Onsite Experience Overview

Brought to you by Visit Tampa Bay, explore your surroundings before the Pharma Forum with Prelude Activities that kick off on Sunday!

THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM EXPERIENCE (PM Session)

Sunday, March 24th, 11:45am – 2:00pm

Calling all attraction lovers to enjoy an idyllic day in Tampa Bay! During this tour, we’ll begin by meeting in the Tampa Marriott Water Street lobby for a leisurely stroll down the Riverwalk to the Tampa Bay History Center. In the history center, we will discover and enjoy a light bite from one of Tampa’s claims to fame, the Columbia Café. After our first stop, we will continue our walk until we reach the Florida Aquarium. The FLAQ team will treat us to lunch before we get the chance to waddle around one of the top-rated Aquariums in the United States! You never know- there may be a fun surprise in store!

11:45AM Meet in Tampa Marriott Water Street Lobby
12:00PM Walk to Columbia Café in the Tampa Bay History Center
12:45PM Walk to the Florida Aquarium
1:00PM FLAQ Rooftop Lunch
2:00PM Explore FLAQ on own*

*Once guests have completed their time at the Florida Aquarium, take the complimentary TECO Streetcar from Streetcar Stop #7 Cumberland Avenue Station to Streetcar Stop #10 Dick Greco Plaza Station to return to the Marriott.

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WATERVIEW CITY TOUR (PM Session)

Sunday, March 24th, 11:45am – 2:00pm

Ahoy Mateys! Venture along Tampa Bay’s Hillsborough River and discover what Tampa Bay has to offer! We will begin our journey in the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street lobby and make our way to the Sail Plaza to board the Pirate Water Taxi. Enjoy the views of Downtown Tampa as we cruise to Armature Works. After docking, we will experience brunch at Oak&Ola, a scratch kitchen curated by James Beard awarded chef, Anne Kearney. Hop back on the Pirate Water Taxi to be dropped off at Sail Plaza or stay back to enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding with Urban Kai! You will also have the option to stay at Armature Works to explore the Public Market & Waterworks Park! *

11:45AM Meet in JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Lobby
12:00PM Pirate Water Taxi to Armature Works
12:30PM Brunch at Oak and Ola
2:00PM Optional Urban Kai Water Activity

*For guests who decide to participate in Urban Kai or stay at Armature Works, a Lyft Code will be provided for return transportation. Guests can also walk back via the Riverwalk.