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Tampa Cruise Lines

Tampa is the largest port in Florida, and has become a very popular cruise terminal for Western Caribbean and Panama Canal cruises. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, and Holland America cruise ships depart from the Port of Tampa on a routine basis.

Below is an overview of the cruise lines sailing from Tampa, including some quick facts that may help make it easier for you to choose the cruise line that best suits your needs.

Tampa Cruise Line Comparison

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE FROM TAMPA	Ships in Market: Ryndam Cruise Season: seasonal Itinerary Types: 6, 7, 8, and and 15 Day Western Caribbean, 14 Day Caribbean, 21 Day Spain & Normandy, 22 Day Mediterranean, and 42 Day Mediterranean Highlights: Excellent itineraries; superb dining; great kids program; spa staterooms; elegant decor; refurbished in 2010; higher price points drives a more affluent demographic. Drawbacks: Usually more expensive than competing cruise lines + More on Holland America Line from Tampa + Shop for a Holland America Cruise from Tampa
CARNIVAL CRUISES FROM TAMPA	Ships in Market: Carnival Inspiration, Carnival Legend, Carnival Paradise Cruise Season: Year Round for Carnival Legend. The Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Paradise offer seasonal 4 and 5 day Western Caribbean cruises. Fourteen day Panama Canal (transit) cruises are also on schedule from Tampa on the Carnival Inspiration. Itineraries: 4, 5, 7, and 9 day Western Caribbean cruises and 14 day Panama Canal (transit) cruises. Highlights: Very good prices; very good food (great steakhouse on Carnival Legend); outstanding kids program; good adults-only areas on the Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Paradise. Drawbacks: Can be very crowded in high-season, and you can expect lots of children onboard weekend cruises; these Carnival Ships are older, yet well-maintained; Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Paradise do not feature alternative dining steakhouses + More on Carnival Cruises from Tampa + Shop for a Carnival Cruise from Tampa
NCL CRUISES FROM TAMPA	Ships in Market: Norwegian Star Cruise Season: Itineraries: 7 night Western Caribbean Highlights: The itineraries tend to include very good ports of call; expansive variety of dining options including alternative restaurants;NCL's children's program is well-regarded; excellent suites; spa facilities include an indoor pool Drawbacks: Freestyle Cruising (dine anywhere, anytime) works well with parties of up to 5 or 6, but parties of 7+ can find it difficult as many of the tables are not set up for larger groups; NCL is only in the market on a seasonal basis, and only offers 7 night itineraries with 1 ship + More on NCL cruises from Tampa + Shop for an NCL Cruise from Tampa
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES FROM TAMPA	Ships in Market: Jewel of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas Cruise Season: Year Round Itineraries: 4 and 5 night Western Caribbean Highlights: Good prices; both ships feature excellent dining to include alternative specialty restaurants; the Radiance of the Seas has a great percentage of verandah cabins, and glass walls are superb for ocean vistas; Highly regarded Adventure Ocean kid's program, and coming December 2010, DreamWorks characters (Madagascar, Shrek & Kung Fu Panda movies) will be a feature on Royal Caribbean. Drawbacks: Be prepared for crowded decks on sunny days on the Jewel of the Seas; the Radiance was refurbished 4 years ago, and her maiden voyage was 9 years ago, but she is well maintained. + More on Royal Caribbean cruises from Tampa + Shop for a Royal Caribbean cruise from Tampa

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Holiday Cruises from Tampa

Tampa has become a major cruise terminal in Florida for Western Caribbean cruises, with almost daily departures year-round. When it comes to planning a cruise over a holiday, Tampa is a popular cruise port with a variety of restaurants within walking distance. Check-out our holiday cruises from Tampa including:

Thanksgiving Cruises	Christmas Cruises
New Years Cruises	Spring Break Cruises

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Best advice we can give: the earlier you book, the better. Prices for early bookers tend to be lower, and, the best cabins out of Tampa may sell out early.
High season for cruises from Tampa is "whenever the kids" are out of school. Christmas, Spring Break, Thanksgiving and Summer are when the prices tend to be highest. Lower prices prevail in September (when kids go back to school), right after Thanksgiving, and in January thru February when the kids return to school.
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