coneyraven Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Quick Question ..... How far of a walk is it from the Marriott Waterside to the Port for Brilliance...... as it looks right now, I'm going to have to drop off a rental car there after I drop the wife and luggage off at the port ...... I just need to find a way back to the port, and if it's an easy walk..... problem solved. Tnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlarrick Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 New to this blog. When is your cruise from Tampa? 11 days for my sister and I. she's from Maryland as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptTJ Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hey! Iv sailed out of tampa numerous times. Your walk would he just around a mile. It should be a great walk as long as everyone’s able bodied. Enjoy your cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 In the neighbourhood of 10 mins or so. Not a long walk at all. coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 12 hours ago, jticarruthers said: In the neighbourhood of 10 mins or so. Not a long walk at all. That's what I was hoping for ..... the guy with Hertz at the Marriott said a shuttle may be available, but not guaranteed - so, I'm more comfortable when there's a Plan B in place. Since it'll be just me hoofing it back without the luggage, I should be good either way. Second question, as I'm sure you know, I'll have to have the car filled before I drop it off .... are there gas stations in the vicinity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 32 minutes ago, coneyraven said: That's what I was hoping for ..... the guy with Hertz at the Marriott said a shuttle may be available, but not guaranteed - so, I'm more comfortable when there's a Plan B in place. Since it'll be just me hoofing it back without the luggage, I should be good either way. Second question, as I'm sure you know, I'll have to have the car filled before I drop it off .... are there gas stations in the vicinity? There's a Marathon gas station right across from Terminal 6 at the port at Channelside and Kennedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 minute ago, AshleyDillo said: There's a Marathon gas station right across from Terminal 6 at the port at Channelside and Kennedy. Thanks Ashley, So, which would I come across first if I'm coming down Channelside, the port for Brilliance (Terminal 3), or the Marathon. I'm a very visual person, I know the terminal will be on the left --- hopefully there'll be a traffic light so I can make another left on Channelside after dropping everyone off before returning the vehicle..... Ugh, I hate doing things outside my comfort zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, coneyraven said: Thanks Ashley, So, which would I come across first if I'm coming down Channelside, the port for Brilliance (Terminal 3), or the Marathon. I'm a very visual person, I know the terminal will be on the left --- hopefully there'll be a traffic light so I can make another left on Channelside after dropping everyone off before returning the vehicle..... Ugh, I hate doing things outside my comfort zone. Where are you coming from on Channelside? If you are going from the Marriott to the port, the port will actually be on the right side of the road. Terminal 3 is at the roundabout and it will be before Terminal 6...you can drop off your party at T3 and then keep going the same way down Channelside. There is be a light at Channelside and Kennedy and you will see the Marathon at that intersection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Just now, AshleyDillo said: Where are you coming from on Channelside? If you are going from the Marriott to the port, the port will actually be on the right side of the road. Terminal 3 is at the roundabout and it will be before Terminal 6...you can drop off your party at T3 and then keep going the same way down Channelside. There is be a light at Channelside and Kennedy and you will see the Marathon at that intersection. Actually, driving in from the Orlanda area .... so, I-4 ---- then drop my wife and the luggage off at the port --- then head over to the Marriott to drop the vehicle off and walk/shuttle back to the port ..... so, I'll be coming down Channelside -- at least I would assume that's the way I'll be coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Just now, coneyraven said: Actually, driving in from the Orlanda area .... so, I-4 ---- then drop my wife and the luggage off at the port --- then head over to the Marriott to drop the vehicle off and walk/shuttle back to the port ..... so, I'll be coming down Channelside -- at least I would assume that's the way I'll be coming in. Ah then yes, the port will be on your left. I would just go ahead and get the gas on your way in as you'll hit the Kennedy/Channelside intersection first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Ah then yes, the port will be on your left. I would just go ahead and get the gas on your way in as you'll hit the Kennedy/Channelside intersection first. You are so AWESOME!!!! That's the information I needed ------ I've said it before and I'll say it again, I've been a part of this message board for 3 years now, and it is still the Number #1 source of information --- Thank You ALL for pulling me back from the edge ..... My blood pressure has dropped thanks to all of you. @AshleyDillo -- We figure, we'll leave St. Cloud (actually a few miles east of there