Royal Caribbean International at Port Tampa Bay

Royal Caribbean sails from Port Tampa Bay with itineraries to the Western Caribbean, Mexico, Honduras, and Belize. Tampa offers a more relaxed embarkation experience compared to larger ports, and Royal Caribbean's ships departing from Tampa provide the same world-class entertainment, dining, and amenities. Expect destinations like Cozumel, Costa Maya, Grand Cayman, and Roatan.

Terminal Information

  • ✓Port: Port Tampa Bay
  • ✓Terminal: Terminal 2
  • ✓Check-in Opens: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • ✓Popular Ships: Brilliance of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas

Getting to Port Tampa Bay for Your Royal Caribbean Cruise

Port Tampa Bay Terminal 2 is about 15 minutes from Tampa International Airport via I-275 and the Crosstown Expressway. From Orlando, the drive takes approximately 75 to 90 minutes heading west on I-4. BusBrother provides group transportation from Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and surrounding areas to Terminal 2 at Port Tampa Bay.

Pre-Cruise Hotels

Recommended pre-cruise hotels include Tampa Marriott Water Street, Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District, Hampton Inn Tampa Ybor City, Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown, and Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown. Tampa's Riverwalk and Water Street districts offer excellent dining and entertainment the night before sailing.

What to Know Before You Board

Complete online check-in via the Royal Caribbean app and download your SetSail pass before arriving at the terminal

Port Tampa Bay parking is more affordable than other Florida ports - on-site parking runs about $15 per day

Tampa departures typically head to Western Caribbean ports - great for visiting Mexico and Central America

Embarkation Day Checklist

  • ✓Valid passport (required for Western Caribbean itineraries visiting Mexico and Central America)
  • ✓SetSail pass (digital boarding pass) from the Royal Caribbean app
  • ✓Credit card for onboard expenses
  • ✓Printed luggage tags from booking confirmation
  • ✓Medications and essentials in carry-on
  • ✓Rain jacket or light layer for port days

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