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Central America One-Way via Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Quetzal & Panama Canal

Puerto Vallarta · Puerto Quetzal · Puntarenas · Panama Canal · Cartagena · Grand Turk Island

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and more. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

18 nights Los Angeles Central America 6 ports 12 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

12 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Quetzal, and Puntarenas provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

6 ports in 18 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Puerto Vallarta · Puerto Quetzal · Puntarenas + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Los Angeles

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Port experience

Puerto Quetzal · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Central America itinerary

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Summit

Los Angeles → Puerto Vallarta → Grand Turk Island → Boston

Sep 18 · 18 nights

Good value

$2,288 oceanview · $127/night

12% below typical

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $143/night, with most departures landing in the $105-$186/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$143/night

$2,570 total

Normal range

$105-$186/night

$1,886-$3,345 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$2,263 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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18 nights · 6 port calls · 12 sea days · 6 countries

6 port calls across Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 18-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Los Angeles

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Puerto Vallarta

    Mexico · Mexican Riviera

  3. 3

    Puerto Quetzal

    Guatemala · Central America

  4. 4

    Puntarenas

    Costa Rica · Central America

  5. 5

    Panama Canal

    Panama · Panama Canal

    Scenic cruising
  6. 6

    Cartagena

    Colombia · Southern Caribbean

  7. 7

    Grand Turk Island

    Turks and Caicos Islands · Eastern Caribbean

  8. 8

    Disembark in Boston

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.