Tampa History Cruise in Tampa booking from $30.77

What's Included

History Cruise

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Additional Info

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
Covid-19 Health operation for our tours. We have lowered the capacity of our vessels from 45 to 15 to allow for social distancing of each group on the boat. Our boats will be sanitized between each departure. ALL guests are required to wear a face covering (nose and mouth) at all times. Boarding will be refused to any guest not wearing a face covering without a refund. We care about your and our staff's health. So Thank You for your cooperation it is appreciated.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Guests will be seated in group sections only with there party.

What To Expect

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Henry B. Plant Museum

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!

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Tampa Water Taxi Company

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!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (269)

Gail_K

Mar 2018

Tampa History Cruise

Looking for something to do we took the Tampa History cruise. The cruise leaves from a dock (stop number 2 of the hop-on/hop-off water taxi) on the backside of the History Center. The boat is more like a canoe with large sides and a motor. The front has a awning covering an area that seats about 5 people. (There was some junk plastic skeleton on the seat where someone else could have sat under the awning. The rest of the people in the front were out in the sun. The “Captain” offered people suntan lotion. Those people seated in the front were either facing left or right. So if the captain said “To the right.blah blah blah...” those people facing the left could not see what he was pointing out. They could not stand up or they would block the captains and everyone’s view. Because the “bridge” was in the center of the “canoe” there was no way to walk to the back of the boat.

It was a good idea that I found a men’s room before getting on the boat. There is NO restroom facilities on the canoe. They did serve water and soft drinks but since there was no restroom that could present a serious problem.

I absolutely would NOT recommend this sightseeing cruise to anyone. A better option is the hop-on/hop-off water taxi that leave from the same dock.

The cruise is advertised as approximately 90 minutes but was actually more like 70 minutes. When we got on the boat we asked those departing how they liked the cruise - they made a face. Now I known why.

Lois T

Mar 2018

Our boat tour was great! As others have said, Captain Larry was humorous and well-informed. The weather also cooperated. A great way to get a feel for Tampa if you are a tourist

buffytvs488

Feb 2018

Like a previous reviewer, I booked, paid, and arrived at the dock in plenty of time, but no boat showed up. I received no phone, text or email message cancelling. We have registered a complaint with Viator and are awaiting our refund.

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