This 16-night Princess Cruises itinerary links Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, threading 9 ports of call through 7 countries with 8 days at sea to unwind aboard Princess Cruises Emerald Princess.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 7 countries over 16 nights, starting in Los Angeles and finishing in Fort Lauderdale, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 9 port days and 8 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Route
- Los Angeles → Fort Lauderdale
- Pace
- 9 port days · 8 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day12Panama Canal (Cruising Canal) 6:00 AM – 6:00 PMExplore Panama Canal
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The Ship
Your home for all 16 nights aboard Princess Cruises Emerald Princess — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 16 Night Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean is a 16-night one-way itinerary aboard Princess Cruises Emerald Princess. You board in Los Angeles and disembark in Fort Lauderdale, calling at 9 ports across 7 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in California (Los Angeles), Mexico (Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco), Guatemala (Puerto Quetzal), Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Panama (Panama City), Aruba (Oranjestad) and 1 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Los Angeles and home from Fort Lauderdale, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 8 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.