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Ships sailing from Port Tampa Bay

12 ships call Tampa home or spend part of a season here. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge caps air draft at roughly 180 feet, so the largest ship on this list carries about 2,680 guests, a fraction of what sails from Port Canaveral or Miami.

Starting fares, per person, for the lowest available cabin grade, recorded 2026-10-16. Fares change often, so check the current price with the cruise line.

Before you sail

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