9 Night Southern Caribbean With Abc Islands (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Caribbean Princess
Caribbean Princess
January 4, 2028
9 Night Southern Caribbean With Abc Islands

Caribbean Princess - 1/4/2028

The January 4, 2028 cruise on the Caribbean Princess departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 9 Night Southern Caribbean With Abc Islands (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Caribbean Princess sets sail on Tuesday, Jan 4th and returns on Thursday, Jan 13th.

Cruise Length
9
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
5
Sea Days
4

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Caribbean Princess - January 4, 2028 - 9 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jan 3rdFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
2Jan 4thAt Sea
3Jan 6thGrand Turk Island
4Jan 6thAt Sea
5Jan 8thOranjestad, Aruba
6Jan 9thWillemstad, Curacao
7Jan 10thKralendijk, Bonaire
8Jan 10thAt Sea
9Jan 11thAt Sea
10Jan 13thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

The Caribbean Princess sails on January 4, 2028 for a 9 Night Southern Caribbean With Abc Islands (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 13th at 6:00 AM. During the 10-day journey, the Caribbean Princess will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 4 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.

Itinerary Safety Rank
78 / 100
safer than 78% of all cruises
78
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
Grand Turk Island
Grand Turk
Grand Turk Island is a safe destination for cruise travelers, featuring a low crime rate and a strong local police presence.
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.
8
/ 10
Kralendijk, Bonaire
Kralendijk
Kralendijk is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and secure belongings.

Cruise Ship

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.

Cruise Ports

Day1
JAN 42028
United States
D: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. (126 words)

Day2
JAN 52028
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
JAN 62028
Turks And Caicos Islands
A:6:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos, offers docking at Grand Turk Cruise Center. Travelers explore Cockburn Town and Governor’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Gibbs Cay. Local markets sell conch salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes jerk fish, a Turks and Caicos favorite. Souvenirs, like shell 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. Grand Turk’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and marine beauty, making Grand Turk an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day4
JAN 72028
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!

Day5
JAN 82028
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day6
JAN 92028
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day7
JAN 102028
Netherlands Antilles
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Kralendijk, Bonaire, offers docking at Kralendijk Port. Travelers explore Washington Slagbaai Park and Klein Bonaire. Excursions include snorkeling at Bari Reef. Local markets sell kadushi soup. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures flamingos and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes keshi yena, a Bonairean favorite. Souvenirs, like salt 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. Kralendijk’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Bonairean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine biodiversity and scenic islands, making Kralendijk an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day8
JAN 112028
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!

Day9
JAN 122028
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
JAN 132028
United States
A:6:00 AM

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)