks some of the modern amenities found on other Royal Caribbean ships, like a surf simulator and waterslides. However, a 2017 revamp updated the ship's cabins and added some new dining options, including fan favorite Izumi, which serves Japanese cuisine. The ship offers eight dining venues in total.

Similar to the rest of the fleet, the ship offers four stateroom categories (Interior, Ocean View, Balcony and Suite). Interior cabins range from 136 to 252 square feet, while Suites span 243 to 1,326 square feet. Recent travelers said a highlight was the service from their room stewards. The ship is best suited to adults, with a 6,843-square-foot casino, multiple bars and lounges and the spa.

Grandeur of the Seas sails from Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Miami ; and Tampa  for itineraries in the Caribbean and Canada.

Norwegian Jade

The 2,402-passenger Norwegian Jade was renovated in 2022. The updated ship is geared toward a diverse set of ages and traveler types. Plus, with 1,037 crew members, the service exceeded recent cruisers' expectations.

Aboard Jade, guests can choose from a spectrum of lodging options. While Inside cabins range from 138 to 278 square feet, the ship's Haven suites and villas measure between 440 and 4,719 square feet. These larger accommodations feature living and dining areas, balconies and private access to an exclusive courtyard.

Norwegian Jade features 13 restaurants (including seven specialty eateries) and a variety of bars, lounges and nightclubs. During the day, guests can take advantage of a wide array of activities, including a variety of sports, a spa and age-appropriate youth clubs. 

Norwegian Jade sails throughout ports in Tampa, Alaska, Europe and Caribbean.

Serenade of the Seas

Serenade of the Seas may have first debuted in 2003, but don't underestimate what a facelift can add. After some extensive upgrades in 2012 and again in 2017, plus a refresh of some public spaces in 2022, the ship now features modern dining options, upgraded cabin amenities, new lounges and bars and a poolside movie screen. 

Guests can dine at three complimentary eateries, including the two-level main dining room. The six specialty venues include Izumi Sushi & Hot Rocks Asian restaurant, Giovanni's Table and more. 

Recent passengers were complimentary of the service across the ship. With up to 2,476 guests and 832 crew members, the ship maintains a crew-to-passenger ratio of 1-to-3. Similar to other Royal Caribbean ships, Serenade of the Seas features four stateroom categories: Interior, Ocean View, Balcony and Suite. Studio Interior rooms cater to solo travelers at 108 square feet, while groups can opt for Suites that span 292 to 952 square feet. All cabins include flat-screen TVs and updated showers.

During the day, travelers can enjoy a rock climbing wall, a mini-golf course and six pools and whirlpools. Evening entertainment is just as varied, ranging from Broadway-style performances to acrobatic shows. You'll also have your pick of many bars and lounges.

Serenade of the Seas sails from ports across North America, the Middle East, South America, Europe and Asia to destinations in the Caribbean, Europe, the Panama Canal, Asia, Hawaii, Australia and the Pacific Northwest.

Enchantment of the Seas

Launched in 1997, Enchantment of the Seas underwent routine maintenance in late 2021, but its last major upgrade was in 2017. This refurbishment added imaginative features like a poolside movie screen, bungee trampolines and additional cabins. Other ship highlights include three pools, a rock climbing wall, a video game arcade and Broadway-inspired shows in the main theater.

For families, the ship offers age-appropriate kids clubs and a splash deck. And for adults, there are six bars and lounges on board, as well as a casino. When it comes to dining, the ship houses five venues and offers 24-hour room service and several other specialty food shops.

As far as lodging goes, only about 20% of the ship's cabins offer balconies, while Interior cabins make up about 40% of the staterooms. While the 2,730-passenger ship maintains a 1-to-3 crew-to-guest ratio with 852 crew members on board, recent cruisers still say all the Royal Caribbean employees – from the room stewards to the wait staff – were pleasant and accommodating. 

Enchantment of the Seas sails to the  Bahamas , Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

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Carnival cruise ship rescues nearly 30 people from adrift vessel

A Carnival Cruise Line ship rescued nearly 30 people who were stuck at sea on Sunday.

The crew on Carnival Paradise saved 28 Cuban nationals who were signaling for help on a vessel that was adrift around 2:30 p.m. The cruise ship was headed from Tampa, Florida, to Roatan in Honduras at the time.

“The bridge team onboard spotted the vessel and turned the ship around to rescue them,” Carnival said in a news release . “All were taken aboard, given food and were seen by the medical team.” The cruise line also notified the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West and officials in Roatan.

The Coast Guard did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment.

The ship was set to visit Roatan on Monday. Carnival Paradise is on a five-day Caribbean cruise that departed from Tampa on Saturday, according to CruiseMapper .

The news comes after Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex ship rescued seven people in a small vessel adrift between Cuba and Mexico earlier this month. Another Carnival ship, Carnival Jubilee, also rescued two people stuck in a kayak off the coast of Mexico’s Isla Mujeres in January.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

Carnival cruise ship returns to Florida after funnel fire

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Carnival cruise ship that caught fire over the weekend safely returned to Florida on Monday.

Video from WESH showed the Carnival Freedom bringing passengers back to Port Canaveral around 7:30 a.m.

The ship’s funnel caught fire off the coast of the Bahamas on Saturday.

“The ship’s fire response team was quickly activated, and the ship’s captain also turned the vessel towards the heavy rain in the area to maximize the efforts to put out the flames. Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike and that is being investigated but cannot yet be confirmed,” Carnival told WFLA in a statement on Saturday.

A portion of the funnel fell onto Deck 10. The crew asked passengers to avoid balconies and open decks for safety.

Carnival said two crew members who extinguished the fire were treated for minor smoke inhalation. No guests were injured.

The cruise line had to cancel the Freedom’s next two voyages , departing on March 25 and March 29, out of Port Canaveral.

Guests scheduled for those cruises will be issued a full refund and a future cruise credit, Carnival said.

The ship will go to the Freeport shipyard on Monday to undergo repairs.

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