FAQs

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What is the dress code aboard Yacht StarShip?

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Semi Formal: For men- Polo or dress shirt with slacks, nice jeans or dress shorts. For women- Sundress, dress, linen pants or skirts with blouses. Not Allowed: Bathing Suits Beach Wear Active Wear

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Where do we park for the cruise out of Channelside Tampa?

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EVENT NIGHT PARKING – In the case there is event in the Channelside Area or at the Amalie Arena the date of your cruise, parking will be available in the Channelside area at the Tampa Port Authority Parking Garage 369 South 12th Street, Tampa, Florida, 33602 located across the street from our location. You will receive a discounted parking rate by showing your cruise confirmation. If you choose to park in the Garrison Street Parking Lot you will be responsible for paying the event price parking posted for that evening.

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Where do I pick up my tickets?

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Your tickets will be at the Yacht StarShip ticket booth (either in Tampa or Clearwater), located next to the ship. For your convenience, this booth opens one hour prior to the scheduled departure time.

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What kind of security check is required when I pick up my tickets?

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Your photo identification and reservation number are required at our ticket booth when picking up your tickets. Please note, for your security, we require that all reservations must present credit card used and matching photo ID at our ticket booth upon boarding. Wrapped gifts or packages of any kind are not allowed onboard and will not be stored in our ticket booth. All gifts should be in gift bags and available to search by our marine crew.

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Is the vessel handicap accessible?

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Yacht StarShip I has an elevator on board with a maximum capacity of three (3) passengers. StarShip can accommodate most wheelchairs, motorized scooters and walkers. Please indicate when making your reservation if any members of your party need accommodation.

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Where does the boat dock and depart from?

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Yacht StarShip docks regularly out of Tampa. Your departure site is printed on your confirmation page when booking online. When docking in Tampa, Yacht StarShip normally departs from 603 Channelside Drive, near the Amalie Arena. When docking in Clearwater Beach, the yacht will depart from the Clearwater Municipal Marina, 25 Causeway Blvd., Slip #55.

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Where is the normal cruise route?

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Yacht StarShip’s normal Tampa route includes cruising out of the Ybor Channel and into the Hillsborough Bay and Garrison Channel. While in route, passengers view Bayshore Drive, Harbour Island, Davis Island and Downtown Tampa’s skyline.