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Cruises depart Port Tampa Bay again

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s been more than a year and a half since the last cruise ship left Tampa.

That changed Saturday as  Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas departed Port Tampa Bay.

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Cruises return to port tampa bay saturday royal caribbean’s serenade of the seas departs port tampa bay today first cruise to leave the port since march 2020.

Port officials had been waiting for this day for a long time. Cruise ships are leaving Tampa for the first time since March 2020.

The ship was capped at 50 percent capacity. That is a Royal Caribbean policy, keeping this ship’s capacity at a little more than 1,000 passengers.

Royal Caribbean is requiring anyone over the age of 12 to be vaccinated and show a negative COVID-19 test.

Port officials said they are working with the cruise lines to help the new check in process move along.

“Everyone here at Port Tampa Bay is just thrilled to see the return of cruising from our port,” said Lisa Wolf-Chason with Port Tampa Bay. “This has been a long time coming, more than 18 months since the cruise industry was shut down. We just welcome them back with open arms.”

Some closer video of the ship as they prepare it to leave! Expected to depart around 4:30 for those wanting to see it. @BN9 pic.twitter.com/T54bxCpklO — Tim Wronka (@TimWronka) October 16, 2021

Royal Caribbean said there will be on-site testing for passengers who weren’t able to get tested before arriving.

This is the first of a few ships that will be leaving Tampa over the next few months.

Celebrity, Carnival and Norwegian also have sailings from Tampa in November and December.

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Complete Guide to Cruising From Port Tampa Bay

In our opinion, Port Tampa Bay is one of the best-kept secrets in cruising. While ports on the eastern side of Florida — including Miami, Port Everglades, and Port Canaveral — are well known thanks to the mega-ships and multiple terminals at each port, Tampa seems to sneak under the radar.

Despite the lack of notoriety, Port Tampa Bay offers a ton for cruise passengers. This includes multiple terminals with a constant stream of ships, lots to do in the area, more convenience, and fewer headaches than dealing with a larger port.

In other words, you get a lot of the benefits of a larger port without a lot of the drawbacks.

So whether you want to sail to The Bahamas, Mexico, or points in between, or if you want to sail on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, or Norwegian, the port has something to offer.

Below we dive into all the details of everything you need to know about sailing from the Port Tampa Bay.

• Distance from Tampa Airport: 10 miles
• Distance from Orlando Airport: 90 miles
• Number of Terminals: 3
• Passengers Carried Each Year: 1 million
• Cruise Ship Dockings Each Year: 180+

Port Tampa Bay Location

The cruise port sits in the Channel District of Tampa, which is just a couple of minutes from downtown, as well as the popular Ybor City area. If you are flying in, the port is only about 10 miles from Tampa International Airport, which will take you about 15-20 minutes.

While the location of the port is convenient for cruise passengers with lots to do and places to stay just a few minutes away, there is one drawback. When you head out to sea you will leave Tampa and head out of Tampa Bay, passing between St. Petersburg and Bradenton. There, you will pass under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

While the bridge is impressive, its height actually limits the size of the ships that can sail from Tampa. Larger ships just can’t get under the bridge. This is a reason why some of the biggest and newest ships don’t sail from the port.

Driving to the port? If so, the address you’ll want to use is:

651 Channelside Drive Tampa, Florida 33602

Like other Florida cities there is a lot to do in the area, and you may not be coming directly from the airport to the cruise port. If so, we have the estimated distances and drive times between a number of popular areas in the region:

• Tampa International Airport: 10 miles | 15-20 minutes
• Orlando International Airport: 90 miles | 1 hr 30 minutes
• St. Petersburg: 25 miles | 30-40 minutes
• Ybor City: 2 miles | 10 minutes
• Disney World: 70 miles | 1 hr 10 minutes
• Lakeland: 36 miles | 40-60 minutes
• Clearwater: 25 miles | 40-60 minutes
• Sarasota: 60 miles | 55-70 minutes

For more on getting to the port, see below.

Things to Do Near the Port

Tampa is blessed with no shortage of things to do, whether you want amusement parks, sporting events, culture, history, or more. Below are just a few things to do before or after your cruise.

The Florida Aquarium Literally right next door to the cruise terminals, the Florida Aquarium is a world-class facility with lots to see. Perfect if you have kids, the aquarium will get them up close and personal not only with fish, sharks, and turtles, but also wildlife like otters, lemurs, and more. In our opinion, if you have a couple of hours before or after your cruise, it’s a can’t miss attraction.

Ybor City Just about 10 minutes from the cruise port, Ybor City is a great place to head if you’re looking for something to do in the evening. The historic district is home to lots of older buildings that have been converted into shops and restaurants, most with a Latin flair. It’s great for a date night or just a stroll to explore and take in the atmosphere.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Want to have a little fun at the casino? Then head to the Seminole Hard Rock. The world-class gaming facility would fit right at home in Vegas, with a massive gaming floor, restaurants, and a hotel. It’s about 15-20 minutes away from the cruise port, but if you want to play slots, double down on blackjack, or toss the dice, then it’s a great place to spend some time (and money).

Cruise Terminals

Port Tampa Bay operates three different cruise terminals: Cruise Terminal #2, Cruise Terminal #3, and Cruise Terminal #6.

Cruise Terminal #2 If the port had a “main” terminal, this would be it. Terminal #2 sits at the southern end of the cruise complex. Parking is adjacent to the terminal, as is the Florida Aquarium and a complex of shops and restaurants.

Cruise Terminal #3 Along the eastern edge of the port, Cruise Terminal #3 often serves Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines. The location is right across from the official port parking garage, and with a berth length of 1,050 feet, the docking space can handle the larger ships to call on Port Tampa Bay.

Cruise Terminal #6 This terminal is the northernmost of the three terminals. That makes it extremely convenient if you just want to get to the ship and get on as there is parking right at the terminal and there isn’t as much traffic here. However, the terminal is a little farther from some of the activities like the aquarium and restaurants/shops that are further south in the complex.

Hotels Near the Port Tampa Bay

In a tourist hotspot like Tampa, there’s no shortage of places to stay. That means it can be convenient — and inexpensive — to stay the night before your cruise.

In general, we recommend that passengers flying in for their cruise plan to arrive a day early and stay the night. There are simply too many issues that can come up with flying that can cause delays to risk flying in on the day your cruise departs.

If you are driving in from the area, then you are usually fine driving to the port on the morning of your trip, but it still makes a lot of sense to stay in Tampa the night before. Not only is there a lot to see and do in the area, but it’s nice to already be in town on cruise day, meaning you can take your time in heading to the ship.

While the entire Tampa area can offer hotels, there aren’t many right at the port. The closest hotels are in downtown, which is a short distance away. There are also some hotels in Ybor City, which is also nearby.

Hotels near the cruise terminals:

• Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District
• Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District
• Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel

As a city that caters to cruise passengers, there are also a number of Tampa hotels that offer parking during your cruise , as well as hotels with cruise shuttles . Below are a few options for each, but we suggest seeing our full list in the articles linked above.

Hotels with cruise parking:

• Barrymore Hotel
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East – Ybor City

Hotels with shuttles/near streetcar stop:

• Tampa Marriott Water Street
• Hilton Garden Inn Ybor City
• Courtyard Tampa Downtown

Getting to Port Tampa Bay

Of course you can’t go on your cruise until you get to the ship. Fortunately, there is no shortage of ways to get from anywhere in the Tampa area to the cruise port, all at an affordable price.

We have all of your options and full details for getting to the port here . Below, we cover the most common ways for getting to the Port Tampa Bay.

Driving to the Port Many people elect to drive to the port, whether they live in the area or they fly in and have a rental car. Coming from Orlando? Expect the drive to take about an hour and a half. From spots in the Tampa/St. Pete region, it can take anywhere from 10-30 minutes, depending on where you are.

Driving definitely offers convenience of getting in and out from the port without relying on someone else to give you a ride. As well, Tampa offers relatively inexpensive parking. Official port parking is only $15 per day, but other independent lots can be even cheaper. (More on this below.)

