Emerald Princess itinerary map for December 6, 2024
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12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean on Princess Emerald Princess

December 6, 2024

Emerald Princess December 6, 2024

The Emerald Princess December 6, 2024 cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the Emerald Princess will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Friday, Dec 6th and returns on Wednesday, Dec 18th, 2024.

Cruise Length
12
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
5
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Cruise Price - Emerald Princess December 6, 2024

Emerald Princess · December 6, 2024

The graph below tracks historic price of the Emerald Princess cruise ship departing December 6, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $979 ($82 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $842 ($71 per night), this represents a recent increase of 16%.

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Inside
$979
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Oceanview
$979
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Balcony
$1,288
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Suite
$2,339

Price History – Emerald Princess December 6, 2024

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Emerald Princess
December 6, 2024
$979
16% vs avg: $842

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

Emerald Princess · December 6, 2024

The Emerald Princess sails on December 6, 2024 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 18th at 6:00 AM. During the 14-day journey, the Emerald 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)

  • DEC06
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: — - D: 2:00 PM
  • DEC07
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC08
    Ocho Rios, Jamaica
    Ocho Rios, Jamaica
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC09
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC10
    Oranjestad, Aruba
    Oranjestad, Aruba
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • DEC11
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC12
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 1:00 PM
  • DEC13
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 2:30 PM
  • DEC13
    Colon, Panama
    Colon, Panama
    A: 4:30 PM - D: 6:00 PM
  • DEC14
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • DEC15
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC16
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:30 PM
  • DEC17
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC18
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

December 6, 2024 · 12 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Day 1•Friday, Dec 6

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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At Sea
Day 2•Saturday, Dec 7

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Day 3•Sunday, Dec 8

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Ocho Rios, Jamaica, offers docking at Ocho Rios Port. Travelers explore Dunn’s River Falls and Mystic Mountain. Excursions include bobsledding and ziplining. Local markets sell jerk chicken. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures waterfalls and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes ackee and saltfish, a Jamaican favorite. Souvenirs, like reggae crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance waterfall climbs. Ocho Rios’ adventurous allure offers a vibrant Jamaican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and thrilling activities, making Ocho Rios an engaging destination for exploration.

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At Sea
Day 4•Monday, Dec 9

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Oranjestad, Aruba
Day 5•Tuesday, Dec 10

Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrival: 9:00 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
At Sea
Day 6•Wednesday, Dec 11

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cartagena, Colombia
Day 7•Thursday, Dec 12

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
Day 8•Friday, Dec 13

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•Friday, Dec 13

Colon, Panama

Arrival: 4:30 PM•Departure: 6:00 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•Saturday, Dec 14

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
At Sea
Day 10•Sunday, Dec 15

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

George Town, Grand Cayman
Day 11•Monday, Dec 16

George Town, Grand Cayman

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:30 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
At Sea
Day 12•Tuesday, Dec 17

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Day 13•Wednesday, Dec 18

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

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

Weather Forecast

Emerald Princess - December 6, 2024 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
69 / 100
safer than 69% of all cruises
69
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.
6
/ 10
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Ocho Rios
Travelers in Ocho Rios should stay in tourist zones and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime and scams.
8
/ 10
Oranjestad, Aruba
Oranjestad
Oranjestad is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.
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

Emerald Princess

⚓ Tonnage

113,561

vs avg 128,868

🛠️ Year Built

2,007

vs avg 2,011

📏 Length (ft)

951

vs avg 1,020

👥 Passenger Count

3,090

vs avg 3,197

The Emerald Princess has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 113,561 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet in length. Emerald Princess is included in Princess’s Grand class. At full capacity, the Emerald Princess holds 3,090 passengers. That includes 1,890 cruise vacationers and 1,200 staff members. The Emerald Princess total number of staterooms is 1,544.

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Emerald Princess December 6, 2024 FAQ

How many nights is the Emerald Princess sailing on December 6, 2024?▾

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

What ports does the Emerald Princess visit on the December 6, 2024 cruise?▾

This route includes fort-lauderdale-florida, ocho-rios-jamaica, oranjestad-aruba, cartagena-colombia, panama-canal-cruise-into-canal, colon-panama, puerto-limon-costa-rica, george-town-grand-cayman.

How many sea days are included on this Emerald Princess December 6, 2024 itinerary?▾

This itinerary includes 5 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Emerald Princess sailing on December 6, 2024?▾

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 Emerald Princess itinerary?▾

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get updates when cabin prices change for this sailing.

Last Updated: May 6, 2026