Island Princess itinerary map for December 7, 2025 (16 nights)
Island Princess itinerary map for December 7, 2025 (16 nights)
16 nights · 8 ports
Round-trip · San Francisco, California
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Island Princess
December 7, 2025

16-Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean aboard Island Princess · Departing December 7, 2025 from the Port of San Francisco, California.

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This 16-night cruise aboard the Island Princess departs from San Francisco, California on Sunday, December 7, 2025 and returns on Tuesday, Dec 23rd. December weather across this route averages 86°/59°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.5 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports.

Cruise Length
16
Night Cruise
Departure Port
San Francisco
California
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
9

Cruise Price - Island Princess December 7, 2025

Island Princess · December 7, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the Island Princess cruise ship departing December 7, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,939 ($122 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,610 ($101 per night), this represents a recent increase of 20%.

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Inside
$1,939
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Oceanview
$1,849
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Balcony
$2,199
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Suite
$2,443

Price History – Island Princess December 7, 2025

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Island Princess
December 7, 2025
$1,939
20% vs avg: $1,610

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 16 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean (San Francisco To Ft. Lauderdale)

Island Princess · December 7, 2025

The Island Princess sails on December 7, 2025 for a 16 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean (San Francisco To Ft. Lauderdale). The ship will depart the port of San Francisco, California at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Dec 23rd at 6:00 AM. During the 17-day journey, the Island Princess will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 9 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

16 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean (San Francisco To Ft. Lauderdale)

  • DEC07
    San Francisco, California
    San Francisco, California
    A: — - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC08
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC09
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC10
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC11
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC12
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC13
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC14
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • DEC15
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC16
    Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • DEC17
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC18
    Fuerte Amador, Panama
    Fuerte Amador, Panama
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • DEC19
    Panama Canal Transit
    Panama Canal Transit
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 3:30 PM
  • DEC20
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC21
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC22
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC23
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Island Princess Cruise Ports

December 7, 2025 · 16 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean (San Francisco To Ft. Lauderdale)

San Francisco, California — Day 1 of Island Princess December 7, 2025 cruise
Day 1•Sunday, Dec 7

San Francisco, California

Arrival: —•Departure: 3:00 PM

San Francisco, California, offers docking at Pier 27. Travelers explore Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Excursions visit Napa Valley wineries. Local markets sell clam chowder. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic bridges and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes cioppino, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like cable car crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ohlone history. Light layers and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. San Francisco’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic bays, making San Francisco an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 2 at sea — Island Princess December 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 2•Monday, Dec 8

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Island Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Lotus Bar & Photo Gallery.

Day 3 at sea — Island Princess December 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 3•Tuesday, Dec 9

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Island Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Lotus Bar & Photo Gallery.

Day 4 at sea — Island Princess December 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 4•Wednesday, Dec 10

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Island Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Lotus Bar & Photo Gallery.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — Day 5 of Island Princess December 7, 2025 cruise
Day 5•Thursday, Dec 11

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offers docking at Puerto Vallarta Port. Travelers explore Malecón and Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Excursions include snorkeling at Los Arcos. Local markets sell pozole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful boardwalks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes birria, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like huichol crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Jalisco history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Puerto Vallarta’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and marine adventures, making Puerto Vallarta an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 6 at sea — Island Princess December 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 6•Friday, Dec 12

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Island Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Lotus Bar & Photo Gallery.

Day 7 at sea — Island Princess December 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 7•Saturday, Dec 13

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Island Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Lotus Bar & Photo Gallery.

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala — Day 8 of Island Princess December 7, 2025 cruise
Day 8•Sunday, Dec 14

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, offers docking at Puerto Quetzal Port. Travelers explore Antigua’s colonial streets and Pacaya Volcano. Excursions include coffee plantation tours. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cobblestone plazas and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes pepián, a Guatemalan favorite. Souvenirs, like textile crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Puerto Quetzal’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Guatemalan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and scenic volcanoes, making Puerto Quetzal an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 9 at sea — Island Princess December 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 9•Monday, Dec 15

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Island Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Lotus Bar & Photo Gallery.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — Day 10 of Island Princess December 7, 2025 cruise
Day 10•Tuesday, Dec 16

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Puntarenas, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puntarenas Port. Travelers explore Paseo de los Turistas and Carara National Park. Excursions include zip-lining in Monteverde. Local markets sell gallo pinto. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures mangroves and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes casado, a Costa Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tico history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rainforest hikes. Puntarenas’ natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic coasts, making Puntarenas an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 11 at sea — Island Princess December 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 11•Wednesday, Dec 17

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Island Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Lotus Bar & Photo Gallery.

