The RiverWalk runs right outisde the back of the Marriott. You can explore from Sparkman's Wharf to Armature! Almost three miles of fun, fun and more fun!
Check out the Sail Bar or ride some power boats, paddle boards, canoes, jet skis or find other fun! The Sail Plaza is located next to the Marriott and the Convention Center.
Boarding at Sparkman's Wharf.
Welcome aboard Craft, a multi-million dollar river cruiser built to cruise Tampa’s most scenic waterways, offering 2-hour brunch, lunch and dinner cruises. At 10’8″ of air draft (vertical clearance) the Captain will navigate the many low bridges on the Hillsborough River with only inches to spare, similar to the river cruises in Europe.
Begin your river journey with a craft Cocktail from our one-of-a kind “Boat on a boat” bar, handcrafted from a 1914 vintage wood cruiser. Chef Allison Beasman has carefully curated a menu of elevated cuisine in America’s first open kitchen using gas cooking aboard a river cruiser.
The StarShip Cruise boards at Sparkman's Wharf and is a two hour journey thought the Bay including dinner, drinks and dancing!
The Cross Bay Ferry boards at the Convention Center next to the Marriott and heads straight to downtown to St. Pete.
There is a stop located outside the Marriott Water Street and The Sail!
It is always a good time riding the Tampa Bay in the "BYOB" Tiki Boat! The Tiki boat is a 90 minute tour of Davis Island, Harbour island and The Bay area.
AMSO is located right across the bridge on Harbour Island.
Jaxckson's is located right across the bridge on Harbour Island.
Our favorite local Italian restaurant. Make sure to order the meatballs.
Watervue Grille is located over the bridge on Harbour Island.
Armature is an area of bars, shops, restaurants and much more located up the river (about 2.5 miles) from the Marriott. Armature is easily accessible by walking up the Tampa Riverwalk or a quick UBER ride.
Sparkman Wharf is an area of bars, shops, restaurants and so much more. It is a quick walk down the street from the Marriott.
Head down to Water Street and find so much to do including: Boulon (one of our favorite restaurants), The Pearl, 3 Corners Pizza, Small Giant, Predalina, and The Edition Hotel that features a Michelin star restaurant Lilac, The Punch Room, Arts Club, and the Edge Rooftop bar.
The Amalie Arena is located right next to the Marriott and close to Sparkman Wharf and Water Street. The Amalie is the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, concerts, shows and so much more!
The closest stop is directly outside the main entrance of the Marriott Water Street