16-Day Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean

16 nights from £936pp departing Saturday 4th Jan 2025

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	4th04	JanJan	202525	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, embark on the Coral Princess		15:00
Like many southeast Florida neighbors, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalizing. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas corridor. The sparkling look results from upgrades both downtown and on the beachfront. Matching the downtown's innovative arts district, cafés, and boutiques is an equally inventive beach area, with hotels, cafés, and shops facing an undeveloped shoreline, and new resort-style hotels replacing faded icons of yesteryear. Despite wariness of pretentious overdevelopment, city leaders have allowed a striking number of glittering high-rises. Nostalgic locals and frequent visitors fret over the diminishing vision of sailboats bobbing in waters near downtown; however, Fort Lauderdale remains the yachting capital of the world, and the water toys don’t seem to be going anywhere.
	5th05	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	6th06	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	7th07	JanJan	202525	Cartagena, Colombia	07:00	14:00
Cartagena's magnificent city walls and fortresses, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enclose a well-restored historic center (the Cuidad Amurallada, or walled city) with plazas, churches, museums, and shops that have made it a lively coastal vacation spot for South Americans and others. New hotels and restaurants make the walled city a desirable place to stay, and the formerly down-at-the-heels Getsemaní neighborhood attracts those seeking a bohemian buzz. The historic center is a small section of Cartagena; many hotels are in the Bocagrande district, an elongated peninsula where high-rise hotels overlook a long, gray-sand beach.When it was founded in 1533 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena was the only port on the South American mainland. Gold and silver looted from indigenous peoples passed through here en route to Spain and attracted pirates, including Sir Francis Drake, who in 1586 torched 200 buildings. Cartagena's walls protected the city's riches as well as the New World's most important African slave market.
	8th08	JanJan	202525	At Sea	06:00	16:30
	9th09	JanJan	202525	Fuerte Amador, Panama	06:30	18:00
	10th10	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	11th11	JanJan	202525	Puntarenas, Costa Rica	07:00	19:00
This town is not on the Nicoya Peninsula, but rather on Costa Rica's mainland. It is best known as a cruise-ship port and launching pad for ferries heading southeast to the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula and for cruises sailing out on the Gulf of Nicoya. Puntarenas is also a major fishing port with a lively fish market. The town’s reputation suffers from the unimpressive parts you see from your car as you roll through town on the way to the ferry dock. But the town has a lot of character off the main drag, thanks to its illustrious past as an affluent port town and principal vacation spot for San José's wealthy, who arrived by train in the last century. Once the port was moved and roads opened to other beaches, Puntarenas's economy crashed, but it's making a comeback. Sitting on a narrow spit of sand—punta de arenas literally means "point of sand"—that protrudes into the Gulf of Nicoya, the town boasts a beautifully groomed, wide Blue Flag beach with views of the Nicoya Peninsula and spectacular sunsets, along with a public swimming pool, the San Lucas Beach Club, and a marine-life museum. Ticos arrive by bus and car to enjoy the beach and stroll the Paseo de los Turistas, a beachfront promenade lined with tree-shaded concrete benches and seafood restaurants. Crowds of locals, called porteños, cruise by on bicycles, the town’s most popular form of transport.
	12th12	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	13th13	JanJan	202525	Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala	07:00	18:00
Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners
	14th14	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	15th15	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	16th16	JanJan	202525	Puerto Vallarta, Mexico	08:00	17:00
Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.
	17th17	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	18th18	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	19th19	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	20th20	JanJan	202525	San Francisco, California, United States, disembark the Coral Princess	07:00
With its myriad hills and spectacular bay, San Francisco beguiles with natural beauty, vibrant neighborhoods, and contagious energy. From the hipster Mission District to the sassy Castro, from bustling Union Square to enduring Chinatown, this dynamic town thrives on variety. The city makes it wonderfully easy to tap into the good life, too: between San Francisco's hot arts scene, tempting boutiques, parks perfect for jogging or biking, and all those stellar locavore restaurants and cocktail bars, it's the ultimate destination for relaxed self-indulgence.

Coral Princess

Launch Year

2003

Refit Year

2019

Tonnage

91,627

Capacity

2,000

Cabins

1,000

Accessible

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Balcony Staterooms

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
BZ	Balcony (Obstructed)	£1,669	£2,469
BF	Balcony	£1,696	£2,496
BY	Balcony (Obstructed)	£1,731	£2,531
BE	Balcony	£1,759	£2,559
BD	Balcony	£1,822	£2,622
BC	Balcony	£1,889	£2,689
BB	Balcony	£1,967	£2,767
BA	Balcony	£2,110	£2,910
B2	Premium Balcony	£2,261	£3,061
B1	Premium Balcony	£2,424	£3,224

Front Row Seat for Beautiful Scenery

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

Approx. 214 to 222 sq. ft., including balcony
Balcony with 2 chairs and table
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
Comfortable queen or two twin beds▲
Refrigerator
Flat-panel television
Private bathroom with shower
100% cotton, high-thread count linens
Complimentary 24-hour room service†
Spacious closet
Desk with chair
Hair dryer & bathroom amenities
Digital security safe

