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Cruises from Tampa in December 2026

December 2026 brings 34 departures from Port Tampa Bay — 34 sailings spread across eight ships. Carnival Legend, Carnival Paradise, Celebrity Summit, Enchantment of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Margaritaville at Sea Islander, Norwegian Gem, and Radiance of the Seas all turn around in Tampa during December 2026.

Durations span 4 to 11 nights. The destinations on offer are Mexico, the Western Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Eastern Caribbean, and other Caribbean routes. Seven of these sailings are at sea over Christmas Day, reliably the most expensive week of the year to sail from this port.

The lowest published fare we have recorded for December 2026 is $279 per person, on the 5-night Margaritaville at Sea Islander sailing of Mon, Dec 28, 2026. Dates below are compiled from the port's turnaround schedule and each line's published itineraries, then checked against one another. Anything we could not confirm in both places is flagged in the table.

Departures
34
Ships
8
Length
4–11 nights
From
$279
Schedule last updated 2026-08-29 · 34 departures listed · Dates can change — verify with the cruise line before booking.

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Cruising from Tampa in December 2026

How many cruises leave Tampa in December 2026?
34 departures are scheduled, on 8 ships from 5 lines: Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Margaritaville at Sea, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
What is the cheapest cruise from Tampa in December 2026?
The lowest lead-in fare we have on record is $279 per person for the 5-night Margaritaville at Sea Islander sailing departing Mon, Dec 28, 2026. The average starting fare across the month is about $555 per person.
Which ships sail from Tampa in December 2026?
Carnival Paradise (7), Jewel of the Seas (5), Radiance of the Seas (4), Carnival Legend (4), Celebrity Summit (4), Enchantment of the Seas (4), Margaritaville at Sea Islander (3), Norwegian Gem (3)
How long are the December 2026 sailings?
They run from 4 to 11 nights. Short Mexico runs of four and five nights make up the bulk of the calendar; the longer itineraries are Western Caribbean loops.