Caribbean Princess itinerary map for January 4, 2026 (12 nights)
Caribbean Princess cruise ship

Caribbean Princess — January 4, 202612-Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean on Princess

This 12-night cruise aboard the Caribbean Princess departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Sunday, January 4, 2026 and returns on Friday, Jan 16th. January weather across this route averages 84°/67°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.2 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports. Balcony cabins dropped $1,083 on Jan 2.

Cruise Length
12
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
5

Cruise Price - Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026

Caribbean Princess · January 4, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Caribbean Princess cruise ship departing January 4, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,094 ($92 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,287 ($108 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 15%.

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Inside
$1,094
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Oceanview
$1,599
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Balcony
$2,529
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Suite
$4,075

Price History – Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026

inside cabin
Caribbean Princess
January 4, 2026
$1,094
15% vs avg: $1,287

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Caribbean Princess · January 4, 2026

The Caribbean Princess sails on January 4, 2026 for a 12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (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 16th at 6:00 AM. During the 14-day journey, the Caribbean Princess will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

  • JAN04
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: — - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN06
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN07
    Oranjestad, Aruba
    Oranjestad, Aruba
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • JAN08
    Willemstad, Curacao
    Willemstad, Curacao
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • JAN09
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN10
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN11
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 2:30 PM
  • JAN11
    Colon, Panama
    Colon, Panama
    A: 4:30 PM - D: 7:00 PM
  • JAN12
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • JAN13
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN14
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN15
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN16
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

January 4, 2026 · 12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 1 of Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 cruise
Day 1•Sunday, Jan 4

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 2:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 2 at sea — Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 itinerary
Day 2•Monday, Jan 5

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Caribbean Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Club Fusion & Photo Gallery.

Day 3 at sea — Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 itinerary
Day 3•Tuesday, Jan 6

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Caribbean Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Club Fusion & Photo Gallery.

Oranjestad, Aruba — Day 4 of Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 cruise
Day 4•Wednesday, Jan 7

Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 PM

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Willemstad, Curacao — Day 5 of Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 cruise
Day 5•Thursday, Jan 8

Willemstad, Curacao

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 PM

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 6 at sea — Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 itinerary
Day 6•Friday, Jan 9

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Caribbean Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Club Fusion & Photo Gallery.

Cartagena, Colombia — Day 7 of Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 cruise
Day 7•Saturday, Jan 10

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal) — Day 8 of Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 cruise
Day 8•Sunday, Jan 11

Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)

Arrival: 5:00 AM•Departure: 2:30 PM

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Colon, Panama — Day 8 of Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 cruise
Day 8•Sunday, Jan 11

Colon, Panama

Arrival: 4:30 PM•Departure: 7:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica — Day 9 of Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 cruise
Day 9•Monday, Jan 12

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 10 at sea — Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 itinerary
Day 10•Tuesday, Jan 13

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Caribbean Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Club Fusion & Photo Gallery.

George Town, Grand Cayman — Day 11 of Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 cruise
Day 11•Wednesday, Jan 14

George Town, Grand Cayman

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 12 at sea — Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 itinerary
Day 12•Thursday, Jan 15

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Caribbean Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Club Fusion & Photo Gallery.

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 13 of Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 cruise
Day 13•Friday, Jan 16

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

Returning to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Caribbean Princess - January 4, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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January

Typical Weather

80°F

Average High

43°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

1.7 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on 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
72 / 100
safer than 72% of all cruises
72
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.
8
/ 10
Oranjestad, Aruba
Oranjestad
Oranjestad is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.
8
/ 10
Willemstad, Curacao
Willemstad
Willemstad is generally safe for tourists, but they should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and opportunistic crime.
6
/ 10
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
10
/ 10
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
Panama Canal
Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal can enjoy a safe experience aboard their ship, with low crime rates and strong security measures.
5
/ 10
Colon, Panama
Colon
Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.
6
/ 10
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Puerto Limon
Travelers to Puerto Limon should stay vigilant against petty theft and consider organized tours for a safer experience.
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.

Cruise Ship

Caribbean Princess

⚓ Tonnage

112,894

vs avg 128,868

🛠️ Year Built

2,004

vs avg 2,011

📏 Length (ft)

952

vs avg 1,020

👥 Passenger Count

3,140

vs avg 3,197

The Caribbean Princess has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 112,894 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet in length. Caribbean Princess is included in Princess’s Grand class. At full capacity, the Caribbean Princess holds 3,140 passengers. That includes 1,940 cruise vacationers and 1,200 staff members. The Caribbean Princess total number of staterooms is 1,569.

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Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 cruise?▾

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What's the weather like on the Caribbean Princess January 4, 2026 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 12-night route, January averages 84°F highs and 67°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the January 4, 2026 Caribbean Princess itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.2 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 8 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Caribbean Princess sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Caribbean Princess departs Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM and returns on Friday, Jan 16th, 2026 at 6:00 AM. Total duration: 12 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the Caribbean Princess sailing on January 4, 2026?▾

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Last Updated: May 20, 2026