along US 192) around 7:30 --- that should put us at the port in the 9:30 - 10:00 range ..... PERFECT!!! Mark baltodave and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 With cars being so fuel efficient I often fill up rentals 10-15 miles from an airport drop off when I rent for business. Find a station that’s convenient but close-ish. The needle won’t drop off full for a good 20-30 miles in most rentals. The Cruise Junkie and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, twangster said: With cars being so fuel efficient I often fill up rentals 10-15 miles from an airport drop off when I rent for business. Find a station that’s convenient but close-ish. The needle won’t drop off full for a good 20-30 miles in most rentals. Good Point .... plus, if I find a station further out, the price per gallon may be a little better ..... I figure those that are close in probably have higher prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 minute ago, coneyraven said: You are so AWESOME!!!! That's the information I needed ------ I've said it before and I'll say it again, I've been a part of this message board for 3 years now, and it is still the Number #1 source of information --- Thank You ALL for pulling me back from the edge ..... My blood pressure has dropped thanks to all of you. @AshleyDillo -- We figure, we'll leave St. Cloud (actually a few miles east of there along US 192) around 7:30 --- that should put us at the port in the 9:30 - 10:00 range ..... PERFECT!!! Mark There's so many different ways to get to the port, so I can understand wanting to know your way around. Check your GPS directions. If you're planning on following them, they may want you to take the Selmon Expressway toll road to the port. There is no way to pay cash for this toll so you need to have it set up before with the rental car company or make sure you set your GPS to no tolls. If that's the case and you want to follow the GPS to the toll road, exit 5 off of I-4 has a Wawa that is easy to get to (left onto MLK, to go under I-4) and will have the cheapest gas. The Selmon Expressway is Exit 2, so you still will be full at the drop off. If you avoid the toll road you'll get off at Exit 1 for Ybor City. The Terminal 6 end of the port is hardly ever congested...the mess is all between Terminal 3 and the Marriott. Construction and port traffic..but even with that it's still not an incredibly difficult area to get around despite being so close to downtown. coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, coneyraven said: Good Point .... plus, if I find a station further out, the price per gallon may be a little better ..... I figure those that are close in probably have higher prices. Airport gas stations are notorious for dramatically higher prices. Captive audience. coneyraven and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Thanks Ashley --- I'll have to pull up a map so I can see the directions you are giving me .... That may be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 minute ago, coneyraven said: Thanks Ashley --- I'll have to pull up a map so I can see the directions you are giving me .... That may be the way to go. Google Maps is great in this area. The Wawa is probably your best bet for proximity and gas prices...it will also be very new and clean. FYI..there's a free trolley that runs to the port that goes right in front of the Marriott. If you time it right you can save a possibly warm, humid walk for yourself. coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 @AshleyDillo -- You and @twangster are AWESOME!!! I'm usually pretty quick when it comes to figuring my way around - but because of the number of moving parts (rental car, wife, luggage, cruise terminal, Marriott) --- I can be a bit overly cautious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Glad to help..I'm usually the dropper-offer in these scenarios so I learn a lot about places by driving in circles I will overcomplicate situations by having many moving parts to save a few $$ too..so totally familiar with that. coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 @AshleyDillo --- Here's my thought ..... I was just on Google Maps .... I found the MLK Blvd and I see where the WAWA is ..... looks easy to fill up ... Then, my thought is, get back on I-4 --- go one Exit to N. 50th St .... turn left .... go down to making a right on E. Adamo Dr. all the way to a left onto Channelside..... This will keep me off of the Selmon and avoid the tolls. Thoughts? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, coneyraven said: @AshleyDillo --- Here's my thought ..... I was just on Google Maps .... I found the MLK Blvd and I see where the WAWA is ..... looks easy to fill up ... Then, my thought is, get back on I-4 --- go one Exit to N. 50th St .... turn left .... go down to making a right on E. Adamo Dr. all the way to a left onto Channelside..... This will keep me off of the Selmon and avoid the tolls. Thoughts? Mark Bingo! That looks like a solid plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 minute ago, AshleyDillo said: Bingo! That looks like a solid plan. Thank You So Very Much, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 In regards to driving, I've found the port at Tampa one of the easiest to get to while driving, even better than Baltimore. I'll be down there for a Rhapsody sailing on Saturday. coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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