Gasparilla Boat Dock Lottery
Please note: Our lottery for dock slips for the 2026 Gasparilla Pirate Invasion has concluded. All dock slips have been filled and recipients have been notified. Please monitor this page for the 2027 Gasparilla dock slip lottery date.
All remaining lottery were placed on a waitlist in the event a rented slip is released back to the Marina or additional slips become available.
Rental Fees and Payment
- Rental rates are $4/ft., with a $160 minimum + tax per day for a minimum of 3 days. Additional fees are required for any power needs.
- A one-time Security Fee of $160 (tax exempt) will be charged per vessel for securing docks and ensuring slip assignments. If you require additional security services, they can be ordered for an additional fee at the time of registration.
- No refunds or cancellations. No subletting of dock slips.
- All major credit cards are accepted. Checks made out to the City of Tampa.
- Neither household or corporation shall singularly or jointly hold more than one slip at a time.
- Boaters confirmed for a waitlisted slip will have 24 hours to accept and make full payment; failure to do so forfeits the slip to the next boater on the waitlist and your name will be removed from the waitlist.
Dock Slips/Marina Information
- Dock slips are 40’ in length, beam 20’ wide. Maximum length not to exceed 65’. Exceptions are made for sanctioned Ye Mystic Krewe vessels.
- Boaters requiring dedicated power at the docks will need to place their orders through EDLEN Exhibition Services, the Tampa Convention Center’s exclusive in-house partner for temporary utilities including power. Recreational pedestal power at the docks will not be available for Gasparilla. Customers must provide a photo of any connection required for their vessel to ensure that we have it in-house prior to putting in.
The pricing for marine power per each with installation and dismantling labor is as follows:
50 – AMP Single Phase 240v Marine Power $955.00
30 – AMP Single Phase 120v Marine Power $655.00
For assistance with ordering marine power, please contact our Event Managers at tampa@edlen.com to place an order at least 10 days before pulling into the docks or call 407-401-1066 for EDLEN’s General Manager, Michele Cardello. Orders cannot be placed on-site and must be paid for in full 10 days prior to Gasparilla (deadline of January 20, 2026).
- Slip assignments are at TCC’s sole discretion. TCC reserves the right to reassign slips.
- The Captain/Operator of the vessel must be available to move the boat at all times or risk being towed at owner’s expense.
- No commercial business/group of any kind may operate on Tampa Convention Center property under this application.
- Solicitation or advertising of any kind is strictly prohibited. No admission charge or sale of tickets, items or service are allowed.
- Food and beverage is not allowed to be placed on the docks and must remain on the boat.
- Furniture is not allowed on the docks.
- Noise must be kept at a respectful level at all times.
- Wristbands will be required for all persons to access the docks and any boat docked at the TCC Marina. The number of wristbands provided per vessel will be based upon the Coast Guard capacity rating for that vessel and will be available for pick up prior to January 30, 2026. Additional wristbands will not be provided at the docks. Lost wristbands will not be replaced.
- Due to the limited space on the docks all guests, equipment, furnishings, and activities must remain on docked vessels.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify Tampa Convention Center in writing of any changes to contact information. Telephone calls will not be accepted.
- Carefully read the Special Event Form with Rules & Regulations