Several cruises from Tampa go to Costa Maya, Mexico. It is a port built in a previously undeveloped area on the coast of Mexico specifically for cruise ships to dock. See the complete schedule of departures below.
The port has shopping, saltwater swimming pools, and lounge chairs. The nearby village of Mahahual offers a few restaurants, shops, and a white sand beach.
Watch this excellent 4-minute video about Costa Maya.
A popular shore excursion from Costa Maya is to the Chacchoben Mayan ruins. Explore the site in a jungle setting near the border of Belize. The drive to the ruins is about one hour.
Other shore excursion options include: Uvero beach break, snorkeling, certified scuba dive, stand-up paddleboard, ATV rides, dolphin swim, Jeep tour, Segway ride, catamaran sail, and a food tour.
5-night cruise to Costa Maya on Carnival Cruise Line. Round-trip from Tampa to Costa Maya (Mexico) and Cozumel (Mexico).
• 2024 departure: February 5.
6-night cruise to Costa Maya on Carnival Cruise Line. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Belize and Costa Maya (Mexico).
• 2024 departures: January 14, February 11, March 10, November 17, December 15.
5-night cruise to Costa Maya on Celebrity. Round-trip from Tampa to Costa Maya (Mexico) and Cozumel (Mexico).
• 2024 departure: February 5.
7-night cruise to Costa Maya on Norwegian. Round-trip from Tampa to Costa Maya (Mexico), Harvest Caye (Belize), Roatan (Honduras) and Cozumel (Mexico).
• 2024 departures: February 18, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31,November 24.
5-night cruise to Costa Maya on Royal Caribbean. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico) and Costa Maya (Mexico).
• 2024 departures: January 6, January 15, January 20, January 29, February 3, February 12, February 17, February 26, March 2, March 11, March 25, September 22, October 6, October 20, November 3, November 17, December 1, December 15, December 29.
