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Enchantment of the Seas in Barcelona, July 2023, sailing from Tampa, Florida

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Cruises from Tampa, Florida

Port Tampa Bay's terminals are on Channelside in downtown Tampa, with sailings to the Western Caribbean, Mexico and the Bahamas.

Things to do in Tampa, Florida

  • Ybor CityTampa's historic cigar district, a streetcar ride from the terminals.
  • Florida AquariumNext door to the cruise terminal, good for a few hours before boarding.
  • Tampa RiverwalkA waterfront path past museums, parks and the minaret-topped University of Tampa.
  • Clearwater and St. Pete BeachWhite-sand Gulf beaches across the bay for a pre-cruise night.

When to go

  1. Jan: high season
  2. Feb: high season
  3. Mar: high season
  4. Apr: high season
  5. May: shoulder season
  6. Jun: shoulder season
  7. Jul: shoulder season
  8. Aug: low season
  9. Sep: low season
  10. Oct: low season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: high season

Tampa is mostly a winter port: ships arrive in autumn and leave in spring, and summer sees only a few departures.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferThe Channelside terminals are about 9 miles (15 km) from Tampa International, 15 to 25 minutes by taxi or rideshare. Cruise line shuttles run on sailing days.

Rental cars: Plenty of choice at the airport's rental centre; parking at the port is easy if you drive in from elsewhere in Florida.

The airport for Tampa, Florida is Tampa International (TPA), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.

Tampa International (TPA) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Tampa, Florida

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Enchantment of the Seas in Barcelona, July 20234.0 ★Royal Caribbean InternationalEnchantment of the Seas1997 · 82,910 GT · 2,252 guests · Caribbean · BahamasEnchantment of the Seas is a Vision-class ship that entered service in 1997 and stands apart from her sisters because she was stretched in 2005: at the Keppel Verolme yard in…Radiance of the Seas in Juneau, Alaska4.0 ★Royal Caribbean InternationalRadiance of the Seas2001 · 90,090 GT · 2,143 guests · CaribbeanRadiance of the Seas, delivered in March 2001, is the lead ship of the Radiance class, four Meyer Werft-built ships powered by gas turbines and sized to fit the Panama Canal. The…Celebrity Summit, June 20193.8 ★Celebrity CruisesCelebrity Summit2001 · 90,940 GT · 2,218 guests · Caribbean · AlaskaCelebrity Summit is the third Millennium-class ship, built in France and in service since late 2001; she took the Celebrity prefix in 2008. A 2012 refit added cabins, and in…Carnival Paradise in Carnival's red, white and blue livery after its fall 2021 dry dock3.5 ★Carnival Cruise LineCarnival Paradise1998 · 71,925 GT · 2,124 guests · Caribbean · BahamasCarnival Paradise was the last of Carnival's eight Fantasy-class ships to be built, a mid-sized ship of about 71,900 gross tons with room for around 2,120 guests. She was floated…Norwegian Gem, November 20223.5 ★Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Gem2007 · 93,530 GT · 2,388 guests · Mediterranean · CaribbeanNorwegian Gem is the last of the four Jewel-class ships, built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, and in service since 2007, with about 93,500 gross tons and room for 2,388…Margaritaville at Sea Islander, November 20243.2 ★Margaritaville at SeaMargaritaville at Sea Islander2000 · 85,619 GT · 2,114 guests · Caribbean · BahamasMargaritaville at Sea Islander is a Spirit-class ship of 85,619 gross tons, built at the Helsinki New Shipyard in Finland and delivered in 2000 as Costa Atlantica for Costa…

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Tampa, Florida?

On Cruises Frog, 6 ships sail from Tampa, Florida: Enchantment of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International), Radiance of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International), Celebrity Summit (Celebrity Cruises), Carnival Paradise (Carnival Cruise Line), Norwegian Gem (Norwegian Cruise Line) and Margaritaville at Sea Islander (Margaritaville at Sea).

Which cruise lines sail from Tampa, Florida?

Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and Margaritaville at Sea sail from Tampa, Florida.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Tampa, Florida?

Enchantment of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International), at 4.0 out of 5 in Cruises Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Tampa, Florida?

Tampa International (TPA). Lounge Frog lists 3 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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