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Florida’s Gulf Coast & Keys by Sea: Art, Nature & History
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Arrival day is on Monday, March 15, 2027.
Meet the group at Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown in St. Petersburg
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner
Your trip ends on: Wednesday, March 24, 2027 in St. Petersburg at American Cruise Lines - American Pioneer
End of Trip: 8:00 a.m. after disembarkation.
St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Hyatt Place St. Petersburg
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 17 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 13 miles .
Ride Share
Ride Share
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Ridesharing Transportation Network Companies are available at PIE and drop-off in front of the terminal at Departures and pick-up in front of the terminal at Arrivals. Ride Shares stage in our Cell Phone Lot with quick access to the terminal.
St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Hyatt Place St. Petersburg
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 17 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 13 miles .
United Taxi and Yellow Cab
Taxi
Phone: 7277777777
Cost: Prices Vary. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Taxi and shuttle transportation services are located outside of Baggage Claim in the Ground Transportation lot.
St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Hyatt Place St. Petersburg
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour and 20 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 13 miles .
PSTA
Public Transportation
Cost: $2.25. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Taking public transportation to St. Pedes Hyatt Downtown will Step 1: Getting to Roosevelt Bld + Lightwave Dr. from the Airport Head northwest on Terminal Blvd Continue onto Airport Pkwy Dr Continue onto Terminal Blvd Continue onto Fairchild Dr Turn left toward Roosevelt Blvd Turn right onto Roosevelt Blvd Turn left toward FL-686 Continue onto FL-686 Step 2: Get on 52 PSTA Complex Step 3: After 12 stops, get off on PSTA 34th St Complex - Shelter - A Step 4: Transfer to 4A Bay Point Plaza 4A via 62nd Ave S Step 5: After 70 stops, get off on 4th St S + Central Ave Step 6: Walk towards Hyatt Place St. Petersburg/Downtown Head toward 1st Ave N Turn right onto 1st Ave N Turn right onto 2nd St N
Arrival day is on 3/15/2027.
Meet the group at Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown in St. Petersburg.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner
Your trip ends on: Wednesday, March 24, 2027 in St. Petersburg at American Cruise Lines - American Pioneer.
End of Trip: 8:00 a.m. after disembarkation..
Parking is not available at the hotel for the duration of the cruise. We recommend finding a long-term parking lot at the airport.
From the East (Tampa International Airport Area) to Hyatt St. Petersburg/Downtown
From the East (Tampa International Airport Area) Take I-275 South toward St. Petersburg. Cross the Howard Frankland Bridge. Take Exit 22 for I-175 East / Downtown St. Petersburg. Continue into downtown. Turn onto 2nd Street North. Hyatt Place is located at 25 2nd Street North.
From From the West (St. Pete Beach / Gulf Beaches) to Hyatt St Petersburg/Downtown
From the West (St. Pete Beach / Gulf Beaches) Travel east on Central Avenue toward Downtown St. Petersburg. Continue into downtown. Turn left onto 2nd Street North. Hyatt Place is located at 25 2nd Street North, near the intersection of 2nd Street North and Central Avenue.
From North Tampa (I-275 South) to Hyatt Place St. Petersburg/Downtown
From the North (Tampa, I-275 South) Take I-275 South toward St. Petersburg. Cross the Howard Frankland Bridge. Take Exit 22 for I-175 East / Downtown St. Petersburg. Continue on I-175 East to the downtown exits. Follow signs for Downtown St. Petersburg. Turn onto 2nd Street North. Hyatt Place will be on your left at 25 2nd Street North.
From the South (Bradenton, Sarasota, I-275 North) to Hyatt Place St. Petersburg/Downtown
From the South (Bradenton, Sarasota, I-275 North) Take I-275 North toward St. Petersburg. Cross the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Continue north on I-275. Take Exit 22 for I-175 East / Downtown St. Petersburg. Follow signs to Downtown St. Petersburg. Turn onto 2nd Street North. Arrive at Hyatt Place, 25 2nd Street North.