Panama Canal – Ocean to Ocean

Princess Cruises

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

Departure date

22 October 2025

Cabins

Inside from

£1,469pp

Outside from

£1,600pp

Balcony from

£2,119pp

Suite from

£2,465pp

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Quote Reference number: 350760-2129892

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Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
22 Oct 2025 - 07 Nov 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: 22.10.2025 at 15:00

The City of Angels always hovers between dream and reality. Once a near-forgotten colonial outpost, the pueblo metamorphosed into an agrarian paradise before reinventing itself as a movie colony. Perhaps no other city owes so much to the technological innovations of the 20th century, from the automobile to the airplane. Little wonder that LA is oft described as the "dream machine." In LA, reinvention is a way of life. Yet this talent for change has created a city with a rich ethnic diversity and a sizzling culture. LA is the source for trends that migrate across the country and then the world. Where else can you enjoy a Thai taco or munch on a kosher burrito? Or travel from downtown's high rises to the beaches of Malibu, shopping in Beverly Hills along the way? Los Angeles is a port of embarkation and disembarkation for some cruises.

Day 2
At Sea

Arrival: 23.10.2025
Departure: 23.10.2025

Day 3
At Sea

Arrival: 24.10.2025
Departure: 24.10.2025

Day 4
Puerto Vallarta

Arrival: 25.10.2025 at 08:00
Departure: 25.10.2025 at 20:00

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.

Day 5
At Sea

Arrival: 26.10.2025
Departure: 26.10.2025

Day 6
Huatulco

Arrival: 27.10.2025 at 08:00
Departure: 27.10.2025 at 20:00

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.

Day 7
At Sea

Arrival: 28.10.2025
Departure: 28.10.2025

Day 8
San Juan del Sur

Arrival: 29.10.2025 at 08:00
Departure: 29.10.2025 at 18:00

Nicaragua is the largest Central American nation and has stunning landscapes, vast cultural treasures, and an intriguing history. Until recent times Nicaragua was unfortunately known for the civil war (Sandinistas and Contras) that raged from the late 70s through much of the 80s. Today, the soldiers and guerrillas have given way sightseeing in a beautiful country. From strolling the cobblestone streets of colonial Granada on Lake Nicaragua, to exploring one of the many volcanoes, Nicaragua has something for even the most seasoned traveler.

Day 9
Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Arrival: 30.10.2025 at 07:00
Departure: 30.10.2025 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.

Day 10
At Sea

Arrival: 31.10.2025
Departure: 31.10.2025

Day 11
Fuerte Amador

Arrival: 01.11.2025 at 07:00
Departure: 01.11.2025 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 (Scenic Cruising) Panama

Arrival: 02.11.2025
Departure: 02.11.2025

While the Panama Canal remains one of the great American engineering feats of the 20th century, visitors to Panama will discover a whole range of scenic wonders.

Day 13
At Sea

Arrival: 03.11.2025
Departure: 03.11.2025

Day 14
Curacao

Arrival: 04.11.2025 at 08:00
Departure: 04.11.2025 at 17:00

Historians still contend over which European adventurer first spied the largest island in the former Netherlands Antilles. Some historians claim the honor for Alonzo de Ojeda; other historians champion Amerigo Vespucci. Little does it matter; today's travelers are content to bask beneath sunny skies cooled by the trade winds. Lying some 40 miles off Venezuela, Curaçao boasts a landscape that is dramatic, stark, and volcanic. In contrast, Willemstad, the capital, seems a cozy Dutch haven with its neat row houses. And while those gabled and tiled roofs illustrate the island's heritage, the bright, pastel houses speak pure Caribbean. Islanders themselves reflect this same colorful contrast: over 50 different nationalities have come to call Curaçao their home.

Day 15
At Sea

Arrival: 05.11.2025
Departure: 05.11.2025

Day 16
At Sea

Arrival: 06.11.2025
Departure: 06.11.2025

Day 17
Ft. Lauderdale

Arrival: 07.11.2025 at 07:00

According to the popular 1960 beach movie, Fort Lauderdale is "where the boys are." The city's reputation as America's Spring Break capital, however, has been replaced with the more favorable image of a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. The most popular beach resort in Florida is even more rightly famed as the "Yachting Capital of the World," with more than 40,000 registered crafts calling its waters home. The city also prides itself on being the "Venice of America" with more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Fort Lauderdale boasts world-class theaters, museums, sightseeing, and shopping.

Island Princess

Island Princess is your own private retreat on the sea. Whether you crave relaxation or exhilaration, you'll find the soothing Lotus Spa, live entertainment, gourmet cuisine, casino gaming and more. And for a special treat, try the Bayou Café and Steakhouse, which features New Orleans-inspired Cajun and Creole cuisine.

General characteristics

Ship name: Island Princess
Length: 293.83 m (964 ft)
Capacity: 2,200 passengers
Total cabins: 987
Tonnage: 92,822 GT

Island Princess

What’s on Board

Entertainment
Relaxation
Recreational
Food and Drink
Fitness
Other
Decks
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Explorers Lounge
  • Princess Theatre
  • Show Lounges
relaxation

Relaxation

  • Churchill Lounge
  • Hot Tubs
  • Lido Pool
  • Lotus Spa
  • Lotus Spa
  • Splash Pool
  • The Sanctuary(adults only)
  • Whirlpool
recreational

Recreational

  • Card Room
  • Country club with golf simulator
  • Golf Simulator
  • Library
  • Mini-golf course
  • Shuffle Board
  • Swim-against-the-current lap pool
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • 24-hour Buffet Bistro
  • Bayou Café & Steakhouse
  • Bordeaux Dining Room
  • Churchill Lounge
  • Crooners Bar
  • Explorers' Lounge
  • Ice Cream Bar
  • Martini Bar
  • New Orleans Style Restaurant
  • Patisserie
  • Poolside Grill
  • Poolside Pizzeria
  • Princess Pizza
  • Provence Dining Room
  • Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
  • The Bayou Cafe
  • The Grill (burgers & hot dogs)
  • Wheelhouse Bar
fitness

Fitness

  • Ocean View Gymnasium
  • Tennis

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
Plaza Deck Deck 5 - Plaza
Gala Deck Deck 4 - Gala
Fiesta Deck Deck 6 - Fiesta
Promenade Deck Deck 7 - Promenade
Lido Deck Deck 14 - Lido
Sun Deck Deck 15 - Sun
Sports Deck Deck 16 - Sports
fitness

Other

  • Art Gallery
  • Boutique
  • Duty-free shop
  • Future Cruise Sales
  • ScholarShip@Sea
  • Wedding Chapel