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All participants will be required to show an identification card when embarking on the boat.
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Arrival day is on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Meet the group at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk in St. Petersburg
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner
Your trip ends on: Monday, March 23, 2026 in St. Petersburg at American Cruise Lines - American Patriot
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after disembarkation; approximately 10:30 a.m. airport arrival.
Tampa International Airport
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 7 miles .
Taxi
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Taxis are available at the curbside outside the Baggage Claim Level in Ground Transportation Areas, specifically Red 1 and Blue 2
Arrival day is on 3/14/2026.
Meet the group at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk in St. Petersburg.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner
Your trip ends on: Monday, March 23, 2026 in St. Petersburg at American Cruise Lines - American Patriot.
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after disembarkation; approximately 10:30 a.m. airport arrival..
Parking is not available at the hotel for the duration of the cruise. We recommend finding a long-term parking lot at the airport.
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk from East
Drive from I-4 W to Tampa. Use the left lane to take exit 2 to merge onto FL-618 Toll/Selmon Expy toward Florida 618 Toll W/Port of Tampa Take exit 8 toward FL-60/Kennedy Blvd/Downtown E Continue on FL-60 E/E Kennedy Blvd. Drive to N Ashley Dr Turn left onto N Ashley Dr
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk from South
Continue on I-75 N to Tampa. Take exit 8 from FL-618 Toll/Selmon Expy Continue on FL-60 E/E Kennedy Blvd. Drive to N Ashley Dr Turn left onto N Ashley Dr