Carnival Spirit itinerary map for January 30, 2028 (13 nights)

Carnival Spirit — January 30, 202813-Night Carnival Journeys: Panama Canal on Carnival

This 13-night cruise aboard the Spirit departs from Tampa, Florida on Sunday, January 30, 2028 and returns on Saturday, Feb 12th. January weather across this route averages 83°/63°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.4 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports.

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 13 Night Carnival Journeys: Panama Canal (Tampa Roundtrip)

Carnival Spirit · January 30, 2028

The Carnival Spirit sails on January 30, 2028 for a 13 Night Carnival Journeys: Panama Canal (Tampa Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Feb 12th at 7:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the Carnival Spirit will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

13 Night Carnival Journeys: Panama Canal (Tampa Roundtrip)

JAN30
Tampa, Florida
A: — - D: 4:00 PM
JAN31
At Sea
A: — - D: —
FEB01
George Town, Grand Cayman
A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
FEB02
At Sea
A: — - D: —
FEB03
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
FEB04
Colon, Panama
A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:30 PM
JAN30
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
A: — - D: —
FEB05
At Sea
A: — - D: —
FEB06
Oranjestad, Aruba
A: 8:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
FEB07
Willemstad, Curacao
A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
FEB08
At Sea
A: — - D: —
FEB09
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
FEB10
At Sea
A: — - D: —
FEB11
At Sea
A: — - D: —
FEB12
Tampa, Florida
A: 7:00 AM - D: —

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Cruise Ports

January 30, 2028 · 13 Night Carnival Journeys: Panama Canal (Tampa Roundtrip)

Day 1•Sunday, Jan 30

Tampa, Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 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.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 2•Monday, Jan 31

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•Tuesday, Feb 1

George Town, Grand Cayman

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 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 4•Wednesday, Feb 2

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 5•Thursday, Feb 3

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 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.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 6•Friday, Feb 4

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.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 6•Sunday, Jan 30

Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Panama Canal (Cruise into Canal), Panama, offers partial transit cruising. Travelers view Miraflores Locks and Gatun Lake 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 feats 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 marvels and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 7•Saturday, Feb 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 8•Sunday, Feb 6

Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 PM

Oranjestad, Aruba, offers docking at Oranjestad Port. Travelers explore Arikok National Park and California Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Baby Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cacti landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes funchi, an Aruban favorite. Souvenirs, like aloe crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Oranjestad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Aruban stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural parks and scenic beaches, making Oranjestad an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 9•Monday, Feb 7

Willemstad, Curacao

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Willemstad, Curaçao, offers docking at Willemstad Port. Travelers explore Queen Emma Bridge and Punda’s colorful buildings. Excursions include snorkeling at Tugboat Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Dutch architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes stobá, a Curaçaoan favorite. Souvenirs, like blue curaçao crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Antillean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Willemstad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Curaçaoan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and marine adventures, making Willemstad an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 10•Tuesday, Feb 8

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 11•Wednesday, Feb 9

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic, offers docking at Amber Cove Port. Travelers explore Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum. Excursions include Damajagua Waterfalls. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Amber Cove’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and adventurous waterfalls, making Amber Cove an engaging destination.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 12•Thursday, Feb 10

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 13•Friday, Feb 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.

Day 14•Saturday, Feb 12

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 Spirit - January 30, 2028 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Tampa, Florida

⛅

January

Typical Weather

82°F

Average High

28°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

74 / 100

safer than 74% 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

George Town

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

/ 10

Puerto Limon

Travelers to Puerto Limon should stay vigilant against petty theft and consider organized tours for a safer experience.

/ 10

Colon

Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.

/ 10

Panama Canal

Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal can enjoy a safe experience aboard their ship, with low crime rates and strong security measures.

/ 10

Oranjestad

Oranjestad is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.

/ 10

Willemstad

Willemstad is generally safe for tourists, but they should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and opportunistic crime.

/ 10

Amber Cove

Amber Cove ensures safety within the port, but travelers should remain vigilant and cautious when exploring areas outside it.

Cruise Ship

⚓ 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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Across the ports visited on this 13-night route, January averages 83°F highs and 63°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the January 30, 2028 Carnival Spirit itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.4 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 8 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 Spirit sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Carnival Spirit departs Tampa, Florida on Sunday, January 30, 2028 at 4:00 PM and returns on Saturday, Feb 12th, 2028 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 13 nights.

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