Wonderful - Wonderful - Wonderful
We had the best time.
Tampa - it was a breeze to get on the boat. We decided to stay at the Chase Suites hotel in Tampa. The have all suites which are really nice. They have a package that includes one night's stay, parking for your vehicle for the entire time of your cruise, transportation to the port and pickup at the end of your cruise. It was great. They took you right to the door and were right there within minutes upon return. The porter takes the bags right from the shuttle so there is little to lug around. Just a short line, a short wait for your group number to be called and then you board. We left the hotel a little after 11am and were on the boat a little after noon. There are plenty of people on board to give you directions once you are on the ship.