Tampa History Cruise
Description
One of the most picturesque harbors in Florida, Tampa Harbor abounds with history on all sides. The waterfront features museums, shipyards and million dollar homes. See the Pirate ship "Gabriella" up close, view the most beautiful building in Tampa "the Plant Hotel" and learn how Tampa became a city.
Tour Options
Itinerary
With 4,000 years of people living in Tampa on this cruise, you will learn about how this this city grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida. This tour takes you step by step through the evolution of the city and as you cruise along the waters, the history unfolds all around you. Your guides will divulge little known facts about this city and share them with you. Many locals have said "I have lived here all my life and never knew that about Tampa!" When you leave this tour, you will know more than locals! Learn more than you image possible about Pirates and their history in Tampa. See the Pirate ship “Gabriella” up close and be sure to ask your guide "what's a Pirate beard in Tampa?" You will be surprised at the answer!
With 4,000 years of people living in Tampa on this cruise, you will learn about how this this city grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida. This tour takes you step by step through the evolution of the city and as you cruise along the waters, the history unfolds all around you. Your guides will divulge little known facts about this city and share them with you. Many locals have said "I have lived here all my life and never knew that about Tampa!" When you leave this tour, you will know more than locals! Learn more than you image possible about Pirates and their history in Tampa. See the Pirate ship “Gabriella” up close and be sure to ask your guide "what's a Pirate beard in Tampa?" You will be surprised at the answer!
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(910)
Lovely and interesting tour of Tampa Bay.
It was great to tour around the harbor and our captain was friendly. There was plenty of bottled water available. The boat had very uncomfortable seats. I would have liked more history and less talk of all the rich people houses. Overall, it was a good way to spend a few hours in Tampa.
The tour was fun, rather extensive and very informative. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions.
It was cancelled due to the weather, but maybe next time. I think it would have been awesome. We were a little disappointed but im glad they contacted up ahead of time
We are sorry too. But your safety is our first concern. Sorry for the FL. Weather
The guide was very knowledgeable of Tampa and very entertaining. Listening to the guide talk about the different locations and how the area was developed was very interesting.
Cruise was canceled. I only received 1 refund. Waiting to receive a refund for the other 2 tickets I paid for. Difficult to find who to write to to resolve issue.
Mark was excellent captain. He covered great facts of the city. Tour covered lots of scenery of the different islands.
Took my husband for a Father's Day treat (our kids don't live nearby) and it was truly a treat despite the heat. Captain Mark was kind and courteous from the moment we stepped on board, up to the time we departed. He shared so much knowledge, and talked about Tampa history going way, way back, all the way up to present day. We could not believe how much we did not know and he presented in a fun and interactive way, not your typical history lesson!! My husband can't stop talking about it! It was a beautiful day and a great way to spend time learning about the history of Tampa!! Highly recommend!
Nice day on the river, skipper was very friendly and knowledgeable, we enjoyed the Historic cruise, and would recommend it to others
Frustrating experience. The boat trip in Tampa was canceled a few hours before it was scheduled to begin, allegedly for upcoming heavy rain, but the weather was fine in fact.
Weather changes quickly in FL this time of year. We look at weather not just at departure time but at the entire length of trip. During your trip lighting would have been within 4 miles of us. (Lighting can kill up to 11 miles from source). We will not endanger you or our crew. We gave you 2 hours notice as that is the minimum time before departure we give notice. Sorry but we don't make the weather.
