Getting to the Dock (Tampa/Inspiration Ship)

Just wondering what is the best plan to get to the ship from the Tampa airport. Any suggestionss would be greatly appreciated!

How and when are you getting to Tampa? When we went on the Inspiration last year we flew into Tampa two days early and rented a car from Alamo/National (same location). Upon returning it they shuttled us over to the cruise terminal. It was [b]very [/b]convenient.

Some car rental companies supply the shuttle service, some don't. I would call the airport locations directly to verify. Sometimes the central office does not have correct info.

On the way back we took a cab. Since there were four of us it was much less expensive than the Carnival transfers (about $20 - $25 including tip). The cabs were lined up as you exited the cruise terminal. Again very convenient.

It was $19 for a taxi to airport from pier. We took a shuttle to our hotel the night before the cruise and then a taxi from the hotel. It was around $17 for the taxi from hotel to pier. I am sure though if you take a taxi from the airport it should not be more then $20. There are plenty of taxis at the airport too no problem getting a taxi.