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Panama Canal, Ocean to Ocean

Princess Cruises

Join Princess Cruises for a 21-night cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale, visiting Cartagena, Colombia, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Los Angeles, CA and Honolulu. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Departure date

05 January 2025

Cabins

Inside from

1,833pp

Outside from

2,092pp

Balcony from

3,302pp

Suite from

3,875pp

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Quote Reference number: 366864-2190682

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Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
05 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025
Duration
22 days, 21 nights
Sailing
15 sea days
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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.

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Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: at 09:00
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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.

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Panama Canal Full Transit

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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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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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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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Puerto Quetzal

Arrival: at 07:00
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Guatemala is located in the northern-most part of Central America and is one of the largest countries in this region. It boasts 37 volcanoes, a rich Mayan heritage, Lake Atitlan, and one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Antigua. Once the center of the impressive ancient Mayan civilization, Guatemala was conquered by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado in 1524. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. These issues have now faded into the past and today Guatemala is a thriving democracy with many varying landscapes, activities and historical venues waiting to be discovered. Enjoy an African safari in the hot and tropical Pacific Coast or explore the cool Mayan highlands where Lake Atitlan and the colonial city of Antigua are located. There is something for every traveler's interest in Guatemala.

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Puerto Vallarta

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Departure: at 16:00

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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Los Angeles, CA

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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.

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Honolulu

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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.

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

Staff Tips

  • Astrid Bell

    Most lines allow you to pre-book shore excursions on their websites months before your cruise; doing this saves time waiting in line once on board and it also gives you first dibs on tours that may get sold out later.

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Adrienne Keogh

    Planning for a special occasion on board? You may purchase wine, or bon voyage gifts, such as fruit baskets, champagne, birthday cakes, canapés, flowers or other gifts for your stateroom.

    Adrienne KeoghSales and Operations Manager
  • Astrid Bell

    Remember to pack your adaptor! Onboard voltage is 110/220 ac (This would be the average on most ships).

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Claire Somers

    The most popular tours sometimes sell out and spas can be very busy during sea days, so your first stop should be the Shore Excursion Desk to book tours and the Spa to make appointments.

    Claire SomersPersonal Travel Planner
  • Astrid Bell

    Unless things get particularly dicey, shore excursions will run rain or shine. Pack a rain jacket!

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Karen Sheals Hoy

    With most cruise companies, there is 24 hour a day room service, Room service is complimentary although you may want to offer a gratuity to room service staff.

    Karen Sheals HoyManager

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