Uber/Lyft Uber and Lyft are popular options to get around the Tampa Bay area because they make it easy to get from Point A to Point B, no matter where you are trying to go. Simply open up the app, request a ride and it should be there within minutes (even the airport). They also offer rates that are usually less expensive than taxi cabs. For instance, a taxi ride from the airport to the cruise port is a flat $30. It would be around $25 with Uber/Lyft.

Below we’ve estimated Uber/Lyft fares from certain points around town:

• Tampa International Airport: $20-25
• Orlando International Airport: $95-105
• St. Petersburg: $35-45
• Ybor City: $10
• Disney World: $75-85
• Lakeland: $40-50
• Clearwater: $35-40
• Sarasota: $60-65

Hotels with Cruise Shuttles Planning to stay at a hotel before your cruise? Some hotels offer shuttles to the cruise port as a perk for cruise passengers. Others are near public transportation that can get you to the ship in just a few minutes. No matter which option you choose, selecting a hotel with a shuttle can take a lot of the headache out of getting to the ship on embarkation day. See our article for a full list of Tampa hotels with cruise shuttles .

One of the best things about cruising from Port Tampa Bay is that parking is both convenient and inexpensive compared to other ports in Florida. For example, while parking for the Port of Miami is upwards of $20+ per day, you’ll only pay $15 — and at some lots much lower — to park for a Tampa cruise.

Official Port Parking Many people like to park at the official port parking lots. They offer a lot of convenience as they are right next to the cruise terminals. The main parking spot is a garage located across from terminals 2 and 3. Rates are $15 per day and you can pay in advance online to have everything taken care of before you arrive. There is also oversized vehicle parking available. There is also valet parking available for an additional $20. Terminal #6 has parking right next to the ship in an open-air lot.

If you are disabled, you may be eligible for free parking. The official port lots allow those with vehicle modifications such as ramps, or foot/hand controls to park for free if they are sailing. Also, 100% disabled veterans with license plates designating the car as such can also park for free.

Independent Lots One of the reasons that Tampa charges relatively little for parking is that the port faces a lot of competition. There are a number of independent lots that line Channelside Drive, in some cases costing as little as $7 per day (plus taxes and fees).

What’s the catch? There really isn’t one. These companies simply compete with the port for your business, and their main weapon is having lower rates. In fact, these lots are often right near the cruise terminal themselves and usually offer a shuttle if you don’t want to make the short walk.

For more details and pricing, see our Tampa cruise parking page here .

Hotels with Cruise Parking One of the best-kept secrets in cruising is that many hotels near cruise ports love to offer cruise parking to passengers in exchange for a single night’s stay. Book a room, get a night’s stay and have your parking taken care of as well. That’s hard to beat. Often you’ll need to book a package with the hotel that includes cruise parking, but it often includes both parking and transportation to the ship. See our list of Tampa hotels with cruise parking here .

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the cheapest way to get to Port Tampa Bay? Need to get to the port? There are a number of ways to get there. While there is some public transportation offered, it’s not particularly convenient, unless you are coming from Ybor City. Ybor City has a rail line ( TECO Streetcar ) that runs back and forth from Ybor City to the port area.

Other than that, the least expensive way we’ve found to get around is using Uber and Lyft. For example, it would cost around $25 to get from the airport to the cruise port using Lyft.

What’s the cheapest parking for a Tampa cruise? The lowest rate we know is about $4 per day, through 717 Parking. They operate a Union Station Lot that’s a mile or two from the cruise terminals. There is no shuttle offered, so you’ll have to get a ride to the cruise terminals. Still, to park for a week you won’t find any cheaper place unless you stay at a hotel with free cruise parking. See more on parking options here .

Where should I stay in Tampa before my cruise? We suggest trying to find a hotel in downtown Tampa or in Ybor City. Both areas are near the port and have a number of things to do. Staying here essentially adds another port of call to your cruise with lots to do and explore. Plus, it’s easy to get to the cruise ship from either location on embarkation day.

Have more questions about sailing from Tampa? Let us know in the comments below.

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Tampa, Florida, is a vibrant city renowned for its sunny weather, cultural attractions, and beautiful waterfront. Beyond its numerous attractions, Tampa is a gateway to various exciting cruise experiences. Many cruise lines dock at the Port of Tampa , offering diverse itineraries to exotic destinations across the Caribbean cruises , Mexico cruises , and Central America cruises . In this article, we will delve into the top cruise lines operating from Tampa and their unforgettable voyages.

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Carnival Cruise Line , a leading cruise operator, offers unforgettable voyages from the vibrant port of Tampa. Embarking on a Carnival cruise from Tampa ensures an exceptional experience filled with excitement and relaxation. Passengers can revel in world-class amenities, indulge in delectable dining, and explore captivating destinations throughout the Caribbean. From thrilling water parks to enriching cultural excursions, Carnival's Tampa cruises promise a perfect blend of adventure and leisure, leaving travelers with cherished memories that last a lifetime. 

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Royal Caribbean cruise from Tampa offers an unforgettable adventure at sea. Setting sail from Tampa's vibrant port, guests can indulge in many amenities and world-class entertainment onboard, catering to all ages and interests. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Caribbean's pristine beaches and exotic destinations while enjoying the finest dining options and luxurious accommodations. With top-notch service and thrilling activities like zip-lining and surf simulators, a Royal Caribbean cruise from Tampa guarantees an extraordinary vacation filled with memories to last a lifetime.

3. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)

Norwegian cruise from Tampa offers unforgettable voyages that combine luxury and adventure. Departing from the vibrant port of Tampa, Florida, travelers are whisked away to breathtaking destinations in the Caribbean and beyond. Onboard, passengers are pampered with world-class amenities, delectable dining options, and thrilling entertainment. From relaxing on pristine beaches to exploring vibrant cultures, NCL's Tampa cruises promise an enriching experience, creating cherished memories that last a lifetime. Embark on a remarkable journey with the Norwegian cruise from Tampa today!

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Celebrity Cruises from Tampa offers an unforgettable voyage filled with luxury and adventure. Set sail from this vibrant Floridian port and enjoy a world-class cruise experience. Discover the stunning Caribbean destinations, immerse yourself in pristine beaches, and indulge in exceptional onboard amenities. Experience personalized service, gourmet dining, and exciting entertainment while exploring breathtaking ports of call. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or a first-time traveler, Celebrity Cruises from Tampa promises an enchanting journey creating lasting memories.

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Celebrity Cruises Directions to Fort Lauderdale (Everglades) Cruise Terminal:

From Fort Lauderdale International Airport (5 miles):

Exit the airport and follow signs for I-595 East/Port Everglades. Continue to the last exit on I-595 East and follow the signs to Port Everglades. This will automatically take you to the Port Everglades security entrance. From there, follow the directional signs for your designated ship's pier terminal.

From Miami International Airport (30 miles):

Take 836 East to I-95 North.

Exit I-95 North at 595 East.

Follow 595 to the end; then follow the Port Everglades signs.

After dropping off your checked luggage at the pier terminal with the porters and cruise line representative, proceed to the appropriate parking garage for that terminal. Rates are $15 USD per day for the regular vehicles and $19 for the oversized vehicles (rates subject to change without notice by the Port Authority). For additional information or vehicle size restrictions, please contact USA Parking at (954)468-3680.

Security at the Pier

Please expect delays related to security and immigration procedures when arriving at the pier to board the ship. These procedures have been designed for your safety and all attempts will be made to expedite you through the process as quickly as possible.

For any day of travel concerns you may have, please contact us at (800) 256-6649 or (305) 539-4107.

Our Florida Bus Program is provided by Cruise Connection of Florida. For rates, availability and pick up locations, please contact their Reservations center at (800) 327-6700.

** Celebrity Cruises is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.

Port Canaveral

Port and Terminal Information

Port Canaveral Orlando is located at 445 Challenger Road. There are multiple terminals in Port Canaveral for Celebrity Cruises Ships.

