DunwoodyDad Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 We’ve never sailed out of Tampa Bay before and I’m researching for my oldest daughter going with her friends for college spring break in March. They procrastinated getting a check-in time (yes, I repeatedly told her…) and got 1:30 but have an 11:00 checkout time from their hotel and will be ubering. With strict check-in times, what are the recommendations to fill that time? I’m thinking late breakfast either near the hotel and then get in the Uber a little after 1 or going to the port right at 11, dropping off luggage (can they do this early?), and then walking to somewhere for late breakfast. It looks like it’s possible to walk from the port to coffee shops, etc. is that true? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 Can't they request for a late check out at the hotel? I was not allowed to drop off my luggage ahead of my check in time in December. the guard turned me away at the gate. My plan was to drop off early and kill time at the Florida Aquarium. That didn't work out for me. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 When my wife and I recently had to check out at 11am with a 1pm check in time, we hung out in the lobby and read for a while. Here’s another idea…not knowing the Tampa area…they could leave their bags with the hotel and grab a bite, then come back to get their bags and go to the port. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunwoodyDad Posted February 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Thanks. Sounds like staying near their hotel is the best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 I am surprised that the port refused the luggage. I haven't had anyone ask about my check-in time at the luggage drop stage, but have not sailed Tampa since restart so its possible that's a Tampa thing. The port is next to the aquarium and has a tram line running out front that would take them to other nearby areas with coffee shops, etc. but if they cant dump their luggage that makes it much harder to relax and enjoy. (Note, I live in the Tampa are but don't cruise out of Tampa often so are knowledge is better than port knowledge) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mung Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 In December they were refusing to let anyone approach the drop-off area, regardless of check-in time, whenever it got too crowded by the terminal. When it got less crowded, they let everyone through without checking for check-in time or anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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