16 nightsFrom Fort Lauderdale8 ports of call
Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
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Overview
A 16-night voyage aboard Island Princess, departing Fort Lauderdale on 13 Jan 2027 and arriving in San Diego, California, calling at 8 destinations along the way.
Fort LauderdaleOranjestad, ArubaPanama CityPuntarenas, Costa RicaPuerto ChiapasSanta Cruz, MexicoPuerto Vallarta, MexicoSan Diego, California
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Itinerary
16 nights · 17 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Fort LauderdaleEmbark
13 Jan 2027Depart 15:00According 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. - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
14 Jan 2027 - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
15 Jan 2027 - 4
Day 4 ·Aruba
16 Jan 2027Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00Dutch 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. - 5
Day 5 ·At Sea
17 Jan 2027 - 6
Day 6 ·Panama Canal Full Transit Historic Locks
18 Jan 2027Arrive 06:00Depart 16:30 - 7
Day 7 ·Fuerte Amador, Panama (for Panama City)
19 Jan 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00 - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
20 Jan 2027 - 9
Day 9 ·Puntarenas, Costa Rica
21 Jan 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 17:30To 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. - 10
Day 10 ·At Sea
22 Jan 2027 - 11
Day 11 ·Puerto Chiapas
23 Jan 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00Puerto 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. - 12
Day 12 ·Huatulco
24 Jan 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 15:00This 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. - 13
Day 13 ·At Sea
25 Jan 2027 - 14
Day 14 ·Puerto Vallarta
26 Jan 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00Puerto 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. - 15
Day 15 ·At Sea
27 Jan 2027 - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
28 Jan 2027 - 17
Day 17 ·San DiegoDisembark
29 Jan 2027Arrive 07:00Known as a place of infinite beauty, affectionate locals and endless sunshine, San Diego has become one of America's favorite cities. Located in the southwest corner of California, close to the border of Mexico, San Diego has a distinct cross-cultural feel, part sun-drenched Mediterranean atmosphere, part south-of-the-border zest and part quintessential California beach town.
The history of San Diego is rooted in its Spanish and Mexican past. San Diego was declared the capital of upper and lower Baja only four years after Mexico gained its independence in 1821. Less than thirty years later, the United States declared war on Mexico and within two years the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo was signed creating the current borders between Mexico and the United States.
The city continues to prosper with a population exceeding one million. World-renowned attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, the Salk Institute, Sea World, La Jolla and the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge have created a strong tourism industry for the area. But undoubtedly what attracts visitors from around the world is the city's breathtaking natural beauty, superb coastline and near-perfect weather.
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