Cruise Terminal #1

9050 Discovery Road

Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920

Cruise Terminal #5

9245 Charles M Rowland Dr

Cruise Terminal #6

9241 Charles M Rowland Dr

Before arriving to the port, check your cruise documents to make sure which is the Terminal your ship will be departing from.

Once you have arrived at Port Canaveral follow the signage throughout the port to your ship's terminal assignment.

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida Cruise Terminal:

From Orlando International Airport (MCO):

Apporximately 45 minutes west of Port Canaveral.

Take the North exit from the airport, staying to the right on SR 528 East.

Take SR 528 East all the way to Port Canaveral.

Upon approaching the port area, follow the signs indicating Port Canaveral Cruise Terminals.

From Melbourne International Airport (MLB):

Approximately 25 miles (40 minutes) south of Port Canaveral.

Exit east (left) out of the airport onto NASA boulevard and follow to U.S. Highway 1.

Turn left (north) onto U.S. Highway 1.

Travel approximately 20 minutes on U.S. Highway 1 passed the intersection of S.R. 520 in Cocoa about one mile to the S.R. 528 exit.

Exit and travel east on SR. 528 for approximately 10 miles, crossing the Indian River, Nerritt Island and the Banana River to reach Port Canaveral.

From Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB):

Approximately 1 hour northwest of Port Canaveral.

Exit the airport south to the Central Florida Greenway (Toll Road 417).

Go south 23 miles to S.R. 528 (the Beach line Expressway) eastbound exit.

Go east (37 miles) to the Port.

From Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX):

Located about 20 minutes from the Port in Titusville FL.

Exit and drive east three blocks

Turn south onto U.S. Highway 1 to the Beach line Expressway (S.R. 528) and follow this east to the Port.

From Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB):

Located about 75 miles north of Port Canaveral.

Take I-95 south to S.R. 528 East and follow to the Port

Port Canaveral no longer offers pre-paid parking. Please pay to park at your cruise terminal's designated parking area and simply take a short walk to your ship; no need for shuttles. RV parking is available at each cruise terminal.

3 Nights/4 Days - $68.00

4 Nights/5 Days - $85.00

5 Nights/6 Days - $102.00

6 Nights/7 Days - $119.00

7 Nights/8 Days - $136.00

8 Nights/9 Days - $153.00

Disabled Parking spaces are available and the fee is waived for vehicles transporting certain persons who have disabilities that:

Have special equipment, such as ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls for use by a disabled person

Display a Florida Toll Exemption Permit as explained in s. 316.1964, Florida Statutes

Display a Florida Disabled Veteran (DV) license plate issued under s. 320.084; s. 320.0842; or s. 320.0845, Florida Statutes

Parking agents will not grant parking waivers for any other reason than the ones listed above.

*Rates May Vary based on seasonality, day fo the week, time of booking, length of stay and availability.

Port of Cape Liberty

4 Port Terminal Boulevard

Bayonne, N.J. 07002-5038

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Cape Liberty, New Jersey Cruise Terminal:

From Newark International Airport (9 miles):

Exit the airport, following signs to the NJ Turnpike.

Take the NJ Turnpike to exit 14A.

Pay toll at exit and continue straight (after traffic light onto bridge) onto Route 440.

Follow signs for Route 440 South.

Continue on Route 440 South to Port Terminal Blvd.

Turn left at Port Terminal Blvd. (there is a traffic light at the intersection).

This is the entrance for the "Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor" or the old "Military Ocean Terminal Bayonne."

Continue straight and approach the guard gate.

Continue past the guard gate and follow the signs to the cruise terminal.

From NJ Turnpike north or south:

From NYC, via the Lincoln Tunnel:

Take the Lincoln Tunnel to New Jersey.

Follow I-495 West to the NJ Turnpike/I-95.

Take the NJ Turnpike south to Exit 14A - Bayonne. Follow directions above from Exit 14A.

From NYC, via the Holland Tunnel:

Take the Holland Tunnel to New Jersey.

Take the NJ Turnpike west to exit 14A. Follow directions above from Exit 14 A.

From the West, via I-80:

Take I-80 East to I-95 South

Take the NJ Turnpike south to Exit 14A- Bayonne. Follow directions above from Exit 14A.

From the west, via I-78:

Take I-78 East directly to the NJ Turnpike.

Take the NJ Turnpike east to Exit 14A- Bayonne. Follow directions above from Exit 14A.

From the east/Staten Island/Long Island:

Take the Verrazano Narrows Bridge into Staten Island.

Take I-278 West.

Take Route 440 North to and over the Bayonne Bridge.

Continue on Route 440 North approximately 3 miles.

Make a right into the Bayonne Ocean Terminal.

From the Bronx/Connecticut/New England:

Proceed to and across the George Washington Bridge.

Follow signs for the New Jersey Turnpike/I-95 South.

From Westchester County:

Take I-684 South to I-287 West

Take I-287 West to I-87 South.

Follow signs to and over the George Washington Bridge.

From Rockland County:

Take the Palisades Parkway South to I-80 West.

Follow signs for the New JerseyTurnpike/I-95 South.

Transportation

Take the PATH Rapid Transit System train from Manhattan to Jersey City or Hoboken.

Outside the PATH Station, take the NJ Hudson-Bergen Light Rail train to Bayonne.

Get off at the 34th Street Station in Bayonne.

You are now directly across Route 440 from the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor, which includes the Cape Liberty Cruise Port.

Call one of the three Bayonne taxi cab companies to drive you to the cruise port, which is about two miles east of the Light Rail line.

East Coast regional Motorcoach Program (a service provided by Entertainment Tours) - call (800) 310-9900 for reservations or book online. Please contact Entertainment Tours for rates and pick up locations.

From the Port Authority Bus Terminal, take the 119 bus to Bayonne. The 119 bus travels along Kennedy Boulevard into Bayonne and stops on request every three blocks. When you reach 33rd Street and Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne, you will be at the closest point on the bus route to the cruise port. Call one of the three Bayonne cab companies to drive you to the cruise port, which is about three miles east of Kennedy Boulevard.

The 99S bus travels along Kennedy Boulevard into Bayonne and stops on request every three blocks.

When you reach 33rd Street and Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne, you will be at the closest point on the bus route to the cruise port.

Call one of the three Bayonne taxi cab companies to drive you to the cruise port, which is about three miles east of Kennedy Boulevard.

A safe and secure parking facility is conveniently located adjacent to the cruise terminal. Parking fees are $30 per day including all taxes*. Cash and major credit cards are accepted. No reservations are necessary and parking is guaranteed.

Oversized vehicles, such as campers and RV’s, that occupy more than one space, will be charged double the normal rate.

The height restriction of the garage is 7’ 4”. There is an open lot adjacent to the parking garage to accommodate vehicles with height restrictions.

Port of Tampa Bay

Please verify cruising intinerary for cruise terminal.

Port of Tampa Bay, Terminal 2:

651 Channelside Drive

Tampa, Florida 33602

Port of Tampa Bay, Terminal 3:

815 Channelside Drive

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Tampa, Florida Cruise Terminal:

From Tampa International Airport (10 miles):

Exit the Airport and follow signs to I-275 North.

I-275 merges with I-4 East.

Take I-4 East to Exit #1 (Ybor City).

Go south on 21st Street, turn right on Adamo Drive (Hwy 60).

Turnleft (south) on Channelside Drive.

Cruise Terminal 3 main entrance is approximately 5 blocks South on Channelside Drive.

Entrance is on the left at Cumberland Street.

In the event of a last minute change in pier assignments, signage will indicate the assigned terminal for your particular ship.

A parking garage is located at 810 Channelside Drive, across the street from Terminal 3. The parking fee is approximately $15 per day (subject to change), and is payable upon entry into the parking area in the form of cash or credit card. For additional parking information please call (813) 905-7678.

