

The January 9, 2028 cruise on the Carnival Spirit departs from Tampa, Florida. On this 6 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Spirit sets sail on Sunday, Jan 9th and returns on Saturday, Jan 15th.
Carnival Spirit - January 9, 2028 - 6 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 8th | Tampa, Florida |
| 2 | Jan 9th | At Sea |
| 3 | Jan 11th | Belize City, Belize |
| 4 | Jan 12th | Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras |
| 5 | Jan 13th | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 6 | Jan 13th | At Sea |
| 7 | Jan 15th | Tampa, Florida |
The Carnival Spirit sails on January 9, 2028 for a 6 Night Western Caribbean (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 Jan 15th at 7:00 AM. During the 7-day journey, the Carnival Spirit will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Based on my 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.

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.
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.
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. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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. (126 words)
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. (126 words)
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. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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. (126 words)