Florida Cruise from Tampa to Fernandina Beach — 16 Days

Tampa, USA

Tampa puts a lively waterfront and a rich slice of Florida history within easy reach of its cruise port. Walk the Riverwalk past the Florida Aquarium and downtown museums. Then explore Ybor City, where brick streets and old cigar factories reflect Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrant heritage. Before sailing, pause beside Tampa Bay, whose wide, sunlit waters frame the city.

St Petersburg FL, USA

On Florida’s Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg pairs a lively waterfront with a strong arts scene. Walk downtown’s waterfront parks, then visit the Salvador Dalí Museum or the Chihuly Collection. Central Avenue adds independent shops, galleries and restaurants, while Gulf beaches are a short drive away. With sunshine, culture and a walkable center, the city rewards a few hours ashore and fills a longer stay.

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Punta Gorda Florida, USA

Arrive in Punta Gorda, a Gulf Coast town set beside Charlotte Harbor. Here, a walkable historic district, waterfront paths, and wide water views make exploration easy. Browse Fishermen’s Village for shops and restaurants, or follow the Harborwalk past parks, marinas, and public art. The Military Heritage Museum and restored railroad depot offer a closer look at local history. Come for a quieter, more personal side of Florida.

Marco Island Florida, USA

Marco Island stands at the northern edge of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands, where the Gulf meets mangrove waterways. Its broad beaches invite unhurried walks, while Tigertail Beach offers a shallow lagoon and excellent birdwatching. Boat excursions reach the Everglades and nearby islands, with chances to spot dolphins and manatees. At the Marco Island Historical Museum, the story turns to the Calusa, whose intricate shell works reveal an older Florida.

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Key West, USA

Key West rewards travelers who leave the ship and follow the island’s easy pace. At the southern tip of the Florida Keys, this compact city pairs pastel architecture with a maritime past. Visit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, browse Duval Street, or watch the sun set from Mallory Square. Explore Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, where a Civil War fort meets a beach. Its Atlantic waters offer a refreshing contrast to town.

Key Biscayne FL, USA

Key Biscayne trades Miami’s high-rises for palms, wide beaches and a quieter pace, just across Biscayne Bay from the city. At Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, its 1825 lighthouse overlooks trails and Atlantic waters from the island’s southern tip. Crandon Park offers calm-water beaches and picnic grounds, while the Rickenbacker Causeway links the island to Miami. Here, salt air and open horizons meet village life within easy reach of the city.

West Palm Beach, USA

West Palm Beach offers palm-lined streets, Atlantic beaches and a lively waterfront. Downtown is a short drive from the Port of Palm Beach, in nearby Riviera Beach. Across the Intracoastal, Palm Beach island brings oceanfront scenery and the Flagler Museum. Browse Worth Avenue or spend an hour at the Norton Museum of Art. Clematis Street adds independent shops, restaurants and live music after dark.

Port Canaveral, USA

Cape Canaveral pairs Florida’s Atlantic coast with the drama of American spaceflight. Visit Kennedy Space Center for rockets, launch pads and mission stories that bring exploration within reach. Closer to shore, Cocoa Beach offers miles of sand, surf shops and a relaxed Florida rhythm. Nature lovers can seek manatees, migratory birds and quiet beaches at nearby Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Choose your day: a close encounter with the space age, or Atlantic air and open water.

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Green Cove Springs FL, USA

Green Cove Springs rests on the St. Johns River, about 30 miles south of Jacksonville. As Clay County’s seat, it has a compact historic center, with locally owned shops and handsome older buildings. Spring Park brings the river into view, alongside a spring-fed swimming pool, shaded lawns and a fishing pier. Come ashore for an easy stroll, then linger over the broad river scenery.

St Augustine FL, USA

St. Augustine offers a rare American history lesson in a walkable city founded by Spain in 1565. It is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. Begin at Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century stone fort overlooking Matanzas Bay. Follow narrow streets past courtyards and landmarks shaped by Spanish, British, and American rule. Nearby Atlantic beaches offer a change of scene.

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Amelia Island Florida, USA

Fernandina Beach sits on Amelia Island, Florida’s northeastern edge, with broad Atlantic beaches just beyond town. Centre Street’s Victorian storefronts recall a port shaped by Spanish, British and American rule. At Fort Clinch, brick ramparts and coastal trails bring the island’s military past into clear view. Shrimp boats and a compact, walkable downtown give this coastal stop its distinctive character.