Fuerte Amador, Panama — Day 12 of Island Princess December 7, 2025 cruise
Day 12•Thursday, Dec 18

Fuerte Amador, Panama

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Fuerte Amador, Panama, offers docking at Fuerte Amador Port. Travelers explore Amador Causeway and Biomuseo. Excursions include Panama Canal tours. Local markets sell sancocho. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures modern architecture and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, 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 comfortable shoes enhance causeway walks. Fuerte Amador’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of urban landmarks and scenic waterways, making Fuerte Amador an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Panama Canal Transit — Day 13 of Island Princess December 7, 2025 cruise
Day 13•Friday, Dec 19

Panama Canal Transit

Arrival: 5:00 AM•Departure: 3:30 PM

Panama Canal Transit, Panama, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Gatun Locks and Centennial Bridge 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 marvels 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 feats and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Cartagena, Colombia — Day 14 of Island Princess December 7, 2025 cruise
Day 14•Saturday, Dec 20

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 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
Day 15 at sea — Island Princess December 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 15•Sunday, Dec 21

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Island Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Lotus Bar & Photo Gallery.

Day 16 at sea — Island Princess December 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 16•Monday, Dec 22

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Island Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Lotus Bar & Photo Gallery.

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 17 of Island Princess December 7, 2025 cruise
Day 17•Tuesday, Dec 23

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

Island Princess - December 7, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

San Francisco, California

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December

Typical Weather

68°F

Average High

31°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.18in

Daily average

5.4 in monthly total

Island Princess Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

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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
65 / 100
safer than 65% of all cruises
65
7
/ 10
San Francisco, California
San Francisco
Travelers in San Francisco should stay vigilant and secure belongings, especially in areas like the Tenderloin, to enhance safety.
7
/ 10
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta
Travelers should remain vigilant and exercise caution against petty crime, especially outside tourist zones, while visiting Puerto Vallarta.
5
/ 10
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Puerto Quetzal
Travelers should remain vigilant in Puerto Quetzal due to crime risks and are advised to join organized tours for safety.
6
/ 10
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Puntarenas
Travelers in Puntarenas should stay vigilant against petty crime and consider organized tours for added safety and enjoyment.
7
/ 10
Fuerte Amador, Panama
Fuerte Amador
Fuerte Amador is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should remain cautious, especially at night and outside the terminal area.
8
/ 10
Panama Canal Transit
Panama Canal
Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal Transit should remain aware of their surroundings while enjoying a secure and managed experience.
6
/ 10
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
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.

Cruise Ship

Island Princess

⚓ Tonnage

92,822

vs avg 128,868

🛠️ Year Built

2,003

vs avg 2,011

📏 Length (ft)

964

vs avg 1,020

👥 Passenger Count

2,210

vs avg 3,197

The Island Princess has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 92,822 gross tons. The ship measures 964 feet in length. Island Princess is included in Princess’s Coral class. At full capacity, the Island Princess holds 2,210 passengers. That includes 1,310 cruise vacationers and 900 staff members. The Island Princess total number of staterooms is 1,107.

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Island Princess December 7, 2025 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the Island Princess December 7, 2025 cruise?▾

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What's the weather like on the Island Princess December 7, 2025 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 16-night route, December averages 86°F highs and 59°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the December 7, 2025 Island Princess itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 6.5 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 Island Princess sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Island Princess departs San Francisco, California on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM and returns on Tuesday, Dec 23rd, 2025 at 6:00 AM. Total duration: 16 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the Island Princess sailing on December 7, 2025?▾

Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.

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Last Updated: May 21, 2026