Cruises from Tampa
Cruises from Tampa depart downtown Port Tampa Bay for Mexico and the Western Caribbean year round. Carnival and Royal Caribbean sail weekly, joined seasonally by Norwegian and Celebrity. Fares run $349 to $1,200 per person for 4 to 7 nights, with the terminal a walk from the Riverwalk and streetcar.
Carnival and Royal Caribbean year round, Norwegian and Celebrity in season
$349 to $1,200 per person for 4 to 7 nights
About $17 per day in port garages, walkable from downtown hotels
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge caps ship height, so Tampa hosts mid-size ships, which fans consider the port's charm
Sailing from Port Tampa Bay, Terminals 2, 3 and 6
Tampa is Florida's western gateway, pointing ships straight at Cozumel, Grand Cayman and the Yucatan. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge keeps the megaships out, which locals treat as a feature: mid-size ships, manageable crowds, and a terminal embedded in a walkable downtown rather than an industrial waterfront.
Sailaway under the Skyway at sunset is one of the best departure views in American cruising. Routes are almost entirely Western Caribbean, so if your heart is set on the eastern islands, price Miami or Port Everglades instead, and our Florida hub compares all five ports side by side.
Season: Year round, heaviest October through April.
Popular Tampa sailings right now
| Itinerary | Length | Line | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozumel quick escape | 4 nights | Carnival Cruise Line | $349 pp |
| Western Caribbean | 5 nights | Royal Caribbean | $449 pp |
| Cozumel, Belize and Grand Cayman | 7 nights | Norwegian Cruise Line | $629 pp |
Fares move daily and the lowest ones rarely stay published. Call (888) 624-7833 and we will pull live availability for your dates across every line sailing from Tampa.
Parking at the port
Port garages at each terminal charge about $17 per day. Downtown garages within a 15 minute walk can beat that on weekly rates, and several Channelside hotels bundle parking. Tampa is one of the few ports where staying downtown means you can walk or take the free streetcar to your ship.
Where to stay the night before
Stay in Channelside or along the Riverwalk and the port is at your feet: the TECO streetcar stops beside Terminal 3. Marriott Water Street and the Channelside hotels are the closest beds to a gangway anywhere in Florida cruising.
Cruise lines sailing from Tampa
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Margaritaville at Sea
Where you can sail
- Cozumel
- Western Caribbean
- Grand Cayman
- Bahamas on select routes
Ready to sail from Tampa?
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Cruises from Tampa: your questions
Why are there no giant new ships in Tampa?
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge at the mouth of Tampa Bay has about 180 feet of clearance, which the newest mega-ship classes exceed. Lines deploy their mid-size fleets here instead.
How far is Tampa airport from the cruise terminals?
About 9 miles, a 15 to 20 minute ride. Rideshares run $20 to $30.
When are Tampa cruises cheapest?
September and early December. 4 night Cozumel sailings drop into the mid $300s. Prices checked: July 2026.
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