Port or Starboard out of Tampa?

[f-mattox]

Can someone who has sailed out of Tampa tell me if one side is better than the other? I don't want to be the only one from cruise-chat on the wrong side of Inspiration.

[zekeinsc]

port side for sail away I think is better

[Chef Ken]

Really, why is that?

[Chef Ken]

Well, maybe this one is gone too but what I meant was; Can you tell me specifically what is of interest on the port side whilst (for Ptur whilst he is enjoying his "holiday" in Europe) one is sailing out of Tampa.

[Dave]

I just looked at Google Earth for Tampa and it has the Inspiration at the pier. The ship apparently ties up port side to, and the pier is actually a good ways in from the open ocean. Look just northeast of Harbor Island and you'll see the ship.

[Dave]

I just noted that the SS American Victory is moored adjacent to the cruise ship terminal. I've got to take that tour!

[Chef Ken]

Bottom line is it seems to me that there is plenty opportunity for viewing the scenery on both sides as you move through the channel.

Should be a fun trip! The S.S. American Victory looks to be an interesting tour as well. I add my thanks to your buddy for the local info.

Ken