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. |
