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Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean Cruise

Deal number: 22941940

Princess Cruises


Sapphire Princess

This deal expires 27 Apr 2026

6-Nov-26


Panama Canal


16-night cruise


Departing from Fort Lauderdale

Price from

$2,329*

per person, twin-share stateroom

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Deal number: 22941940

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Packed with value:

Earn from 9,316 points* with our loyalty program, World360 Rewards

16-night cruise, from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Los Angeles (California)

Onboard the Sapphire Princess based on an guarantee Inside twin share stateroom

+Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

At Main Dining Rooms, Reserve Collection Restaurant & Afternoon Tea

Onboard Credit*

Receive US$180 Onboard Credit per stateroom

Entertainment on board include: Princess Theatre, Movies Under the Stars®, Original Musical Productions, Music and Dancing & more.

Activities on board include: The Piazza, Pools and Hot tubs, Sports Court (Basketball, Volleyball and Tennis) & more

Charges include: Port charges and government fees

Please speak to your Travel Consultant as Terms & Conditions apply

Crew Appreciation

Upgrade options:


Why not upgrade to a guarantee obstructed Outside twin share stateroom from an extra $150* per person.
Why not upgrade to a guarantee Balcony twin share stateroom from an extra $1,790* per person.

Itinerary

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 at sea - enjoy the ship's amenities and relax as you cruise to your next destination.

Day at sea - enjoy the ship's amenities and relax as you cruise to your next destination.

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.

Day at sea - enjoy the ship's amenities and relax as you cruise to your next destination.

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 canals administration. The Panamanian government controls the canal through the Panama Canal Authority, an independent government agency created for the purpose of managing the canal.

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 at sea - enjoy the ship's amenities and relax as you cruise to your next destination.

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 at sea - enjoy the ship's amenities and relax as you cruise to your next destination.

Puerto Chiapas is the entry port to the southernmost part of Mexico and the town of Tapachula. The original name of this city was Tapacholatl, which in the Nahuatl language means "flooded land." According to tradition it was founded in 1486 by Tiltolotl, the leader of the Aztec army sent by Ahuizotl to conquer the region. In 1813 the Courts of Cadiz (first constitutional congress in Spain) officially recognized it as a town. They authorized maritime commerce with the rest of Mexico, Guatemala and Peru via the port of San Benito later known as Puerto Madero and today bears the name Puerto Chiapas. In 1920 the Soconusco Coffee Union was established, and in 1929, airplane service was introduced. It was not until the 1950s, however, that Tapachula became modernized. The city of Tapachula is characterized by its warm climate and traditional architecture. It is the region where the mango variety named Ataulfo was first grown. The vegetation is exuberant and extremely varied; the most representative flowers are the heliconias, hawaianas, anturios and orchids, which grow in the highest points of the region.

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 at sea - enjoy the ship's amenities and relax as you cruise to your next destination.

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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Deal number: 22941940

Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean Cruise

Princess Cruises


Sapphire Princess


6-Nov-26


Panama Canal


16-night cruise


Departing from Fort Lauderdale

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  • *Onboard spending money ('OBS') is per room, in AUD and applied to the first 2 guests in the room only.
  • Amount varies by itinerary duration as specified.
  • OBS expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable, not redeemable for cash and cannot be used in the casino or medical centre.
  • Estimated points capable of being earned by lead member traveller on lowest total base tariff only, terms and conditions apply.
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