Wanderlust World Wanderlust World As of 2010, two major cruise lines offered cruises out of Tampa that make stops in Key West. The Carnival Legend departs from Tampa with Key West as its first port stop and the Holland America M.S. Ryndam offers 15 different itineraries leaving out of Tampa and stopping in Key West.
Cruises from Tampa to Key West sail mostly during the winter and spring months. The Carnival Legend itinerary leaves Tampa every December, while the different Holland America M.S. Ryndam offers cruisesfrom December and March. Depending on the itinerary and ship, port stops in Key West last anywhere from five to seven hours.
Because both Carnival and Holland America are major cruise lines, the cruises from Tampa with stops in Key West include many cruise amenities like onboard activities, shore excursions and food and drinks included in the price of the cruise. While in Key West, cruisers can take tours of the island, bar hop, shop, snorkel and jet ski.