CruiseDayGuide
Port Tampa Bay — your cruise day plan
Jewel of the Seas · Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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01 · TERMINAL
Terminal 3 (Carnival)
815 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
Drop-off: Continue down Channelside Drive past Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 at 815 Channelside Dr. The drop-off lane is directly in front. Porters will tag and take your luggage curbside — tip $2-3 per bag. Then follow signs to the parking garage.
PARKING
Same covered parking garage as Terminal 2, running a rate the port quotes at booking rather than publishing. Pre-booking online is recommended on busy weekends. The garage is a short walk from the terminal entrance. Credit cards and cash accepted — no debit cards at the gates.
02 · BOARD
Boarding: Royal Caribbean online check-in typically opens about 45 days before sailing, and you select your arrival time in the Royal Caribbean app as part of it. Earlier arrival slots typically fill first, so checking in the day it opens gives you the most choice.
- □ Keep your ID, boarding documents, and medication in your carry-on Checked bags may not reach your cabin until later in the day.
- □ Use the arrival time printed in your boarding documents Your cruise line's current documents are the source of truth for check-in.
- □ Keep one small day bag with anything you need before your cabin is ready You may board before cabins and checked luggage are available.