Parking at Tampa Cruise Port

[janicecryc1]

Looking for suggestions for parking at Tampa Port for Carnival cruise.

Thanks in advance!

[Host Kat]

2 hours ago, janicecryc1 said:

Looking for suggestions for parking at Tampa Port for Carnival cruise.

Thanks in advance!

 

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[JohninDC]

Park at the port - easy, convenient and not too expensive.  www.porttb.com/parking

[GTO-Girl]

And if they still offer valet parking it is definitely worth the small extra cost!!

[LGinPA]

On 1/15/2024 at 3:22 PM, GTO-Girl said:

And if they still offer valet parking it is definitely worth the small extra cost!!

 

I have the same question regarding valet parking at Tampa, terminal 3 (NCL). 

 

Has anyone used valet parking for Tampa?  If so, do I pull up to the terminal directly or go to the parking garage at 810 Channelside Drive and get shuttled to the terminal? 

 

Google maps has a pin for Valet Terminal 3 which is right at the terminal. Yet the website says the parking is at 810 Channelside drive.  Which is it?

 

 

Edited January 27 by LGinPA

[bavrail18]

1 hour ago, LGinPA said:

 

I have the same question regarding valet parking at Tampa, terminal 3 (NCL). 

 

Has anyone used valet parking for Tampa?  If so, do I pull up to the terminal directly or go to the parking garage at 810 Channelside Drive and get shuttled to the terminal? 

 

Google maps has a pin for Valet Terminal 3 which is right at the terminal. Yet the website says the parking is at 810 Channelside drive.  Which is it?

 

 

https://www.porttb.com/parking

 

[LGinPA]

33 minutes ago, bavrail18 said:

https://www.porttb.com/parking

 

 

 

Thank you, I saw that.  I'm still waiting for someone to reply who has actually used valet parking here because there are discrepancies there. 

 

The issue with that map is that:

 1. The red pointer for "Cruise Terminal 3 Valet Drop-Off" takes me HERE to the middle of a traffic circle.  That makes no sense.  

 2. And the address listed for "Terminal 3 Valet Drop-Off" is 815 Channelside Drive, which takes me HERE to the entrance of the parking garage on S 12th Ave. 

 

3. Or do I drive to HERE where Google Maps lists Valet Terminal 3? This makes the most sense, however it contradicts the Parking Garage map. 

 

So where exactly do I go with my car and luggage? 1, 2, or 3? 

 

Edited January 27 by LGinPA

[bavrail18]

For terminal 3 enter at E. York St. Just follow the signs for luggage drop. There will be deputies to direct you. There should be porters to take your luggage at the valet parking drop-off.

 

The valet parking drop-off is right where it shows on the map.

 

I have not used valet parking there but I have gone out of terminal 3 several times.

 

 

[LGinPA]

6 minutes ago, bavrail18 said:

For terminal 3 enter at E. York St. Just follow the signs for luggage drop. There will be deputies to direct you. There should be porters to take your luggage at the valet parking drop-off.

 

The valet parking drop-off is right where it shows on the map.

 

I have not used valet parking there but I have gone out of terminal 3 several times.

 

 

 

 

Excellent, thank you!

 

So using my Maps app I will set my destination for #3, Valet Terminal 3, East York St.  (Making the map from the Tampa Cruise parking wrong!). 🙄

[bavrail18]

Maybe these maps help.

 

https://www.porttb.com/cruise-terminal-3

https://www.porttb.com/cruise-terminal-2

 

https://www.porttb.com/cruise-terminal-6

 

[LGinPA]

15 minutes ago, bavrail18 said:

Maybe these maps help.

 

https://www.porttb.com/cruise-terminal-3

https://www.porttb.com/cruise-terminal-2

 

https://www.porttb.com/cruise-terminal-6

 

 

Fantastic!  These are very clear.  Thank you! 

[bavrail18]

You’re welcome. Have a good cruise.

 

Once you get close to the terminal there will be plenty of deputies to direct you.