Oceania Cruises Debuts Ultra-Premium Sailings from Port Tampa Bay: A Historic First

Oceania Cruises, known for its exceptional culinary focus and meticulously planned itineraries, has unveiled a new lineup of Caribbean and Panama Canal cruises setting sail from Tampa, Florida in early 2026. These wintry journeys represent a significant first for the cruise line, with the 670-passenger Insignia becoming the first ultra-premium ship to embark from Port Tampa Bay in March 2026.

The newly announced routes span from 7 to 20 nights, touring picturesque Caribbean locales like St. Thomas, St. Kitts, and Tortola, plus stops in Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Belize City. These excursions also include passing through the Panama Canal by day and an extended stay in Panama City. Convenient non-stop flights from Tampa International Airport facilitate access to these cruises.

Given Tampa’s dynamic food scene, it’s a perfectly matched starting point for Oceania Cruises, the go-to line for true culinary aficionados. Guests can expect an array of gourmet dining opportunities, local street food sampling, and in-depth culinary excursions led by area connoisseurs.

Notable sailings include:

• Tropical Harmony: February 22nd – March 3rd, 2026, a 9-day trip from Bridgetown to Tampa.
• Leeward Isles Serenade: March 3rd – 18th, 2026, a 15-day roundtrip from Tampa.
• Palms & Panama Canal: March 25th – April 4th, 2026, a 10-day journey from Tampa to Panama City.
• Panama Canal Connoisseur: March 25th – April 14th, 2026, a 20-day trip from Tampa to Miami.