Ruby Princess itinerary map for January 29, 2024 (10 nights)
Ruby Princess itinerary map for January 29, 2024 (10 nights)
10 nights · 7 ports
Round-trip · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Ruby Princess
January 29, 2024

10-Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean aboard Ruby Princess · Departing January 29, 2024 from the Port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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This 10-night cruise aboard the Ruby Princess departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Monday, January 29, 2024 and returns on Thursday, Feb 8th. January weather across this route averages 84°/64°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.8 out of 10, averaged across 7 ports.

Cruise Length
10
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
7
Sea Days
4

Cruise Itinerary Map - 10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Ruby Princess · January 29, 2024

The Ruby Princess sails on January 29, 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 Feb 8th 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)

  • JAN29
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: — - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN30
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN31
    Montego Bay, Jamaica
    Montego Bay, Jamaica
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • FEB01
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB02
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • FEB03
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 2:30 PM
  • FEB03
    Cristobal, Panama
    Cristobal, Panama
    A: 3:00 PM - D: 6:00 PM
  • FEB04
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • FEB05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB06
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • FEB07
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB08
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Ruby Princess Cruise Ports

January 29, 2024 · 10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 1 of Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 cruise
Day 1Monday, Jan 29

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.

Day 2 at sea — Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 itinerary
Day 2Tuesday, Jan 30

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PMDeparture: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Ruby Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Club Fusion & Photo Gallery.

Montego Bay, Jamaica — Day 3 of Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 cruise
Day 3Wednesday, Jan 31

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Arrival: 9:00 AMDeparture: 6:00 PM

Montego Bay, Jamaica, offers docking at Montego Bay Port. Travelers explore Rose Hall Great House and Doctor’s Cave Beach. Excursions include rafting on Martha Brae. Local markets sell jerk chicken. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial estates 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 beach exploration. Montego Bay’s vibrant charm offers a lively Jamaican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic beaches, making Montego Bay an engaging destination.

Day 4 at sea — Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 itinerary
Day 4Thursday, Feb 1

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PMDeparture: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Ruby Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Club Fusion & Photo Gallery.

Cartagena, Colombia — Day 5 of Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 cruise
Day 5Friday, Feb 2

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 6:00 AMDeparture: 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.

Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal) — Day 6 of Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 cruise
Day 6Saturday, Feb 3

Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)

Arrival: 5:00 AMDeparture: 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.

Cristobal, Panama — Day 6 of Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 cruise
Day 6Saturday, Feb 3

Cristobal, Panama

Arrival: 3:00 PMDeparture: 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.

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica — Day 7 of Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 cruise
Day 7Sunday, Feb 4

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Arrival: 6:00 AMDeparture: 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.

Day 8 at sea — Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 itinerary
Day 8Monday, Feb 5

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PMDeparture: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Ruby Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Club Fusion & Photo Gallery.

George Town, Grand Cayman — Day 9 of Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 cruise
Day 9Tuesday, Feb 6

George Town, Grand Cayman

Arrival: 6:00 AMDeparture: 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.

Day 10 at sea — Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 itinerary
Day 10Wednesday, Feb 7

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PMDeparture: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Ruby Princess — featuring Sabatinis, Fitness Center, Club Fusion & Photo Gallery.

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 11 of Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 cruise
Day 11Thursday, Feb 8

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AMDeparture:

Returning to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — see Day 1 above for port info.

Weather Forecast

Ruby Princess - January 29, 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

Ruby 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.

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
68 / 100
safer than 68% of all cruises
68
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
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay
Travelers should stay in well-trafficked areas and use authorized transportation in Montego Bay due to moderate to high crime rates.
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.
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.
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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Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 cruise?

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What's the weather like on the Ruby Princess January 29, 2024 route?

Across the ports visited on this 10-night route, January averages 84°F highs and 64°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the January 29, 2024 Ruby Princess itinerary?

This itinerary scores 6.8 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 7 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 Ruby Princess sail and return on this itinerary?

The Ruby Princess departs Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM and returns on Thursday, Feb 8th, 2024 at 6:00 AM. Total duration: 10 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the Ruby Princess sailing on January 29, 2024?

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

Can I track price drops for this Ruby Princess itinerary?

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Last Updated: May 21, 2026