Tampa Cruises in 2027: Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity and Norwegian Compared
Four cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail 285 cruises from Tampa in 2027: Royal Caribbean (164 sailings), Carnival Cruise Line (92), Celebrity Cruises (15) and Norwegian Cruise Line (14). Nearly all are 4- to 8-night Western Caribbean round trips to Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatan, with Royal Caribbean and Carnival sailing every month and Celebrity and Norwegian in winter only. Interior fares for solo travelers typically ran approximately $134-231 per night at single occupancy across the four lines (as of October 2026, subject to change).
Table of Contents
- Quick Facts
- Which Cruise Lines Sail from Tampa in 2027?
- Which Tampa Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
- Where Do Tampa Cruises Go?
- When to Cruise from Tampa: 2027 Season by Month
- How to Choose a Tampa Cruise Line
- Planning Tips
- Related Guides
- Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Sailings | 285 tracked 2027 Tampa departures across four cruise lines |
| Cruise Lines | Royal Caribbean (164), Carnival Cruise Line (92), Celebrity Cruises (15), Norwegian Cruise Line (14) |
| Ships | 11 ships, led by Radiance of the Seas (69 sailings), Carnival Paradise (73) and Enchantment of the Seas (54) |
| Port | Port Tampa Bay, Tampa, Florida |
| Durations | 4 to 16 nights; 153 sailings are 4 or 5 nights |
| Most-Visited Ports | Cozumel (238 sailings), Costa Maya (145), Roatan (93) |
| Season | All year on Royal Caribbean and Carnival; November to April on Celebrity and January to April on Norwegian (busiest month: December, 38 departures) |
| Typical Solo Interior Fare | Approximately $134-231 per night at single occupancy across Norwegian, Carnival, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean (subject to change, as of October 2026) |
How we source these figures: CabinSaver tracks published cruise fares daily. The figures on this page come from the most recent tracking window for each line as of October 10, 2026: 365 snapshots for Norwegian Cruise Line (since October 2025) and 90 each for Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises (since July 13, 2026). They cover 285 Tampa departures in 2027, priced for solo travelers at single occupancy (which includes the single supplement), and are subject to change. Verify current fares directly with your cruise line before booking.
Which Cruise Lines Sail from Tampa in 2027?
Four cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail from Tampa in 2027, and Royal Caribbean carries 164 of the 285 departures.
| Cruise line | 2027 Tampa sailings | Ships | Main pattern | Months | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of October 2026, subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean | 164 | 5 | 4-5 night and 7-night Western Caribbean | All year | Approx. $174-217 |
| Carnival Cruise Line | 92 | 3 | 4-6 night Western Caribbean, Bahamas | All year | Approx. $154-215 |
| Celebrity Cruises | 15 | 2 | 7-night Western Caribbean and Bahamas | November to April | Approx. $155-231 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 14 | 1 | 4-night Bahamas, 7-11 night Caribbean | January to April | Approx. $134-201 |
Royal Caribbean from Tampa
Royal Caribbean sails 164 times from Tampa in 2027 on five ships. Radiance of the Seas (69 sailings) runs mostly 4- and 5-night trips all year, Enchantment of the Seas (54) mostly 7-night trips all year, and Jewel of the Seas adds 24 short sailings from January to April. Serenade of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas join for the late-2027 holiday season. Cozumel appears on 148 Royal Caribbean port lists, Costa Maya on 132 and Roatan on 64.
Carnival Cruise Line from Tampa
Carnival sails 92 times from Tampa in 2027. Carnival Paradise carries 73 of them all year, mostly 4- and 5-night Cozumel trips and 6-night Western Caribbean sailings, plus 9 Bahamas trips to Celebration Key and Nassau. Carnival Legend (January to April) and Carnival Spirit (November and December) add longer sailings, including Caribbean and Panama voyages to Limon and Colon and a 16-night Panama Canal voyage to Seattle in April.
Celebrity Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line from Tampa
Celebrity Cruises sails 15 winter departures from Tampa on Celebrity Summit and Celebrity Constellation, mostly 7-night trips to Costa Maya, Cozumel and Grand Cayman, with a few Bahamas sailings to Bimini and Key West. Norwegian Cruise Line sails Norwegian Gem on 14 departures from January to April, mixing 4-night Great Stirrup Cay trips with 7- to 11-night Caribbean voyages to Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Aruba and Curacao. Our Norwegian Cruise Line Tampa guide has the full calendar.
Which Tampa Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
For solo travelers, Norwegian Cruise Line had the lowest typical interior range on 2027 Tampa sailings in CabinSaver's tracking, at approximately $134-201 per night at single occupancy, but only on 14 winter departures (as of October 2026, subject to change). Among the year-round lines, Carnival typically priced slightly below Royal Caribbean.
| Cruise line | Priced 2027 sailings | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of October 2026, subject to change) | Lowest single observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 14 | Approx. $134-201 | Approx. $121 |
| Carnival Cruise Line | 92 | Approx. $154-215 | Approx. $95 |
| Celebrity Cruises | 14 | Approx. $155-231 | Approx. $142 |
| Royal Caribbean | 164 | Approx. $174-217 | Approx. $109 |
Based on CabinSaver's own fare tracking as of October 2026, the four ranges overlap heavily, so the sailing date matters more than the line.
