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 February 14, 2027, calling at Aruba, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), and 4 more ports, and returns March 2, 2027. Cabin prices start from $2,559 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.
Highest of 5
At $2,699 for an interior cabin, this date is the highest of the 5 dates from February 2027 to April 2028 in the table below. The lowest is $1,649 on Jan 14, 2028.
Emerald Princess
Emerald Princess also sails from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Los Angeles via these seven ports in 16 nights, once, on April 22, 2028, with interior cabins from $1,599.
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 →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.
Read more →Interior cabin
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Island Princess to these seven ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Interior from | vs Feb 14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2026 | Aruba, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | No current price | |
| Feb 14, 2027 | Aruba, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | $2,699 | this sailing |
| Apr 19, 2027 | Aruba, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | $1,789 | −$910 |
| Jan 14, 2028 | Aruba, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | $1,649 | −$1,050 |
| Feb 15, 2028 | Aruba, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | $1,699 | −$1,000 |
| Apr 19, 2028 | Aruba, Panama Canal, Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Puerto Caldera, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta | $1,799 | −$900 |
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 Nov 11, 2026.
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Ocean view cabins start at $2,559 per person for the 16 nights, about $160 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $4,279, about $267 a night.
Is $2,559 a good price for this sailing?
It is $635 above the lowest ocean view price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($1,924 on March 11, 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 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. Emerald Princess also sails the same route.
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