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Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena, Panama Canal & Puntarenas

Cartagena · Panama Canal · Puntarenas · Puerto Madero · Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco) · Puerto Vallarta

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

15–16 nights Fort Lauderdale Panama Canal 6 ports 9 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

9 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Cartagena, Puntarenas, and Puerto Madero 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 15–16 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Cartagena · Puntarenas · Puerto Madero + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Fort Lauderdale

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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
Princess Cruises

Crown Princess

Fort Lauderdale → Cartagena → Puerto Vallarta → Los Angeles

Apr 4 · 16 nights

$1,367 inside · $85/night

Cheapest upcoming
Princess Cruises

Island Princess

Fort Lauderdale → Cartagena → Puerto Vallarta → Los Angeles

Mar 18 · 16 nights

$1,747 inside · $109/night

Best near-term option
Princess Cruises

Coral Princess

Fort Lauderdale → Cartagena → Puerto Vallarta → Los Angeles

Jan 6 · 15 nights

$1,780 inside · $119/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $131/night, with most departures landing in the $124-$158/night band across 3 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$131/night

$2,096 total

Normal range

$124-$158/night

$1,886-$2,517 total

Lowest recent fare

$85/night

$1,367 total

Comparison set

3 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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15–16 nights · 6 port calls · 9 sea days · 4 countries

6 port calls across Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 15-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Fort Lauderdale

    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

    Puerto Madero

    Mexico

  6. 6

    Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)

    Mexico

  7. 7

    Puerto Vallarta

    Mexico · Mexican Riviera

  8. 8

    Disembark in Los Angeles

    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.