Cruises from Tampa: port guide and hotels before you sail
Where ships sail from Tampa, how to reach the port, and a hotel for the night before.
Find a hotel before you sail- Where ships goThe Western Caribbean and Mexico: Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Costa Maya.
- SeasonMostly October to April, with fewer summer sailings.
- Cruise linesCarnival, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity
Find a cruise from Tampa
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Getting to the port
The Port Tampa Bay cruise terminals are about 10 miles from Tampa International Airport (TPA), around 15 minutes by car.
Hotels for the night before your cruise
Each site opens with Tampa and a sample night filled in. Change the date there to the night before you sail.
- Booking.comBiggest choice, many rooms with free cancellationSee prices on Booking.com
- ExpediaMember prices and hotel + flight dealsSee prices on Expedia
- Hotels.comCollect nights and get rewardsSee prices on Hotels.com
- AgodaOften cheapest in Asia and for city hotelsSee prices on Agoda
Airport to port transfers
- Welcome PickupsAirport pickup with a driver waiting at arrivalsBook on Welcome Pickups
- GetTransferCompare transfer offers from local driversBook on GetTransfer
- intui.travelPrivate airport transfers booked aheadBook on intui.travel
More for your Tampa trip
Frequently asked questions
- Where do cruises from Tampa go?
- The Western Caribbean and Mexico: Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Costa Maya.
- When is cruise season in Tampa?
- Mostly October to April, with fewer summer sailings.
- Which cruise lines sail from Tampa?
- Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity usually have ships here. Schedules change every season, so check the sailing dates on the cruise site.
- How do I get from the airport to the Tampa cruise port?
- The Port Tampa Bay cruise terminals are about 10 miles from Tampa International Airport (TPA), around 15 minutes by car.
- Should I arrive the day before my cruise?
- Yes, if you are flying in. A delayed or cancelled flight can mean missing the ship, and it will not wait. Flying in the day before and staying one night near the port is the safest plan.