MRdawgs8 Posted December 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 16, 2017 We had a post-cruise excursion in Tampa cancelled due to lack of registrants (we have a later flight). Anyone have a suggestion? We can’t check in our luggage till 3 hrs before the flight. We would still have about 3 or 4 hrs to kill before then. We’re exiting Monday 10 AM at Tampa seaport terminal 6. We have a 4:30 PM flight. Thanks in advance for any ideas :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snit13 Posted December 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Why not post your question of the FLORIDA board. Someone from Tampa area may have a suggestion. We live north of Tampa but seldom visit there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfromtampa Posted December 16, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 16, 2017 The Florida Aquarium is surging walking distance of the port. I believe you can bring your bags with you and store them there. You can grab the streetcar and take it to Ybor city. Lots of shops, and The Columbia is the oldest restaurant in the state. The 1905 Salad is quite yummy. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank's Mom Posted December 16, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 16, 2017 The Aquarium is right next to the cruise port. Ybor City is a trolley ride a way and has some great restaurants. If it’s a Saturday there is a market with many booths. La Creperia is fantastic. If you have a car you could hit the beach for a few hours. Downtown is super close and has Riverwalk. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 16, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 16, 2017 The Aquarium is right next to the cruise port. Ybor City is a trolley ride a way and has some great restaurants. If it’s a Saturday there is a market with many booths. La Creperia is fantastic. If you have a car you could hit the beach for a few hours. Downtown is super close and has Riverwalk. I would also include the Columbia retaurant in Ybor city.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRdawgs8 Posted December 16, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Why not post your question of the FLORIDA board. Someone from Tampa area may have a suggestion. We live north of Tampa but seldom visit there. Thank you, Snit 13. It sounds like a good idea to post our query on the general Florida forum to get more results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRdawgs8 Posted December 16, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I would also include the Columbia retaurant in Ybor city.:) Thanks to all for the suggestions. :) We’ll probably walk or taxi to the aquarium and store our luggage while we visit there. Then get a taxi to the airport after lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank's Mom Posted December 16, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I would also include the Columbia retaurant in Ybor city.:) Always a great choice! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnamac123 Posted December 16, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I would also include the Columbia retaurant in Ybor city.:) Too bad you won't have time to have dinner at Bern's. One of America's great restaurant's!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 16, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Too bad you won't have time to have dinner at Bern's. One of America's great restaurant's!! I'll try that one next time we have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfromtampa Posted December 17, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I'll try that one next time we have a chance. When you are seated at your table, ask to tour of the wine cellar. Your waiter/waitress will set it up, and they'll take you on the tour after dinner on your way up to the Dessert Room...Beacuse dessert happens in a separate room, and it's glorious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfromtampa Posted December 17, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Thanks to all for the suggestions. :) We’ll probably walk or taxi to the aquarium and store our luggage while we visit there. Then get a taxi to the airport after lunch. One more suggestion...If you are coming in the night before, I would suggest doing The Columbia for Dinner, and getting reservations for the Flamenco Show. There is a $6 cover charge to attend, but it is well worth it! A fantastic experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 17, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Columbia is DELICIOUS! I love the chicken fritters (I know they're called something else on the menu, but I can't remember!)...Dip them in the Columbia's hot sauce...so yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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