Port Tampa Bay Terminal 3 Guide
Terminal 3 at Port Tampa Bay serves Celebrity Cruises and Holland America Line on a seasonal basis. This terminal handles the premium and luxury cruise lines that visit Tampa during the winter cruise season. Terminal 3 provides a quieter, more intimate embarkation experience compared to the busier terminals at Port Canaveral and Port Everglades, making it a great fit for the upscale cruise lines that use it.
Terminal Details
- Port: Port Tampa Bay
- Terminal: Terminal 3
- Cruise Lines: Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line
- Address: 651 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Parking at Port Tampa Bay Terminal 3
Parking at Terminal 3 costs approximately $15 per day on-site. A 7-day cruise parking stay runs about $105. The lot is conveniently located adjacent to the terminal building. Pre-book through tampaport.com for peace of mind on sailing day.
Check-in & Embarkation
Check-in opens at 11:30 AM for both Celebrity and Holland America sailings. Use the respective cruise line app for online check-in. Celebrity guests use the Celebrity Cruises app for eCruise boarding pass. Holland America guests check in through the cruise line website. Curbside luggage porters are available.
Nearby Hotels
Premium hotels near Terminal 3 include JW Marriott Tampa Water Street (5 minutes), Le Meridien Tampa (10 minutes), Tampa Marriott Water Street (5 minutes), Hilton Tampa Downtown (8 minutes), and The Epicurean Hotel in South Tampa (15 minutes).
Restaurants & Dining
Enjoy upscale dining at Ulele on Tampa's Riverwalk, Bern's Steak House in South Tampa, or Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. For casual options, try Sparkman Wharf food hall, Datz Tampa, or Armature Works in Tampa Heights. All are within 15 minutes of the port.
Things to Do Before Boarding
Walk the Tampa Riverwalk to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Visit the Tampa Museum of Art or the Glazer Children's Museum. Explore Ybor City's historic cigar district. The Florida Aquarium is adjacent to the cruise terminals. For shopping, head to Hyde Park Village in South Tampa.
Official Resources
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