Trip length
Cruises from Tampa by trip length
Most people booking a cruise from Tampa know how many days they can take before they know where they want to go. Start here if that is you.
The fare per night column is the useful one. A 10-night sailing at $2121 and a 15-night at the same price are not the same deal, and the headline number hides that.
Schedule last updated 2026-10-16 · 436 departures listed · Dates can change. Verify with the cruise line before booking.
By number of nights
| Length | Departures | Ships | Goes to | From | Median per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-night cruises | 121 | 6 | Mexico and the Bahamas | $257 | $84 |
| 5-night cruises | 132 | 7 | Mexico, the Western Caribbean, and the Bahamas | $257 | $70 |
| 6-night cruises | 32 | 6 | the Western Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Mexico | $379 | $87 |
| 7-night cruises | 117 | 9 | the Western Caribbean and the Bahamas | $456 | $68 |
| 8-night cruises | 20 | 8 | the Western Caribbean and other Caribbean routes | $610 | $100 |
| 9 nights or more cruises | 14 | 5 | other Caribbean routes, the Eastern Caribbean, the Western Caribbean, and the Panama Canal | $939 | $114 |
Starting fares, per person, for the lowest available cabin grade, recorded 2026-10-16. Fares change often, so check the current price with the cruise line.
Leaving on a weekend
Weekend departures
238 cruises leave on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Every length,
so this one is about when you can get away.
from $257 Before you sail
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