tampasteve Posted May 29, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Just curious what time passengers are generally getting on board the Inspiration these days out of Tampa.... Anyone, anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Our travel agent says to arrive at 11:30am but that seems a little early, doesn't it? Somebody lemme know by tomorrow morning (Sunday, May 30) if possible... ... Tampa Steve ... Chandris Amerikanis 1985 NCL Seaward 1992 Carnival Sensation 1995 Carnival Imagination 1997 Carnival Paradise 2001 Sun Princess April 2002 Fascination Sept. 2002 Inspiration May 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob&karen Posted May 29, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2004 TampaSteve, The problem is that there seems to be quite a bit of variation as to when the Tampa terminal actually starts boarding on a given day. I've heard as early as 11:15, but on the day we were there (mid-January) there was a hold-up with disembarkation and we didn't start heading aboard til 12:45. The NICE thing about Tampa is that they have a large, comfy, air-conditioned terminal where, once you arrive, you can sit and read while looking at the ship: Tampa Terminal View unlike alot of ports, where you sit on your carryon outside til they finally start moving. I'd get there around 11 and bring a book or magazine. B. "Good God, he's talking with parrots - Painting his dreams in the sand Piling up beaucoup demerits, Doing it just 'cause he can But Peter Pan would understand his schemes and dreams and ploys Best keep an eye on his slight hand, He's such an altered boy" -- James W. Buffett Carnival Triumph, April '02 Carnival Sensation, January '04 Golden Princess, April '04 Carnival Sensation, Golden Princess / Caribbean Princess pix at: Cool Cruisin' Pix e-mail: bobandkarenny@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 29, 2004 In April we got to the port about 11a.m. and didn't board until 1:30. It was fun just knowing we were going to go on a cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2girls Posted May 29, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 29, 2004 We're planning on arriving around 11:00. I hope we don't have to wait too long. But, I'm sure our kids will love to just look at the boat. days until we sail on the Inspiration 5/30/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazooter Posted May 30, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 30, 2004 We arrived outside the port building just before 11:00. They usually open the doors at 11:00, then it's a matter of a 20 minute or so wait to check in. Next you sit in a great air-conditioned waiting room looking directly at the ship. Numbered groups are called, starting around 12:15. We were on by 12:30 each time and headed to the buffet soon after. Enjoy your cruise. Cathy Until our **STAR** search Seattle to Alaska on NCL Star June 27, 2004 Fantasy 12/25/03 Inspiration 4/13/03 NCL Majesty 12/27/02 Jubilee 3/23/02 Norwegian Sea 11/23/01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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