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Panama Canal – Ocean to Ocean

Princess Cruises

Join Princess Cruises for a 16-night cruise departing from Los Angeles, CA, visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Santa Cruz, Mexico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Fuerte Amador, Panama City, Oranjestad, Aruba and Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Departure date

30 September 2025

Cabins

Inside from

£1,251pp

Outside from

£1,346pp

Balcony from

£1,768pp

Suite from

£2,637pp

Prices do not include flights.
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Quote Reference number: 350761-2129893

All prices are subject to availability

Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
30 Sep 2025 - 16 Oct 2025
Duration
17 days, 16 nights
Sailing
9 sea days
Departure Port
Los Angeles, CA
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Los Angeles, CA

Departure: at 15:00

Welcome aboard! Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable cruise holiday. Take time to explore the ship, unwind, and soak in the excitement of what’s to come. Your holiday starts now.

Day 2
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Puerto Vallarta

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 17:00

Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars.

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Huatulco

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 17:00

This small beach and fishing village is perfectly situated at the foothills of the Sierra Madre and the Pacific coastline, providing over 20 miles of unspoiled beaches to explore. For an unforgettable adventure, go in search of the secret coves and hidden lagoons within its nine bays. These nine bays bordered by 36 golden-sand beaches form the beautiful Las Bahias de Huatulco in the state of Oaxaca.

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San Juan

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Departure: at 18:00

The oldest city under the American flag, San Juan vibrates to a lively salsa beat. There's an unmistakable zest in the air here. Perhaps it's the stunning natural setting: the verdant peaks, tropical forests, and gleaming white-sand beaches. Or maybe it's Puerto Rico's mix of cultures, the blend and occasional clash of four centuries of Spanish heritage overlaid with a century spent as America's only Commonwealth. Whatever the reason, San Juan is one of the most enticing ports in the Caribbean, and it only gets lovelier with age.

Day 9
Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 19:00

To Spanish explorers, the rumors of gold and vast riches could only mean that this section of Central America was the costa rica - the "Rich Coast." Hailed as the Switzerland of the Americas, Costa Rica occupies a unique position, lying between two oceans and two continents. On both coasts, tropical rainforests rise to the mountains of the interior, many of which soar over 13,000 feet above sea level. In the west, a seemingly endless succession of brown-sand beaches forms the nation's Pacific coast. Puntarenas is your gateway to Costa Rica's wonders - and to its capital city of San Jose.

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Day 11
Fuerte Amador

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 21:00

Fuerte Amador, situated at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, is a man-made peninsula extending out into the Pacific Ocean. The one-mile causeway was created by connecting four small islands with rocks excavated from the Panama Canal. There are several shops, restaurants, and other specialty stores centered around a large marina that serves as a tender dock. The causeway also affords a panoramic view of Panama City's impressive skyline and serves as the home for the Smithsonian Institute of Tropical Research.

Day 12
Panama Canal Full Transit

Arrival: at 06:00
Departure: at 18:00

Cruising through the Panama Canal will be one of the unforgettable experiences of your voyage. It takes approximately eight hours to navigate the 50-mile waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, allowing you to experience firsthand one of the engineering marvels of the 20th century. Completed in 1914, the canal marks the culmination of a dream born in 1513, when Balboa became the first European to cross the Isthmus of Panama and sight the Pacific. In 1880 Ferdinand de Lesseps and the French Canal company, builders of the Suez Canal, began construction in Panama, only to be defeated by disease, staggering cost overruns, and massive engineering problems. The French sold their claim and properties to the United States for $40 million, a staggering loss of $247 million on their investment. The United States began construction in 1904, completing the project in 10 years at a cost of $387 million. Building the canal meant solving three problems: engineering, sanitation, and organization. The project, for example, required carving a channel through the Continental Divide and creating the then-largest man-made lake ever built, as well as defeating yellow fever and other tropical maladies. The United States oversaw the operation of the Panama Canal until December 31, 1999, when the Republic of Panama assumed responsibility for the canal's administration. The Panamanian government controls the canal through the Panama Canal Authority, an independent government agency created for the purpose of managing the canal.

