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Port Tampa Bay, Tampa – Terminal Information

Cruise terminal guide for Port Tampa Bay, Tampa — which lines dock where, check-in tips, and what to expect on arrival.

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Tampa Port Authority is located at 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL — a smaller Florida port, making parking, embarkation, and debarkation relatively easy. Many local hotels offer cruise packages or shuttles to the port.


Good to Know — Fog Season

Tampa's fog season runs from December to February and may occasionally delay ships leaving or returning to port. Plan accordingly if sailing during these months.


Cruise Lines from Tampa

A number of major cruise lines depart from the Port of Tampa to various destinations in the Caribbean.

Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruises
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises

Tampa Cruise Terminals

Terminal 2

Parking at 810 Channelside Drive — directly across from the terminal

Tampa Cruise Terminal 2 — Passenger Drop-off and Pick-up Tampa Terminal 2 — Passenger Entrance
The Florida Aquarium and Sparkman Wharf shopping, dining, and entertainment area are located on either side of the cruise terminal.

Terminal 3

Parking garage at 810 Channelside Drive — across the street

Tampa Terminal 3 — Passenger Entrance Tampa Terminal 3 — Passenger Line-up and Drop-off
Within walking distance to the Tampa Aquarium and Sparkman Wharf shopping area.

Terminal 6

Parking onsite at 1333 McKay Street

A recently-renovated terminal located a short distance from Terminals 2 and 3, with convenient on-site parking.

Cruise Parking in Tampa

Weather in Tampa

Sep to Dec — Best time

Pleasant weather and better deals on accommodations — the ideal time to cruise from Tampa.

May to Aug — Peak season

The busiest and hottest months. January and April are cooler but hotel prices tend to be higher.


Port Tampa Bay at Seatrade 2019 — via Vimeo

Tampa has multiple cruise terminals (Channelside and others) depending on your cruise line, so confirm which one your ship uses before you arrive — they are not within walking distance of each other.