Sailing from central Florida’s Port Tampa Bay, Carnival Paradise and Carnival Miracle will continue the cruise line’s long-standing commitment to offering cruise travelers more.  This time, much more. New: Carnival Miracle now sails the only seven-day cruise itineraries from Port Tampa Bay, doubling the line’s capacity at the port and further solidifying its position as the leader in Caribbean cruising. Better: Carnival Paradise recently went through an extensive, multi-million-dollar refurbishment that added a wide variety of spaces and innovations   Here, we highlight nine reasons to like Carnival sailings from Tampa.

 

Carnival Miracle
Seven-Day Carnival Sailings from Tampa    

Carnival Miracle departs Port Tampa Bay Saturdays or Sundays calling at four popular western Caribbean ports:  Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Mahogany Bay (Roatan) and Belize, each known for their world-class beaches, varied shore excursion opportunities, centuries-old historical sites and excellent dining and shopping experiences.

Carnival Miracle voyages from Tampa are part of Carnival’s exclusive Cozumel Plus program, providing extended stays on more than 750 voyages.  That longer time in port has brought the ability to add longer tours enabling destination-focused travelers to see and experience more out of each sailing.   Cozumel Plus itineraries are offered by 17 Carnival ships operating four- to eight-day cruises from six North American homeports.

Carnival Sailings from Tampa

Carnival Miracle
Six- to 14-Day Cruises to the Caribbean, Panama Canal

 

Six- to 14-day sailings aboard Carnival Miracle visit spectacular ports throughout the Caribbean as well as an opportunity to experience a partial transit of the Panama Canal.  During the transit, guests will experience one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and sail on Gatun Lake, one of the largest man-made bodies of water in the world.

The new six-day voyages feature day-long stops at Cozumel, Belize and Costa Maya or Mahogany Bay.  Departure dates include Sept. 2 and Nov. 11, 2018, and Jan. 27 and March 31, 2019.

Eight-day Panama Canal cruises depart Sept. 8, 2018, and Feb. 2 and April 6, 2019, and include a partial transit of the Panama Canal along with stops at Limon (Costa Rica) and Grand Cayman.  There’s also an eight-day, five-port Caribbean cruise that departs Nov. 17, 2019, and visits Cozumel, Costa Maya, Mahogany Bay, Belize and Grand Cayman.

Carnival Miracle will also offer a 14-day Carnival Journeys Panama Canal cruise round-trip from Tampa Dec. 2-16, 2018, featuring Cozumel and Limon prior to a partial Panama Canal transit followed by visits to Cartagena (Colombia), Aruba, Curacao and Montego Bay (Jamaica).   Guests sailing on Carnival Journeys cruises enjoy unique local dining and entertainment experiences and a number of shipboard-enrichment activities.

Carnival Sailings from Tampa

Carnival Paradise
Drydock Details

Carnival Paradise sails a year-round schedule of four- to eight-day cruises from Tampa with features including:

1. Guy’s Burger Joint: a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries enjoyed amidst a décor that celebrates the chef’s California roots and love of car culture.
2. RedFrog Rum Bar: a poolside watering hole offering the quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe with refreshing Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks and beers, including Carnival’s own private label draught brew, ThirstyFrog Red.
3. BlueIguana Cantina: a complimentary poolside Mexican eatery where guests can enjoy authentic freshly made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, as well as an elaborate toppings and salsa bar.
4. BlueIguana Tequila Bar: a fun and festive outdoor bar offering a laid-back Mexican-themed atmosphere and tequila-based frozen drinks and beers, perfect for chillin’ by the pool.
5. Camp Ocean: a colorful marine-inspired play area designed for kids ages 2-11 that showcases the wonders of the sea through fun and engaging interiors and more than 200 ocean-themed activities, including arts and crafts, science-oriented programming, and more.
6. New Cabins, Stateroom Enhancements: Thirty-eight cabins have been added – two Grand Vista suites offering floor-to-ceiling windows, 22 junior suites, two scenic ocean view cabins and 12 interior accommodations.  Additionally, private verandahs have been added to 98 existing staterooms, creating spacious new 230-square-foot balcony staterooms. All staterooms will offer new island-inspired interiors with bright colors and soothing pastels inspired by Carnival Paradise’s tropical itineraries.
7. WaterWorks Aqua Park: Located on Verandah Deck, this expansive all-ages water park features an enclosed 300-foot-long Twister water slide full of exhilarating twists and turns, two 82-foot-long racing slides, and a splash zone for kids.
8. Miniature Golf Course: A nine-hole miniature golf course has been relocated to Deck 14, providing a fun and relaxing pastime for families to enjoy in the fresh sea air.
9. Retail and Photo Enhancements: The ship’s retail shops are being completely reimagined with a new design and enhanced product offerings with multiple brand boutiques, including Pandora and Guess.  A guest favorite, the Cherry on Top sweets shop, is also being added, while the printed photo gallery is being replaced with a digital Pixels-branded platform that allows guests to identify and purchase images via their smartphones or at a nearby kiosk.