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Aruba

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Dutch influence still lingers on this balmy Caribbean island, part of the former Netherlands Antilles until its independence in 1986. Aruba is a contrast: the island's arid interior is dotted with cactus and windswept divi-divi trees while secluded coves and sandy beaches make up its coast. Aruba's long and colorful heritage is reflected in its dialect. Called Papiamento, it is a tongue that combines elements of Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, African and English.

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Day 17
Ft. Lauderdale

Arrival: at 07:00

As your cruise comes to an end, why not extend the magic? Our team can arrange extra hotel nights for you so you can continue exploring and make even more unforgettable memories before heading home.

Caribbean Princess

Exciting adventures await aboard Caribbean Princess following her multi-million-dollar array of luxurious enhancements. From staterooms that offer a more restful sleep, to endless tempting new dining options, the newly reimagined Reef Splash Zone for kids and families plus other upgrades, you’ll find Caribbean Princess herself has come back new.

General characteristics

Ship name: Caribbean Princess
Length: 290.17 m (952 ft)
Capacity: 3,140 passengers
Total cabins: 1,569
Tonnage: 112,894 GT

Caribbean Princess

What’s on Board

Recreational
Entertainment
Relaxation
Fitness
Food and Drink
Other
Decks
recreational

Recreational

  • 9-hole Mini Golf
  • Aqua Spa
  • Golf Simulator
  • Library
  • Paddle Tennis
  • Putting Green
  • Shuffle Board
  • Skywalkers NightClub
  • Swim-against-the-current lap pool
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Cinema
  • Club Fusion
  • Dance Club
  • Explorers Lounge
  • Giant Screen at Pool
  • Karaoke
  • Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater
  • Night Club
  • Photo Gallery
  • Princess Theatre
  • Show Lounges
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • The Cove
  • The Limelight Theatre
  • Theatre
relaxation

Relaxation

  • Churchill Lounge
  • Hot Tubs
  • Lotus Spa
  • Massage
  • Spa
  • Splash Pool
  • Studio Lounge
  • Terrace Pool
  • The Sanctuary(adults only)
fitness

Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Fitness Center
  • Gym
  • Jogging Track
  • Sports Court
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Bay Tree
  • Bistro
  • Botticelli Dining Room
  • Cafe
  • Cafe Caribe
  • Charlies Internet Cafe
  • Chart Room Lounge & Bar
  • Churchill Lounge
  • Club Lounge
  • Coral Dining Room
  • Crooners Bar
  • Crown Grill
  • Da Vinci Dining Room
  • Dining Room
  • Explorers' Lounge
  • Horizon Court
  • Ice Cream Bar
  • International Cafe
  • Island Dining Room
  • Lobby Bar
  • Lounge
  • Lounge Bar
  • Main Dining Room
  • Patisserie
  • Piazza Dining
  • Pizzeria
  • Prego Pizzeria
  • Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
  • Sports Bar
  • Sterling Steakhouse
  • Tex-Mex Bar and Grill
  • Trident Grill
  • Ultimate Balcony Dining
  • Wheelhouse Bar
  • Wine bar

Decks

Aloha Deck Deck 12 - Aloha
Baja Deck Deck 11 - Baja
Caribe Deck Deck 10 - Caribe
Dolphin Deck Deck 9 - Dolphin
Emerald Deck Deck 8 - Emerald
Lido Deck Deck 15 - Lido
Plaza Deck Deck 5 - Plaza
Riviera Deck Deck 14 - Riviera
Gala Deck Deck 4 - Gala
Fiesta Deck Deck 6 - Fiesta
Promenade Deck Deck 7 - Promenade
Sun Deck Deck 16 - Sun
Sports Deck Deck 17 - Sports
Star Deck Deck 19 - Star
Sky Deck Deck 18 - Sky
food-and-drink

Other

  • Art Gallery
  • Boutique
  • Business Services
  • Duty-free shop
  • Future Cruise Sales
  • Medical Centre
  • Photo Gallery
  • ScholarShip@Sea
  • Shopping Gallery
  • Shore Excursion Office
  • Wedding Chapel
  • Wrap Around Promenade Deck
  • Writing Room