Carnival Pride itinerary map for December 23, 2023 (8 nights)

Carnival Pride — December 23, 20238-Night Western Caribbean on Carnival

This 8-night cruise aboard the Pride departs from Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 23, 2023 and returns on Sunday, Dec 31st. December weather across this route averages 84°/58°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.8 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

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Departure Port

Tampa

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 8 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Carnival Pride · December 23, 2023

The Carnival Pride sails on December 23, 2023 for a 8 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Dec 31st at 7:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Carnival Pride will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

8 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

DEC23
Tampa, Florida
A: — - D: 3:00 PM
DEC24
At Sea
A: — - D: —
DEC25
Cozumel, Mexico
A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
DEC26
Costa Maya, Mexico
A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
DEC27
Belize City, Belize
A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
DEC28
Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
A: 7:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
DEC29
George Town, Grand Cayman
A: 9:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
DEC30
At Sea
A: — - D: —
DEC31
Tampa, Florida
A: 7:00 AM - D: —

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Cruise Ports

December 23, 2023 · 8 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Day 1•Saturday, Dec 23

Tampa, Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 3:00 PM

Tampa, Florida, offers docking at Port Tampa Bay. Travelers explore Ybor City and Tampa Riverwalk. Excursions include manatee tours at Crystal River. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic cigar factories and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Tampa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic waterways, making Tampa an engaging destination for exploration.

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Day 2•Sunday, Dec 24

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Pride — featuring Normandie Restaurant, Seaside Theater, Butterflies Lounge & Photo Gallery.

Day 3•Monday, Dec 25

Cozumel, Mexico

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Cozumel, Mexico, offers docking at Cozumel Port. Travelers explore Chankanaab Park and San Gervasio ruins. Excursions include snorkeling at Palancar Reef. Local markets sell tacos. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like Mayan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cozumel’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Cozumel an engaging destination for exploration.

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Day 4•Tuesday, Dec 26

Costa Maya, Mexico

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Costa Maya, Mexico, offers docking at Costa Maya Port. Travelers explore Chacchoben ruins and Bacalar Lagoon. Excursions include snorkeling at Mahahual Reef. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan temples and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cochinita pibil, a Yucatecan favorite. Souvenirs, like woven crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Costa Maya’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic lagoons, making Costa Maya an engaging destination for exploration.

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Day 5•Wednesday, Dec 27

Belize City, Belize

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Belize City, Belize, offers docking at Belize City Port. Travelers explore Altun Ha ruins and Belize Zoo. Excursions include snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Local markets sell fry jacks. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan pyramids and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes rice and beans, a Belizean favorite. Souvenirs, like mahogany crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Belize City’s cultural allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Belize City an engaging destination.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 6•Thursday, Dec 28

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, offers docking at Mahogany Bay Port. Travelers explore Carambola Gardens and West Bay Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Starfish Alley. Local markets sell baleadas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sopa de caracol, a Honduran favorite. Souvenirs, like mahogany crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Garifuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Mahogany Bay’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Honduran stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of lush gardens and marine adventures, making Mahogany Bay an engaging destination.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 7•Friday, Dec 29

George Town, Grand Cayman

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

George Town, Grand Cayman, offers docking at George Town Port. Travelers explore Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City. Excursions include snorkeling at Coral Gardens. Local markets sell jerk chicken. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes conch chowder, a Caymanian favorite. Souvenirs, like turtle crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. George Town’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Cayman stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine adventures, making George Town an engaging destination.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 8•Saturday, Dec 30

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Pride — featuring Normandie Restaurant, Seaside Theater, Butterflies Lounge & Photo Gallery.

Day 9•Sunday, Dec 31

Tampa, Florida

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Returning to Tampa, Florida — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Carnival Pride - December 23, 2023 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Tampa, Florida

⛅

December

Typical Weather

83°F

Average High

33°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.08in

Daily average

2.6 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank

68 / 100

safer than 68% of all cruises

/ 10

Tampa

Tampa is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant in higher crime areas and stick to well-trafficked locations.

/ 10

Cozumel

Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, but remain vigilant against petty crime and avoid risks in surrounding areas.

/ 10

Costa Maya

Costa Maya offers a secure cruise port environment, but travelers should remain cautious of petty theft in less populated areas outside.

/ 10

Belize City

Travelers in Belize City should remain vigilant, avoid certain neighborhoods, and use organized excursions for safety.

/ 10

Mahogany Bay

Mahogany Bay offers a secure environment, but travelers should stay vigilant and stick to organized excursions due to crime outside the port.

/ 10

George Town

George Town, Grand Cayman, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a strong local law enforcement presence.

Cruise Ship

⚓ Tonnage

88,500

vs avg 121,145

🛠️ Year Built

2,002

vs avg 2,009

📏 Length (ft)

963

vs avg 992

👥 Passenger Count

2,680

vs avg 4,158

The Pride has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 88,500 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet in length. Carnival Pride is included in Carnival’s Spirit class. At full capacity, the Carnival Pride holds 2,680 passengers. That includes 1,770 cruise vacationers and 910 staff members. The Pride total number of staterooms is 1,066.

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Carnival Pride December 23, 2023 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the Carnival Pride December 23, 2023 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 8-night route, December averages 84°F highs and 58°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the December 23, 2023 Carnival Pride itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 6.8 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 6 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Carnival Pride sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Carnival Pride departs Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM and returns on Sunday, Dec 31st, 2023 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 8 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the Carnival Pride sailing on December 23, 2023?▾

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Last Updated: May 20, 2026