Tropical Breeze Casino Cruises didn't immediately respond late Sunday to calls by the AP seeking information. They said the shuttle vessel was headed out to the casino ship at the time of the fire. The shuttle boat regularly carries people back and forth from the Tropical Breeze Casino Cruise, which is offshore because it can't legally operate close to land, according to authorities. 'All of us, my family and the neighbors, brought them towels and water,' Jandali said. Set sail on the waterways of Tampa Bay and Clearwater with Yacht StarShip and delight in a different kind of dining experience, with many cruises featuring an open bar that’s free at sea When you come aboard our yachts, you can expect unmatched service, exquisite views and a delicious meal aboard America’s first 3. It runs around downtown Tampa daily from 7 am (8.30 am on weekends) until 11 pm (or 2 am Friday and Saturday. Residents then offered them towels, socks and water to drink. Another excellent benefit of cruises out of Tampa is the free TECO Streetcar System. He said passengers waded in waist-deep water before reaching land. Jandali said passengers had to leap about 12 feet (3 meters) and wade through somewhat shallow water. 'They didn't have much time to decide whether or not to jump,' said Bakr Jandali, 19, who was with his family at home nearby when they heard the commotion. But he knew something was wrong when smoke cut across the sunny Florida skies and he heard shouts and screams. 'It looked pretty dramatic because the shuttle boat burned really fast,' DeCanio told The Associated Press by phone.Īnother witness told the Tampa Bay Times the shuttle boat passes regularly by his family's home, carrying patrons to and from a casino ship offshore.

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