Panama Canal with Costa Rica & Caribbean

Princess Cruises

Join Princess Cruises for a 12-night cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale, visiting Oranjestad, Aruba, Curacao, Cartagena, Colombia, Limon, Ocho Rios and Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Departure date

30 December 2024

Cabins

Inside from

£1,364pp

Outside from

£1,484pp

Balcony from

£2,079pp

Suite from

£3,188pp

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Quote Reference number: 335265-2055047

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Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
30 Dec 2024 - 11 Jan 2025
Duration
13 days, 12 nights
Sailing
6 sea days
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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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.

Day 2
At Sea

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Day 4
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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Curacao

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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.

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Cartagena, Colombia

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One of the more interesting cities on your itinerary steeped in history. This was the transit port for all the wealth Spain derived from South America. The famous "Old City" is comprised of 12 square blocks filled with attractions, boutiques and restaurants. Throughout Colombia, the Spanish Empire's influence in the New World is self-evident. Its fortress walls, quaint narrow streets, and balconied houses are all vivid reminders of Spain's hold on Cartagena and throughout the Caribbean and South America. This is the land of El Dorado and flamboyant adventurers in search of the ever-elusive gold. Cartagena's well-constructed fortifications defended its borders against seafaring pirates whose attacks lasted for more than 200 years. Today this modern and bustling city, seaport, and commercial center still boasts much of its original colonial architecture. Your journey here will provide you with a significant link to the region's grand past. **Please note that passengers may encounter numerous local vendors at various tourist locations and may find them to be persistent in their sales offers.

Day 8
Panama Canal - Partial Transit Colon

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Day 9
Limon

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Costa Rica's Limon Province boasts pristine beaches, sprawling banana plantations and dense rainforest. These Caribbean lowlands are still sparsely populated--nearly a third of the province's population lives around Puerto Limon--and conservation efforts have led to growing eco-tourism. Limon Province offers other charms as well. Afro-Caribbean influences abound, from the lilting speech and reggae rhythms brought by Jamaican settlers to the colorful bungalows lining small fishing villages. Limon is a zesty little slice of heaven.

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Ocho Rios

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Ocho Rios (Spanish for "Eight Rivers") is located on the northern coast of Jamaica--67 miles east of Montego Bay. Blue-green mountains, white-sand beaches, lilting breezes wafting across flower-adorned hillsides - Jamaica is a sensual feast. Stunning natural beauty and a unique society molded by British, African, Spanish and Asian influences make Jamaica an unforgettable port of call in the Caribbean. Ocho Rios is a superb slice of Jamaica. The area is named for its spectacular rivers and waterfalls, including famed Dunn's River Falls.

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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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.

Emerald Princess

Your culinary journey at sea reaches new heights with an abundance of fresh restaurant choices and dining options aboard Emerald Princess. From revitalized top deck venues like Salty Dog Grill, Slice Pizzeria and Coffee & Cones to brand new casual restaurants Steamers Seafood and Planks BBQ there’s something for every palate. Let the kids play, explore, huddle and create at the newly re-imagined Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Centers and unwind at the refreshed Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults.

General characteristics

Ship name: Emerald Princess
Length: 289.86 m (951 ft)
Capacity: 3,080 passengers
Total cabins: 1,539
Tonnage: 113,561 GT

Emerald Princess

What’s on Board

Relaxation
Recreational
Fitness
Food and Drink
Entertainment
Other
Decks
relaxation

Relaxation

  • Lotus Spa
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Splash Pool
  • Swimming Pool
  • Terrace Pool
  • The Sanctuary(adults only)
recreational

Recreational

  • Golf Simulator
  • Library
  • Shuffle Board
  • Swim-against-the-current lap pool
fitness

Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Gym
  • Jogging Track
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Adagio Bar
  • Bar
  • Botticelli Dining Room
  • Cafe Caribe
  • Crooners Bar
  • Crown Grill
  • Da Vinci Dining Room
  • Dining Room
  • Explorers' Lounge
  • Grill
  • Horizon Court
  • Ice Cream Bar
  • International Cafe
  • Lounge Bar
  • Michelangelo Dining Room
  • Pizzeria
  • Sabatini’s Italian restaurant
  • Speakeasy cigar lounge
  • Trident Grill
  • Vines Wine & Seafood Bar
  • Wheelhouse Bar
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Children's Play Area
  • Club Fusion
  • Dance Floor
  • Explorers Lounge
  • Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater
  • Photo Gallery
  • Princess Theatre
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Theatre

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
Fiesta Deck Deck 6 - Fiesta
Gala Deck Deck 4 - Gala
Lido Deck Deck 15 - Lido
Plaza Deck Deck 5 - Plaza
Promenade Deck Deck 7 - Promenade
Riviera Deck Deck 14 - Riviera
Sky Deck Deck 18 - Sky
Sports Deck Deck 17 - Sports
Sun Deck Deck 16 - Sun
Star Deck Deck 19 - Star
entertainment

Other

  • Art Gallery
  • Boutique
  • Chapel
  • Conference Facilities
  • Duty-free shop
  • Future Cruise Sales
  • Shore Excursion Office
  • Wedding Chapel