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.
6-night cruise to Costa Maya on Carnival Cruise Line. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Belize and Costa Maya (Mexico).
• 2023 departures: January 15, 29; February 26; March 26; December 3, 17.
8-night cruise to Costa Maya on Carnival Cruise Line. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Costa Maya (Mexico), Belize, Mahogany Bay (Honduras) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands).
• 2023 departure: January 7; December 23.
7-day cruise to Costa Maya on Norwegian Cruise Line. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Roatan (Honduras), Harvest Caye (Belize) and Costa Maya (Mexico).
• 2023 departures: February 19, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9, November 19, December 24, December 31.
5-night cruise to Costa Maya on Royal Caribbean. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico) and Costa Maya (Mexico).
• 2023 departures: April 22; May 8; June 3, 12, 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; October 23, 28; November 6, 11, 20, 25; December 4, 9, 18, 28.
