Panama Canal Odyssey – Grand Cayman & Cartagena

About this cruise

A 16-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Tampa on April 11, 2026 and visits Grand Cayman Island, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Puntarenas, Cabo San Lucas and Seattle. You get off in Seattle, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. The Caribbean route takes in Cayman Islands, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico and United States, 6 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Don't rush through Cabo San Lucas, which is known as Where the desert kisses the sea. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. 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. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. If you can, add a night in Tampa before boarding. It's a good city to wander. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All told, 6 ports across 16 nights covers a lot.