This 16-night Princess Cruises itinerary links Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles, threading 9 ports of call through 6 countries with 8 days at sea to unwind aboard Princess Cruises Sapphire Princess.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 6 countries over 16 nights, starting in Fort Lauderdale and finishing in Los Angeles, 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
- Fort Lauderdale → Los Angeles
- Pace
- 9 port days · 8 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day6Panama 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 Sapphire 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 Sapphire Princess. You board in Fort Lauderdale and disembark in Los Angeles, calling at 9 ports across 6 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Florida (Fort Lauderdale), Aruba (Oranjestad), Panama (Panama City), Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Mexico (Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta) and California (Los Angeles).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Fort Lauderdale and home from Los Angeles, 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.