Carnival Spirit itinerary map for December 4, 2027 (8 nights)
Carnival Spirit cruise ship

Carnival Spirit — December 4, 20278-Night Panama Canal on Carnival

This 8-night cruise aboard the Spirit departs from Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 4, 2027 and returns on Sunday, Dec 12th. December weather across this route averages 83°/56°F. Cabins are currently tracked from $919.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.6 out of 10 — Tampa (6.9), Puerto Limon (5.5), Colon (5.4), George Town (8.6).

Cruise Length
8
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Tampa
Florida
Port Stops
4
Sea Days
4

Cruise Price - Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027

Carnival Spirit · December 4, 2027

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Spirit cruise ship departing December 4, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $919 ($115 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $918 ($115 per night), this represents a recent increase of 0%.

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Inside
$919
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Oceanview
$1,069
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Balcony
$1,279
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Suite
$2,119

Price History – Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027

inside cabin
Carnival Spirit
December 4, 2027
$919
0% vs avg: $918

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 8 Night Panama Canal (Tampa Roundtrip)

Carnival Spirit · December 4, 2027

The Carnival Spirit sails on December 4, 2027 for a 8 Night Panama Canal (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 9-day journey, the Carnival Spirit will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

8 Night Panama Canal (Tampa Roundtrip)

  • DEC04
    Tampa, Florida
    Tampa, Florida
    A: — - D: 2:30 PM
  • DEC05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC06
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC07
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • DEC08
    Colon, Panama
    Colon, Panama
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:30 PM
  • DEC09
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC10
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC11
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC12
    Tampa, Florida
    Tampa, Florida
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

December 4, 2027 · 8 Night Panama Canal (Tampa Roundtrip)

Tampa, Florida — Day 1 of Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027 cruise
Day 1•Saturday, Dec 4

Tampa, Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 2:30 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 at sea — Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027 itinerary
Day 2•Sunday, Dec 5

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Spirit — featuring Fountain Cafe, Seaside Theater, Dancin Dance Club & Pixels.

Day 3 at sea — Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027 itinerary
Day 3•Monday, Dec 6

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Spirit — featuring Fountain Cafe, Seaside Theater, Dancin Dance Club & Pixels.

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica — Day 4 of Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027 cruise
Day 4•Tuesday, Dec 7

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puerto Limon Port. Travelers explore Tortuguero Canals and Veragua Rainforest. Excursions include sloth sanctuary tours. Local markets sell gallo pinto. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures jungle canals and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes casado, a Costa Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bribri history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rainforest walks. Puerto Limon’s natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic canals, making Puerto Limon an engaging destination.

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Colon, Panama — Day 5 of Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027 cruise
Day 5•Wednesday, Dec 8

Colon, Panama

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:30 PM

Colón, Panama, offers docking at Colón Port. Travelers explore Gatun Locks and Fort San Lorenzo. Excursions include Emberá village tours. Local markets sell sancocho. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canal locks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle walks. Colón’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of canal engineering and indigenous heritage, making Colón an engaging destination for exploration.

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Day 6 at sea — Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027 itinerary
Day 6•Thursday, Dec 9

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Spirit — featuring Fountain Cafe, Seaside Theater, Dancin Dance Club & Pixels.

George Town, Grand Cayman — Day 7 of Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027 cruise
Day 7•Friday, Dec 10

George Town, Grand Cayman

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 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.

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Day 8 at sea — Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027 itinerary
Day 8•Saturday, Dec 11

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Spirit — featuring Fountain Cafe, Seaside Theater, Dancin Dance Club & Pixels.

Weather Forecast

Carnival Spirit - December 4, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Tampa, Florida

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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
66 / 100
safer than 66% of all cruises
66
7
/ 10
Tampa, Florida
Tampa
Tampa is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant in higher crime areas and stick to well-trafficked locations.
6
/ 10
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Puerto Limon
Travelers to Puerto Limon should stay vigilant against petty theft and consider organized tours for a safer experience.
5
/ 10
Colon, Panama
Colon
Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.
9
/ 10
George Town, Grand Cayman
George Town
George Town, Grand Cayman, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a strong local law enforcement presence.

Cruise Ship

Carnival Spirit

⚓ Tonnage

88,500

vs avg 121,145

🛠️ Year Built

2,001

vs avg 2,009

📏 Length (ft)

963

vs avg 992

👥 Passenger Count

2,610

vs avg 4,158

The Spirit has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 88,500 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet in length. Carnival Spirit is included in Carnival’s Spirit class. At full capacity, the Carnival Spirit holds 2,610 passengers. That includes 1,680 cruise vacationers and 930 staff members. The Spirit total number of staterooms is 1,062.

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Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027 cruise?▾

The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $919 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

What's the weather like on the Carnival Spirit December 4, 2027 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 8-night route, December averages 83°F highs and 56°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the December 4, 2027 Carnival Spirit itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 6.6 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, with per-port scores of Tampa 6.9, Puerto Limon 5.5, Colon 5.4, George Town 8.6. 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 Spirit sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Carnival Spirit departs Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 4, 2027 at 2:30 PM and returns on Sunday, Dec 12th, 2027 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 8 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the Carnival Spirit sailing on December 4, 2027?▾

Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.

Can I track price drops for this Carnival Spirit itinerary?▾

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get an email when cabin prices drop for this exact sailing. We snapshot fares daily.

Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.

Last Updated: May 15, 2026