Port of Vancouver

Canada Place Cruise Terminal

999 Canada Place

British Columbia, Canada V6C 3T4

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Vancouver, British Columbia Cruise Terminal:

From Vancouver International Airport (16 miles, 45-minute drive):

When entering Vancouver via Oak Street, follow North to Park Drive.

Turn left onto Park Drive and then take a right onto Granville Street.

Follow Granville Street over the Granville Street Bridge and take Seymour Street exit.

Proceed North to Cordova Street.

Turn left and follow two blocks to stoplight, turn right on Howe Street.

Follow straight to ramp entering Canada Place Pier.

From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (162 miles, 4-hour drive):

Leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, follow the signs marked Freeways after exiting airport arrival terminals.

Enter Eastbound Highway 518 (also marked I-5) moving into the left lane, and exit to I-5 North.

Proceed North on I-5 to the U.S/Canada Border where you will need to stop and pass through Customs.

From Customs continue North, you are now on Highway 99. Cross Oak Street Bridge, turn left on Broadway, turn right on Granville, cross bridge and move to left lane.

Exit to Seymour Street.

Turn left on Cordova and right on Howe to the pier.

For reservations, information and rates please contact Vinci Park Canada Place, Vancouver at (866) 856 - 8080 or visit the Port of Vancouver website for additional information.

Port of Seattle

Smith Cove Cruise Terminal 91

2001 West Garfield Street

Seattle, WA. 98199

Port of Seattle website

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Seattle, Washington Cruise Terminal:

From I-5 South:

Head north on I-5 and follow signs to the Mercer Street Exit

Take exit 167 (left-side off-ramp) to Mercer Street

Take a right turn on to Fairview Avenue North (400 feet)

Take a left turn on Valley Street (0.18 miles)

Valley Street bends to the left and becomes Broad Street (0.75 miles)

Turn right to Denny Way (0.32 miles)

Bend right to Western Avenue (0.22 miles)

Western joins Elliott Avenue West (1.18 miles)

Follow signs to Magnolia Bridge

Turn right at 14th Ave West (signal light intersection) (0.14 miles)

Stay to the right and follow ramp joining the Magnolia Bridge (West Garfield Street) (0.35 miles)

Exit right. Follow signs to Smith Cove Park (0.55 miles) and Cruise Terminal

Turn right at bottom of ramp and follow signs for cruise terminal parking or cruise terminal

From I-5 North:

Head south on I-5 and follow the signs to the Mercer Street Exit

Take exit 167 to Mercer Street (right-hand off-ramp)

Take a right turn on to Fairview Avenue North ( 400 feet)

Exit right. Follow signs to “Smith Cove Park” (0.55 miles) and Cruise Terminal

Parking is available via a remote lot at the terminal, which is served by shuttle bus. Space for luggage will be available on the Shuttle. Reservations for parking are recommended. For reservations, parking fee information, and parking lot maps, please log onto the Republic Parking website or call (206) 783-4144, ext. 1113.

Port of Boston

Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal

1 Black Falcon Avenue

Boston, MA 02210

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Boston, Massachusetts Cruise Terminal:

From Logan International Airport (4 miles):

Exit Logan Airport to the Ted Williams Tunnel (I-90) ($3 toll).

Follow signs for the Ted Williams Tunnel.

From the right lane, take the first exit – Exit 25/South Boston.

At the traffic lights, you will be at Congress Street.

Continue forward onto B Street.

At the next signal, turn right onto Seaport Boulevard which turns into Northern Ave.

Continue on Northern Avenue for approx ¼ mile then turn right to Tide Street and an immediate left onto Drydock Avenue.

Follow Drydock Avenue as it turns right at the end of the Boston Design Center.

Turn right again onto Black Falcon Avenue, traveling straight to the stop sign, where you will be directed by Port Officers for either passenger drop-off or to the parking garage.

Long-term parking is available. The city parking garage (EDIC) is located across the street from the Ray Flynn Cruisport. It is a space available, covered facility. The daily fee is $16 per day (subject to charge) and is payable with cash or credit card (Visa or MasterCard) when you enter the garage.

Prior to parking your vehicle, please proceed first to the cruise terminal for luggage and guest drop off. After parking the vehicle, it's a short walk back to the cruise terminal.

For any day of travel concerns you may have, please contact our local cruise line representative, Destination New England at (857) 496-1663 or us at (800) 256-6649 or (305) 539-4107.

For additional information on the Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal visit the Port of Boston's website.

Port of Honolulu

Port of Honolulu - Pier 2

521 Ala Moana Blvd,

Honolulu, HI 96813

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Honolulu, Hawaii Cruise Terminal:

From Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to pier - 6 miles, approximately 30 minutes:

Go north on Rogers Boulevard toward N Nimitz Highway for 0.1 miles

Turn right onto Highway 92 N Himitz Highway for 5 miles

Nimitz Highway becomes Ala Moana Boulevard

Turn right on Channel Street across from the Restaurant Row area

Once on Channel Street, the cruise terminal is on the right-hand side

From Waikiki to pier:

Travel on Ala Wai Boulevard heading west

Turn left onto Lipeepee Street, then turn right onto Hobron Lane

Turn right onto Ala Moana Boulevard. (Hotels along Ala Moana Boulevard start here)

Turn left on Channel Street (across from Restaurant Row area)

Once on Channel Street the cruise terminal is on the right hand side

Note: If using Google Maps, be sure to search “Pier 2 Cruise Ship Terminal.” Google Maps has mistakenly listed another “Pier 2” that appears 4 miles away from the cruise ship terminal.

No parking information is available.

Port of Seward

Seward Passenger Ship Terminal

Alaska Railroad Dock

Seward, AK 99664

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Seward, Alaska Cruise Terminal:

From Anchorage Airport (130 miles):

Take International Airport Road east until you reach Minnesota Drive.

Take a right on Minnesota Drive and follow the signs to Seward Highway South.

Once on Seward Highway, you’ll travel approximately 130 miles to Seward.

Once in Seward, follow the signs to the Alaska Railroad Dock.

You will also be able to see the ship terminal from the highway on your left as you enter Seward.

For directions to the Hospitality Center in Anchorage please call (907) 278-8070.

Long term parking is not available.

Port of Los Angeles

San Pedro World Cruise Terminal

100 Swinford Street

San Pedro, CA 90731

Celebrity Cruises Directions to the Los Angeles, California Cruise Terminal:

From Los Angeles International Airport

Take the 110 Freeway South towards San Pedro.

Exit at Harbor Boulevard (same exit as the Vincent Thomas Bridge).

Stay to the right - Harbor Boulevard (Do not go over the bridge.)

At the light, cross over the main road, turning right into the "World Cruise Terminal."

Follow the directions to parking and passenger drop-off.

Parking is available for $18 a day. No reservations are required. A shuttle is offered to the cruise ship terminals.

Port of San Juan

Pan American Pier 1 East

Calle Lindbergh

San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

Pan American Pier 1 West

Calle Tadeo Rivera

Celebrity Cruises Directions to San Juan, Puerto Rico Cruise Terminal:

From Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (8 miles):

Exit the Airport to San Juan taking the middle lane on Baldorioty Ave.

This avenue will take you to New and Old San Juan.

Once you are at the end of the avenue you will find a traffic light.

On the right you will see the Condado Lagoon and on your left you will see the Yacht Club.

This is a one-way road.

Stay in the left lane and follow the signs directing to San Juan or the Convention Centre.

Keep to your left and make a U-turn whenever possible.

After the turn, remain on the right hand side and continue forward past the Yacht Club, Sizzlers Restaurant.

At the corner make a right, continue to the traffic light.

Make a right hand turn at the next right.

Follow the road to the entrance of the pier.

Parking is not available.

Port of Barcelona

Port of Barcelona D'Adossat Terminal

Moll Adossat

1, 08039 Barcelona, Spain

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Barcelona, Spain Cruise Terminal:

From El Prat International Airport (BCN) to pier (10 miles, about 40 minutes):

Exit the airport and take the road to Barcelona City.

