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Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena & Panama Canal

Cartagena · Panama Canal · Puntarenas · Cabo San Lucas

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

16 nights Mobile Panama Canal 4 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 Cartagena, Puntarenas, and Cabo San Lucas provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

4 ports in 16 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Cartagena · Puntarenas · Cabo San Lucas

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Mobile

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Cabo San Lucas · Plan around the tender

Getting ashore usually requires tendering, and cruise traffic can add pressure to your port day.

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

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Panama Canal itinerary

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Spirit

Mobile → Cartagena → Cabo San Lucas → Seattle

Mar 29 · 16 nights

Good value

$1,441 balcony · $90/night

12% below typical · 6-month low

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $118/night, with most departures landing in the $111-$128/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$118/night

$1,880 total

Normal range

$111-$128/night

$1,781-$2,050 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$936 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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16 nights · 4 port calls · 12 sea days · 4 countries

4 port calls across Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 16-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Mobile

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Cartagena

    Colombia · Southern Caribbean

  3. 3

    Panama Canal

    Panama · Panama Canal

    Scenic cruising
  4. 4

    Puntarenas

    Costa Rica · Central America

  5. 5

    Cabo San Lucas

    Mexico · Mexican Riviera

  6. 6

    Disembark in Seattle

    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.