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Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean Holiday Cruise - H531

Ship: Sapphire Princess   
Departure: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Nights: 16 nights
Departs: Los Angeles
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
16
Nights
Days at Sea
8
Sea Days
Ports
9
Ports
Countries Visted
6
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean Holiday Cruise - H531

    Ports of call

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    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Sunday, November 16, 2025 Los Angeles, USA Embark 3:00 PM
    View of Los Angeles, USA

    Los Angeles, also called LA, or the City of Angels, is situated in southern California, and as the home base of Hollywood is the Entertainment Capital of the world. There is so much to do in this famous city, such as visit LA's most popular beach Santa Monica that offers ocean activities, shopping, street performers and more, or simply investigate the fantastic shopping venues. Helicopter tours are now becoming extremely popular, as one gets to see beaches, movie star homes, the Hollywood sign, downtown, and all of the attractions through the eyes of an expert. Read more about Los Angeles, USA

    2 Monday, November 17, 2025 At Sea
    3 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 At Sea
    4 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Santiago (Manzanillo), Mexico 10:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Santiago (Manzanillo), Mexico

    Mountain vistas just beyond Santiago’s tall buildings are one of the special pleasures of this beautiful, sprawling, Mexican capital. The city of Santiago straddles the Río Tuxla, and offers many 19th century structures such as a museum with artefacts dating to the Olmecs. Centro is the downtown area and the oldest part of Santiago. Read more about Santiago (Manzanillo), Mexico

    5 Thursday, November 20, 2025 At Sea
    6 Friday, November 21, 2025 Huatulco, Mexico 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Huatulco, Mexico

    Huatulco with its nine bays with 36 beaches - many of which are accessible only by boat - is a tourist development centred on the town La Crucecita in Mexico. With the help of local guides and businesses one can explore the beaches and bays in relative privacy, or dive to see tropical fish and coral. The entire area has a ‘small town’ feel about it and is rarely crowded. Read more about Huatulco, Mexico

    7 Saturday, November 22, 2025 At Sea
    8 Sunday, November 23, 2025 San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

    San Juan del Sur is a municipality and coastal town on the Pacific Ocean in SW Nicaragua. San Juan del Sur started off as a fishing village, and its history makes it such an interesting town. It retains its historical and brightly painted original wooden houses, making sure that the place maintains its charm. Read more about San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

    9 Monday, November 24, 2025 Puntarenas, Costa Rica 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    Puntarenas is the capital and largest city in the province Puntarenas, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, and is one of the country’s most important tourist regions. Its coasts are decked with plenty of islands, inlets, beaches and beautiful natural treasures, many of which lie within protected zones, and it is also home to some of the country’s highest mountain peaks. Of great interest is a small ‘old town’ where the buildings are of both historical and architectural interest. Read more about Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    10 Tuesday, November 25, 2025 At Sea
    11 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Fuerte Amador, Panama 7:00 AM 9:00 PM
    View of Fuerte Amador, Panama

    Fuerte Amador (Fort Amador, located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, is part of an artificial peninsula jutting out into the Pacific from Balboa, which connects four small islands to the mainland. On the west side of Fuerte Amador is the Pacific entrance to the Canal, and on the east side is Panama Bay facing Panama City. The surrounding ocean is always filled with vessels patiently awaiting their turn to transverse the Canal, while on the skyline a few kilometres to the north are the skyscrapers of Panama City. Read more about Fuerte Amador, Panama

    12 Thursday, November 27, 2025 Panama Canal, Panama 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Panama Canal, Panama

    Named one of the seven modern wonders of the world by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Panama Canal is a 77 km ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1903 to 1914, nearly 850,000 vessels have passed through the canal. Interestingly, the 8-10 hour journey from the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east is one from SE to NW. Read more about Panama Canal, