Plan Ahead with our Digital Visitors Guide!

With our 2011 digital travel planner, viewers are exposed to a brief introduction to Tampa, how to get around, where to stay, things to do, dining and nightlife, and even area services.

Additionally, an interactive regional map helps visitors navigate the Tampa Bay area.

Cruise Specials


Chase Suites HotelChase Suites Hotel
3075 N. Rocky Point Drive East, Tampa, FL 33607
PH: 813-281-5677
FX: 813-287-1032
https://reservations.synxis.com/gc/rez.aspx?Hotel=22250&chain=8897&promo=SSP

"Snooze & Cruise" Package

This package includes:

  • Transportation to and from the Tampa Port - (9.5 mi)
  • Parking at hotel 
  • Studio or 2 Bedroom Suite which features a full kitchen, living area with fireplace, in the living area there is a sofa that pulls out into a full size sleeper. 
  • Daily breakfast buffet with our fabulous evening social hour that we host for our guests every Monday through Thursday. 
  • Complimentary shuttle service to and from Tampa International Airport and anywhere within 5 miles of Chase Suites.

*Our shuttle service operates daily between the hours of 6am-10pm & we are here 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


Courtyard by Marriott Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Downtown
102 E Cass St
Tampa, FL 33602
PH: 813-229-1100
www.marriott.com/tpadt

  • Includes room for one night and transportation to and from the Port of Tampa Cruise Terminal
  • Complimentary parking for up to 7 days
  • Complimentary shuttle service anywhere within 2 miles of hotel to include Ybor and Channelside
    *Our shuttle service operates daily between the hours of 7am-11pm

Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore
5303 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609
PH: 813-289-1950
FX: 813-288-7343
www.crowneplaza.com/tampawestshore

"Bon Voyage Tampa" Package

  • Rates from $134/night 
  • Complimentary shuttle service to and from the Port of Tampa for up to 2 passengers
  • Complimentary airport shuttle 
  • Complimentary self parking for duration of cruise 

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. There is an additional charge of $10 per guest each way. All transportation arrangements will be made at the property level. Rates are based on availability and blackout dates may apply. For reservations, please call 1-866-676-0902 and mention the "Bon Voyage Tampa" package with rate code "ISHD1" or simply click on the link below.
BON VOYAGE TAMPA


Doubletree Guest Suites - Tampa bay
Doubletree Guest Suites Tampa Bay
3050 N Rocky Point Dr W., Tampa, FL 33607
PH: 813-888-8800
FX: 813-886-8926
www.doubletreetampabay.com

"Cruis'n Tampa Bay" Package

  • Spacious 2 room suite
  • Airport transfers to the hotel
  • One-way transfer to the Port of Tampa (9.2 mi) for up to 2 guests - w/ an additional per person fee of $10 each 
  • Up to 14 days of free parking w/ an additional child fee of $10 each
     

Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport
Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport
4500 W Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33607
PH: 813-879-4800
FX: 813-873-2401
www.tampadoubletree.com

Park N Cruise Package"

  • Rates from $99.00/Night 
  • Free Parking up to 14 Nights in our garage
  • Transportation for 2 Roundtrip to the Port ($40 Value) - (6 mi)
  • Reservations to Port arranged at Check In
  • Extra Passengers $20.00/person Roundtrip; $10/person One Way
  • GDS Codes: Sabre: 2516; Apollo/Galileo: 76257; Amadeus: TPADAP; Worldspan: TAMDA
  • Complimentary Shuttle within 2 miles of hotel (Includes Westshore Plaza, International Plaza and Bay Street)
  • Complimentary Airport Shuttle

Embassy Suites Tampa-Airport / Westshore
Embassy Suites Tampa-Airport / Westshore
555 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
PH: 813-875-1555
FX: 813-287-3664
www.tampaairport.embassysuites.com

Cruise Special

Special offer dates: 1/1/2011 - 12/31/2011
Rates: From $129 and up

Enjoy an evening at the Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa-Airport/Westshore before you cruise. This package includes the cost of leaving your vehicle in the hotel garage for up to 21 days, as well as a cash voucher provided at check-in to pay for transportation for up to 2 people to the Port of Tampa. - (6 mi)
Reservations for transportation will be arranged upon arrival. This special package is valid Thursday - Sunday and is based on availability.


Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
PH: 813-874-1234
FX: 813-209-207-6790
www.grandtampabay.hyatt.com

Cruise Special
Now - December 31, 2012
Rates from $129-189

  • Complimentary self-parking
  • Complimentary airport shuttle from 5 am to 1 am
  • Complimentary scheduled shuttle to International Plaza
  • One night accommodations in a Deluxe Room

Transportation to the Port of Tampa can be arranged at additional charges. Rates are good for single or double occupancy and subject to availability. $25 for each additional adult, maximum 4 people per room. Kids under 18 years old stay free with parents. Package dose not include, tax, gratuity or incidental charges. 24-hour cancellation policy. For reservation call 813-207-6740 and ask for the Park & Cruise Rate.


Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor City
Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor City
1301 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
PH: 813-247-6700 x 7101
FX: 813-247-6100
www.tampayborcitysuites.hamptoninn.com

Park & Cruise

Stay at the ONLY hotel on Historic Ybor City's famous 7th Avenue. Enjoy:

  • Complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning.
  • Parking included as well as up to one day pre or post cruise dates
  • Rate depends upon arrival date (starts at $99.00)
  • Experience Ybor City's dining, history, entertainment and fun
  • Complimentary transportation to the Port of Tampa (pre & post cruise)
  • Complimentary transport to Channelside Entertainment District and Ybor City. (.8 mi).
  • Request one of the following codes:

 4-Days - L-PCK
 5-Days - L-PDK
 7-Days - L-PEK


Hampton Inn Westshore
Hampton Inn Tampa Airport
4817 West Laurel Street, Tampa, Florida 33607
Phone: 813.287.0778 x 151
Fax: 813.287.0882

Park, Stay and Go Plus

  • A hot complimentary breakfast bar
  • Complimentary transporation to and from the Port of Tampa
  • Complimentary parking up to 14 days
  • 24-hour complimentary airport transportation
  • Local transportation within a 3 mile radius
  • Complimentary high speed Internet access
  • 24-hour business center
  • Complimentary USA Today Monday-Friday
  • Complimentary local phone calls
  • Outdoor pool and sun deck
  • Complimentary HBO (On-Demand movies available)
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Hilton HHonors Points & Miles

    *Ask for the Park, Stay and Go Rate (L-PBK)*

The Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East Brandon
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East Brandon
10309 Highland Manor Drive
Tampa, Fl. 33619
Phone: 813-626-6700
www.tampaeastbrandon.stayhgi.com 

"Park & Cruise" Package

This package includes:
  • Shuttle service to and from the Tampa Port for groups of 10 or more rooms
  • Complimentary parking at the hotel while on the cruise
  • Standard room with king bed or two double beds. Each room features a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker
  • Breakfast buffet with cook to order eggs 

Hilton Garden Tampa Southeast
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon
4328 Garden Vista Drive
Riverview,FL 33578
PH: 813-626-6610
www.TampaSoutheast.HGI.com

Pre Cruise Package

Rate: $119 plus tax

  • One night lodging for 1-4 guests
  • Complimentary parking and shuttle service to and from the Port of Tampa
  • Includes breakfast

Hilton Garden Inn - Tampa Ybor Historic District
Hilton Garden Inn - Tampa Ybor Historic District
1700 E. 9th Ave., Tampa FL 33605
PH: 813-769-9267
FX: 813-769-3299
Sales Office: 813-769-0137
www.tampaybor.hgi.com

