Port of Tampa

Port of Tampa

The Port of Tampa is located on the western coast or Suncoast of Florida, approximately 25 miles from open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The boundaries of the Port district includes parts of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, McKay Bay, Hillsborough River, and Old Tampa Bay.

The port of Tampa is the largest port in the State of Florida, and currently ranks 7th in the nation.Fact|date=November 2007 Although there are Bulker and Tanker ships, most of the ships that sail in and out of the Port of Tampa are General Cargo ships.

Tampa is also one of America's most popular departure ports for western Caribbean cruises. Five cruise lines sail from the port: Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean International,and Holland America Line. The Port of Tampa has been a growing port since the 1990's. It has 3 cruise terminals. Nearby attractions are Channelside, The Florida Aquarium, and Downtown Tampa.

External links

* [http://www.tampaport.com/ Tampa Port Authority]
* [http://www.tampacruiseguide.com/ Tampa Cruises]


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