Caribbean Princess - December 17, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Caribbean Princess
Fort Lauderdale
Oranjestad, Aruba
Cartagena, Colomb

Caribbean Princess - December 17, 2026

The December 17, 2026 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 7 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Caribbean Princess sets sail on Thursday, Dec 17th and returns on Tuesday, Dec 29th.

12nights

December 17, 2026

Dec 17th - Dec 29th

Caribbean Princess

Caribbean Princess

Princess Cruise Line

Caribbean Princess - December 17, 2026

12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean Holiday

from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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 17, 2026 - 12 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 16thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
2Dec 17thAt Sea
3Dec 18thAt Sea
4Dec 20thOranjestad, Aruba
5Dec 20thAt Sea
6Dec 22ndCartagena, Colombia
7Dec 23rdColon, Panama
7Dec 23rdPanama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
8Dec 24thPuerto Limon, Costa Rica
9Dec 24thAt Sea
10Dec 26thGeorge Town, Grand Cayman
11Dec 26thAt Sea
12Dec 27thAt Sea
13Dec 29thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Caribbean Princess sails on December 17, 2026 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 Dec 29th at 6:00 AM. During the 14-day journey, the Caribbean Princess will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 172026
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 182026
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 192026
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 202026
Netherlands Antilles
A:9:00 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 212026
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!

Day6
DEC 222026
A:6:00 AMD:1:00 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.

Day7
DEC 232026
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.

Day7
DEC 232026
A:5:00 AMD:2:30 PM

Day8
DEC 242026
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.

Day9
DEC 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!

Day10
DEC 262026
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.

Day11
DEC 272026
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!

Day12
DEC 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!

Day13
DEC 292026
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.