Carnival Paradise - October 12, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Carnival Paradise
Tampa, Florida
Princess Cays
Nassau, Bahamas

Carnival Paradise - October 12, 2026

The October 12, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Paradise departs from Tampa, Florida. On this 6 Night Bahamas (Tampa Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Paradise sets sail on Monday, Oct 12th and returns on Sunday, Oct 18th.

6nights

October 12, 2026

Oct 12th - Oct 18th

Carnival Paradise

Carnival Paradise

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Paradise - October 12, 2026

6 Night Bahamas

from Tampa, Florida

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Paradise cruise ship departing October 12, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $606 ($101 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $633 ($106 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 4%.

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inside
$606
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oceanview
$726
($121 / night)
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balcony
$1,209
($201 / night)
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suite
$1,449
($241 / night)
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Carnival Paradise Size Infographic

Carnival Paradise

72 k
tonnage
855 ft
length
1998
year built
1,061
cabins
2,606
passengers
920
crew

CARNIVAL PARADISE SIZE

The Paradise has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 71,925 gross tons. The ship measures 855 feet (261 meters) in length. Carnival Paradise is included in Carnival’s Fantasy Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Paradise holds 3,526 passengers. That includes 2,606 cruise vacationers and 920 staff members. The Paradise total number of staterooms is 1,061.

Carnival Paradise Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:71,925 GT
  • Length:855 ft (261 m)
  • Beam:103 ft (31 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:24 mph (21 kn)
  • Year Built:1998
  • Years Served:1998–Present
  • Capacity:2,606
  • Crew Members:920
  • Total on Board:3,526
  • Total Staterooms:1,061
  • Flagged Country:Panama
  • Ship Cost:300 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Paradise age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Carnival Paradise Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Carnival Paradise - October 12, 2026 - 6 Nights

DayDatePort
1Oct 12thTampa, Florida
2Oct 13thAt Sea
3Oct 14thCelebration Key, Bahamas
4Oct 15thPrincess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
5Oct 16thNassau, Bahamas
6Oct 17thAt Sea
7Oct 18thTampa, Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Paradise sails on October 12, 2026 for a 6 Night Bahamas (Tampa Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Oct 18th at 8:00 AM. During the 7-day journey, the Carnival Paradise will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Day1
OCT 122026
United States
D:3:30 PM

The Tampa area features great attractions and theme parks, from Busch Gardens with it's African themed village and legendary roller coasters, to the calm serene waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Hand rolled cigars are made the old-fashioned way in the Latin Quarter. The atmosphere in Tampa is laid-back and slightly reserved, unlike the hustle bustle of Florida's east coast cities.

Day2
OCT 132026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
OCT 142026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Day4
OCT 152026
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Princess Cays is a private beach resort located on the southern tip of Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas. It is owned by Princess Cruises and is exclusively available to their guests. The resort covers over 40 acres and features pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, and a lush tropical landscape. The beach is surrounded by coral reefs, making it an ideal location for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Day5
OCT 162026
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.

Day6
OCT 172026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
OCT 182026
United States
A:8:00 AM

The Tampa area features great attractions and theme parks, from Busch Gardens with it's African themed village and legendary roller coasters, to the calm serene waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Hand rolled cigars are made the old-fashioned way in the Latin Quarter. The atmosphere in Tampa is laid-back and slightly reserved, unlike the hustle bustle of Florida's east coast cities.