"Pre Cruise" Package

Rate begins at $109.00

  • 1 night lodging for 1-4 guests
  • Complimentary parking for up to 5 days
  • Complimentary shuttle service to and from the Port of Tampa
  • Complimentary shuttle service within 5 miles of hotel


Chain Code: GI
Amadeus: TPA522
Apollo/Galileo: 9639
Sabre/Worldspan: 46426


Howard Johnson Plaza
Howard Johnson Plaza
111 West Fortune Street, Tampa, FL 33602
PH: 813-223-1351 x 3055
FX: 813-229-2358
www.tampahjp.com

"Ship & Shore" Package
Package price - $109.00 plus tax

  • One night sleeping accommodation
  • Free parking for up to 7 nights!
  • If you are arriving by car, we will provide complimentary parking for up to 10 days with return pick up from the Port
  • Based on single or double occupancy: $10.00 for each additional person, to a maximum of 4 people in a room. Children under 12 stay free.

InterContinental TampaInterContinental Tampa
4860 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609
PH: 813-286-4400
FX: 813-286-4053 www.intercontampa.com/packages/park-n-cruisePark

Stay and Go

If you plan on taking a cruise, enjoy great rates starting at $115 through December, 2012. Includes deluxe room accommodations and transportation to and from the Port of Tampa for up to 2 adults.

  • January 2, 2012 - March 31, 2012: Rates from $175
  • April 1, 2012 - September 8, 2012: Rates from $115
  • September 9, 2012 - January 5, 2013: Rates from $135

Each additional adult is an extra fee of $20. All reservations must be booked at least 5 days in advance. While on your cruise, complimentary self parking is available at the hotel.

Book Now or call 866-402-0758 and mention rate code "IKPNF".

Subject to availability.


Mainsail
Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center

5108 Eisenhower Blvd, Tampa, FL 33634
PH: 813.849.4106  
Fx: 813.269.4902
www.mainsailtampa.com

Park & Cruise Package

Price starts at $113 per night
One and Two-bedroom Suites

Package includes:

  • Breakfast for up to four guests
  • Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Complimentary shuttle service to the Port of Tampa

Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center is a full-service hotel, complete with restaurant and bar.

Our property is gated and only accessible by room key, so we provide the perfect setting for you to leave your car, while you enjoy your cruise.

Guests are welcome to enjoy our other amenities, such as a fitness center, heated pool, and spa.


Quality Inn & Suites near FairgroundsQuality Inn & Suites Fairgrounds / Ybor City
4955 E. 18th Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605
Phone: 813.623.6000
Fax: 813.623.6007
www.qualityinn.com/hotel/fla63

Stay, Park & Cruise 
 
Package Rate: $109.00 plus tax

- 1 night minumum and 1 night maximum in any of our Deluxe  Rooms
- Parking for up to 14 days
- Round trip transportation to and from Port of Tampa per stay

Package includes:

  • One night minimum and one night maximum in any of our Deluxe Rooms
  • Parking for up to 14 days
  • Round trip transporation to and from Port of Tampa per stay
  • Complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily
  • Complimentary high speed Internet access
  • Complimentary 24-hour email center
  • Complimentary USA Today Monday-Friday
  • Complimentary local phone calls
  • Complimentary on site Fitness Center
  • Outdoor heated pool and sun deck
  • Complimentary HBO
  • Choice Priviledges Rewards
  • Pet Friendly Hotel

                               *Ask for the Stay, Park, Cruise Rate


Ramada Westshore
1200 N. Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
PH: 813-282-3636
http://www.ramadawestshore.com/

Park & Cruise Package

Package Rate: $119.00 plus Tax of 12%

Includes:
Free Airport Transportation
Free Continental Breakfast
Free Wireless internet
Business Center
Fitness Center
Outdoor pool
On Site Restaurant " Hurricane Grill"
Free Transportation to/from Port (2)
Free parking for up to 14 days

Additional charge for port transportation is $20.00 per person. 


