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 April 19, 2027, calling at Port of Oranjestad, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), and 4 more ports, and returns May 5, 2027. Cabin prices start from $1,559 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 6 dates
Island Princess sails from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Los Angeles via these seven ports on 6 dates between December 2026 and April 2028. All 5 other dates in the table below call at them in the same order.
2nd lowest of 6
At $1,559 for an interior cabin, this date is the 2nd lowest of the 6 dates from December 2026 to April 2028 in the table below. The lowest is $1,159 on Dec 12, 2026.
2 other ships
Emerald Princess (1 date) and Sapphire Princess (1 date) also sail from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Los Angeles via these seven ports in 16 nights: 2 dates between November 2026 and April 2028.
- Nov 6, 2026 · Sapphire Princess · interior $999
- Apr 22, 2028 · Emerald Princess · interior $1,504
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 →Aruba's capital sits just 15 miles off the Venezuelan coast, and it's one of the southern Caribbean's most popular cruise stops for good reason. Five berths across three air-conditioned terminals handle up to five ships at once, with water depths of 32 to 36 feet.
Read more →Stretched along Banderas Bay with the Sierra Madre mountains rising directly behind the shoreline, Puerto Vallarta draws about 290,000 residents year-round and far more during the winter cruise season. The city has managed to grow as a tourist destination while keeping its Mexican identity intact, particularly in the Zona Romantica and the malecon (boardwalk) areas where local life and tourism coexist on the same streets.
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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Island Princess to these seven ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Interior from | vs Apr 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2026 | Port of Oranjestad, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | $1,159 | −$400 |
| Feb 14, 2027 | Port of Oranjestad, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | $2,719 | +$1,160 |
| Apr 19, 2027 | Port of Oranjestad, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | $1,559 | this sailing |
| Jan 14, 2028 | Port of Oranjestad, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | $1,659 | +$100 |
| Feb 15, 2028 | Port of Oranjestad, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | $1,599 | +$40 |
| Apr 19, 2028 | Port of Oranjestad, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | $1,749 | +$190 |
Island Princess, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Los Angeles, 16 nights. Interior cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Oct 21, 2026.
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Interior cabins start at $1,559 per person for the 16 nights, about $97 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $2,474, about $155 a night.
Is $1,559 a good price for this sailing?
It is $335 above the lowest interior price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($1,224 on July 3, 2026). Among the 6 dates from December 2026 to April 2028 on this route shown above, the lowest is $1,159 on Dec 12, 2026.
Which ports does it visit?
It sails from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Los Angeles and calls at Port of Oranjestad, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco and Puerto Vallarta, with 8 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Island Princess sails this route on 6 dates between December 2026 and April 2028. 2 other ships also sail the same route.
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