7 nights · Florida · Departs Tampa (USA) · Visiting Costa Maya, Belize City, Roatan Island · Aboard Royal Caribbean on the Brilliance Of The Seas
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| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean |
|---|---|
| Ship | Brilliance Of The Seas |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 4 |
| Departures | 13 sailings |
| From fare | $818 per person |
| Year built | 2002 |
| Guests | 2580 |
| Cabins | 1075 |
| Crew | 858 |
| Length | 292 m |
| Beam | 39 m |
| Cruising speed | 25.0 kn |
Tampa puts a lively waterfront and a rich slice of Florida history within easy reach of its cruise port. Walk the Riverwalk past the Florida Aquarium and downtown museums. Then explore Ybor City, where brick streets and old cigar factories reflect Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrant heritage. Before sailing, pause beside Tampa Bay, whose wide, sunlit waters frame the city.
Puerto Costa Maya sits on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, near the fishing village of Mahahual. The cruise terminal has restaurants, shops and pools; beyond it, the coast feels quieter than Cancún. Spend the day on Mahahual’s beaches, snorkel the Mesoamerican Reef, or head inland to Chacchoben’s Maya temples. For a longer excursion, Bacalar’s clear lagoon offers a striking change of scene.
Belize City is the country’s largest city and maritime gateway, set on the Caribbean coast. It stands at the mouth of Haulover Creek, where cruise ships anchor offshore. Tenders bring visitors to the Fort Street Tourism Village. From here, explore colonial-era landmarks and local markets, or travel inland to Maya sites and cave systems. Belize’s barrier reef offers excellent options for snorkelling and diving.
Roatán, the largest of Honduras’s Bay Islands, sits beside the Mesoamerican Reef, the world’s second-largest barrier reef system. That proximity makes clear water and coral gardens the island’s chief attractions, whether you snorkel or dive. Follow the coast between West End’s lively shops and West Bay’s broad, pale-sand beach. For a quieter view of island life, head east toward villages, mangroves, and viewpoints above the Caribbean.
Tampa puts a lively waterfront and a rich slice of Florida history within easy reach of its cruise port. Walk the Riverwalk past the Florida Aquarium and downtown museums. Then explore Ybor City, where brick streets and old cigar factories reflect Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrant heritage. Before sailing, pause beside Tampa Bay, whose wide, sunlit waters frame the city.
Published August 6, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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