Ruby Princess itinerary map for January 9, 2024
Ruby Princess
Ruby Princess
January 9, 2024
10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean

Ruby Princess January 9, 2024

The Ruby Princess January 9, 2024 cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the Ruby Princess will visit a total of 7 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Tuesday, Jan 9th and returns on Friday, Jan 19th, 2024.

Cruise Length
10
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
7
Sea Days
4
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Ruby Princess · January 9, 2024

The Ruby Princess sails on January 9, 2024 for a 10 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 Jan 19th at 6:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the Ruby Princess will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

  • JAN09
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: — - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN10
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN11
    Falmouth, Jamaica
    Falmouth, Jamaica
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • JAN12
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN13
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN14
    Cristobal, Panama
    Cristobal, Panama
    A: 3:00 PM - D: 6:00 PM
  • JAN14
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 2:30 PM
  • JAN15
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • JAN16
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN17
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN18
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN19
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

January 9, 2024 · 10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Day 1•Tuesday, Jan 9

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. (126 words)

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At Sea
Day 2•Wednesday, Jan 10

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Falmouth, Jamaica
Day 3•Thursday, Jan 11

Falmouth, Jamaica

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Falmouth, Jamaica, offers docking at Falmouth Port. Travelers explore Good Hope Estate and Martha Brae River. Excursions include rafting and Dunn’s River Falls climbs. Local markets sell jerk pork. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes curry goat, a Jamaican favorite. Souvenirs, like wood carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance river activities. Falmouth’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Jamaican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic estates and adventurous excursions, making Falmouth an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

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At Sea
Day 4•Friday, Jan 12

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cartagena, Colombia
Day 5•Saturday, Jan 13

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 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. (126 words)

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Cristobal, Panama
Day 6•Sunday, Jan 14

Cristobal, Panama

Arrival: 3:00 PM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Cristobal, Panama, offers docking at Cristobal Port. Travelers view Gatun Locks and Colón’s 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 engineering 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. Cristobal’s industrial charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of canal history and cultural villages, making Cristobal an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
Day 6•Sunday, Jan 14

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. (126 words)

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Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Day 7•Monday, Jan 15

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. (126 words)

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 8•Tuesday, Jan 16

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 9•Wednesday, Jan 17

George Town, Grand Cayman

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 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. (126 words)

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 10•Thursday, Jan 18

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 11•Friday, Jan 19

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. (126 words)

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Ruby Princess - January 9, 2024 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

🌤️

January

Typical Weather

80°F

Average High

43°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

1.7 in monthly total

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
67 / 100
safer than 67% of all cruises
67
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.
5
/ 10
Falmouth, Jamaica
Falmouth
Travelers in Falmouth should stay vigilant against petty crime and avoid less populated areas, opting for organized excursions for safety.
6
/ 10
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
6
/ 10
Cristobal, Panama
Cristobal
Cristobal is generally safe for cruise travelers during the day, but caution is advised due to risks of petty theft and 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.
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

Ruby Princess

⚓ Tonnage

113,561

vs avg 128,868

🛠️ Year Built

2,008

vs avg 2,011

📏 Length (ft)

951

vs avg 1,020

👥 Passenger Count

3,080

vs avg 3,197

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.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Ruby Princess sailing on January 9, 2024?

This is a 10-night cruise itinerary departing from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida.

What ports does the Ruby Princess visit on the January 9, 2024 cruise?

This route includes fort-lauderdale-florida, falmouth-jamaica, cartagena-colombia, cristobal-panama, panama-canal-cruise-into-canal, puerto-limon-costa-rica, george-town-grand-cayman.

How many sea days are included on this Ruby Princess January 9, 2024 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 4 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Ruby Princess sailing on January 9, 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 Ruby Princess itinerary?

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

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