Where Do Tampa Cruises Go?
Tampa is a Western Caribbean port: Cozumel is on 238 of the 285 tracked 2027 departures across the four lines, Costa Maya on 145 and Roatan on 93.
| Itinerary type | Main cruise lines from Tampa | Typical length | Example ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Mexico trips | Royal Caribbean, Carnival | 4-5 nights | Cozumel, Costa Maya, Progreso |
| Western Caribbean weeks | Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity | 6-8 nights | Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, Belize City, Grand Cayman |
| Bahamas | Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian | 4-7 nights | Celebration Key, Nassau, Great Stirrup Cay, Bimini, Key West |
| Longer Caribbean and Panama | Carnival, Norwegian, Celebrity | 9-16 nights | Limon, Colon, Aruba, Curacao, Jamaica |
For the islands themselves, see our Western Caribbean ports guide and the Southern Caribbean guide for Aruba and Curacao.
When to Cruise from Tampa: 2027 Season by Month
December is the busiest month at Tampa in 2027, with 38 departures across the four tracked lines. Summer is quieter, with 16 to 19 departures a month, all on Royal Caribbean and Carnival.
| Month (2027) | Departures (four tracked lines) |
|---|---|
| January | 33 |
| February | 25 |
| March | 32 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 17 |
| June | 16 |
| July | 19 |
| August | 17 |
| September | 17 |
| October | 20 |
| November | 29 |
| December | 38 |
Norwegian Cruise Line sails only from January to April, Celebrity Cruises from November to April, and Royal Caribbean adds Serenade of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas for November and December. Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, so check your cruise line's itinerary-change policy for Gulf sailings in those months.
How to Choose a Tampa Cruise Line
Based on CabinSaver's 2027 itinerary tracking:
- Royal Caribbean has the most dates and the most choice of length, with Radiance of the Seas for short trips and Enchantment of the Seas for a week.
- Carnival Cruise Line suits a short Cozumel trip on Carnival Paradise, or a Bahamas week from the Gulf Coast.
- Celebrity Cruises suits a winter week with a quieter, adult-leaning feel.
- Norwegian Cruise Line had the lowest typical solo range and the longest Caribbean voyages, in winter only.
If you are comparing Gulf Coast ports, Galveston and New Orleans sail similar Western Caribbean routes.
Planning Tips
- Check your ship's terminal. Port Tampa Bay has several cruise terminals near the Channel District and Ybor City. Verify yours with your cruise line before you travel.
- Plan the airport transfer. Tampa International Airport is typically about 15-25 minutes from the cruise terminals by car, depending on traffic.
- Expect a bay transit. Ships sail under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to reach the Gulf, which typically adds a few hours of scenic cruising at the start and end of each trip.
- Check documentation. Closed-loop round trips from Tampa may allow U.S. citizens to sail with other accepted proof of citizenship, but a valid passport book is typically recommended, and one-way voyages generally require one. Requirements vary by itinerary and citizenship, so always verify with your cruise line and official government sources before your trip.
- Watch specific sailings. Typical ranges overlap across lines, so deal alerts on the dates you want are more useful than choosing a line on price alone.
Data current as of October 2026, derived from CabinSaver's own cruise fare tracking. Always verify availability and details directly with the cruise line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise lines sail from Tampa in 2027?
Four cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail from Tampa in 2027: Royal Caribbean with 164 departures, Carnival Cruise Line with 92, Celebrity Cruises with 15 and Norwegian Cruise Line with 14, for 285 tracked 2027 sailings as of October 2026. Royal Caribbean and Carnival sail from Tampa all year, while Celebrity and Norwegian sail only in winter.
How much does a cruise from Tampa cost per night in 2027?
For solo travelers at single occupancy, interior fares on 2027 Tampa sailings typically ran approximately $134-201 per night on Norwegian Cruise Line, $154-215 on Carnival Cruise Line, $155-231 on Celebrity Cruises and $174-217 on Royal Caribbean, based on CabinSaver fare tracking as of October 2026 (subject to change).
Where do cruises from Tampa go in 2027?
Most 2027 Tampa cruises go to the Western Caribbean. Cozumel appears on 238 of the 285 tracked sailings across Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity and Norwegian, Costa Maya on 145 and Roatan on 93, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026. Carnival Cruise Line also has 10 Bahamas sailings and a few Panama Canal voyages from Tampa.
Can I take a short cruise from Tampa in 2027?
Yes. Royal Caribbean has 90 four- and five-night sailings from Tampa in 2027, mostly on Radiance of the Seas and Jewel of the Seas, and Carnival Cruise Line has 58 on Carnival Paradise, mostly to Cozumel, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.