Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) Near Port Tampa Bay
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) at Port Tampa Bay.
Drop-Off & Parking
Drop-Off
Terminal 6 is at 1333 McKay Street, separate from Terminals 2 and 3. Follow signs for Terminal 6 or McKay Street once you're in the port area. The drop-off lane has porter service — hand off luggage curbside before parking. This terminal is a bit farther from the main Channelside area.
Parking
Terminal 6 has its own parking area on McKay Street at $18/day. It's a smaller lot than the main garage, so arriving early is smart on busy days. Pre-book online through Port Tampa Bay's website. Credit cards and cash accepted.
Check-In Tips
- Use the Margaritaville at Sea app to complete check-in before arrival
- Have your boarding pass and photo ID ready at the security checkpoint
- Terminal doors close at 2:30 PM sharp — arrive well before the cutoff or you will be denied boarding
- Guests with Express Passes, Signature Packages, or suite bookings get the earliest arrival windows and VIP check-in lane
Ships at This Terminal
Last-Minute Needs
Limited options at Terminal 6 itself. The Florida Aquarium plaza is nearby for a quick bite. For pharmacy or grocery needs, drive to CVS downtown or Publix on Harbour Island before heading to the terminal.
Nearby Restaurants
Sparkman Wharf Food Hall
Waterfront food stalls in shipping containers — everyone picks what they want, kids run on the lawn
$-$$ · 5 min walk from port
Columbia Restaurant
Florida's oldest restaurant with tableside salad prep that kids think is a show
$$ · 8 min from port
Splitsville — Channelside
Upscale bowling alley with solid food — eat, bowl, and burn energy all in one stop
$$ · 5 min from port
The Sail Pavilion
Open-air Riverwalk spot where kids can watch boats and play while you eat
$$ · 10 min from port
Nearby Hotels
Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District
Closest hotel to the cruise port — walk to the terminal, free breakfast, and discounted parking
$$ · Walking distance (0.5 mi)
Home2 Suites Tampa Downtown Channel District
Extended-stay suites with kitchenettes and a rooftop pool — two blocks from the cruise port
$$ · Walking distance (2 blocks)
Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center
All-suite hotel with free made-to-order breakfast and evening reception — families spread out and save
$$-$$$ · 8 min drive
The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Riverwalk hotel with free port shuttle and a park-and-cruise package that covers everything
$$ · 10 min drive
Local Tip
Terminal 6 on McKay Street is separate from the main Channelside terminals and has its own $18/day parking lot. It is smaller and a bit farther from the restaurants and shops near Terminals 2 and 3. The Florida Aquarium plaza is nearby for a quick bite, but for pharmacy or grocery needs you will need to drive to CVS downtown or the Publix on Harbour Island before heading to the port.
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