Once there, take the Ronda Litoral Highway and take the exit marked PUERTO.

Turn right and then follow the signs indicating PUERTO.

Ships are berthed at Adossat Terminal (Moll Adossat).

For any day of travel concerns you may have, please contact our local cruise line representative Intercruises at +34.93.301 2244 or us at (800) 256-6649 or (305) 539-4107.

** Celebrity Cruises is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles

Port of Singapore

Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS)

61 Marina Coastal Drive, Singapore

Please verify cruising intinerary for cruise terminal. See below for detailed information on check in, baggage drop off, driving directions and parking at this terminal.

Celebrity Cruises Directions to the Singapore Cruise Terminal:

Coming from AYE (towards Changi Airport)

Take Exit 2 on MCE/Central Boulevard

Keep right towards Marina Boulevard

Turn right at Marina Boulevard to Marina Coastal Drive

Destination is on your left after Marina South Pier

Coming from MCE (from Changi Airport)

Take Exit 3 on MCE/Marina Coastal Drive

Turn LEFT onto Marina Coastal Drive

Destination is on your LEFT after Marina South Pier

For your comfort and convenience we recommend you arrive at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore for ship check-in formalities beginning at the boarding time stated in your cruise documents but no later than 1.5 hours prior to scheduled sail time.

Baggage Drop Off

Porters will be available to receive baggage to be checked prior to check-in at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore.

Parking (DriveCruise – Enjoy a local convenience)

The DriveCruise service allows you to park your vehicle at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore carpark, at a discounted rate.

Public Transport

Board train along the East-West Line towards Pasir Ris or towards Downtown Station if coming from the Downtown Line

Alight at Tanjong Pagar Station (Exit C) or Downtown Station Station (Exit C)

Board bus 402 at bus stop, near International Plaza (03223) or near Marina Bay Financial Centre (03391)

Alight at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore

Board train along the North South Line towards Marina Bay Station

Alight at Marina South Pier Station

Walk 600m alongside the sheltered linkway to Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore

Port of Ravenna

Porto Corsini, Ravenna, Italy

48123 Ravenna RA, Italy

Pier Terminal

Terminal Crociere - Porto Corsini

Airport to Pier Transit Time

Venice Marco Polo International Airport (VCE): 3 hours by bus and 2 hours and 30 minutes by car

Bologna Gugliemo Marconi International Airport (BLQ): 1 hour and 30 minutes

From: Venice Airport

Venice Marco Polo International Airport (VCE): Viale Galileo Galilei, 30, 30173 Venezia VE, Italia

Take Raccordo Marco Polo to Tangenziale di Mestre/A57.

Take Exit towards Milano/Bologna from Raccordo Marco Polo

10 minutes (9.3 km)

Keep on A13 and RA8 until Comacchio and take the exit from RA8

1 hour and 49 minutes (167 km)

Keep on SS309 and take Via Giovanni Spallazzi and Viale Italia towards Molo S.Filippo in Ravenna

28 minutes (25.7 km)

Arrive to Terminal Crociere – Porto Corsini

48123 Ravenna, RA, Italia

From: Bologna Airport

Bologna Gugliemo Marconi International Airport (BLQ): Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO, Italia

Take A14/E45 at San Lazzaro di Savena from Tangenziale nord di Bologna

12 minutes (14.5 km)

Keep on A14/E45 towards SS309 Ravenna

36 minutes (63 km)

Take the exit on SS309 to Via delle Valli/SP112 and Viale Italia towards Via Molo S.Filippo

24 minutes (22.2 km)

Pier Long Term Parking

No long-term parking available at the Port

Port of Sydney, Australia

Overseas Passenger Terminal

West 130 Argyle St

The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Sydney Cruise Terminal:

Overseas Passenger Terminal:

The distance from Sydney Airport is approximately 16 kms. Travel time approximately 35 minutes.

Passengers can travel to the Overseas Passenger Terminal by train, bus, ferry, light rail, private vehicle, taxi or rideshare.

The Overseas Passenger Terminal is located on the right opposite the Sydney Opera House.

You can also use Google Maps to help you plan your journey to the new cruise terminal.

A three minute maximum drop off time is permitted and is enforced by Security Staff at the wharf. Parking* is available at the Wilson Car Park.

For further information, please visit the Port Authority of New South Wales website.

* All rates and prices are subject to change. Celebrity Cruises is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.

Port of Southampton

101 Berth, City Cruise Terminal

Southampton S015 1HJ

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Southamption, England Cruise Terminal:

From London Heathrow Airport:

Take A3113 from the airport to M25 (M25 is the London Orbital Freeway).

Follow signs for M3 at junction 12 - join M3.

Head south following signs for Southampton and Southampton Docks.

On leaving the M3, take the M27 following signs Southampton Docks.

At junction 3 – join M271 and continue to follow signs for Southampton Docks.

Dock Gate 10 is the entrance to the terminal area.

From London Gatwick Airport:

Take A23 from airport to junction 9a.

Join the M23 driving to junction 7.

Join the M25 following signs for M3.

Join at junction 12.

Join M3 and head south following signs for Southampton and Southampton Docks.

On leaving the M3 take the M27 following signs for Southampton Docks.

At junction 3 – join M271 and continue to follow signs for Southampton Docks. Dock Gate 10 is the entrance to the terminal area.

Rail Transportation

From London Waterloo Station:

Direct Train Service is available on South West Railways from London Waterloo to Southampton Central Station.

Approximate journey time is 1 hour 20 minutes.

Timetable information can be obtained on the internet at www.rail.co.uk .

Round trip train fair from London’s Waterloo station is approximately $65.00 (35 British Pounds).

The Pier terminal is approximately 15 minutes by taxi from the Southampton train station.

Approximate cost for taxi journey is $18.00 (8 British Pounds).

Parking at the Port of Southampton can be arranged in advance only by calling locally at +44 870-085-6030. There is very limited space available for cars not holding an advance reservation. For directions to the “Long Stay” parking facility, follow the above directions, however enter the Southampton Docks through Dock Gate 8.

Port of Civitavecchia (Rome)

Molo Vespucci, Civitavecchia 00053

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Cruise Terminal:

From Fiumicino International Airport (also known as Leonardo Da Vinci Airport):

Take the Autostada E80/A 12 – Roma-Civitavecchia

Exit at Civitavecchia Sud

Follow the signs to the Sardinia Ferries

Entrance personnel will provide any further details

Once inside the port, signage posted throughout will direct guests to their assigned terminal

Parking facilities are available near the cruise terminals starting at a cost of € 60 EUR for a seven day cruise plus €12 EUR for each additional day (price subject to change without notice) for the duration of your cruise. The parking facility will only accept Euros on arrival and will not accept credit cards or checks. The parking facility is located inside the port area. The parking facility does not offer a shuttle service to the cruise terminal. Based on availability, guests can pay for a taxi to transfer to and from the pier terminal.

Security at the Pier:

For any day of travel concerns you may have, please contact our local cruise line representative, Aloschi Bros. at +39.06.420.20.498 or us at 1.800.256 6649 or +1.305.539.4107.

Port of Mumbai

Piet Heinkade 27

1019 BR Amsterdam

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Amsterdan, Netherland Cruise Terminal:

From Schiphol International Airport to pier (13 miles):

Exit the airport and take A4 to Amsterdam and then the A10 Amsterdam Ring Road (north).

Leave the A10 Amsterdam Ring Road (north) at the S114 junction (follow the signs Centrum, Zeeburg and Artis).

Turn left at the end of the exit road. Follow the road until you have passed the Piet Hein Tunnel.

At the end of the tunnel turn right, following the signs for "Centrum and Central Station".

You will pass three traffic lights. After the third light, turn right at the second access road. Entrance to the underground parking area is situated in front of the terminal.

Parking is located underneath the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA). Daily rate is approximately 30.00 Euros.

