Exotic Expedition – Costa Rica & Grand Cayman

About this cruise

You sail from Tampa on March 14, 2026 and spend 8 nights visiting Puerto Limon, Colon and Grand Cayman Island. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. The Caribbean route takes in Costa Rica, Panama and Cayman Islands, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Miracle keeps you well fed. 7 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.