Carnival Paradise - December 7, 2026
The December 7, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Paradise departs from Tampa, Florida. On this 5 Night Bahamas (Tampa Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Paradise sets sail on Monday, Dec 7th and returns on Saturday, Dec 12th.
December 7, 2026
Dec 7th - Dec 12th
Carnival Paradise
Carnival Cruise Line
5 Night Bahamas
from Tampa, Florida
Carnival Paradise
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 - December 7, 2026 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 6th | Tampa, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 7th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 9th | Celebration Key, Bahamas |
| 4 | Dec 10th | Nassau, Bahamas |
| 5 | Dec 10th | At Sea |
| 6 | Dec 12th | Tampa, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Carnival Paradise sails on December 7, 2026 for a 5 Night Bahamas (Tampa Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 2:30 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Dec 12th at 7:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Carnival Paradise will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.