Cruises could return to Tampa in October
August 18, 2021 - Port Tampa Bay officials are expecting cruise ships to return to Tampa in mid-October. The cruise sailings were discussed during Port Tampa Bay's Tuesday board meeting. The first cruises that depart from Tampa in October would be from Royal Caribbean, which includes a trip to the Bahamas departing on Oct. 16, and one for Cozumel, Mexico that departs from Tampa on Oct. 21.