Interior

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
IF	Interior	£936	£1,736
IE	Interior	£940	£1,740
ID	Interior	£947	£1,747
IC	Interior	£960	£1,760
IB	Interior	£963	£1,763
IA	Interior	£967	£1,767

These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

Approx. 158 to 162 sq ft.
Comfortable queen or two twin beds▲
Refrigerator.
Flat-panel television
Private bathroom with shower
100% cotton, high-thread count linens
Complimentary 24-hour room service†
Spacious closet
Desk with chair
Hair dryer & bathroom amenities
Digital security safe

Mini-Suite Staterooms

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
MY	Mini-Suite No Balcony	£2,104	£2,904
ME	Mini-Suite	£2,436	£3,236
MD	Mini-Suite	£2,524	£3,324
MB	Mini-Suite	£2,680	£3,480

Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony* which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

*Some suites have windows rather than balconies and are labeled as Mini-Suite No Balcony.

Approximately 323 sq. ft., including balcony
Balcony with 2-4 chairs, table and ottoman
Bathroom tub and massage shower head
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
Separate sitting area with sofa bed & coffee table
Complimentary welcome glass of bubbly on embarkation day
Luxury mattress topper and pillows
Two flat-panel televisions
Comfortable queen or two twin beds▲
Refrigerator
100% cotton, high-thread count linens
Complimentary 24-hour room service†
Spacious closet
Desk with chair
Hair dryer & bathroom amenities
Digital security safe

▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins.
†Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change.

Oceanview Staterooms

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
OZ	Oceanview (Obstructed)	£980	£1,780
OY	Oceanview (Obstructed)	£986	£1,786
OW	Oceanview (Obstructed)	£1,000	£1,800
OV	Oceanview (Obstructed)	£1,020	£1,820
OE	Oceanview	£1,036	£1,836
OD	Oceanview	£1,053	£1,853
OC	Oceanview	£1,066	£1,866
OB	Oceanview	£1,086	£1,886
O6	Premium Oceanview	£1,099	£1,899
O5	Premium Oceanview	£1,165	£1,965

Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

Approx. 146 to 206 sq. ft.
A spacious picture window for memorable views
Comfortable queen or two twin beds▲
Refrigerator.
Flat-panel television
Private bathroom with shower
100% cotton, high-thread count linens
Complimentary 24-hour room service†
Spacious closet
Desk with chair
Hair dryer & bathroom amenities
Digital security safe

▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins.
†Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change.
Note: Some categories have portholes versus picture windows. Some stateroom views are partially to fully obstructed.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Ultimate Balcony Dining

A Private Dining Room with a View

Choose a luxurious breakfast or experience the “ultimate” romantic dinner at sea: a sumptuous multi-course meal, including succulent lobster tail and juicy steak, your beverage of choice, hors d’oeuvres, all served right on the privacy of your own balcony by our dedicated waitstaff. Treat yourself to this unparalleled indulgence and savour food, views and memories that will never be forgotten.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Crooners Bar

Offering an enticing menu of 75 martinis, plus entertainers at spectacular duelling glass pianos.

Wheelhouse Bar

Step into the Wheelhouse Bar on-board for a taste of British tradition. You'll find a menu of favourites advertised on chalkboards and displayed on counters for an authentic pub feel including fish & chips or a hearty Ploughman's Lunch

Live piano entertainment and drinks in a club-like ambience.

Churchill Lounge

The Churchill Lounge, on the Promenade Deck, is the ship's intimate smoking lounge where guests can also request a cognac from Crooners Bar next door to enjoy with their cigar.

Explorers Lounge

One of the Ship’s Coolest Hangouts

Want to just sit back with a cocktail and people watch? There’s plenty of seating and the bar menu features themed drinks from exotic destinations, speciality liqueurs and spirits offered nowhere else on board.

Movies Under The Stars

Boasting a giant screen 30% larger than Princess Cruises other ships, this signature poolside venue presents first-run movies, sporting events and concerts under the night sky, accompanied by complimentary fresh-popped popcorn. The 300 square foot theatre offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a blockbuster Hollywood movie against a backdrop of twinkling stars. Personal touches include comfortable chaise lounges, complimentary popcorn, warm cookies and milk, with cosy blankets in the evenings.

Princess Theatre

Broadway-Style Productions at Sea

With dazzling stage sets, artists from around the globe, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theatre, our largest theatre yet, showcases lavish, original productions with dynamic cast members in sumptuous surroundings. In this ultramodern theatre, relax in a plush seat with unobstructed sight lines as the velvet curtain goes up, a state-of-the-art lighting system illuminates the stage, and it’s on with the show!

Universe Lounge

The Best Seat in the House is Yours!

It’s on with the show in this art deco style intimate theatre with dramatic lighting and three revolving stages creating an extraordinarily versatile performance venue. Settle into a comfortable seat and watch an engaging cooking class and demonstration, a trendy fashion show or expand your knowledge at an enrichment lecture series. Cabaret shows and full-scale theatrical productions will make it a night to remember.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	16 nights aboard the Coral Princess
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Complimentary daily afternoon tea
	Choice of traditional or anytime dining
	Complimentary 24-hour room service
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	Drinks package available
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*