karen of PA Posted September 12, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2019 For anyone who has cruised from the Tampa port, do you remember about how long it takes for the ship to reach the Skyway bridge in St Pete? I would love to be able to stand on the deck when we cruise under the bridge on the first day. We have My Time Dining but I don’t want to be stuck in the dining room eating when the ship goes under the bridge. Thanks, Karen Link to post Share on other sites
skrufy Posted September 12, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, karen of PA said: For anyone who has cruised from the Tampa port, do you remember about how long it takes for the ship to reach the Skyway bridge in St Pete? I would love to be able to stand on the deck when we cruise under the bridge on the first day. We have My Time Dining but I don’t want to be stuck in the dining room eating when the ship goes under the bridge. Thanks, Karen Approximately two hours. Link to post Share on other sites
rocky1 Posted September 15, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/12/2019 at 1:49 AM, skrufy said: Approximately two hours. This. And (my experience has been) the captain may delay sailing time depending on tides. Yes, the clearance is that close, and you don't want to miss it!!! Link to post Share on other sites
karen of PA Posted September 15, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted September 15, 2019 I get such a thrill going under bridges on a cruise ship. It’s a great way to begin a cruise. We have cruised under the Verrazano Bridge in NYC several times. We live near the Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg and often go to Fort DeSoto Park where we can watch the cruise ships going under the bridge and returning to Tampa. Link to post Share on other sites
Jasmin'sAunt Posted September 16, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/12/2019 at 1:49 AM, skrufy said: Approximately two hours. This is correct. When we sail out of Tampa we always make sure we are up on deck when we get to the Skyway. You feel like you can reach up and touch it when you go under it. Link to post Share on other sites
purpleally Posted September 17, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 17, 2019 And does anyone know when we finally get out of US waters and no longer have to pay taxes on the drinks? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JohninDC Posted September 17, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 17, 2019 15 hours ago, purpleally said: And does anyone know when we finally get out of US waters and no longer have to pay taxes on the drinks? Depends upon the path the CAPT takes - when the casino opens is a good guide. I've never noticed any extra sales taxes on drinks while underway from Tampa? 😕 Link to post Share on other sites
Floridadude Posted September 22, 2019 #8 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I have cruised out of Tampa many times. My cruise a few months ago it was so windy we could not leave until after midnight as it is a small channel and need to stay in the middle, sides are too shallow. Winter cruising with our early morning dense fog has created two of my cruises to be out at sea until 9am, then the 2 hours from the bridge to docking. Everyone that had flights before 1pm missed them. Link to post Share on other sites
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