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GETTING THERE


Ground Transportation

Hertz

Hertz is the official car rental partner for Sixthman and offers our guests savings
365 days a year.

Visit this Hertz link and save on Daily, Weekend, Weekly, and Monthly rates in the U.S.

You may also contact Hertz directly at 800-654-3131, and refer to CDP# 1741772 to receive a discount on your Hertz rental anytime throughout the year.

 

Florida Hertz Rentals:

We are happy to announce our Hertz promotional rental program for 2009/2010!

We've got discounted rates starting as low as $39 per day for one-way rentals within the state of Florida. You can take advantage of this special offer and avoid adding extra mileage and all the wear and tear on your own car. This is also a great way to avoid paying for parking at the port!

To reserve your special rate that includes unlimited mileage, please visit this Hertz link, or contact Hertz directly at 800-654-2240, and refer to our exclusive code CV#03YS0005. Advance reservations are recommended, blackout dates may apply. *Please see additional terms and conditions below.  
 
Vehicles may be returned to any Hertz location within Florida.

*Meeting rates are guaranteed from one-week prior through one week after the event dates and are subject to availability. Advance reservations are recommended, blackout dates may apply. Government surcharges, taxes, tax reimbursement, airport related fees, vehicle licensing fees and optional items, such as refueling or additional driver fees are extra. Minimum rental age is 25 (exceptions apply). Standard rental conditions and qualifications apply. In the continental U.S., weekend rentals are available for pick-up between noon Thursday and noon Sunday and must be returned no later than Monday at 11:59 PM. Thursday pick-up requires a minimum three-day keep, Friday pick-up requires a minimum two-day keep, and Saturday and Sunday pick-up requires a minimum one-day keep. Weekly rentals are from five to seven days. Extra day rate for Weekly rentals will be charged at 1/5 of the Weekly rate. Shuttle service is available from this location Wednesday through Monday and runs every half hour from 8am-4pm.

 For complete details, click here. 

Shuttle Service

Carnival Cruise Lines provides shuttle service from the Tampa Airport to the port on the day of sailing as well as return service upon debarkation. Transfers are $18.00 one way, $36.00 round trip.

You can purchase transfer tickets once booking numbers have been issued 30-60 days prior to sailing.

Return transfers will also be available at the Pursers Desk onboard until 48 hours before debarkation. Carnival transfers will only be available between the port and airport.

*Transfer costs are subject to change


Flights

AirTran Airways

AirTran Airways will offer Sixthman event guests a 10% discount on the lowest available fare.

To take advantage of this special program, contact the AirTran Airways EventSavers Desk at 1-866-68EVENT (1-866-683-8368) for reservations. Please provide the Event Savers Coordinator with Event Code SIXTHMAN10 and start saving today!

Other features of the Event Savers program include:

  • The single code, SIXTHMAN10, is valid for all 2010 Sixthman cruises. The discount code is good for Miami (MIA), West Palm Beach (PBI), Tampa (TPA) and Ft. Lauderdale (FLL).
  • 10% discount on most of AirTran Airways' already low fares.
  • No Saturday night stay or minimum stay required.
  • Priority advance seat assignments at time of ticketing.
  • Change fee waived once per reservation.
  • Confirmed Business Class upgrades at time of ticketing for certain fare classes.
  • Flexible arrival and departure dates - up to 3 days before and after the event - so travelers can take in the sights.
  • Special meeting and convention rates from Hertz.

Remember... you must book through the Event Savers desk at 866-683-8368 to get this discount.


Hotels

Hotels in Tampa

Here are some hotels that are close to the Port of Tampa.  Once we get closer to the event, we hope to announce a location for you to meet up with new friends the night before the cruise and get to know your fellow cruisers.  Please note that these are only recommendations; please contact each hotel directly to book your room.  All pricing is subject to change.

PORT AREA

Westin Harbour Island

725 S Harbour Island Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602 
813-229-5000
Cost - $189-$429

Distance from airport- 9.7 miles 
Distance from the port - 0.7
Shuttle service to the airport - $13, to the port - free.
Parking - $20 a day

Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel & Marina

700 S Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33602  
813-221-4900   
Cost - $170-$409
Distance from the airport - 9.5 miles
Dtstance from the port - 0.5 miles  
Taxi to the airport- $25, to the port -  $10-$15
Parking - $20 a day

Embassy Suites Tampa

513 S Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
813-769-8300
Cost - $99-$259  
Distance from the airport - 9.4 miles
Distance from the port - 0.6 miles                 
Shuttle service from the airport - $20, to the port - $6 
Parking- $20 a day

AIRPORT AREA                      

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

2225 North Lois Ave
Tampa, FL 33607  
813-877-6688
Cost - $89-$209  
Distance from the airport - 4.3 miles  
Distance from the port - 5.8 miles
Free shuttle service.
Free parking.

Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore

555 N Westshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
813-875-1555
Cost - $89-$139
Distance from the airport -  4.1 miles
Distance from the port - 5.1 miles 
Shuttle service from the airport - free, to the port - $10.
Parking packages available.           

Springhill Suites Tampa Westshore Airport

4835 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607
813-639-9600 
Cost - $89-$139
Distance from airport - 3.9 miles
Distance from port - 5.9 miles 
Shuttle service from the airport - free, to the port - $20, up to 4 passengers.
No return shuttle service from the port.
Free, unsecured parking.