Cruises from Tampa
Often heading south to the Caribbean and exciting destinations in Central America, cruises from Tampa are a fantastic way to explore sunny shores and vibrant cultures in Florida. With many packages offering hotel stays in this stunning city, these cruises are a great way to combine city breaks with sensational sailing.
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Top destinations from Tampa
Cruises from Tampa typically sail southwards towards Mexico’s sunny shores, the vibrant islands of the Caribbean, and other must-visit Central American destinations. You will, though, also find a handful of transatlantic voyages visiting destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean departing from Tampa, and sailings that focus more on North American cities than those further south. So, it’s safe to say that you’ll have options when it comes to Tampa cruises.
Cruise lines sailing out from Tampa
Several major cruise lines offer cruises from Tampa, with a fantastic selection of itineraries to choose from. With sailings from cruise lines that focus on exciting onboard entertainment and attractions, luxury cruise lines, and those that boast a more traditional onboard experience, there’s something for everyone to enjoy among these adventures.
Cruise ships departing from Tampa
An impressive selection of cruise ships sail out of Tampa, with cruises from Tampa aboard larger ships featuring abundant entertainment and attractions, smaller ships with elegant interiors, and everything in between. You’ll find a variety of onboard experiences available when booking with Iglu Cruise.
Types of cruises from Tampa
Iglu Cruise’s cruises from Tampa are available with hotel stays, all-inclusive packages, exciting tours in thrilling destinations, and more. You’ll also find some excellent last-minute deals available for a more spontaneous escape. Ultimately, you’ll be able to choose from a wide variety of cruise packages when booking sailings from Tampa, Florida.
Things to do in Tampa
Busch Gardens
Spanning an incredible 335 acres, Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay has an Asian and African theme. An animal park and theme park operated by SeaWorld, it's filled with fun attractions including the Cheetah Run rollercoaster, and animals from around the world.
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Florida Aquarium
Located in the downtown area of Tampa, the Florida Aquarium spans 250,000 square feet and is home to thousands of tropical fish, sharks and other marine life. Whilst at the aquarium, you can spend your time wondering around the different exhibits and can even opt to purchase one of the extra experiences; which include the likes of penguin encounters and wild dolphin cruises.
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Ybor City
The vibrant neighbourhood of Ybor City boasts a wide selection of fascinating vintage shops, boutiques, and Latin American/Cuban eateries. There's even a mall with all the amenities you'll require, including bars and a cinema.
Read moreNot only is Tampa a fantastic departure port when it comes to the variety of destinations you can visit, but it’s also a great place to explore in its own right. With so many cruise packages combining hotel stays with sailings, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy some of the following activities.
Everglades National Park
In the vast swamplands of the Everglades, you can see manatees, crocodiles, many bird species and even panthers as you take a boat ride, canoe or hovercraft on a tour with a local guide.
Universal Studios Orlando and Walt Disney World Resort
The highlight of many family and couples’ trips to Florida is that there’s a theme park or water park for everyone, whether you're young or old. Check out Universal Studios or Disneyland for all your favourite movie-themed attractions, including 4D simulators and white-knuckle roller coasters. Alternatively, head to Sea World or Busch Gardens for a mix of attractions and wildlife, or head to a waterpark to make a splash yourself in the super slides and huge wave pools.
Kennedy Space Center
The site where many famous expeditions have begun and ended, the top things to experience at this cool family day out are the various simulators to test yourself as a budding astronaut, exploring the rocket garden festooned with various vessels throughout the space age and learning all about the space race. You’ll be able to see, and even touch, real craft that went into the cosmos.
