MIAMI — Oceania Cruises will soon make history as the first ultra-premium cruise line to sail from Port Tampa Bay.
The line’s 670-guest Insignia will offer a range of new Caribbean and Panama Canal winter sailings in early 2026, departing from Tampa on Florida’s west coast. The collection of seven- to 20-night itineraries will explore such Caribbean islands as St. Thomas, St. Kitts and Tortola, calling in Cozumel, Costa Maya and Belize City and including a daylight transit of the iconic Panama Canal and an overnight stay in Panama City.
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These voyages can be easily accessed by 41 nonstop flights offered from Tampa International Airport.
“Port Tampa Bay represents an exciting new chapter as Oceania Cruises becomes the first ultra-premium cruise line to have dedicated voyages from Tampa, opening the door as a convenient gateway to Florida’s west coast and the Gulf of Mexico,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “This is a natural expansion for our brand, as Tampa echoes the cosmopolitan essence of our beloved hometown of Miami with its diverse mix of international influences and cultures.”
Concierge Veranda View room on the Insignia-Credit Oceania Cruises
Aboard the Insignia, travellers will enjoy the line’s signature always-included gourmet specialty dining experiences, including Polo Grill, a classic American steakhouse, and Toscana, an Italian venue. They’ll also have access to spa and fitness classes at Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, a sports deck featuring putting greens and shuffleboard, an expansive top-of-ship library, plus lounges, bars and a casino.
New Insignia sailings to and from Tampa include the following:
Tropical Harmony: Feb. 22-March 3, 2026, 9 days from Bridgetown to Tampa, visiting Bridgetown, Oranjestad (Aruba), Montego Bay, Costa Maya, Cozumel and Tampa.
Leeward Isles Serenade: March 3-18, 2026, 15 days from Tampa to Tampa, visiting San Juan (Puerto Rico), ST. Thomas, Philipsburg (St. Maarten), St. John’s (Antigua), Roseau (Dominica), Basseterre (St. Kitts), Frederiksted (St. Croix), and Tortola (British Virgin Islands). This sailing features exclusive insider tips from ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ editors who have handpicked their favourite ports on select 2025 and 2026 itineraries.
Western Caribbean Escape: March 18-25, 2026, 7 days from Tampa to Tampa, visiting Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan (Honduras), Costa Maya and Tampa.
Palms & Panama Canal: March 25-April 4, 2026, 10 days from Tampa to Panama City, visiting Tampa, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize City, Roatan, Puerto Límon (Costa Rica) and Colon (Panama), including a Panama Canal Daylight Transit and one overnight stay in Panama city.
Panama Canal Connoisseur: March 25-April 14, 2026, 20 days from Tampa to Miami, visiting Tampa, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize City, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Cartagena (Colombia) Willemstad (Curaçao), Oranjestad, Montego Bay, George Town (Grand Cayman) and Miami and including a Panama Canal Daylight Transit and one overnight stay in Panama City.
