17 Night Panama Canal Westward (Ft. Lauderdale To Los Angeles)
Celebrity Summit
Celebrity Summit
April 13, 2026
17 Night Panama Canal Westward

Celebrity Summit - 4/13/2026

The April 13, 2026 cruise on the Celebrity Summit departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 17 Night Panama Canal Westward (Ft. Lauderdale To Los Angeles) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Celebrity Summit sets sail on Monday, Apr 13th and returns on Thursday, Apr 30th.

Cruise Length
17
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
8

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity Summit cruise ship departing April 13, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,167 ($69 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,234 ($132 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 48%.

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Celebrity Summit - April 13, 2026 - 17 Nights

DayDatePort
1Apr 13thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
2Apr 14thAt Sea
3Apr 15thGeorge Town, Grand Cayman
4Apr 16thAt Sea
5Apr 17thCartagena, Colombia
6Apr 18thColon, Panama
7Apr 19thPanama Canal Transit
8Apr 20thAt Sea
9Apr 21stPuntarenas, Costa Rica
10Apr 22ndAt Sea
11Apr 23rdPuerto Quetzal, Guatemala
12Apr 24thAt Sea
13Apr 25thAt Sea
14Apr 26thPuerto Vallarta, Mexico
15Apr 27thMazatlan, Mexico
16Apr 28thAt Sea
17Apr 29thAt Sea
18Apr 30thSan Pedro (Los Angeles), California
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The Celebrity Summit sails on April 13, 2026 for a 17 Night Panama Canal Westward (Ft. Lauderdale To Los Angeles). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of San Pedro (Los Angeles), California on Apr 30th at 7:00 AM. During the 18-day journey, the Celebrity Summit will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 8 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
64 / 100
safer than 64% of all cruises
64
7
/ 10
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's cruise port is secure, but travelers should stay vigilant and cautious in neighborhoods with higher crime rates.
9
/ 10
George Town, Grand Cayman
George Town
George Town, Grand Cayman, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a strong local law enforcement presence.
6
/ 10
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
5
/ 10
Colon, Panama
Colon
Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.
8
/ 10
Panama Canal Transit
Panama Canal
Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal Transit should remain aware of their surroundings while enjoying a secure and managed experience.
6
/ 10
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Puntarenas
Travelers in Puntarenas should stay vigilant against petty crime and consider organized tours for added safety and enjoyment.
5
/ 10
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Puerto Quetzal
Travelers should remain vigilant in Puerto Quetzal due to crime risks and are advised to join organized tours for safety.
7
/ 10
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta
Travelers should remain vigilant and exercise caution against petty crime, especially outside tourist zones, while visiting Puerto Vallarta.
5
/ 10
Mazatlan, Mexico
Mazatlan
Travelers should stay within designated tourist areas and remain vigilant in Mazatlán to minimize risks of crime and enhance safety.
6
/ 10
San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
San Pedro
San Pedro is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant and avoid certain neighborhoods after dark to minimize risks.

Cruise Ship

Celebrity Summit Size Infographic

Celebrity Summit

91 k
tonnage
965 ft
length
2001
year built
1,109
cabins
2,218
passengers
960
crew

CELEBRITY SUMMIT SIZE

The Summit has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 90,940 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length. Celebrity Summit is included in Celebrity’s Millenium Class. At full capacity, the Celebrity Summit holds 3,178 passengers. That includes 2,218 cruise vacationers and 960 staff members. The Summit total number of staterooms is 1,109.

Celebrity Summit Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:90,940 GT
  • Length:965 ft (294 m)
  • Beam:105 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:28 mph (24 kn)
  • Year Built:2001
  • Years Served:2001 - Present
  • Capacity:2,218
  • Crew Members:960
  • Total on Board:3,178
  • Total Staterooms:1,109
  • Flagged Country:Malta
  • Ship Cost:350 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Celebrity Summit age and stats vs all Celebrity ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Celebrity Summit Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
APR 132026
United States
D:4:00 PM

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day2
APR 142026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
APR 152026
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

George Town, Grand Cayman, offers docking at George Town Port. Travelers explore Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City. Excursions include snorkeling at Coral Gardens. Local markets sell jerk chicken. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes conch chowder, a Caymanian favorite. Souvenirs, like turtle crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. George Town’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Cayman stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine adventures, making George Town an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day4
APR 162026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day5
APR 172026
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Cartagena, Colombia, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore San Felipe Castle and Old Town’s colorful streets. Excursions include Rosario Islands snorkeling. Local markets sell arepas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial walls and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Colombian favorite. Souvenirs, like emerald crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Spanish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Colombian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic islands, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day6
APR 182026
A:9:30 AMD:6:00 PM

Colón, Panama, offers docking at Colón Port. Travelers explore Gatun Locks and Fort San Lorenzo. Excursions include Emberá village tours. Local markets sell sancocho. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canal locks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle walks. Colón’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of canal engineering and indigenous heritage, making Colón an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day7
APR 192026
A:6:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Panama Canal Transit, Panama, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Gatun Locks and Centennial Bridge from the ship. Excursions include canal history tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for canal cruising. Photography captures engineering marvels and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while binoculars enhance lock viewing. Panama Canal’s industrial allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering feats and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day8
APR 202026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day9
APR 212026
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Puntarenas, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puntarenas Port. Travelers explore Paseo de los Turistas and Carara National Park. Excursions include zip-lining in Monteverde. Local markets sell gallo pinto. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures mangroves and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes casado, a Costa Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tico history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rainforest hikes. Puntarenas’ natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic coasts, making Puntarenas an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day10
APR 222026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day11
APR 232026
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, offers docking at Puerto Quetzal Port. Travelers explore Antigua’s colonial streets and Pacaya Volcano. Excursions include coffee plantation tours. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cobblestone plazas and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes pepián, a Guatemalan favorite. Souvenirs, like textile crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Puerto Quetzal’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Guatemalan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and scenic volcanoes, making Puerto Quetzal an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day12
APR 242026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day13
APR 252026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day14
APR 262026
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offers docking at Puerto Vallarta Port. Travelers explore Malecón and Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Excursions include snorkeling at Los Arcos. Local markets sell pozole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful boardwalks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes birria, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like huichol crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Jalisco history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Puerto Vallarta’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and marine adventures, making Puerto Vallarta an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day15
APR 272026
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Mazatlan, Mexico, offers docking at Mazatlan Port. Travelers explore Old Town and El Faro Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Deer Island. Local markets sell shrimp tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial plazas and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes aguachile, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like pottery crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sinaloa history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Mazatlan’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic beaches, making Mazatlan an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day16
APR 282026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day17
APR 292026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day18
APR 302026
United States
A:7:00 AM

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California, offers docking at San Pedro Port. Travelers explore USS Iowa and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Excursions visit Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic ships and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes avocado toast, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like surf-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chumash history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. San Pedro’s maritime charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of naval history and scenic coasts, making San Pedro an engaging destination. (126 words)