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title: "Tropical Escape – Grand Cayman & Cozumel"
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description: "5-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Paradise"
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# Tropical Escape – Grand Cayman & Cozumel

![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Tampa on Carnival Paradise](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/4a3277d3269337bd.jpg)

A 5-night round trip from Tampa, sailing on the afternoon of 16 March. After a day at sea it calls at Grand Cayman Island and Cozumel. The stops are in the Cayman Islands and Mexico, and calls last 7 to 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 27°C (81°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Tampa on the morning of 21 March. Carnival Paradise (1998) carries up to 2,124 guests on 10 decks and has 6 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Carnival Paradise](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-paradise.md)
- **Duration:** 5 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-03-16
- **Return:** 2026-03-21
- **From:** [Tampa, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US |  | 15:30 | 16–26°C |
| 2 | 🌊 Sea Day |  |  |  |  |
| 3 | [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) | KY | 08:00 | 15:00 | 25–27°C |
| 4 | [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) | MX | 10:00 | 18:00 | 25–27°C |
| 5 | 🌊 Sea Day |  |  |  |  |
| 6 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | 08:00 |  | 16–26°C |

## Price History (2 guests)

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-10 | $1,428 | $1,508 | $2,668 | $2,954 |
| 2026-03-11 | $1,428 | $1,508 | $2,668 | $2,954 |
| 2026-03-12 | $1,428 | $1,508 | $2,668 | $2,954 |
| 2026-03-13 | $2,188 | $1,508 | $2,668 | $2,954 |
| 2026-03-14 | $2,188 | $1,508 | $2,668 | $2,954 |
| 2026-03-15 | $2,188 | $1,508 | $2,668 | $2,954 |
| 2026-03-16 | $2,188 | $1,508 | $2,668 | $2,954 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 1998
- **Passengers:** 2,124
- **Crew:** 920
- **Gross Tonnage:** 71,925 GT
- **Decks:** 10
- **Length:** 260.6m
- **Beam:** 31.4m
- **Dining (total):** 6
- **Dining (included):** 5
- **Dining (surcharge):** 1

## Port Details

### [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md)

*United States*

> Sunshine, cigars, and the Cuban sandwich

Weather: 16–26°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: 25–27°C

- Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar
- Timezone: America/Cayman

### [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md)

*Mexico*

> Mexico's Caribbean island of Mayan mystery

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Cancun

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [Salted Rim – Cozumel from Tampa](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salted-rim-cozumel-from-tampa~CCL-PARADISE-20260312-4.md) | 2026-03-12 | 2026-03-16 | 4 | – |
| Next (sailed) | [Coral Coast Cruise – Celebration Key & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-coast-cruise-celebration-key-nassau~CCL-PARADISE-20260321-5.md) | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-26 | 5 | $489 |
| Next bookable | [Bahamas Mini Getaway – Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-mini-getaway-celebration-key~CCL-PARADISE-20261018-4.md) | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-22 | 4 | $216 |

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