Tampa Bay Vacation Cruises
The Port of Tampa's location on the Gulf of Mexico is perfect for cruises to the western Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Cruise ships depart from Tampa, Florida year round as over 600,000 passengers are projected to take cruise vacations from this port city in 2002. Major cruise linesThe most popular cruises from Tampa are Western Caribbean Cruises, which typically include stops in Cozumel, Mexico and George Town, Grand Cayman Island. Cozumel Tampa Cruises Deck is a small island off the coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula about 40 miles south of Cancun. Cruise passengers often explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum or Chichen Itza on the mainland. Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman Islands and cruise ships dock in George Town's shopping district. Grand Cayman also offers
cruise passengers some of the world's best snorkeling and scuba diving adventures.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Jubilee offers 4-Day and 5-Day Western Caribbean cruises year round from Tampa. Carnival Jubilee's 4-Day Western Caribbean Cruise includes stops in Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico. Jubilee's 5-Day Western Caribbean Cruises also stops in George Town, Grand Cayman. Carnival Sensation offers 7-Day Western Caribbean Cruises every Sunday from Tampa with stops in Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and New Orleans.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity's Zenith offers 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruises November through April from Tampa. Celebrity Zenith stops in Key West, Florida; Costa Maya, Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico; and George Town, Grand Cayman.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas and Grandeur of the Seas offer seasonal 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruises. Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas sails in January through February and includes stops in Costa Maya, Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Key West, Florida.
Port of Tampa Location
The Port of Tampa is located in downtown just seven miles from Tampa International Tampa Cruises Caribbean Airport. The Channelside Entertainment Complex and the Florida Aquarium are located next to the cruise terminal. From I-75 and I-4, to Terminals 2 and 6 take I-4 West to exit 1 (Ybor City). Go South on 21st Street, turn right on Adamo Drive (Hwy. 60) then left on Channelside Drive. Terminal 7
go South on 21st Street, (21st Street merges with 22nd Street after crossing Adamo Drive). Turn right on Maritime Blvd., then left on Guy N. Verger to Hooker's Point.
From the Tampa International Airport to Terminal 2 and 6, exit the airport and follow signs to I-275 North. Go to I-4 East then to exit 1 (Ybor City). Go South on 21st Street, turn right on Adamo Drive (Hwy. 60) then left on Channelside Drive. Terminal 7 go South on 21st Street, (21st Street merges with 22nd Street after crossing Adamo Drive). Turn right on Maritime Boulevard, then left on Guy N. Verger to Hooker's Point.
