Panama Canal Cruise — January 21 – February 3, 2027

Day 1.  Jan. 21st – Your exciting cruise vacation begins with your non-stop flight out of Salt Lake City (flights from other cities can be arranged).  Transportation will be provided to your comfortable Ft. Lauderdale hotel accommodations for the night. 

Day 2.  Jan. 22nd – Today you’ll board the beautiful Caribbean Princess ship which was specifically designed for Panama Canal cruises.  All aboard! 

Day 3. Jan. 23rd – You have a full day to get familiar with the ship and all of its great amenities on your day at sea.  Keep your eyes open for dolphins and whales as you sail towards the Cayman Islands.  

Day 4.  Jan. 24th – Your first port of call will be at Grand Cayman (from 9 am – 5 pm).  Your optional shore excursions are aplenty here.  Perhaps you’ll want to check out the famous Seven Mile beach, visit Stingray City or explore Cayman Crystal Caves.  However you spend your day here, it’s bound to be an exciting adventure.   

Day 5. Jan 25th – Next up on your cruise itinerary is Ocho Rios, Jamaica (from 9am – 5 pm).  This lush tropical island is famous for the stunning Dunn’s River Falls which should be on everyone’s to do list.  If not, then maybe go sailing on a catamaran boat, or just relax with your favorite drink in hand. 

Day 6.  Jan 26th – Today is a day of relaxation onboard the ship as you’ll spend the day at sea sailing to South America.  With daytime temperatures in this region averaging around 78 degrees,  you’ll be sending postcards home to your friends who are shivering in the frigid cold.  Enjoy your sunny day!   

Day 7.  Jan. 27th – You’ll arrive in Cartagena, Columbia today (from 7am – 2 pm) where options might include a foodie tour, a guided walking tour around the walled city or learn about Columbian emeralds and how they are mined and polished.  However you spend your day in South America, it will be amazing. 

Day 8.  Jan. 28th – Here is what you came for.  Transiting the new eastern locks of the Panama Canal.  We recommend taking the shore excursion from Gatun Lake in a smaller boat through the western locks and out to the Pacific Ocean for a full Panama Canal transit. The tour will end with a motorcoach ride back to the ship in Colon, Panama.  Otherwise, just stay on the ship as she heads back to the Caribbean Sea through the eastern locks and visits Colon, Panama (from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm).   

Day 9.  Jan. 29th – Limon, Costa Rica (from 7 am – 6 pm).  There is so much to see and do within the 11 hours you have in Costa Rica.  You might want to check out the sloths, learn how chocolate is made, take a gondola ride in the canopy of the rain forest or visit a banana plantation.  Now doesn’t that sound fun! 

Day 10.  Jan. 30th – Today is a sea day.  Here is your chance to rest up from all of your fun activities from the past few days – maybe a visit to the spa sounds like a good idea. 

Day 11.  Jan. 31st – Another day in Paradise cruising the Caribbean Sea.  Just knowing that it is probably snowing at home makes this day all the more special. 

Day 12.  Feb. 1st -Try your luck at the ship’s casino or relax in the hot tub as you have your final sea day.

Day 12.  Feb. 2nd – Welcome to Celebration Key, Grand Bahamas Island (from 8 am – 5 pm).  Every day is a Celebration on this exquisite, private resort, which is owned by the cruise line.  It’s your day to soak up all the resort has to offer, however you’d like.  Swim in the lagoons, relax in a cabana, sample authentic Bahamian fare — there’s no wrong way to spend the day. 

Day 13.  Feb. 3rd – Your well-deserved cruise vacation winds down today as you disembark in Fort Lauderdale.  But before heading to the airport, a fun adventure on an airboat in the Everglades looking for alligators has been planned for you.  Have your cameras ready!