modernscarlett Posted April 25, 2019 #1 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Our flight out of Tampa isn't until 4:30. We are spending the day before the cruise in Tampa, but any suggestions for killing a couple of hours. We will have our carry-on luggage with us. TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted April 25, 2019 #2 Share Posted April 25, 2019 There is an aquarium near the port that will store your bags. Plus some restaurants and pubs within walking distance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ofmyheart Posted May 7, 2019 #3 Share Posted May 7, 2019 There is the USS victory ship near the Florida Aquarium also. Florida Aquarium just received top 10 Aquariums award again. Could also walk along Channelside or take the trolley to Ybor, the old Cuban Village. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted May 8, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I would go to Ybor City and have a nice long lunch at Colombia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modernscarlett Posted May 8, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted May 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, BlueHerons said: I would go to Ybor City and have a nice long lunch at Colombia. Thanks, but we have dinner there the night before our cruise. It looks like it will be fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperkrazie Posted May 14, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 14, 2019 On 4/25/2019 at 3:00 PM, modernscarlett said: Our flight out of Tampa isn't until 4:30. We are spending the day before the cruise in Tampa, but any suggestions for killing a couple of hours. We will have our carry-on luggage with us. TIA! What will you do with your checked luggage? (Our flight out isn't until 5:55PM so trying to figure out how to kill some time too.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Toronto Posted June 3, 2019 #7 Share Posted June 3, 2019 We will disembark in Fort Lauderdale. Have to be off ship by 9:30 latest. Flight not until 7 pm. We have a hotel day room booked. $69.00 includes pick up port and shuttle to airport. We are sure of the shuttle to airport, but will see if the pick up works out. If not, will use Uber. Will enjoy pool, have lunch, relax, shower and set to board plane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-state girl Posted June 24, 2019 #8 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Another vote for the aquarium. They will hold all your luggage for you while you enjoy the aquarium. We walked there from the terminal and then just got an Uber to the airport when we were done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted June 24, 2019 #9 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) I would go to Ybor City and have a nice long lunch at Colombia. YBOR is really a night time destination, pretty dead during the day and Columbia Cafe is walking distance from the cruise terminals and on the water they don't have the full menu but the have the highlights especially a cuban sandwich, salad and pitchers of sangria . . . Columbia Cafe 801 Old Water StreetTampa, Florida 33602813.229.5511columbiacafe@columbiarestaurant.com It is in the Tampa History Center, on Riverwalk Edited June 24, 2019 by Capt_BJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted June 24, 2019 #10 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) I see you have a dinner at Columbia planned I'd change the dinner to BERN's and then do the Columbia lunch as I mentioned lunch at BERN's is not an option https://bernssteakhouse.com/ fantastic steak house consistently rated as one of the best. Arguably the largest wine list of any restaurant in the world, and be sure to plan on going to the separate dessert room. You can tour the kitchen and the on site wine cellar (just a part of the collection) ... it is not just a meal but a full evening of entertainment. https://bernssteakhouse.com/menu/ we do Columbia for dinner when we can't get a reservation at Bern's Edited June 24, 2019 by Capt_BJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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