New Cruise Line Coming To Tampa Bay
There is a new cruise line that is coming to Tampa Bay. Oceania Cruises will be sailing from Port Tampa Bay soon. So beginning in February 2026 Oceania Cruises ship Insignia will set sail from Tampa Bay. The cruise will go to the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. The trip will be from 7 to 20 nights depending on which one you want to take.
Where The Cruise From Tampa Bay Will Go
Depending on which trip you choose, the ship will stop at some great destinations along the way. It will visit Saint Thomas, the US Virgin Islands, Saint Kitts and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Cozumel Costa Mexico, and Belize are also on the list of places that the ship will visit.
The ship will arrive in Tampa in February 2026 from Barbados. The first round-trip cruise from the Port Tampa Bay will leave on March 3, 2026.
Port Tampa Bay President and CEO Paul Anderson says, “The arrival of Insignia marks a significant milestone, enhancing Tampa’s status as a premier cruise destination.” He continues, “We look forward to welcoming new guests to our beautiful city and gateway, as the increased tourism will create substantial economic opportunities for our region, workers, and businesses.”
Newest Cruise To Sail From Tampa
Margaritaville of the Sea started sailing out of Tampa this summer. The name of the ship is the Islander and sails to Key West, Cozumel and Progreso in Mexico. The new ship that is sailing out of Tampa can accommodate 2,680 passengers. Finally, the cruise out of Tampa will be four or five nights.
