Island Princess: 16-Night Transcanal
This 16-night Panama Canal cruise aboard the Island Princess by Princess Cruises sails from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Los Angeles, departing March 18, 2027, calling at Aruba, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), and 4 more ports, and returns April 3, 2027. Cabin prices start from $1,499 per person.
Fort Lauderdale cruise port, officially Port Everglades, is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world and the closest major competitor to PortMiami, just 25 miles to the south. It sits on the southeastern coast of Florida across the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Dania Beach.
Read more →Known as 'One Happy Island,' Aruba docks ships at the port in Oranjestad, just steps from the colorful Dutch colonial architecture and Royal Plaza Mall. Eagle Beach and Palm Beach offer powdery white sand, and the island sits outside the hurricane belt.
Read more →Ensenada sits on the Pacific coast of Baja California, 80 miles south of the US-Mexico border. It's the closest foreign port to Southern California, which makes it the default quick-cruise stop for ships departing Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Diego on 3-5 night itineraries.
Read more →Los Angeles cruise port is in San Pedro, a harbor neighborhood at the southern tip of the city, about 25 miles from downtown LA and 18 miles from LAX. The port is called the World Cruise Center, and it's the main departure point for Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, and Pacific Coast itineraries.
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Interior cabins start at $1,499 per person for the 16 nights, about $94 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $2,749, about $172 a night.
Is $1,499 a good price for this sailing?
It is $75 above the lowest interior price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($1,424 on October 24, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Los Angeles and calls at Aruba, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco and Ensenada, with 8 days at sea.
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