Tampa/St.Petersburg
Beach Bliss & Cruises from Tampa/St. Petersburg
As if the tropical destinations in most featured itineraries weren't tempting enough, Tampa and St. Petersburg also are fabulous coastal attractions in themselves.
Nestled along Tampa Bay, just off the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa and St. Petersburg both offer many of the sun-soaked amenities that make for great vacations. Tampa is the unofficial capital of Florida's West Coast, as it's the region's biggest city, and Florida's third largest. Expect endless restaurants, bars, professional sports, live entertainment, and the famous Busch Gardens theme park. Around the bay, and en route to St. Petersburg, don't miss the white-sand beaches and pier markets of Clearwater. As Florida's fifth largest city, St. Petersburg offers plenty of action downtown by the bay, but also exceptional golfing and fishing. Don't miss the Dali Museum for some surreal art.
In other words, you should absolutely consider adding at least one hotel night before and after your cruise from Tampa or St. Petersburg.
Cruise Lines | Dec 24 | Jan 25 | Feb 25 | Mar 25 | Apr 25 | May 25 | Jun 25 | Jul 25 | Aug 25 | Sep 25 | Oct 25 | Nov 25 |
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Carnival Cruise Line | $1,653 | $339 | $270 | $524 | $484 | $474 | $624 | $574 | $454 | $399 | $394 | $394 |
Celebrity Cruises | $1,299 | $666 | $641 | $729 | $699 | $693 | ||||||
Norwegian Cruise Line | $1,290 | $528 | $548 | $851 | $2,285 | $811 | ||||||
Royal Caribbean Cruises | $1,042 | $409 | $398 | $438 | $523 | $543 | $636 | $580 | $483 | $435 | $409 | $412 |