Caribbean Princess - December 23, 2025 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Caribbean Princess
Fort Lauderdale
Oranjestad, Aruba
Willemstad, Curac

Caribbean Princess - December 23, 2025

The December 23, 2025 cruise on the Caribbean Princess departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Caribbean Princess sets sail on Tuesday, Dec 23rd and returns on Sunday, Jan 4th.

12nights

December 23, 2025

Dec 23rd - Jan 4th

Caribbean Princess

Caribbean Princess

Princess Cruise Line

Caribbean Princess - December 23, 2025

12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean Holiday

from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Caribbean Princess cruise ship departing December 23, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,698 ($142 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,311 ($110 per night), this represents a recent increase of 30%.

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inside
$1,698
($141 / night)
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oceanview
$1,832
($152 / night)
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balcony
$2,788
($232 / night)
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suite
$2,771
($230 / night)
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Caribbean Princess Size Infographic

Caribbean Princess

113 k
tonnage
952 ft
length
2004
year built
1,569
cabins
3,142
passengers
1,200
crew

CARIBBEAN PRINCESS SIZE

The Caribbean Princess has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 112,894 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length. Caribbean Princess is included in Princess’s Grand Class. At full capacity, the Caribbean Princess holds 4,342 passengers. That includes 3,142 cruise vacationers and 1,200 staff members. The Caribbean Princess total number of staterooms is 1,569.

Caribbean Princess Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:112,894 GT
  • Length:952 ft (290 m)
  • Beam:118 ft (36 m)
  • Draft:27 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2004
  • Years Served:2004-Present
  • Capacity:3,142
  • Crew Members:1,200
  • Total on Board:4,342
  • Total Staterooms:1,569
  • Flagged Country:Bermuda
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Caribbean Princess age and stats vs all Princess 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 Caribbean Princess Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Caribbean Princess - December 23, 2025 - 12 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 22ndFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
2Dec 23rdAt Sea
3Dec 24thAt Sea
4Dec 26thOranjestad, Aruba
5Dec 27thWillemstad, Curacao
6Dec 27thAt Sea
7Dec 29thCartagena, Colombia
8Dec 30thColon, Panama
8Dec 30thPanama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
9Dec 31stPuerto Limon, Costa Rica
10Dec 31stAt Sea
11Jan 2ndGeorge Town, Grand Cayman
12Jan 2ndAt Sea
13Jan 4thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Caribbean Princess sails on December 23, 2025 for a 12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 2:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Jan 4th at 6:00 AM. During the 14-day journey, the Caribbean Princess will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 232025
United States
D:2:00 PM

Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.

Day2
DEC 242025
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
DEC 252025
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!

Day4
DEC 262025
Netherlands Antilles
A:8:00 AMD:9:00 PM

Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.

Day5
DEC 272025
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:9:00 PM

Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao bids you a warm welcome. The friendly inhabitants, first class hotels, wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating architecture, floating market, pontoon bridge, secluded bays, rich fauna and flora, and the many possibilities for excursions and entertainment make Curacao the tourist's paradise.

Day6
DEC 282025
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!

Day7
DEC 292025
A:6:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.

Day8
DEC 302025
A:4:30 PMD:7:00 PM

Colon is one of Latin America's busiest commercial centers. Since 1953, it has had a free trade zone, where merchants can import and export goods without paying duties. The main streets of Colon are often crowded with sailors, traders, and tourists. The city has many bars, nightclubs, and gambling establishments. Colon also has duty-free shops, which sell many products at low prices.

Day8
DEC 302025
A:5:00 AMD:2:30 PM

Day9
DEC 312025
A:6:00 AMD:5:00 PM

The second-largest city in Costa Rica, Puerto Limon will leave you with a lifetime of memories. Soak in the distinct Caribbean flavor of the city's world-famous Carnivale de Limon. See the wonder of the sea turtle nesting grounds in Tortugero. Delight in the dolphins at Manzanillo National Park. Or, if ultimate relaxation is your goal, sprawl luxuriously on any of the area's lavish sand beaches.

Day10
JAN 12026
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
JAN 22026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands, and is situated directly on Grand Cayman. Once a center of turtle fishing, the area is now a popular tourist destination. Snorkeling and diving are especially popular, and the opportunity to swim with and feed the giant, graceful stingrays should not be missed. Don't worry--it is said that no one has ever been stung.

Day12
JAN 32026
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
JAN 42026
United States
A:6:00 AM

Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.