Pre-Cruise Details
- What is the performance schedule?
- What type of identification will I need to board the ship?
- How do I get to the Port of Tampa?
- Can Sixthman book my hotel, airfare, rental car, or shuttles?
- Will there be an official Kick-Off Party?
- When will I be sent my boarding documents?
What is the performance schedule?
The exact performance schedule will be released prior to the cruise but count on a festival type scheduling with multiple shows occurring on multiple stages!
What type of identification will I need to board the ship?
From the Carnival website: (Carnival could update this information without notice.)
Carnival highly recommends all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel). Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens taking cruises that begin & end in the same U.S. port, travelling with a passport enhances your disembarkation experience, as delays may be expected upon your return to the U.S. if you do not have one. Additionally, passports make it easier for you to fly from the U.S. to a foreign port should you miss your scheduled port of embarkation, or need to fly back to the U.S. for emergency reasons.
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) allows U.S. citizens (including children) sailing on cruises that begin and end in the same U.S. port to travel with one of the following WHTI compliant document:
- Valid U.S. Passport
- Original or suitable quality copy of a Birth Certificate
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Passport Card
- Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)
- Trusted Traveler Program Membership Card, e.g., Nexus Card, Sentri Card or Fast Card
A government-issued photo ID is also required for all guests, including children 16 and over. For more information, a complete list of WHTI-compliant documents or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov.
For more information or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov. Passport Services (www.passportservices.com/carnival) can also assist with step-by-step instructions and application assistance.
If you are not a US Citizen, please call US Immigrations at 1-800-375-5283 to be sure your identification will be satisfactory.
Please note that the name on your ticket must match the name on your passport or you will need to provide an original copy of proof of change of name (marriage license, etc).
How do I get to the Port of Tampa?
From the Carnival FAQ page. Carnival could update this information without notice.
Port of Tampa
The Seaport Street Terminal
651 Channelside Drive
Terminal #2
Tampa, Florida 33602
The Seaport Street Terminal is located in an area referred to as the Garrison Seaport Center and is adjacent to the Florida Aquarium.
Travel Time: 15 miles from the Tampa International Airport; travel time is approximately 20 minutes.
DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT:
Traveling from the North
- I-75 South to I-4 West -OR- I-275 South to I-4 East.
- Take Exit 1 - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City.
- Take 21st Street south.
- Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60.
- East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.
- Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.
- After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left.
Traveling from the South
- I-75 North
- Take Crosstown Expressway west (toward Tampa).
- Take 22nd Street north exit - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City.
- Take 22nd Street north.
- Turn left on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60.
- East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.
- Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.
- After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left.
Traveling from the East
- I-4 west.
- Take Exit 1 - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City.
- Take 21st Street south.
- Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60.
- East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.
- Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.
- After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left.
Traveling from the West - Tampa International Airport
- I-275 North (stay in right lane).
- Take I-4 East.
- Take Exit 1 - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City.
- Take 21st Street south.
- Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60.
- East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.
- Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.
- After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left.
PARKING:
- $14 per day (Rates subject to change by the Port Authority)
- Covered parking garage.
- Full payment due upon entering the garage.
- Accepted forms of payment: U.S. dollars, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Network®.
- No advance reservations required.
- Oversized vehicles will be charged per space, per day. For more parking information, contact: 813-905-5072
Can Sixthman book my hotel, airfare, rental car, or shuttles?
Our specialty is providing unique experiences, bringing artists and fans together. Because of this, we do everything we can to ensure that your onboard experience can’t be beat, but we will not be able to book your air travel, rental car, hotel or shuttle. We will, however, refer our guests to any number of hotels and shuttle services in the Tampa area, so you can choose with whom you would like to travel. Stay tuned to our "Getting There" page for more details.
Will there be an official Kick-Off Party?
We'll be there Wednesday, January 19, to start the celebration don't miss the fun! Details about any pre-party will be announced approximately 1 month prior to the cruise.
When will I be sent my boarding documents?
Carnival uses the "FunPass" system that allows you to print your boarding pass and luggage tags online, much like an E-Ticket. To do so, you will be sent a unique BOOKING NUMBER 3-5 weeks prior to the cruise and be directed to the Carnival site.
You will not be mailed any cruise documents or Carnival luggage tags.
