Tampa Fog

[LB_NJ]

Have the cruise ships changed their return schedules to avoid the Tampa fog?

 

IE, do they arrive in the wee hours in the morning?

[Crown Vic]

Got fog delayed earlier this year. Finally allowed to enter the Bay at 2 p.m. for the four hour sail in. The time folks got off, supplies loaded and new folks go on, the ship left in the early hours. On this occasion, very little, if anything, done to assist those waiting dock side to board.

Edited November 14, 2023 by Crown Vic

[Capt_BJ]

due to the length of the transit from the sea buoy to the pier they regularly begin in the wee hours .... The distance is about 35 nautical miles of restricted channels. In order to ensure they are at the pier by 6am (to begin off load at 7am) they need to begin the transit around 2am (4 hours travel time is typical as mentioned above) ....

[Teeara]

Is there a particular time of year when fog is more of a concern than other times?  Just curious since we're leaving on April 8 next year for a Panama Canal cruise.

[RedRover96]

We return on 12/24/23 (NCL Jade), not as concerned about leaving late on the 8th as I'm concerned about a late arrival, with flights, etc.... Our flight isn't until 2:00pm, however......

[Pyrate13]

2 hours ago, Teeara said:

Is there a particular time of year when fog is more of a concern than other times?  Just curious since we're leaving on April 8 next year for a Panama Canal cruise.

Typically, the winter months.