What to do post cruise in Tampa

[smalltimecruiser100]

Rhapsody cames in at 7am and Amtrak departs around 530p. Now sure what to do in Tampa between those times especially with some luggage..Will not have a car.

 

How late can you stay aboard ship? That would at least shorten the time. Any advice will be appreciated!

[Clarea]

There is an aquarium right next to cruise terminals 2 and 3. They will store your luggage for free while you enjoy the aquarium.

[JohninDC]

You will likely not be able to stay on the ship much past about 9:30 - they are trying to get ready for the next set of cruisers.

[SRQbeachgirl]

I'll second the suggestion of the aquarium next door to the cruise terminal. It's a top-notch aquarium and even has a nice café (Café Ray) to grab some lunch. They hold your luggage for free and if you have kids, let them change into their swimsuits and enjoy the splash park.

[smalltimecruiser100]

Thank you all...That could work..Then I can hop a cab to the train station which is not far away.

[Capt_BJ]

1. Not far from the aquarium, in the Tampa History Center, is a 'Columbia Cafe' … a smaller off shoot of the full Columbia Restaurant. For that matter you can take the trolley system to Ybor City for the full deal …. http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/Menus-By-Location

 

2. Starting near the aquarium and terminals is Riverwalk … a waterside linear park … https://thetampariverwalk.com/ nice and clean and if you walk too far there is a water taxi that runs along the same route to bring you back.

 

3. How about a free ride? https://www.tampasdowntown.com/getting-around/free-ride-service/