Carnival Paradise - 12/26/2026
The December 26, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Paradise departs from Tampa, Florida. On this 4 Night Bahamas (Tampa Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 2 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Paradise sets sail on Saturday, Dec 26th and returns on Wednesday, Dec 30th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Paradise cruise ship departing December 26, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $794 ($199 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $787 ($197 per night), this represents a recent increase of 1%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Carnival Paradise - December 26, 2026 - 4 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 25th | Tampa, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 26th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 28th | Celebration Key, Bahamas |
| 4 | Dec 28th | At Sea |
| 5 | Dec 30th | Tampa, Florida |
The Carnival Paradise sails on December 26, 2026 for a 4 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 30th at 7:00 AM. During the 5-day journey, the Carnival Paradise will visit 1 additional port and will spend 2 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
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.
Cruise Ports
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!
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.