Western Caribbean from Tampa

Check your sailing. Cruise schedules are fixed by the operator. Confirm your sailing’s ports, local times, tender or shuttle arrangements, and all-aboard deadlines. Adjust this sample plan to the itinerary you can actually book, and keep a buffer for getting back to the ship.

Western Caribbean from Tampa · One gateway night before sailing

1. Day 1

   Tampa

   1. Plan note Arrive the day before or earlier. Stay where you can reach the confirmed embarkation point.
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2. Day 2

   Tampa

   1. Plan note Board at the port and time confirmed for the chosen sailing. Leave time for port transport and check-in.
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3. Day 3

   Sea day

   1. Plan note Keep the first open ship day low-pressure. Review which port visits need a booking.
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4. Day 4

   Cozumel

   1. Plan note Shoreline outing or beach day
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5. Day 5

   George Town, Grand Cayman

   1. Plan note Waterfront and a nature option
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6. Day 6

   Costa Maya

   1. Plan note Archaeology outing candidate if timing permits
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7. Day 7

   Sea day

   1. Plan note Leave time on board without a timed excursion. Recheck the next port plan and return window.
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8. Day 8

   Sea day

   1. Plan note Leave time on board without a timed excursion. Recheck the next port plan and return window.
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9. Day 9

   Tampa

   1. Plan note Disembark and leave a conservative connection window. Add a land night if the onward timing is tight.