Port of Tampa Bay Tour
Port Tampa Bay continues to flourish as the No. 1 economic engine in West Central Florida, generating over 85,000 jobs and delivering some $17.2 billion in annual economic impact. Port Tampa Bay is building upon its rock-solid foundation to meet the demands of global trade and the needs of a region of more than 8 million consumers. More than 30 million consumers are within an eight-hour drive. Port Tampa Bay will be recognized as a leader in the maritime industry. Port Tampa Bay will have a customer driven, strategic business focus in working with stakeholders to develop and manage marine terminals and supporting infrastructure for the benefit of the regional economy. Port Tampa Bay will employ sound financial, business and environmental management practices in fulfilling its mission.
As Port Tampa Bay has continued to diversify, the range of facilities and the number of trading partners has expanded; today, Tampa handles almost every imaginable commodity from any corner of the world. Port Tampa Bay offers expertise in three areas of cargo activity: bulk cargo, containerized cargo, and other general cargo including project cargo, roll on/roll off and break-bulk. From a wide-ranging cargo mix to its cruise passenger popularity to repair of ships, Port Tampa Bay is truly among the nation's most diverse seaports.
Please try to arrive by 9:30 AM
Meet at 9:50 AM at The Florida Aquarium outside at the giant manta ray statue where Florida Aquarium staff will escort you to the dock.
The Florida Aquarium will be open to the public at that time and the parking lot there is an option. No one will be allowed inside The Florida Aquarium without paying admission. There are restroom facilities on the boat.
Passengers must be able to cross the gang plank from the wharf to the boat and back on their own or with assistance from another person in their party. Due to changing tide, the gangplank can potentially require up to six steps to board and disembark from the vessel. Wheelchairs can be brought on board the vessel after guests have physically traversed the gang plank. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as there is a five to eight-minute walk from the dock to the parking garage. The tour will be completed around 11:15 am.
Parking: Channelside parking garage, 369 S. 12th Street, Tampa
