Cruises from Tampa depart year-round.

Midway down Florida's west coast, Tampa is within a four-hour drive of Tallahassee, Miami and Jacksonville. The city is home to a number of attractions and theme parks, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island, ZooTampa at Lowry Park and The Florida Aquarium. Lovers of the arts can visit The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, the Tampa Museum of Art and the USF Contemporary Art Museum. The Florida Orchestra also is based in the Tampa Bay area. For those looking to get outdoors, opt for paddleboarding, canoeing or kayaking on Tampa Bay, or soak up the sun on some of the region's top-notch beaches.

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Driving Directions and Parking Information

The Seaport Street Terminal

Port of Tampa

Tampa, Florida 33602

The Port of Tampa (Seaport Street Terminal) is adjacent to the Florida Aquarium and is located 15 miles from the Tampa International Airport. Parking is $14.00 per day (rates subject to change by Port Authority).

From the North - Take I-75 south to I-4 west, or I-275 south to I-4 east. Take Exit 1 (Port of Tampa/Ybor City). Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60. (East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.) Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.

From the South - Take I-75 north. Take Crosstown Expressway west (toward Tampa). Take 22nd Street north exit (Port of Tampa/Ybor City). Take 22nd Street north. Turn left on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60. East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.

From the East - Take I-4 west. Take Exit 1 (Port of Tampa/Ybor City). Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60. East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.

From the West (Tampa International Airport) - Take I-275 North. Stay in right lane. Take I-4 East. Take Exit 1 (Port of Tampa/Ybor City). Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60. East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.