Residence Inn by Marriott DowntownResidence Inn by Marriott Tampa Downtown    
101 E Tyler St
Tampa, FL 33602
PH: 813-221-4224
www.marriott.com/tpatd

  • Includes room for one night and transportation to and from the Port of Tampa Cruise Terminal
  • Complimentary parking for up to 7 days 
  • Studio 1 or 2 Bedroom Suite which features a full kitchen, living area with fireplace, in the living area there is a sofa that pulls out into a full size sleeper.
  • Daily breakfast buffet with our fabulous evening social hour that we host for our guests every Monday through Thursday.
  • Complimentary shuttle service anywhere within 2 miles of hotel to include Ybor City and Channelside.
    *Our shuttle service operates daily between the hours of 7am-11pm

Springhill suites by marriott tampa westshore airport

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Westshore Airport
4835 W Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33607
www.marriott.com/tpash

Special Sail Away Packages

  • Complimentary parking while on your cruise up to 14 days 
  • Complimentary airport shuttle from Tampa International Airport 
  • Each suite includes microwave, refrigerator, sleeper sofa and coffee maker. 
  • Complimentary HOT breakfast and high speed internet.
  • Shuttle to Port of Tampa, $5.00 per passenger ($20 minimum).
  • Ideally located near numerous shopping and dining options.

Tampa Marriott Westshore

Tampa Marriott Westshore
1001 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
Main 813/287-2555
Fax 813/289-5464
www.marriott.com/tpawe

Park & Sail Package

Rates from:   $149 - $310        Valid Through:  July 29, 2011

  • Overnight accommodations for up to two adults and two children
  • Complimentary round trip shuttle to the Port of Tampa
  • Complimentary hotel parking for up to 15 days
  • Complimentary shuttle to and from Tampa International Airport

Reservations
Be sure that promotional code QZR appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code QZR.

Terms and Conditions
Valid seven days a week through 7/29/11.  Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion.  Tax is additional.  Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms.  Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions.  Blackout dates may apply.  Advance reservations required.  Other restrictions apply.  Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.


Wyndham Tampa Westshore

Wyndham Tampa Westshore
700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609
PH: 813-289-8200 x 3737
FX: 813-287-8275
www.quorumtampa.com

Cruise Package

Starting at $119

Includes:

  • Roundtrip Transportation to and from the Port of Tampa
  • Roundtrip Transportation to and from the airport
  • Complimentary Parking for up to 21 days

*This package is book able via our website, hotel direct and / or central reservations center.


BayArea Destination Management, Inc.

**CRUISE SHORE EXCURSION TOUR PACKAGE**

BayArea Destination Management, Inc.TM

14015 Wolcott Drive, Tampa, FL 33624
PH: (813) 962-5888
FX: (813) 962-5889
www.bayareadmctampa.com
Add this Tour Package to any hotel reservation for a complete pre/post cruise stay in
Tampa Bay. Tour may be done prior to embarkation, after debarkation, to/from airport or
hotel.
  • Tampa City Tour ( 3/4 hours) including admissions to the H. B. Plant Museum and the Ybor City State Museum
  • Motor coach transportation
  • Professional BayArea Destinations Tour Guide
  • All taxes and coach driver gratuity for included items
  • Per person price is based on a minimum of 30 passengers in your group
Not Included: baggage handling at port or hotel 

Cost: $45.00 per person (effective dates: 9/01/10 - 6/30/11)

Enjoy Tampa in the evening! Special Dinner and entertainment options:

Columbia Restaurant, Ybor City
Dinner & Flamenco Show at this "gem" of a Spanish Restaurant

Splitsville, Channelside District
Upscale bowling and dinner....and we'll supply the bowling shoes

Chef's on the Loose, South Tampa
Dinner where you are hands on throughout the process

Yacht Starship, Channelside District
Dining under the stars in Tampa Bay-a memorable way to spend the evening

Special pricing for dinner options provided upon request.



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