Oceania Cruises Embarks from Port Tampa Bay Starting 2026
Oceania Cruises Expands Adventure from Port Tampa Bay
A new luxury cruise line is coming to Tampa Bay. Oceania Cruises will set sail for the Caribbean and Panama Canal starting in February 2026. The 670-guest Insignia ship will offer guests five options of seven- to 20-night cruises from February to April, according to a media release from Port Tampa Bay. Passengers will dock in Costa Maya, Mexico; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Cartagena, Colombia, and other similar destinations.
Oceania's Spectacular Itineraries
Oceania, a Miami-based subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Lines, operates eight luxury vessels that traverse all seven continents. The line's “Around the World” cruise takes guests to over 100 destinations in 180 days — prices for 2026 start at $42,000. On board, guests can access fine-dining options like Polo Grill, an American steakhouse, and Toscana, an Italian venue.
Starting prices for sailings from Tampa currently range from $2,200 for a seven-night Caribbean cruise to $5,800 for a 20-night Panama Canal cruise.
Itinerary Overview
- Tropical Harmony: February 22-March 3, nine days. Starting in Bridgetown, Barbados; ending in Tampa.
- Leeward Isles Serenade: March 3-18, 15 days. Starting in Tampa; ending in Tampa.
- Western Caribbean Escape: March 18-25, seven days. Starting in Tampa; ending in Tampa.
- Palms and Panama Canal: March 25-April 4, 10 days. Ending with one overnight stay in Panama City, Panama.
- Panama Canal Connoisseur: March 25-April 14, 20 days. Ending in Miami.
Port Tampa Bay Grows Its Offerings
Port Tampa Bay now hosts six cruise lines. Oceania will join Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Margaritaville at Sea. Cruises represent a quarter of the port's revenue, and that share is rising. In fiscal year 2025, the port expects 373 sailings with around 1.6 million passengers. This year, nearly 1.2 million people are projected to sail from Tampa's port as the industry makes a rapid comeback post-pandemic.
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