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).
• 2025 departures: February 9; March 9; April 6; December 14.
7-night cruise to Costa Maya on Carnival Cruise Line. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Belize, Mahogany Bay (Honduras) and Costa Maya (Mexico).
• 2025 departures: February 2; March 2, 30.
6-night cruise to Costa Maya on Carnival Cruise Line. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Belize and Costa Maya (Mexico).
• 2026 departures: January 11; March 8; April 5.
7-night cruise to Costa Maya on Carnival Cruise Line. Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Belize, Mahogany Bay (Honduras) and Costa Maya (Mexico).
• 2026 departures: December 6.
