According to cruiseindustrynews.com, Royal Caribbean International has recently announced plans to upgrade its presence in Tampa, Florida with the launching of one of their newest ships, The Jewel of the Seas.
The Tampa Port Authority reports that this enhancement by Royal Caribbean will take place in November of 2011, through the use of The Jewel of the Seas which holds 2,5000 passengers and an additional 850 crew members. This 90,000 ton, 962 ft. long ship offers passengers an array of dining, entertainment, and recreational options, and will be replacing the ship The Radiance of the Seas, which is scheduled for 44 more sailings from Tampa during the 2010-2011 season before being retired.
"We've experienced a very welcomed growth trend in Tampa as a cruise port in recent years, and Royal Caribbean's decision to again enhance activity at the Port of Tampa is testimony to the strength of the Tampa cruise market," said Richard Wainio, Tampa's port director and CEO.
Passengers on The Jewel of the Seas will enjoy many different cruise options including two, five-night and a four-night voyage to the Western Caribbean from Tampa.
I found this article particularly interesting because I never realized that cruises left from Tampa. In all of my research and conversations with seasoned cruisers, I've only heard of cruise ships departing from the Port of Miami--I never heard mention of cruises leaving from Tampa. I think it's wonderful though, that there is a port in Tampa, and that Royal Caribbean plans to enhance its cruise travel through this port. Have any of you used the Port of Tampa for the departure and arrive of your cruises? If so, how does it compare to the Port of Miami?
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