--- title: "Transit Tide – Panama Canal & Pacific" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/transit-tide-panama-canal-pacific~CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16 description: "16-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Spirit" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/53e4a78c763df764.jpg --- # Transit Tide – Panama Canal & Pacific ![Route map: 16 nights one way from Tampa on Carnival Spirit](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/53e4a78c763df764.jpg) A 16-night cruise from Tampa to Seattle, sailing on the evening of 16 April. It calls at Grand Cayman Island, Cartagena, the Panama Canal, Puntarenas and Cabo San Lucas, with ten days at sea along the way. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 8 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 19°C in Seattle to 31°C in Puntarenas (66 to 88°F). The cruise ends in Seattle on the morning of 2 May. Carnival Spirit (2001) carries up to 2,124 guests on 12 decks and has 9 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Carnival Spirit](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-spirit.md) - **Duration:** 16 nights - **Departure:** 2028-04-16 - **Return:** 2028-05-02 - **From:** [Tampa, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) - **To:** [Seattle, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/seattle.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | | 17:00 | 19–28°C | | 3 | [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) | KY | 08:00 | 16:00 | 26–28°C | | 5 | [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) | CO | 07:00 | 15:00 | 26–31°C | | 6 | [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) | PA | | | 25–31°C | | 8 | [Puntarenas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puntarenas.md) | CR | 07:00 | 16:00 | 24–31°C | | 12 | [Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas.md) | MX | 09:00 | 17:00 | 20–27°C | | 17 | [Seattle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/seattle.md) | US | 07:00 | | 9–19°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 3 of this ship's 9 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $2,318 | $2,318 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=ca0079ea-bbcb-4999-b09a-454954d87488) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $3,378 | $3,378 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=ca017354-5c9a-4ea6-929c-71ff3052e059) | | Balcony | Balcony | $4,178 | $4,178 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=44b67e3f-519d-4c61-bf05-e47603d2daeb) | | Suite | Suite | $9,066 | $9,066 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=ed14beca-3f55-43c4-bd50-51b2e452367c) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $2,442 | $1,221 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=861d57bb-0ad8-4ed9-96d5-def5fae45272) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $3,502 | $1,751 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=b062ce7a-632a-487f-9587-345afa72a6fd) | | Balcony | Balcony | $4,302 | $2,151 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=b14a7cd4-9b90-4375-ab7d-f86b375a48c9) | | Suite | Suite | $9,190 | $4,595 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=f49c6a46-22ac-4350-bdc2-9644cf66df86) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $3,273 | $1,091 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=93cada8e-ffa9-4393-a67b-7d47dba87116) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $4,335 | $1,445 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=3d668e1f-5755-43f9-aa2e-7223e6ddb8a2) | | Balcony | Balcony | $5,133 | $1,711 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=ee8b6155-1ec8-47f7-85c9-23364bf68aac) | | Suite | Suite | $10,053 | $3,351 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=2ada05a1-7953-4a90-a404-515bdd2e979d) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $4,104 | $1,026 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=282a4357-2849-4f64-ba55-5abb56f753b7) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $5,164 | $1,291 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=c020a54d-dadc-4a79-804e-74d6a4dd8402) | | Balcony | Balcony | $5,964 | $1,491 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=5cde292d-d467-4d88-b548-4d81acd81c8b) | | Suite | Suite | $10,884 | $2,721 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-SPIRIT-20280416-16.md?pid=6a34fc0e-93f7-4c8f-b306-906dbfa32a04) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ## Price History (2 guests) ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-02 | $2,442 | $3,502 | $4,302 | $9,190 | | 2026-10-03 | $2,442 | $3,502 | $4,302 | $9,190 | | 2026-10-04 | $2,442 | $3,502 | $4,302 | $9,190 | | 2026-10-05 | $2,442 | $3,502 | $4,302 | $9,190 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2001 - **Passengers:** 2,124 - **Crew:** 930 - **Gross Tonnage:** 88,500 GT - **Decks:** 12 - **Length:** 293.5m - **Beam:** 32.3m - **Dining (total):** 9 - **Dining (included):** 6 - **Dining (surcharge):** 3 ## Port Details ### [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) *United States* > Sunshine, cigars, and the Cuban sandwich Weather: 19–28°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/New_York ### [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) *Cayman Islands* > Seven Mile Beach and stingray encounters Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 26–28°C - Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar - Timezone: America/Cayman ### [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) *Colombia* > Colonial splendour behind fortress walls Avg dock time: 8.3h · Weather: 26–31°C - Currency: Colombian Peso - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Bogota ### [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) *Panama* > The shortcut that changed the world Avg dock time: 6h · Weather: 25–31°C - Currency: PAB - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Panama ### [Puntarenas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puntarenas.md) *Costa Rica* > Costa Rica's Pacific coast of cloud forests and volcanoes Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 24–31°C - Currency: CRC - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Costa_Rica ### [Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas.md) *Mexico* > Where the desert kisses the sea Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 20–27°C - Currency: Mexican Peso - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Mazatlan ### [Seattle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/seattle.md) *United States* > Pike Place, tech, and mountain views Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 9–19°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Island Odyssey – Costa Rica & Grand Cayman](https://cruisello.com/cruises/island-odyssey-costa-rica-grand-cayman~CCL-SPIRIT-20280408-8.md) | 2028-04-08 | 2028-04-16 | 8 | $1,027 | | Next | [Alpine Tide – Inside Passage Crown](https://cruisello.com/cruises/alpine-tide-inside-passage-crown~CCL-SPIRIT-20280502-9.md) | 2028-05-02 | 2028-05-11 | 9 | $1,106 | ## Browse - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Carnival Spirit](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-spirit.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)