What ports does the Caribbean Princess visit on December 5th, 2026?

This itinerary visits the following ports: 1. Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, 2. George Town, Grand Cayman, 3. Falmouth, Jamaica, 4. Cartagena, Colombia, 5. Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal), 6. Colon, Panama, 7. Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, 8. Celebration Key, Bahamas.

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12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean on Princess Caribbean Princess

December 5, 2026

Caribbean Princess December 5, 2026

The Caribbean Princess December 5, 2026 cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the Caribbean Princess will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Saturday, Dec 5th and returns on Thursday, Dec 17th, 2026.

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Departure Port

Fort Lauderdale

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Caribbean Princess · December 5, 2026

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Caribbean Princess · December 5, 2026

The Caribbean Princess sails on December 5, 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 Dec 17th 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)

DEC05
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
A: — - D: 2:00 PM
DEC06
At Sea
A: — - D: —
DEC07
George Town, Grand Cayman
A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
DEC08
Falmouth, Jamaica
A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
DEC09
At Sea
A: — - D: —
DEC10
Cartagena, Colombia
A: 6:00 AM - D: 1:00 PM
DEC11
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
A: 5:00 AM - D: 2:30 PM
DEC11
Colon, Panama
A: 4:30 PM - D: 7:00 PM
DEC12
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
A: 6:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
DEC13
At Sea
A: — - D: —
DEC14
At Sea
A: — - D: —
DEC15
At Sea
A: — - D: —
DEC16
Celebration Key, Bahamas
A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
DEC17
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
A: 6:00 AM - D: —

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Cruise Ports

December 5, 2026 · 12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Day 1•Saturday, Dec 5

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.

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Day 2•Sunday, Dec 6

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 3•Monday, Dec 7

George Town, Grand Cayman

Arrival: 8:00 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.

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Day 4•Tuesday, Dec 8

Falmouth, Jamaica

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Falmouth, Jamaica, offers docking at Falmouth Port. Travelers explore Good Hope Estate and Martha Brae River. Excursions include rafting and Dunn’s River Falls climbs. Local markets sell jerk pork. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes curry goat, a Jamaican favorite. Souvenirs, like wood carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance river activities. Falmouth’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Jamaican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic estates and adventurous excursions, making Falmouth an engaging destination for exploration.

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Day 5•Wednesday, Dec 9

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 6•Thursday, Dec 10

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 1:00 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.

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Day 7•Friday, Dec 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.

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Day 7•Friday, Dec 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.

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Day 8•Saturday, Dec 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.

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Day 9•Sunday, Dec 13

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 10•Monday, Dec 14

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 11•Tuesday, Dec 15

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 12•Wednesday, Dec 16

Celebration Key, Bahamas

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Celebration Key, Bahamas, docks at a private pier for Grand Bahama cruises. Travelers enjoy water parks and cabana rentals. Snorkeling reveals artificial reefs. No local markets; island shops sell branded merchandise. Peak season December to April; no taxis, free shuttles provided. Dining includes jerk chicken at beach buffets. Souvenirs feature Bahamian straw hats. Kayaking and paddleboarding available.

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Day 13•Thursday, Dec 17

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

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Weather Forecast

Caribbean Princess - December 5, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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December

Typical Weather

82°F

Average High

45°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

2.0 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

67 / 100

safer than 67% of all cruises

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Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale's cruise port is secure, but travelers should stay vigilant and cautious in neighborhoods with higher crime rates.

/ 10

George Town

George Town, Grand Cayman, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a strong local law enforcement presence.

/ 10

Falmouth

Travelers in Falmouth should stay vigilant against petty crime and avoid less populated areas, opting for organized excursions for safety.

/ 10

Cartagena

Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.

/ 10

Panama Canal

Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal can enjoy a safe experience aboard their ship, with low crime rates and strong security measures.

/ 10

Colon

Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.

/ 10

Puerto Limon

Travelers to Puerto Limon should stay vigilant against petty theft and consider organized tours for a safer experience.

/ 10

Celebration Key

Celebration Key prioritizes guest safety with controlled access and security, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty crime.

Cruise Ship

⚓ 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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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Caribbean Princess sailing on December 5, 2026?

This is a 12-night cruise itinerary departing from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida.

What ports does the Caribbean Princess visit on the December 5, 2026 cruise?

This route includes fort-lauderdale-florida, george-town-grand-cayman, falmouth-jamaica, cartagena-colombia, panama-canal-cruise-into-canal, colon-panama, puerto-limon-costa-rica, celebration-key-bahamas.

How many sea days are included on this Caribbean Princess December 5, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 5 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Caribbean Princess sailing on December 5, 2026?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Caribbean Princess itinerary?

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Last Updated: Apr 8, 2026