Port of Amsterdam

Port Rashid (Commonly known as Mina Rashid)

Passenger Terminal 2 / 3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Celebrity Cruises Directions to Dubai, United Arab Emirates Cruise Terminal:

From Dubai International Airport

Exit Dubai Airport and drive approximately 100 meters to the traffic light.

Turn left and drive for approximately 200 meters.

Head for the flyover showing direction Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi.

Cross Al Grarhour Bridge and follow the directional signs to Port Rashid.

At the Last round about turn right and reach the main cargo gates of Port Rashid.

Drive through the gates and follow the signs to the 'Passenger Cruise Terminal'.

Continue straight past the round about and turn left at the small traffic signal.

Drive straight ahead and you will see the cruise terminal building.

Port of Dubai

Shinko Pier Exhibition Hall 2-5 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 231-0001

The Tokyo, Yokohama Port website:

https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/detail/019/index.html

Take Higashi Kanto expressway from Tokyo's Narita International Airport.

Continue driving on Higashi Kanto Expressway to Tokyo Higashi Kanto Expressway is connected to Expressway Wangan (Bay Shore Route) Line. (B-line)

Continue driving on Expressway Wangan Line to Yokohama through Haneda Airport

Then Across Tsurumi Tsubasa Bridge and Yokohama Bay Bridge.

Turn off expressway Wangan line at Shin Yamashita exit.

After exiting, pass underneath the Expressway

turn left at intersection in front of Yamashita park, then turn right at an intersection the name of Yamashitabashi.

Go straight through Yokohama Marine Tower and Yamashita Park to the Kaigandori-yonchome intersection

Then turn right at Kaigandori-yonchome intersection then you will arrive at Shinko Pier Exhibition Hall.

No Parking info Available

Port of Tokyo

Passenger Terminal

Nudo Baron s/n Almacen Simon Bolivar

Recintos Portuarios

Valparaiso Chile

From Arturo Merino International Airport (SCL)

Upon leaving Santiago airport at Pudahuel take a right onto Highway 68 (Ruta 68) which goes for about 75 miles to Valparaiso and Via del Mar.

Once in Valparaiso, follow Argentina Ave until it becomes Espana Ave.

Go under the railway into the port area

*Short term parking only-- $1 USD per hour

*Celebrity Cruises is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.

Port of Valpraiso

Wilhelminakade 699

3072 AP Rotterdam

The Rotterdam Port website:

https://www.cruiseportrotterdam.nl

Rotterdam cruise port terminal is built on the Wilhelmina Pier. It is west of Erasmus Bridge, on the south bank of Nieuwe Maas River.

Schiphol Airport Amsterdam is 1 hour from the cruise ship terminal.

The distance to Rotterdam Airport is only 20 min.

The city's Central Station is also located close to the cruise terminal building. You can easily reach the terminal by taxi, tram lines 20/25/30 from the city center, or by Metro. Get off at Wilhelminaplein and walk a short half-block east to the cruise terminal.

*Reserve your parking spot at Q-Park De Rotterdam, a 1 minute walking distance to Cruise Terminal Rotterdam.

For more information, click here.

Port of Rotterdam

Reyjavik Cruise Terminal,

Skarfagarðar, 104 Reykjavik

Main cruise termninal in Reykjavik. 7 minutes drive from city center. 45 minutes from Keflavik airport

*Limited parking available at pier, parking area is located by ferry to videy island.

Port of Reykjavik, Iceland

Av. Rodrigues Alves, 10 Centro

CEP 20081-250 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brazil

Directions from Rio de Janeiro - INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

Follow southwest 160 m

Take the first right, head toward Rd. Itacolomi 23 m

Turn left onto Rd. Itacolomi 88 m

Sharp right on Rd. Itacolomi 1.9 km

Turn right on Rd. Canary Islands 1.9 km

Continue Rd. Galeo 1.4 km

Slight left at Ln. Red / Av. Pres. Joao Goulart 7.5 km

Slight left at Vd. Prof. Mario Henrique Simonsen 230 m

Continue Ac. p / Av Brazil - High Lane 550 m

Continue to Avenida Brazil - High Lane 1.0 km

Slight left at Ac. p / EVD Perimetral 130 m

Continue Vevd. Perimetral 5.3 km

Take Gen. Justo Av 450 m

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Passengers furious about how Carnival cruise ship fire was handled

FLORIDA — Midway through a five-day cruise in March, the tail of the Carnival Freedom cruise ship caught fire.

Passengers chronicled the drama that played out on board in hundreds of social media posts. They showed flames shooting from the tail, water leaking from the 5th-floor interior, and shuttered areas like pools, sports venues, and restaurants.

For 9-year-old Katherine Drey and her family, it marked the beginning of the end of what had been a great getaway.

“We couldn't swim, we couldn't eat, we couldn't do water slides, we couldn't go to the sports area,” Katherine recalled.

Katherine's mom, Kelly Booth, said many of the venues on the back half of the ship, including the pool and restaurants, shut down for the day. Some closed for the remainder of the cruise. The main dining room opened that same night, but several on board described waiting in line for up to four hours for dinner.

Passenger Gemma Phillips is one of several who told ABC Action News that Carnival brushed them off when her family asked for cruise credit or some sort of compensation for the trip’s interruption.

“The second that happened, like, vacation was no longer a vacation,” she said.

Phillips created a Facebook page for Carnival Freedom passengers. It has more than 280 members from the nearly 3,000 that were on board the full-capacity ship.

Many of the people posting in the group are outraged that Carnival isn't offering a partial cruise credit or anything else to make up for the stress and inconvenience.

A Carnival spokesperson said in a statement:

Any venues that were temporarily closed because of lightning in the area, or from the brief cleanup after the fire was extinguished, were reopened by the late afternoon/early evening.

Veteran travel agent Tammy Levent, owner of Elite Travel, said there is no bill of rights for cruise passengers and no regulatory agency to advocate on their behalf when things go south on board. She recommended cruisers purchase travel interruption insurance, which could apply in cases where part of a trip is interrupted.

Gemma Phillips said this was her tenth cruise on Carnival and likely her last.

“I don't want to break up with Carnival," she said. "But I feel I have no choice by the way they are handling this.”

And Kelly Booth, a three-time Carnival cruiser, said she's already canceled a future Carnival trip and booked with one of their competitors.

“The way Carnival has handled this and the way Carnival has treated the guests that were on board has ruined what I think of them as a company,” she said.

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Tampa Port Authority is located at 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL

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Norwegian cruise passengers stranded on African island after ship left without them

T AMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Passengers are desperately seeking a way to return home after their dream vacation turned into a nightmare after their cruise ship left without them, leaving them stranded on the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe.

According to NBC News , eight passengers — six from the United States and two from Australia— were on the Norwegian Dawn, which departed from Cape Town, South Africa, on March 20 for a 21-day voyage set to end in Barcelona, Spain on April 10.

On March 27, the group was late to return to the ship from a private excursion on the island, and the ship left without them.

South Carolina couple Jay and Jill Campbell were among the passengers who were left behind. In an interview with NBC, they said their tour operator had told the cruise ship captain that they were going to be late to rejoin the ship.

Local Coast Guard crews also tried to get them on the cruise liner but were told they weren’t allowed to board.

As a result, the cruise ship departed, and the eight passengers were left stranded on the island off the coast of Nigeria for days. They have been struggling with currency issues, language barriers, and finding a way to rejoin their cruise.

“The lovely people of São Tomé were very gracious, very hospitable. They had reached out as much as they could to help us find hotels,” Jay Campbell told the “TODAY” show on Tuesday morning.

“We were able to get to a tour agency there to arrange flights to the next port of call … Very difficult process — you’re dealing with multiple languages, language barriers, you’re dealing with different currencies … finding someone that even has dollars … trying to get an agent to understand where we need to get to.

“It’s one of those ‘You can’t get there from here,'” he continued.

According to NBC, a spokesperson for Norwegian called the incident a “very unfortunate situation” but said that “guests are responsible for ensuring they return to the ship at the published time.”

