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-day cruise to Costa Maya on Carnival Cruise Line. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Belize and Costa Maya (Mexico).
• 2021 departure: December 31.
5-night cruise to Costa Maya on Royal Caribbean. Round-trip from Tampa to Costa Maya (Mexico) and Cozumel (Mexico).
• 2021 departures: December 11.
6-night cruise to Costa Maya on Royal Caribbean. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Roatan (Honduras) and Puerto Costa Maya (Mexico).
• 2021 departures: December 18.
7-night cruise to Costa Maya on Royal Caribbean. Round-trip from Tampa to Roatan (Honduras), Costa Maya (Mexico), Belize City (Belize) and Cozumel (Mexico).
• 2021 departures: December 24.
8-day 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).
• 2022 departures: November 19; December 30.
8-day cruise to Costa Maya on Carnival Cruise Line. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Fun Ship Meetup; Costa Maya (Mexico), Belize, Mahogany Bay (Honduras) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands).
• 2022 departure: March 5.
5-night cruise to Costa Maya on Royal Caribbean. Round-trip from Tampa to Costa Maya (Mexico) and Cozumel (Mexico).
• 2022 departures: January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 5, 19; April 2, 16.
