| Port of Tampa and Tampa, Florida |
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Tampa is a major seaport and
emerging cruise center on the Gulf of Mexico coast of Florida. It is also a
commercial, financial and manufacturing center for the region. Because of its
subtropical climate, Tampa is a winter resort and retirement center; it has many
beaches and parks. Sights of interest include the picturesque Latin quarter of
Ybor City, the Aquarium, Tampa Bay Stadium and Busch Gardens theme park. The site was settled in 1823, when a plantation was established and Fort Brooke built. Growth of the community was spurred by the discovery of phosphates in 1883, the arrival of the railway in 1885, and the establishment of the cigar-making industry in 1886. During the Spanish-American War the city was an army training camp and was the embarkation point for Cuba of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders. The name Tampa is probably derived from a Caloosa Native American term meaning "sticks of fire". Driving Directions - From I-75 & I-4 - To Terminals 2 & 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 TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - To Terminal 2 & 6 exit TIA, 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 Blvd., then left on Guy N. Verger to Hooker's Point. From CLEARWATER - To Terminal 2 & 6 take Hwy. 60 East across Tampa Bay, 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 Blvd., then left on Guy N. Verger to Hooker's Point.
Parking Fees - $10.00 per day - Parking areas are patrolled - no reservations needed - Rates subject to change without notice. Airport or Hotel Transfers - Go to the baggage claim area on the day of departure and look for your cruise line representative. If you purchased airfare from the cruise line with your cruise package the rep will provide you with information on the shuttle to the pier. If you bought your air transportation independently of the cruise lines then you may be able to purchase transfers from the local cruise rep. Otherwise proceed outside of the baggage claim area and take a taxi or shuttle bus to the cruise terminal. BAY SHUTTLE, INC. - Can provide transportation from the Tampa Port Authority's Cruise Terminals to the Tampa International Airport for the following fees:
Note: Bay Shuttle, inc. will also pickup from any hotel and or resident in the Tampa area. For additional information, please contact Bay Shuttle at (813) 259-9998 or www.tampabayshuttle.com Passenger Drop Off - Port police will direct vehicles to the passenger drop off area nearest your ship and the Cruise Ship Terminal. At the passenger and baggage drop off, the driver of the vehicle will be instructed by port personnel to proceed to exit the terminal area and proceed to the remote parking lots. Traffic Flow - This system is similar to remote parking arrangements in airports and cruise ship terminals throughout the U.S. |
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