Tropical Escape – Grand Cayman & Cozumel

About this cruise

You leave Tampa on December 6, 2027 and come back 5 nights later with a tan and a few good stories. The route visits Grand Cayman Island and Cozumel. You start at sea, hit the ports, then finish at sea. The ports feel like the centrepiece, framed by lazy ocean days. Snorkelling, palm trees, rum. Each stop does it a bit differently. Roughly 8 hours per stop. More of a sampler than a deep dive. When you're not ashore, Carnival Paradise takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you're new to cruising, this length is ideal. Long enough to relax, short enough to not over-commit. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Tampa has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. 5 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.