Cruise itinerary
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Tampa, Florida
8 nights · Caribbean · 5 ports of call
8-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Spirit, departing Tampa, Florida and calling at At Sea, Puerto Limón, Colón and Grand Cayman.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Carnival Spirit
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Tampa, Florida
- Returns
- Tampa, Florida
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Carnival Spirit sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Tampa, Florida
Depart 15:30
A port city on Florida's Gulf coast, set on a deep bay and a major embarkation point for Caribbean cruises. Tampa is known for the historic Cuban quarter of Ybor City, the Riverwalk, and the Spanish-Moorish towers of the old Tampa Bay Hotel.
- Ybor City
- Tampa Riverwalk
- Busch Gardens
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Puerto Limón
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 19:00
A Caribbean port on Costa Rica's humid eastern coast, the country's main Atlantic harbour. It opens onto rainforest, banana plantations and the canals of Tortuguero, with white-faced monkeys and sloths a frequent sight on excursions inland.
- Tortuguero canals
- Rainforest wildlife
- Banana country
- Day5
Colón
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:30
A Caribbean port at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal, the usual landing for ships transiting or calling at the isthmus. The historic Gatún Locks and rainforest waterways lie close by, along with the duty-free trade zone and the old fortifications of Portobelo.
- Gatún Locks
- Panama Canal
- Portobelo forts
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Grand Cayman
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
The largest of the Cayman Islands, a low coral island in the western Caribbean and a noted diving and offshore-banking centre. George Town's cruise harbour sits a short ride from Seven Mile Beach and the shallow sandbar of Stingray City.
- Seven Mile Beach
- Stingray City
- George Town
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Tampa, Florida
Arrive 08:00
A port city on Florida's Gulf coast, set on a deep bay and a major embarkation point for Caribbean cruises. Tampa is known for the historic Cuban quarter of Ybor City, the Riverwalk, and the Spanish-Moorish towers of the old Tampa Bay Hotel.
- Ybor City
- Tampa Riverwalk
- Busch Gardens
Upcoming departures
- 4 Dec 2027
- 18 Dec 2027
- 26 Feb 2028
- 25 Mar 2028
- 8 Apr 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Tampa, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Caribbean cruise calls at Tampa, Florida, At Sea, Puerto Limón, Colón and Grand Cayman.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Tampa, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Carnival Spirit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Dec 2027, 18 Dec 2027, 26 Feb 2028 and 25 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.