Viking Mars: 10-Night Classic Panama Canal Passage
This 10-night Panama Canal cruise aboard the Viking Mars by Viking Ocean Cruises sails from Panama City (Fuerte Amador) to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), departing January 16, 2028, calling at Panama Canal, Colon, Puerto Limon, and 3 more ports, and returns January 26, 2028. Cabin prices start from $5,299 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 2 dates
Viking Mars sails from Panama City (Fuerte Amador) to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) via these six ports on 2 dates between November 2027 and January 2028. In the table below, November 29, 2027 calls at them in the same order.
Colon sits at the Atlantic (Caribbean) entrance to the Panama Canal, serving as the port of call for ships that transit the canal or stop before or after the crossing. The Colon 2000 cruise terminal and the nearby Cristobal pier handle the cruise traffic, both located away from the city center in secure port compounds.
Read more →Belize City is the largest city in Belize, a small Central American country on the Caribbean coast known for its barrier reef (the second largest in the world), jungle ruins, and laid-back culture. The city itself has about 60,000 residents and a rough, unpolished feel that can surprise passengers expecting a typical Caribbean port.
Read more →Cozumel cruise port is one of the busiest in the Caribbean, with multiple ships docking on the island every day during peak season. Cozumel is a flat, laid-back island off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, and it's been a cruise staple for decades.
Read more →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 →Balcony cabin
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Viking Mars to these six ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Balcony from | vs Jan 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2027 | Panama Canal, Colon, Puerto Limon, Belize City, Cozumel, Progreso, Progreso | $4,899 | −$400 |
| Jan 16, 2028 | Panama Canal, Colon, Puerto Limon, Belize City, Cozumel, Progreso, Progreso | $5,299 | this sailing |
Viking Mars, Panama City (Fuerte Amador) to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), 10 nights. Balcony 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?
Balcony cabins start at $5,299 per person for the 10 nights, about $530 a night, with taxes and port fees included.
Is $5,299 a good price for this sailing?
It is $1,000 above the lowest balcony price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($4,299 on March 9, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails from Panama City (Fuerte Amador) to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and calls at Panama Canal, Colon, Puerto Limon, Belize City, Cozumel and Progreso, with 2 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Viking Mars sails this route on 2 dates between November 2027 and January 2028.
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