Port Tampa Bay to Build New Cruise Terminal
To meet the increased demand, the port has recently approved construction of a fourth cruise terminal.
2024HOMEPORTS
Tate Korpi
6/23/20241 min read
Port Tampa Bay is set to expand with a fourth cruise terminal, following unanimous board approval in June 2024. The $80 million project, funded by grants and private investors, will supplement the port's three existing terminals, which are operating near capacity. Adding a fourth terminal to the port will help to boost Tampa's strategic plan to grow the cruise industry and become a homeport of choice for cruises.
Port Tampa Bay has recently become the homeport of Margaritaville at Sea's new vessel, the Islander. Offering 4- to 7-night cruises to the Western Caribbean, Margaritaville's expansion from the port gives cruisers exciting new options to explore the tropics on its brand new, recently renovated ship.
Port Tampa Bay serves as a major cruise homeport on Florida’s Gulf Coast, hosting several cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Margaritaville at Sea, and Celebrity Cruises. Royal Caribbean and Carnival are the largest operators, with multiple ships sailing year-round.
