ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
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3:00 PM
Embarkation day. Ruby Princess sails at 3:00 PM.
10 nights · 7 ports
Round-trip · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
PrincessRuby Princess
Ruby Princess
January 9, 2024
10-Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean aboard Ruby Princess · Departing January 9, 2024 from the Port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
// AT A GLANCE
Ruby Princess January 9, 2024 Cruise Overview
Ruby Princess leaves Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM and returns Friday, January 19 at 7:00 AM: 10 nights with 6 ports of call (Falmouth, Cartagena, Cristobal, Panama Canal, Puerto Limon and George Town) and 4 days at sea. It is the only upcoming departure of this itinerary on Ruby Princess. January averages 85°F highs and 71°F lows across the ports on this route.
The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.7 out of 10, averaged across 7 ports.
// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE
Ruby Princess January 9, 2024 Roll Call
7 SAVED THIS SAILING
// 03 · ITINERARY
10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise Map
Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 9, 2024
All 12 days of the Ruby Princess January 9, 2024 cruise, including 4 days at sea. Arrival and departure times are local to each port, and the cruise line can change them before sailing.
// 04 · PORTS
10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Port List
Ruby Princess·January 9, 2024
Day 2 · Wednesday · Jan 10
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Ruby Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Club Fusion & Photo Gallery.
Day 4 · Friday · Jan 12
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Ruby Princess.
Day 8 · Tuesday · Jan 16
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Ruby Princess.
Day 10 · Thursday · Jan 18
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Ruby Princess.
// 05 · WEATHER
10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Weather Forecast
Ruby Princess·January 9, 2024
// YEAR-ROUND AT FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Most Popular Fort Lauderdale Shore Excursions
Independent shore excursions in every port on this Ruby Princess itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.
7 PORTS OF CALL·773 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST FORT LAUDERDALE SHORE TOURSBest Fort Lauderdale Shore ToursCURATED FROM 70 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT
OF 70TOP PRODUCT
4.1(2,001)
$47.46
Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides
Explore the Florida Everglades at Everglades Holiday Park located in Fort Lauderdale with an Airboat Tour…
1.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
TOP PRODUCT
4.6(789)
$58
Everglades VIP Airboat Tour with Transportation Included
Explore the Florida Everglades as you glide across the River of Grass on an hour-long airboat tour with the…
4 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(752)
$295
Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat
Explore the real Everglades on a full-day guided tour, led by a master naturalist. This is a comprehensive…
10 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.9(112)
$2,600
Private Yacht Cruise through Fort Lauderdale
Our PRIVATE AFFORDABLE LUXURY YACHT Cruise through Fort Lauderdale aboard a 690 Marquis. It is Your unique…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.6(108)
$135
SUV Ft Lauderdale to Miami Port & Hotel or Mia to Ft Lauderdale
Fully Licensed and Insurance. Miami Luxury Shuttle specializes in Ft. Lauderdale Car Service to Miami and…
45 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
5.0(96)
$134.50
Fort Lauderdale Private Yacht Tour & Sandbar Swim
Book a private Fort Lauderdale yacht charter for your own group of up to 12 guests—without sharing the boat…
4 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.9(95)
$795
14 Pass Sprinter Party Bus Ft Lauderdale 3 hour , DreamRide
We are a 24/7 operation. New Luxury 14 passenger Vehicles, private rides, This is not a shared ride. Enjoy…
3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.4(82)
$142.50
Private Transportation Service Fort Lauderdale FLL - Miami
Pick up at Fort Lauderdale International Airport at Scheduled Time Transfer to your Hotel in Miami…
45 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
These are the eight most reviewed. Fort Lauderdale has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.
SEE ALL FORT LAUDERDALE EXCURSIONSPricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — Ruby Princess sails January 9, 2024, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.
AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE
Itinerary Safety Score
10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
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.
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.
Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.
8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN07 PORTS
Fort Lauderdale's cruise port is secure, but travelers should stay vigilant and cautious in neighborhoods with higher crime rates.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Travelers in Falmouth should stay vigilant against petty crime and avoid less populated areas, opting for organized excursions for safety.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Cristobal is generally safe for cruise travelers during the day, but caution is advised due to risks of petty theft and crime.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal can enjoy a safe experience aboard their ship, with low crime rates and strong security measures.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Travelers to Puerto Limon should stay vigilant against petty theft and consider organized tours for a safer experience.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
George Town, Grand Cayman, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a strong local law enforcement presence.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP
Ruby Princess Ship Overview
Specs & DetailsPRINCESS
TONNAGE
113,561GT
11.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 128,868 GT
YEAR BUILT
2008
3 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2011
LENGTH
951ft
6.8% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,020 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
3,080cruisers
3.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 3,197 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP
The Ruby Princess has a construction date of 2008 and a total size of 113,561 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet in length. Ruby Princess is included in Princess's Grand class. At full capacity, the Ruby Princess holds 3,080 passengers. That includes 1,980 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Ruby Princess total number of staterooms is 1,540.
// 09 · MORE CRUISES
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// 09 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for yourRuby Princess·January 9, 2024sailing
Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
LAST UPDATED · OCT 9, 2026