After the passengers failed to return, Norwegian said their passports were delivered to local port agents, per protocol, and said that it was working with local officials to understand “the requirements and visas needed for the guests to reboard the ship at the next available port of call,” NBC reported.

On Monday, the stranded passengers made plans to rejoin the ship in Banjul, Gambia, but the ship couldn’t dock there due to “adverse weather conditions” and “tidal restrictions,” the cruise line told NBC. The guests were given information to rejoin the ship at Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday.

The Campbell’s said they traveled through seven countries in 48 hours to reach Senegal on Monday night, but now the couple is second-guessing if they want to rejoin the cruise.

“We are considering whether or not we are going to board the ship. It is in dock here in Senegal,” she told NBC. “We believe there was a basic duty of care that they had forgotten about, so it does concern us.”

“After what we witnessed, we truly believe that although there’s a set of rules or policies that the ship may have followed, they followed those rules too rigidly. I believe that they really forgot that they are people working in the hospitality industry and really the safety and wellbeing of the customers should be their first priority,” Jill Campbell said.

Norwegian told NBC that it’s the passenger’s responsibility to make their own travel arrangements to rejoin the cruise, but the company said it will reimburse the travel costs for the eight passengers.

“Despite the series of unfortunate events outside of our control, we will be reimbursing these eight guests for their travel costs from Banjul, Gambia to Dakar, Senegal,” a representative said. “We remain in communication with the guests and are providing additional information as it becomes available.”

Another passenger, 80-year-old Julia Lenkoff, was left on the island, but for a medical reason, NBC said.

Lenkoff was “medically disembarked” from the cruise on March 27 to seek local treatment.

Norwegian told NBC that its care team attempted to call Lenkoff several times but was unable to reach her. The cruise reportedly worked with its port agent in São Tomé and Príncipe for health updates.

After the Campbells found themselves stranded on the same island, they met Lenkoff and were able to contact the woman’s family in California, and they flew her home. The 80-year-old’s daughter said it was a decision that “saved her life.”

“She’s a world traveler. She travels all the time. So this was going to be one of her bucket list trips because she’s been to 120 countries so far, and she wanted to get to 130,” her daughter, Lana Lenkoff Geis, told “TODAY.”

Lenkoff was escorted on a flight to flight to Lisbon, Portugal, and safely returned to the U.S.

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Subscriber only, travel | 8 new ships coming to norwegian cruise line, sister brands plus dock at great stirrup cay.

The parent company to Norwegian Cruise Line announced Monday a major order for eight new ships among its three brands as well as the construction of a pier to allow its cruise ships to dock instead of tender to its private Bahamas island for the first time.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said it was planning to bring on four new ships for NCL, two new ships for upper premium brand Oceania Cruises and two ships for luxury brand Regent Seven Seas, all to be built at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy and debut during a 10-year run from 2026-2036.

The NCL ships would be the largest ever built for the line at around 200,000 gross tons and capacity of about 5,000 guests. They won’t arrive until after the final delivery of its Prima-Plus class ships expected between 2025-2028, the larger sister ships to the Norwegian Prima and Viva that debuted in the last couple of years. The four ships from the unnamed class of vessel would arrive in 2030, 2032, 2034 and 2036.

The new class for Oceania Cruises, which in 2023 debuted its first new ship in more than a decade — the Oceania Allura — will also be the largest ever built for the line at 86,000 gross tons and a capacity of 1,450 guests. They’re expected in 2027 and 2029.

And the Regent Seven Seas fleet’s new vessels will also be larger coming in at 77,000 gross tons with a capacity of 850 guests. They’re expected in 2026 and 2029. Regent just debuted the third of its Explorer class ships in December 2023.

“This strategic new-ship order across all three of our award-winning brands provides for the steady introduction of cutting-edge vessels into our fleet and solidifies our long-term growth,” said NCLH president and CEO Harry Sommer in a press release. “It also allows us to significantly leverage our operating scale, strengthen our commitment to innovation and enhance our ability to offer our guests new products and experiences, all while providing opportunities to enhance the efficiency of our fleet.”

No other details about the ships were released. Financing is already in place to fund 80% of the cost for the four ships among the Oceania and Regent orders, but financing for the four NCL ships is not finalized.

The eight ships expects to add 25,000 more to the three cruise lines’ passenger capacity.

In addition, the line is set to construct a multi-ship pier at Great Stirrup Cay, the popular Bahamas private destination visited by all three brands. The move follows the introduction of a dock that can support two Oasis-class vessels at neighboring Perfect Day at Coco Cay for Royal Caribbean while other private Bahamas destinations including Disney’s Castaway Cay and its new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point feature tenderless docks for easy access.

“We are likewise excited with the addition of a new pier at Great Stirrup Cay to support our increased capacity in the Caribbean and multiple ships to call on the island, enhancing our guest experience and bringing seamless and reliable access to our private island year-round,” Sommer said.

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A group of cruise ship passengers were stranded on an African island. What happened?

An American couple who endured traveling through seven countries in 48 hours to catch up to a cruise ship that left them at a previous port said they may not re-board the boat.

A 21-day dream cruise along the coast of Africa turned into an international ordeal for couple Jill and Jay Campbell and a group of six other passengers after they said they were left behind during a tour stop on an African island off the coast of Nigeria.

What happened to the cruise ship passengers?

Six Americans and two Australians were on a privately-run excursion on the island of Sao Tome on March 30 and were supposed to be back by 3 p.m. local time, according to the couple.

When they didn't make it back in time due to what they said were issues with the tour, their Norwegian Cruise Line ship left without them.

The Campbells, who are from Garden City, South Carolina, told NBC News their tour operator notified the cruise captain that they were going to be late rejoining the ship, but the vessel left anyway. They added that the island's coast guard tried to get them and several others to the cruise ship, but they said they weren't allowed to board.

The stranded guests made arrangements to rejoin the ship in Banjul, Gambia, but the vessel could not safely dock there due to "adverse weather conditions," Norwegian said.

The couple then had to make their way from Sao Tome to Dakar, Senegal, where the cruise ship was docked on April 2.

“It’s one of those, ‘You can’t get there from here,’” Jay Campbell said on TODAY on April 2. “I think we flew through six countries just to get to Gambia yesterday.”

When will the passengers return home?

The couple traveled through seven countries in a 48-hour period to reach Senegal, according to Jill Campbell.

Following that ordeal, they said they aren’t sure if they’re going to board the ship again to rejoin the cruise.

“After what we witnessed, we truly believe that although there’s a set of rules or policies that the ship may have followed, they followed those rules too rigidly,” Jill Campbell said.

“I believe that they really forgot that they are people working in the hospitality industry and that really the safety and the well-being of the customers should be their first priority, and that should be placed first," she said.

“We believe there was a basic duty of care that they’ve forgotten about so it does concern us.”

What has Norwegian cruises said?

Norwegian Cruise Line told NBC News in a statement that the Campbells’ situation was unfortunate, saying “guests are responsible for ensuring they return to the ship at the published time” and noting the group was on a privately-run tour.

The Campbells were thankful for the people of Sao Tome as they tried to navigate how they were going to catch up to the ship.

"It’s a very difficult process," Jay Campbell said. "You’re dealing with multiple languages, language barriers.

"You’re dealing with different currencies, currency exchanges, finding someone that even has dollars, taking dollars, the minimum amount that we had, trying to convert them to local currency, (and) trying to get an agent to understand where we need to get to."

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Port Key West cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Key West, Florida. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Key West is an island, city and cruise port in the Florida Strait (within Monroe County, Florida USA) with population around 25,000. Key West City includes also the nearby islands Dredgers Key, Fleming Key, Sunset Key and also Stock Island's northern part.

Key West (port locode USEYW) is approx 150 mi (240 km) from Miami  and just 90 mi (145 km) from  Havana Cuba .

As cruise port, Key West has 2 ship docking piers. The first/principal (Fisherman Wharf) is within walking distance from downtown. The second (Outer Mole Pier) is a free trolley bus ride away from downtown.

