MIAMI — Clients vacationing in Cuba will see a lot more cruise passengers coming into Havana now that Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will add 20 voyages to Cuba aboard Carnival Paradise from Tampa in 2019.

The 20 new sailings are in addition to the 11 cruises to the island already on the vessel’s schedule through next year. Carnival Sensation will also sail to Cuba in 2019, with departures from Miami.

“Our Cuba cruises have been met with phenomenal guest response since we began sailing to the island last year and we’re thrilled to add yet another 20 voyages to this fascinating and sought-after destination,” said Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line.

The newly added five-day voyages on Carnival Paradise will depart Tampa on Saturdays and feature a day-long or a full day and overnight call in Havana, along with stops in Key West and Cozumel.

Carnival Paradise’s new Cuba cruise schedule includes:

• 10 five-day cruises overnighting in Havana with a visit to Key West (departing March 2, April 13, May 25, June 22, July 6, Aug. 3 and 17, Sept. 14 and 28 and Oct. 26, 2019)
• Six five-day voyages featuring a day-long call in Havana and a visit to Cozumel (departure dates include Jan. 5, March 16, May 11, Aug. 31, Nov. 9 and Dec. 7, 2019)
• Four five-day sailings featuring day-long calls to Havana, Key West and Cozumel (departing Feb. 16, June 8, July 20 and Oct. 12, 2019)

Carnival Paradise completed an extensive, multi-million-dollar refurbishment last month that added a water park, 38 new cabins, 98 balconies to existing staterooms, and several dining and drinks venues.