16-Day Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
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16-Day Panama Canal – Ocean to Ocean

Departure 6 Nov 2026
Duration 16 Nights
Cruise Line Princess Cruises
Ship Sapphire Princess

Featured Cabins

0800 059 0570

Itinerary

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Date of arrival 6 Nov 2026
Depart 15:00

Like many southeast Florida neighbors, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalizing. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas corridor. The sparkling look results from upgrades both downtown and on the beachfront. Matching the downtown’s innovative arts district, cafés, and boutiques is an equally inventive beach area, with hotels, cafés, and shops facing an undeveloped shoreline, and new resort-style hotels replacing faded icons of yesteryear. Despite wariness of pretentious overdevelopment, city leaders have allowed a striking number of glittering high-rises. Nostalgic locals and frequent visitors fret over the diminishing vision of sailboats bobbing in waters near downtown; however, Fort Lauderdale remains the yachting capital of the world, and the water toys don’t seem to be going anywhere.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Aruba, Aruba

Date of arrival 9 Nov 2026
Arrive 09:00
Depart 17:00

Aruba, known as “One Happy Island,” is a sun-soaked paradise in the southern Caribbean, famous for its pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Visitors flock to Palm Beach and Eagle Beach for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports, while adventurous travelers can explore the island’s rugged interior at Arikok National Park, home to unique rock formations, caves, and native wildlife. The capital, Oranjestad, charms with its colorful Dutch colonial architecture, lively markets, and waterfront dining. Aruba’s warm, dry climate and steady trade winds make it perfect for sailing, windsurfing, and kiteboarding year-round. The island also boasts vibrant local culture, with a mix of Caribbean, Dutch, African, and indigenous influences celebrated in music, festivals, and cuisine. Friendly locals, luxury resorts, and a variety of attractions—from snorkeling and scuba diving to casinos and nightlife—ensure every traveler finds something to enjoy. Aruba truly offers a blend of relaxation, adventure, and cultural experiences.

Aruba, Aruba

Cruising by Panama Canal

Date of arrival 11 Nov 2026
Arrive 06:00
Depart 18:00
At sea.

Fuerte Amador, Panama

Date of arrival 12 Nov 2026
Arrive 07:00
Depart 16:00
No further details for this day.
Fuerte Amador, Panama

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Date of arrival 14 Nov 2026
Arrive 07:00
Depart 17:30

This town is not on the Nicoya Peninsula, but rather on Costa Rica’s mainland. It is best known as a cruise-ship port and launching pad for ferries heading southeast to the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula and for cruises sailing out on the Gulf of Nicoya. Puntarenas is also a major fishing port with a lively fish market. The town’s reputation suffers from the unimpressive parts you see from your car as you roll through town on the way to the ferry dock. But the town has a lot of character off the main drag, thanks to its illustrious past as an affluent port town and principal vacation spot for San José’s wealthy, who arrived by train in the last century. Once the port was moved and roads opened to other beaches, Puntarenas’s economy crashed, but it’s making a comeback. Sitting on a narrow spit of sand—punta de arenas literally means “point of sand”—that protrudes into the Gulf of Nicoya, the town boasts a beautifully groomed, wide Blue Flag beach with views of the Nicoya Peninsula and spectacular sunsets, along with a public swimming pool, the San Lucas Beach Club, and a marine-life museum. Ticos arrive by bus and car to enjoy the beach and stroll the Paseo de los Turistas, a beachfront promenade lined with tree-shaded concrete benches and seafood restaurants. Crowds of locals, called porteños, cruise by on bicycles, the town’s most popular form of transport.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

Date of arrival 16 Nov 2026
Arrive 08:00
Depart 16:00
No further details for this day.
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco), Mexico

Date of arrival 17 Nov 2026
Arrive 08:00
Depart 15:00
No further details for this day.
Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco), Mexico

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Date of arrival 19 Nov 2026
Arrive 08:00
Depart 16:00

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. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of arrival 22 Nov 2026
Arrive 06:15