In mid-July 2020, to the November ballot was added a referendum (3 proposed amendments) to limit the number of big-sized cruise ships calling at Key West. The ballot's amendments restricted the ship's size ( max passenger capacity 1300), limited the number of disembarking tourists (max 1500 per day) and also gave priority to newer and safer liners - more environmental (engines, technologies) and with fewer accidents (especially onboard illness outbreaks ) and better VSPs (CDC vessel sanitation records).

• According to a CLIA-commissioned study conducted in August 2020 (CLIA-Cruise Lines International Association), the industry's economic impact for Key West is that ~7% of the island's total spending is from cruise ship tourists who contribute ~USD 73 million of the island's total ~USD 1,2 billion annual visitor spending.
• In November 2020, Key West's residents voted for the three proposals and effectively banned the large cruise ships, including the fleets of Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, MSC.
• In late April 2021, the Forida Senate passed (in a 25 to 14 vote) "Senate Bill 426" that could overturn Key West's initiative to limit cruise shipping. The bill (aka "State Preemption of Seaport Regulations") was introduced by Jim Boyd (Senator of District 21). In the bill, he indicated that allowing each port city in Florida to impose its own rules on the port's maritime activities could result in "abrupt changes in the supply lines bringing goods into and out of this state", thus disrupting the state's economy. However, to become a law, Bill 426 must pass Florida's House of Representatives.
• On June 29, 2021, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis signed "Senate Bill 1194 (2021)" (aka Transportation Bill). The Bill contains various transportation-related (road, airports, seaports) provisions but also doesn't allow ballots/referendums (conducted by local municipalities and counties) to impact the state's seaport businesses. "[the Bill] Provides that with respect to any port that has received or is eligible to apply for or receive certain state seaport funding, a local ballot initiative or referendum may not restrict maritime commerce in such port based on specified but unlimited factors. These provisions apply retroactively and prospectively, prohibiting, rendering void, and preempting to the state any conflicting initiative or referendum".
• Since July 1, 2021, Key West's ban on cruise liners is history.

In 2019, the cruise port handled 417 ship calls and nearly 965,000 passengers.

On December 1, 2017, RCI-Royal Caribbean added a 5-night itinerary on Empress of the Seas visiting Key West and Havana (overnight). For summer season 2018, Empress OTS had scheduled roundtrips to Cuba from Tampa FL with a series of 4-5-night itineraries to Key West, Mexico ( Costa Maya , Cozumel ) and Cuba ( Havana ). For winter season 2018-2019, the ship was homeported in Fort Lauderdale .

On November 27, 2018, upon leaving Key West, due to heavy winds, the luxury liner  Silver Spirit collided with The Fisherman Wharf (aka Mallory Pier/at Mallory Square). The ship departed the berth at ~6:30 PM and started to turn around when strong winds stopped it and pushed it back towards the dock. The crash resulted in minor hull damages and no injuries, but the concrete structure sustained damage that left the berth unusable (remained closed until May 2019). Berth damages were estimated ~USD 0,5-0,75 million. Silversea agreed to pay for the repairs plus ~US$50,000 reimbursement (for not-received passenger fees during the restoration period).

In 2023, ACL-American Cruise Lines included Key West as a call port of its 7-night/8-day "Florida Gulf Coast and Keys" itinerary. The roundtrip from Tampa was specifically designed for ACL's newbuild catamarans (Coastal Cats) and was first operated by American Glory in 2023.

On this ACL ex-Florida voyage, on days 3 and 4 the ship stays in Key West overnight. This allows tourists to explore Key West City on Day 3 (with a complimentary guided tour to the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum) and the Dry Tortugas National Park on Day 4 (visiting Fort Jefferson/Civil War prison).

The Caribbean island Key West was initially called "Bone Key" (Cayo Hueso) honoring the Indian skeletons found by the Spaniards on its shores when they landed here for the first time in the 16th-century. The USA bought Cayo Hueso from Spain in the early-19th-century, and eventually, the name was Americanized to Key West. Today, the island is best-known with its pleasantly warm weather and great beaches, architecture, historical sites, and easily-traversed streets lined with restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shops, galleries, theatres, museums. Cruise ship tourists may easily explore the downtown on foot and see Duval Street, Mallory Square, visit the Aquarium, Mel Fisher Museum, Audubon House, Hemmingway's House. A quick tour is offered by the Conch Train.

The island is one of nearly a thousand coral islets (Florida Keys archipelago) stretching southward from Miami. Key West is directly linked to mainland-USA (Miami) via Overseas Highway (113 mi / 182 km long US Route 1). Overseas Highway is part of US Highway 1 (serving East Coast USA) that has total length 2369 mi (3813 km), starts in Key West and ends in Fort Kent (Maine, at the USA-Canada border).

US Highway 1 connects most large US East Coast cities ( Miami , Jacksonville FL , Raleigh NC, Richmond VA, Washington DC , Baltimore MD , Philadelphia PA , NYC , Boston MA ) and is the USA's longest south-north route linking Southeastern US to New England.

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Most cruise ships in Key West dock at The Fisherman Wharf (aka Mallory Pier/Mallory Square). Alternatively, the cruise port has two more berths - Outer Mole Pier (Truman Waterfront Park) and Margaritaville Resort (near Mallory Square).

Next are listed the most popular Carnival Cruise Lines tours in Key West, with USD prices per adult:

• catamaran and snorkeling tour ($50)
• Butterfly Conservatory ($40)
• Trolley and Train tours ($30-65)
• History tours ($40)
• parasailing ($90)
• Key West Pub ($40)
• kayaking ($55)
• speedboat ride ($100)
• scuba diving tour ($115)
• biking tour ($45)
• boat rides ($70)

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Capetonians told to expect traffic snarls as cruise ships dock

The queen victoria will dock on thursday morning and depart on friday evening, while the queen mary 2 is due on friday morning, leaving on saturday evening.

The City of Cape Town has warned there will be heavy traffic congestion over the next three days due to incoming cruise ships, including one of the world’s largest ocean liners.

“While traffic congestion is a headache at the best of times, it is important to keep in mind that events such as these are a sign of economic prosperity that ultimately enhance quality of life for all our residents,” the city said.

“We are going to try to manage the traffic congestion, but if you are heading into town … please choose your route wisely to avoid being stuck in traffic,” cautioned safety and security member of the mayoral committee JP Smith. “A lot of passengers will be boarding. It is also bringing a lot of tourists. But what we need the most, it also brings a lot of jobs,” he added.

The Queen Victoria is due to dock on Thursday morning and depart on Friday evening. Its sister ship the Queen Mary 2 is due on Friday morning and departs on Saturday evening. The scheduled times are dependent on the weather.

Traffic officials plan to use CCTV cameras “to pinpoint the location and extent of vehicle queues throughout the day and activate appropriate signal timing plans to best manage the queues,” said the city’s head of urban mobility Rob Quintas.

“Operators will be in constant contact with Cape Town traffic services and operations personnel at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Where appropriate, variable message signs of the Cape Town freeway management system will be used to alert motorists to areas of congestion on roadways.”

SA ports have seen a welcome increase in visiting ships due partly to security problems in the Red Sea that have forced some shipping companies to divert vessels around the Cape, rather than risk the shorter route through the Suez Canal.

The increase in marine traffic coincides with growth in the cruise sector, with 67 cruise ships counted in Cape Town so far this summer season — up from the average of 35-40 ships counted between 2016 and 2019.

“This is a sector of tourism that is deeply valuable for us, with research by Wesgro (travel and investment promotion agency) revealing that cruise tourism injected R1.2bn into the Western Cape economy between November 2022 and May 2023,” the city’s head of economic growth, James Vos, said.

“In addition, for every 30 arriving cruise passengers, the Western Cape cruise industry created one full-time job. This is worth bearing in mind when considering the thousands of passengers on board the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. The city will continue working closely with its partners to make Cape Town stand out on the global cruise travel map,” Vos said.

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