16 Night Panama Canal Carnival Journeys - Eastbound (Seattle To New Orleans)
Carnival Spirit
Carnival Spirit
October 11, 2025
16 Night Panama Canal Carnival Journeys - Eastbound

Carnival Spirit - 10/11/2025

The October 11, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Spirit departs from Seattle, Washington. On this 16 Night Panama Canal Carnival Journeys - Eastbound (Seattle To New Orleans) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Spirit sets sail on Saturday, Oct 11th and returns on Monday, Oct 27th.

Cruise Length
16
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Seattle
Washington
Port Stops
6
Sea Days
11

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Spirit cruise ship departing October 11, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,099 ($69 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,191 ($75 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 8%.

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Inside Cabin
$1,099
8%
vs Avg $1,191

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Carnival Spirit - October 11, 2025 - 16 Nights

DayDatePort
1Oct 11thSeattle, Washington
2Oct 12thAt Sea
3Oct 13thAt Sea
4Oct 14thAt Sea
5Oct 15thAt Sea
6Oct 16thCabo San Lucas, Mexico
7Oct 17thAt Sea
8Oct 18thAt Sea
9Oct 19thAt Sea
10Oct 20thPuntarenas, Costa Rica
11Oct 21stAt Sea
12Oct 11thPanama Canal Transit
13Oct 23rdCartagena, Colombia
14Oct 24thAt Sea
15Oct 25thAt Sea
16Oct 26thAt Sea
17Oct 27thNew Orleans, Louisiana
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The Carnival Spirit sails on October 11, 2025 for a 16 Night Panama Canal Carnival Journeys - Eastbound (Seattle To New Orleans). The ship will depart the port of Seattle, Washington at 4:30 PM and will return to the port of New Orleans, Louisiana on Oct 27th at 8:00 AM. During the 17-day journey, the Carnival Spirit will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 11 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

Carnival Spirit Size Infographic

Carnival Spirit

89 k
tonnage
963 ft
length
2001
year built
1,062
cabins
2,610
passengers
930
crew

CARNIVAL SPIRIT SIZE

The Spirit has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 88,500 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet (294 meters) in length. Carnival Spirit is included in Carnival’s Spirit Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Spirit holds 3,540 passengers. That includes 2,610 cruise vacationers and 930 staff members. The Spirit total number of staterooms is 1,062.

Carnival Spirit Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:88,500 GT
  • Length:963 ft (294 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2001
  • Years Served:2001 - Present
  • Capacity:2,610
  • Crew Members:930
  • Total on Board:3,540
  • Total Staterooms:1,062
  • Flagged Country:Malta
  • Ship Cost:375 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Spirit 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 Spirit Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
OCT 112025
United States
D:4:30 PM

Seattle, Washington, offers docking at Pier 91. Travelers explore Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Excursions include whale-watching in Puget Sound. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes Dungeness crab, a Washington favorite. Souvenirs, like native crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Seattle’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic markets and scenic waterways, making Seattle an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day2
OCT 122025
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 132025
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!

Day4
OCT 142025
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!

Day5
OCT 152025
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!

Day6
OCT 162025
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offers docking at Cabo San Lucas Port. Travelers explore El Arco and Lover’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Santa Maria Cove. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rock formations and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like silver crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baja history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cabo San Lucas’ coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and marine adventures, making Cabo an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day7
OCT 172025
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!

Day8
OCT 182025
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!

Day9
OCT 192025
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!

Day10
OCT 202025
A:7:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Puntarenas, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puntarenas Port. Travelers explore Paseo de los Turistas and Carara National Park. Excursions include zip-lining in Monteverde. Local markets sell gallo pinto. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures mangroves and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes casado, a Costa Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tico history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rainforest hikes. Puntarenas’ natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic coasts, making Puntarenas an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day11
OCT 212025
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!

Day12
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Panama Canal Transit, Panama, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Gatun Locks and Centennial Bridge from the ship. Excursions include canal history tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for canal cruising. Photography captures engineering marvels and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while binoculars enhance lock viewing. Panama Canal’s industrial allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering feats and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day13
OCT 232025
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Cartagena, Colombia, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore San Felipe Castle and Old Town’s colorful streets. Excursions include Rosario Islands snorkeling. Local markets sell arepas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial walls and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Colombian favorite. Souvenirs, like emerald crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Spanish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Colombian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic islands, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day14
OCT 242025
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!

Day15
OCT 252025
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!

Day16
OCT 262025
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!

Day17
OCT 272025
A:8:00 AM

New Orleans, Louisiana, offers docking at New Orleans Port. Travelers explore French Quarter and Garden District. Excursions include swamp tours in Honey Island. Local markets sell beignets. The peak season, February to May, brings mild weather for river tours. Photography captures jazz streets and Mississippi vistas. Dining onboard includes gumbo, a Cajun favorite. Souvenirs, like Mardi Gras crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. New Orleans’ cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and lively music, making New Orleans an engaging destination. (126 words)