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History

NextPreviousMain MenuSite Map IntroHelpCruise ships began sailing from Port Manatee in the 1990s. A cruise terminal and baggage handling area were built to accommodate thousands of passengers who boarded The Regal Empress during cruise seasons. Cruise service was discontinued in 2003 due to increased cruise industry competition and increased security costs after Sept. 11th.

History

NextPreviousMain MenuSite Map IntroHelpA fertilizer ship, M/V Fermland, was the first vessel to dock at Port Manatee on Aug. 7, 1970. In the 1970s Port Manatee primarily served the phosphate and petroleum industries. Petroleum tank farms and fertilizer warehouses dotted the landscape where little else existed. In the 1980s, the port diversified its commodities, adding fruit, plywood, and metal.

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PreviousMain MenuSite Map IntroHelpTug boats help guide ships into Port Manatee by pushing, pulling and maneuvering them into place until docked. A three-person crew lives onboard a tugboat for seven days at a time.

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NextPreviousMain MenuSite Map IntroHelpThe cranes were custom manufactured in Germany. They were custom shipped in large sections and assembled at the port. The first crane arrived in 2007 and was one of the first cranes of its kind to be used in the United States. Its mobility, large size, and strong lifting capacity set it apart from most traditional cranes.

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NextPreviousMain MenuSite Map IntroHelpTram tours are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Security protocols require that all reservations be made at least one week in advance. When making a reservation, be prepared to provide the date of birth, email address and contact information for each person in your party. A government-issued photo ID is required at check-in.