Caribbean Princess - 12/23/2025
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 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Caribbean Princess sets sail on Tuesday, Dec 23rd and returns on Sunday, Jan 4th.
Cruise Pricing
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 $1,674 ($140 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,708 ($143 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 2%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Caribbean Princess - December 23, 2025 - 12 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 22nd | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida |
| 2 | Dec 23rd | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 24th | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 26th | Oranjestad, Aruba |
| 5 | Dec 27th | Willemstad, Curacao |
| 6 | Dec 27th | At Sea |
| 7 | Dec 29th | Cartagena, Colombia |
| 8 | Dec 30th | Colon, Panama |
| 8 | Dec 30th | Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal) |
| 9 | Dec 31st | Puerto Limon, Costa Rica |
| 10 | Dec 31st | At Sea |
| 11 | Jan 2nd | George Town, Grand Cayman |
| 12 | Jan 2nd | At Sea |
| 13 | Jan 4th | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida |
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.
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.
Cruise Ship
Caribbean Princess
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.
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Cruise Ports
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)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Oranjestad, Aruba, offers docking at Oranjestad Port. Travelers explore Arikok National Park and California Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Baby Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cacti landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes funchi, an Aruban favorite. Souvenirs, like aloe crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Oranjestad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Aruban stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural parks and scenic beaches, making Oranjestad an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Willemstad, Curaçao, offers docking at Willemstad Port. Travelers explore Queen Emma Bridge and Punda’s colorful buildings. Excursions include snorkeling at Tugboat Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Dutch architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes stobá, a Curaçaoan favorite. Souvenirs, like blue curaçao crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Antillean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Willemstad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Curaçaoan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and marine adventures, making Willemstad an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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)
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)
Panama Canal (Cruise into Canal), Panama, offers partial transit cruising. Travelers view Miraflores Locks and Gatun Lake 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 feats 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 marvels and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination. (126 words)
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puerto Limon Port. Travelers explore Tortuguero Canals and Veragua Rainforest. Excursions include sloth sanctuary tours. Local markets sell gallo pinto. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures jungle canals and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes casado, a Costa Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bribri history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rainforest walks. Puerto Limon’s natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic canals, making Puerto Limon an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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)