Home of the famous Hollywood sign and Walk of Fame, Los Angeles is the place to visit for anyone interested in film and television and hoping to get a glimpse at some famous actors and artists. Stroll down the Walk and enjoy the glamorous atmosphere and famous surroundings, or take a break on the Santa Monica pier and watch the sun set on the sea.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Cabin Options

Princess Cruises Interior

Interior

Welcome to the Interior aboard the Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 162ft² (15m²)
Princess Cruises Suite

Suite

Welcome to the Suite aboard the Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 932ft² (87m²)
Princess Cruises Ruby Princess Accommodation Family Suite With Balcony

Two Bedroom Family Suite with Balcony

Welcome to the Two Bedroom Family Suite with Balcony aboard the Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 6 persons
Size
Princess Cruises Coral Princess Mini Suite Club Class

Reserve Collection

Welcome to the Reserve Collection aboard the Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 323ft² (30m²)
Princess Cruises Coral Princess Mini Suite Club Class

Mini-Suite

Welcome to the Mini-Suite aboard the Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 323ft² (30m²)
Princess Cruises Balcony

Balcony

Welcome to the Balcony aboard the Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 222ft² (21m²)
Princess Cruises Oceanview

Oceanview

Welcome to the Oceanview aboard the Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 206ft² (19m²)

Ship Facilities

Dining
Entertainment
Health & Fitness
Younger Travellers

About the Ship

From sumptuous dining to captivating diversions, discover the many riches of this gem

As you set your sights on the wonders of the world, let Sapphire Princess indulge your every whim. 

Sapphire princess

Sapphire princess Information

Launched 2004
Length 951 ft (290m)
Guest Capacity 2670
Cabins 1337
Crew Members 1100

Deck Plans

Deck 4

  • Medical Centre

Deck 5

  • Alfredo’s Pizzeria
  • Bar Piazza
  • International Café
  • Princess Fine Arts Gallery
  • Savoy Dining Room
  • The Library
  • The Piazza
  • Vines Bar
  • Vivaldi Dining Room
  • Writing Room
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Oceanview Staterooms

Deck 6

  • Calypso Cove
  • Captain’s Circle
  • Churchill Lounge
  • Future Cruise Sales
  • Grand Casino
  • International Dining Room
  • Library
  • Meridian Bay
  • Pacific Moon Dining Room
  • Passenger Services
  • Princess Theatre
  • Santa Fe Dining Room
  • Shore Excursions
  • The Shops of Princess
  • Wake View Bar

Deck 7

  • Club Fusion
  • Crooners Bar
  • Explorers Lounge
  • Internet Café
  • Meridian Bay
  • Photo Gallery
  • Princess Theatre
  • Promenade Galleria
  • Sabatini’s
  • The Shops of Princess
  • Wheelhouse Bar

Deck 8

  • Interior Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Suites
  • Mini-Suites
  • Oceanview Staterooms 

Deck 9

  • Interior Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Suites
  • Mini-Suites

Deck 10

  • Interior Staterooms 
  • Balcony Staterooms 
  • Oceanview Staterooms
  • Suites

Deck 11

  • Interior Staterooms
  • Oceanview Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms 
  • Suites

Deck 12

  • Terrace Pool
  • Interior Staterooms 
  • Suites

Deck 14

  • Calypso Bar
  • Calypso Reef & Pool
  • Horizon Court
  • Horizon Terrace
  • Hot Tubs
  • Neptune’s Reef & Pool
  • Outrigger Bar
  • Prego Pizzeria
  • Sterling Steakhouse
  • Swirls
  • The Mermaid’s Tail Bar
  • Trident Grill
  • Interior Staterooms 
  • Balcony Staterooms

Deck 15

  • Fitness Centre
  • Lap Pool
  • Lotus Spa
  • Massage
  • Movies Under The Stars
  • Splash Pool
  • Teen Centre
  • Aerobics
  • The Conservatory
  • Trade Winds
  • Youth Centre

Deck 16

  • Deck Chess Set
  • Hot Tubs
  • Lawn Court
  • Platinum Studio
  • Shuffleboard
  • The Oasis
  • The Sanctuary

Deck 17

  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Center Court

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