Tampa History Cruise with Pirate Ship Gabriella
by Tampa water taxi
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$61.54Overview
This 90-minute boat cruise offers a detailed look at Tampa Harbor's waterfront, featuring historic sites, shipyards, and upscale homes. As you travel along the water, your guide explains Tampa's development from a Spanish outpost to Florida's fastest growing city over 4,000 years. The tour highlights local history, including pirate stories and the opportunity to see the pirate ship Gabriella up close. You will also view the Henry B. Plant Museum, known as the most beautiful building in Tampa, as the guide shares lesser-known facts about the city. During the trip, carbonated beverages and bottled water are provided. The boat ride takes place entirely on the water, allowing you to see Tampa’s historic waterfront from a unique perspective. This is a narrated history cruise designed to give a thorough understanding of Tampa’s past and present. The tour does not include parking, transportation to or from the departure point, or gratuities, which are optional. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Henry B. Plant Museum
The guide explains Tampa’s history spanning 4,000 years, showing how the city evolved from a Spanish outpost to Florida's fastest growing city. The narration includes details about pirates in Tampa, with the chance to see the pirate ship Gabriella nearby. The guide shares lesser-known local facts, offering insights that even many longtime residents do not know.
Tampa Water Taxi Company
This cruise covers 4,000 years of Tampa's habitation, explaining how the city evolved from a Spanish outpost into Florida's fastest growing city. As the boat moves along the water, the guide details the city's development and shares lesser-known facts about Tampa's history. Passengers will also learn about Tampa's pirate past and see the pirate ship Gabriella up close, with an explanation of the local term "Pirate beard."
Meeting point
Departure Point: Behind The Tampa Bay History Center at the dock Tampa FL. Address: 801 Old Water Street Tampa, FL 33602 Directions: Dock (water taxi dock #3) behind the Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water Street. Parking at parking lots on Chanelside drive Board the blue boat with yellow top
End point
Departure Point: Behind The Tampa Bay History Center at the dock Tampa FL. Address: 801 Old Water Street Tampa, FL 33602 Directions: Dock (water taxi dock #3) behind the Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water Street. Parking at parking lots on Chanelside drive Board the blue boat with yellow top
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tampa History Cruise with Pirate Ship Gabriella
by Tampa water taxi
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$61.54Overview
This 90-minute boat cruise offers a detailed look at Tampa Harbor's waterfront, featuring historic sites, shipyards, and upscale homes. As you travel along the water, your guide explains Tampa's development from a Spanish outpost to Florida's fastest growing city over 4,000 years. The tour highlights local history, including pirate stories and the opportunity to see the pirate ship Gabriella up close. You will also view the Henry B. Plant Museum, known as the most beautiful building in Tampa, as the guide shares lesser-known facts about the city. During the trip, carbonated beverages and bottled water are provided. The boat ride takes place entirely on the water, allowing you to see Tampa’s historic waterfront from a unique perspective. This is a narrated history cruise designed to give a thorough understanding of Tampa’s past and present. The tour does not include parking, transportation to or from the departure point, or gratuities, which are optional. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Henry B. Plant Museum
The guide explains Tampa’s history spanning 4,000 years, showing how the city evolved from a Spanish outpost to Florida's fastest growing city. The narration includes details about pirates in Tampa, with the chance to see the pirate ship Gabriella nearby. The guide shares lesser-known local facts, offering insights that even many longtime residents do not know.
Tampa Water Taxi Company
This cruise covers 4,000 years of Tampa's habitation, explaining how the city evolved from a Spanish outpost into Florida's fastest growing city. As the boat moves along the water, the guide details the city's development and shares lesser-known facts about Tampa's history. Passengers will also learn about Tampa's pirate past and see the pirate ship Gabriella up close, with an explanation of the local term "Pirate beard."
Meeting point
Departure Point: Behind The Tampa Bay History Center at the dock Tampa FL. Address: 801 Old Water Street Tampa, FL 33602 Directions: Dock (water taxi dock #3) behind the Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water Street. Parking at parking lots on Chanelside drive Board the blue boat with yellow top
End point
Departure Point: Behind The Tampa Bay History Center at the dock Tampa FL. Address: 801 Old Water Street Tampa, FL 33602 Directions: Dock (water taxi dock #3) behind the Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water Street. Parking at parking lots on Chanelside drive Board the blue boat with yellow top
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.