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Norwegian Gem at Port Tampa Bay
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Official Terminal. Norwegian Gem sails from Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) at Port Tampa Bay. Always confirm with your cruise line before travel.
Park
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Next verified sailing: Mon, Nov 16, 2026. Typical guidance never replaces your appointment.
Sources
- OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
- the terminal assignment above.
- Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) guide
- the rate, the lot and the drop-off. Reconfirm.
- Cruise-line app
- your boarding time. Reconfirm.
Reconfirm means check that line with your cruise line before you travel.
When Can You Board Norwegian Gem?
Norwegian puts an embarkation time on your eDocs and asks that you arrive no earlier than one hour before it. It highly encourages boarding no later than two hours before the departure time in the same eDocs.
Read on Norwegian Cruise Line’s own site, August 9, 2026.
Everything you need for boarding Norwegian Gem (Norwegian) at Port Tampa Bay. Terminal info, parking, restaurants, hotels, and pro tips.
Key Boarding Times for Norwegian Gem
- Terminal doors close
- 2:30 PM
Norwegian Gem sails from Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) at Port Tampa Bay. Terminal doors close at 2:30 PM. Confirm the exact times for your sailing with your cruise line — the arrival window on your boarding pass takes priority.
Norwegian Gem cruise parking at Terminal 6
- Where you park
Terminal 6 has its own parking area on McKay Street at a rate the port quotes at booking rather than publishing. 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.
- 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.
Where can I park for a Norwegian Gem cruise?
- Driving & Port Parking
The port publishes no daily rate — it quotes one inside a prepay portal that asks for your cruise line before your dates. The off-site lots on the same street do publish: Park4Cruise lists $59.96 online for four nights up to $209.86 for fourteen (plus 6% tax and a $4 fee), and Harbor Lot advertises $6 per day.
Terminal 6 parking & drop-off at Port Tampa Bay →All Port Tampa Bay parking & transport options →
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Upcoming Sail Dates
Official schedule · Verified Sep 13, 2026
Sources: Port Tampa Bay cruise schedules, Port Tampa Bay cruise schedule events feed
Tap a date to Plan my boarding day for that sailing — terminal, arrival plan, and leave-by time for the day you leave.
| Date | Terminal |
|---|---|
November 2026All November 2026 sailings | |
| Plan my boarding day — Mon 16 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
| Plan my boarding day — Sat 21 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
| Plan my boarding day — Sat 28 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
December 2026All December 2026 sailings | |
| Plan my boarding day — Thu 10 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 2 (Norwegian / Royal Caribbean / Celebrity / Regent) |
| Plan my boarding day — Mon 21 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
| Plan my boarding day — Mon 28 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 3 (Carnival) |
January 2027All January 2027 sailings | |
| Plan my boarding day — Mon 4 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
| Plan my boarding day — Thu 14 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
| Plan my boarding day — Mon 18 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
| Plan my boarding day — Thu 28 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
February 2027All February 2027 sailings | |
| Plan my boarding day — Mon 1 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
| Plan my boarding day — Fri 5 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
| Plan my boarding day — Fri 12 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
| Plan my boarding day — Sun 21 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
March 2027All March 2027 sailings | |
| Plan my boarding day — Thu 4 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 3 (Carnival) |
| Plan my boarding day — Mon 8 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 3 (Carnival) |
| Plan my boarding day — Fri 12 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 3 (Carnival) |
| Plan my boarding day — Sat 20 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
| Plan my boarding day — Sat 27 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 3 (Carnival) |
April 2027All April 2027 sailings | |
| Plan my boarding day — Sat 3 | TerminalTerminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) |
Most cruise lines assign an arrival window during online check-in — set yours as soon as check-in opens, since the best slots go first. Follow the check-in instructions your cruise line sends you — they always take priority over general guidance.
Ship specifications
- Class
- Jewel Class
Source: Norwegian Cruise Line Newsroom
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Nearby Restaurants
Sparkman Wharf Food Hall
Waterfront food stalls in shipping containers. Everyone picks what they want and the kids run on the lawn.
$-$$Columbia Restaurant
Florida's oldest restaurant with tableside salad prep that kids think is a show
$$-$$$Splitsville — Channelside
Eat, bowl and burn energy in one stop at an upscale bowling alley with solid food.
$$The Sail Pavilion
Open-air Riverwalk spot where kids can watch boats and play while you eat
$$Nearby Hotels
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