Island Princess Panama Canal - Full Transit from Fort Lauderdale
Island Princess full transit Panama Canal Cruises from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles
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Departure Date: 22nd December 2025
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Total Nights: 18 Nights
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Cruise: Island Princess
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Package Type: Cruise and Stay
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Includes Hotel Stay
Princess Cruises
Credited with introducing millions of Americans to the concept of a modern cruise holiday, Princess Cruises is still innovating to this day.
Sporting a fleet of 17 ships with capacities ranging from 2,000 to 4,300 passengers, the line is best known for its Alaskan cruises, but travels to destinations the world over.
With an emphasis on destination leadership and local expertise, Princess is an excellent choice for the discerning traveller seeking to sail in comfort.
2200
Passengers
900
Crew
2003
Launched
2017
Last refit
91627t
Tonnage
294.1m
Length
37.2m
Width
22kts
Speed
16
Decks
USD
Currency
Overview
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Return flights from the UK with 23kg luggage allowance
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One night's four-star room-only accommodation in Fort Lauderdale
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16 nights' full-board cruise accommodation on Island Princess
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Fly from the UK to Miami, USA
Fly to Miami for an overnight hotel stay on Fort Lauderdale beach.
Day 2
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Make your own way to nearby Port Everglades to embark the ship.
Day Days 3 to 4
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 5
Oranjestad, Aruba
Aruba is situated just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela at the Southern end of the Caribbean. This island is just 5 Miles wide by 19 Miles long so getting around does not take long and is relatively in-expensive. The north side of the island has an exposed rocky coast while the south coast has the soft white sand beaches, great shopping, stunning sea and desert landscape views. All of this can be experienced from the capital Oranjestad with its heavy Dutch influences. The closet beaches to the capital are Surfside Beach and Druif Beach both with soft white sand. Aruba is a mecca for American tourist and beach holidays.
Day 6
At sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 7
Panama Canal - Full Transit
One of the seven wonders of the world linking the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean by a series of locks taking huge ships across the Central America via the Gatun Lake. A must do journey on anyone's bucket list the ship squeezes through narrow canals seemingly floating across dry land. A Journey through the Panama Canal is achieved by the ship rising up and down through huge locks between the Caribbean & the Pacific Ocean; and crossing the Gatun Lake in the middle of central America. The locks are split into three sets and incorporate two independent lanes for two way traffic. The set that carries the ship between the Caribbean Sea and the Gatun Lake comprises of three stepped tiers. The journey from the Gatun Lake to the Pacific Ocean is split into two separate sets of locks. The Miraflores locks has two stepped tiers and the final set which reaches the Pacific Ocean is a single stepped tier known as the Pedro Miguel lock.
Day 8
Fuerte Amador, Panama
Fuerte Amador is located on the Pacific Ocean at the entrance to the Panama Canal. It has a one-mile-long causeway which juts out into the ocean to connect four small islands lying just off-shore. The causeway house the cruise port, marine and a range of shops and restaurants making it a great place to wander in the shadow of the ship. Activities include tour of the for islands and their beaches.
Day 9
At sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 10
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
The coast line of Puntarenas is full of islands, inlets, beaches, and very beautiful natural treasures, all which make it an excellent port of call. There is a multitude of attractions based around the beaches and around its islands. The primary attractions are the Monteverde Biological Reserve and tropical waterfalls. Visit “Pura Vida†garden in the Carara National Park. The waterfall is one of the highest in the country, reaching some 650 ft. There are also colourful gardens, trails, and pools for swimming in this area. The Montezuma Waterfall is a 20-minute walk outside of the city; this waterfall is some 65ft. high with a refreshing pool surrounded by lush vegetation. The Cocalito Waterfall is located on the far northeast end of Playa Cocalito. It is 40ft. high with a pool at the bottom for swimming and enjoying the lush vegetation and stunning ocean views. Take the tourist walk from the cruise ship terminal located along the main beach in Puntarenas. There are many little kiosks, and places to purchase local arts and crafts as well as traditional fruit salad and frozen drinks known as “Churchills.â€
Day 11
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur is the most popular travel and vacation destination on Nicaragua's Pacific coast and offers a lively mix of local culture and tourist amenities. Enjoy activities such as surfing and fishing along with beautiful beaches and exciting nightlife . Visit this lovely beach town and experience for yourself the natural beauty, friendly people, and local style that make it so unique.
Day 12
At sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 13
Huatulco, Mexico
The Pacific Ocean laps the shores of Huatulco's 36 stunning beaches, spread across nine bays boasting warm waters and golden sands. This area was a successful commercial port and favourite haunt of pirates and Elizabethan navigators such as Sir Francis Drake in 1578 and Sir Thomas Cavendish in 1587. Located on the coast of the state of Oaxaca at the edge of the Sierra Madre mountains, Huatulco spans 20 miles of Mexico’s Pacific coastline, between the Coyula and Copalita rivers. The Bahias de Huatulco (bays of Huatulco) National Park is a protected reserve with a world-class tourism infrastructure of luxury hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, discos, and golf courses and a small urban zone called La Crucecita. Be sure to take a trip around Huatulco's nine bays on a motorboat partially covered by an awning, an affordable excursion easily arranged by local operators. Perhaps take a three-hour motor boat tour of the stunning surroundings, hidden beaches, flora and fauna - providing inspiration to transport you back in time to a mythical and adventurous era.
Day 14
At sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 15
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
This wonderful beach destination is surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling waters of Banderas Bay. Los Muertos beach is located next to the Old Town and is a wonderful place to watch the sun set. Here you will a variety of restaurants, bars, galleries, boutiques and souvenir shops. Las Gemelas are a pair of small beaches distinguished by their fine white sand, clear blue water and gentle onshore waves ideal for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, walking and sunbathing under a cluster of palm trees. Perhaps climb the rocks that divide the beaches and wade through the rock pools to spot crabs and minnows. Conchas Chinas is a pristine white sand beach nestled between the lush green mountains and aquamarine ocean. Here you will be able to peer into the depths and see the wide variety of fish and sea life to be found. Los Arcos National Marine Park is situated next to Las Gemelas where there are further opportunities to boat, snorkel, or Scuba dive through the deep tunnels, caves, colorful reefs and arches of these amazing islands.
Day Days 16 to 17
At sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 18
Fly from Los Angeles, USA to the UK
Disembark the ship after breakfast and make your own way to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Day 1
Fly from the UK to Miami, USA
Day 2
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Day Days 3 to 4
At Sea
Day 5
Oranjestad, Aruba
Day 6
At sea
Day 7
Panama Canal - Full Transit
Day 8
Fuerte Amador, Panama
Day 9
At sea
Day 10
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Day 11
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Day 12
At sea
Day 13
Huatulco, Mexico
Day 14
At sea
Day 15
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Day Days 16 to 17
At sea
Day 18
Fly from Los Angeles, USA to the UK
Ship Details
Princess Cruises
Island Princess
A floating retreat, bound for exciting destinations
Island Princess is your own private retreat on the sea.
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B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale
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