I’d been watching the ships sail in and out of the port of Tampa for a while (getting in the mood you see) and I’d never seen fog until this week. It’s still really thick right now, we can’t make out any of the buildings.
Here’s my question for the locals, we sail out of Tampa April 19, is fog still a problem in April?
I live in Tampa, and have sailed out of Tampa 2 times in April (2010 & 2011). There were no delays for either.
In regards to the OPs original question regarding the drive between ports, it is possible. However, neither weather or traffic can be predicted with 100% accuracy. A bad traffic accident on one of the major roadways between the 2 ports, or some freak weather event, could cause a complete disruption in timelines.
If you are someone who can "go with the flow", or adjust to events that are out of your control without much stressing, then absolutely do it. But the trip protection insurance would be highly recommended. Just in case. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
My other suggestion would be to see if a similar cruise is available in Port Canaveral as the drive time between Tampa and Port Canaveral is less.
Tampa to FLL- in one day. Realistic?
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I live in Tampa, and have sailed out of Tampa 2 times in April (2010 & 2011). There were no delays for either.
In regards to the OPs original question regarding the drive between ports, it is possible. However, neither weather or traffic can be predicted with 100% accuracy. A bad traffic accident on one of the major roadways between the 2 ports, or some freak weather event, could cause a complete disruption in timelines.
If you are someone who can "go with the flow", or adjust to events that are out of your control without much stressing, then absolutely do it. But the trip protection insurance would be highly recommended. Just in case. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
My other suggestion would be to see if a similar cruise is available in Port Canaveral as the drive time between Tampa and Port Canaveral is less.