Book of Mormon Cruise
Book of Mormon Cruise
Join our special John Bytheway on a Book of Mormon cruise adventure. This 7-night cruise departs out of Tampa, Florida. It includes stops in Belize and Mexico. During the days on the ship, you'll have the opportunity to attend Book of Mormon classes. You will love the private tours we offer in each stop. This is a great ship for families and fun. The lectures will bring the scriptures to life as you learn onboard the ship and on site. Bring your family on a Book of Mormon cruise as we explore the Caribbean in this amazing ship!
Join us for a 1-night pre-cruise tour and transfer, including church service.
Pre-Cruise Hotel & Transfer with Church Service
Pre-cruise Day 1 · ✈ Travel · Fly to Tampa
Fly into the Tampa Airport, take the free shuttle and check into our hotel.
Pre-cruise Day 2 : Church & Cruise Ship
We load all of our luggage onto the shuttle. We begin our day by attending Sacrament Meeting with a local ward. Our shuttle transports us to the cruise terminal where we board the cruise ship.
Main trip
Day 1 : Depart Tampa, Florida
If you did not sign-up with Bountiful Travel for the 1-night pre-cruise hotel & transfer, meet up with us onboard the ship.
Day 2 : Fun Day at Sea
Book of Mormon Seminars at Sea.
Day 3 : Fun Day at Sea
Book of Mormon Seminars at Sea
Day 4 : Belize City, Belize
Take an exciting speedboat ride down the New River to get to the amazing Maya ruins of Lamani. These ruins date back to the Book of Mormon time period. Climb the huge temples, search for howler monkeys or just enjoy the beautiful jungle setting. We enjoy an authentic Belizean lunch. This is a can’t-miss excursion when visiting the Western Caribbean. This tour is consistently rated very highly by our guests. Tour Price: $150 per person, lunch included
Day 5 : Cozumel, Mexico
We take a ferry from Cozumel to the mainland and visit the ruins of Tulum. The Tulum Mayan ruins offer an amazing view of the Caribbean Sea and transport you back to ancient times. Our guide offers many insights as we walk around the ruins. We enjoy a light lunch. Tour Price: $155 per person, lunch included
Day 6 : Costa Maya, Mexico
We enjoy the jungle setting of Chacchoben and its majestic ruins. This site existed during the late Book of Mormon times. Learn how the structures and rituals of the Maya relate to the Book of Mormon and LDS beliefs. After visiting the ruins, we travel to a little Maya village where we have the opportunity to see how the Maya lived. We enjoy an amazing, traditional Maya lunch and may even join in making the corn tortillas. The Maya experience at the village has become a favorite for many guests. Tour Price: $130 per person, lunch included
Day 7 : Fun Day at Sea
Book of Mormon Seminars at Sea.
Day 8 · ✈ Travel · Return to Tampa, Florida
Everyone will make their own way to the airport for their flights home.
Ship Information: Celebrity Summit
Celebrity Summit is a Millennium-class ship. The guest capacity is just over 2,200 people. The ship features exciting shows and a great pool deck. The ship does not have water slides or rock climbing walls, but is offers food and relaxation for all.
Celebrity Cruises · Celebrity Summit
The Celebrity Summit is a Millennium-class ship built around a three-deck theater that seats around 900 for its nightly productions. Beyond the main restaurant, specialty dining includes the Tuscan Grill and Sushi on Five, with Café al Bacio for coffee and pastries and Cellar Masters and the Sky Lounge for the evening. The redesigned Spa carries a complimentary hydrotherapy pool and the healthy-leaning AquaSpa Café. The Revolution refit added the Rooftop Terrace up top, and the Sunset Bar looks out over the wake aft. It's a smaller, easy-to-learn ship, which makes it simple to gather our group and settle into good company.
What's included
- Port charges
- Book of Mormon seminars at sea
- Pre-cruise hotel and transfer option ($180 per person)
Not included
- Shore excursions
- Airfare
- Gratuities
- Return transportation from ship to airport
- ID / Passport
- Passports are required for this sailing.
- Tips & Gratuities
- Terms and Conditions: Advertised rates INCLUDE port charges but DO NOT INCLUDE shore excursions, airfare, or gratuities.
- Physical Requirements
- Must climb stairs and walk unassisted at moderate pace; 3-5 miles per day
- Cancellation Policy
Land tour deposits are non-refundable. Cruise deposits are refundable with a $50 cancellation penalty. See terms and conditions for more information.
This trip follows our standard physical requirements and cancellation policies — see our Terms & Conditions. Anything specific to this trip is noted above and takes precedence.
Price per person: TBD — call 801-453-9444 for pricing details.
Reserve with a $250 deposit per person; final payment due 08/04/2026.
Optional experiences
Enhance your journey with these optional extensions. Your travel consultant will confirm pricing and help you add any of them.
 Pre-trip: Pre-Cruise Hotel & Transfer with Church Service (1 night) | $180 |
John Bytheway
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, served mission in Philippines. Attended University of Utah and graduated from BYU. Co-host of Follow Him podcast with Hank Smith. Taught Book of Mormon and New Testament at BYU and BYU Salt Lake Center since 1996. Master's Degree in Religious Education (2003). Author of two dozen+ books and CDs. Enjoys golf, writing, reading, banjo and guitar. Founding member of Andy Griffith Show Re-run Watchers Club. Former bishop, recently released from Young Men's General Advisory Council. Spouse Kim; children served missions in France, Iceland, Tahiti, West Virginia, and…
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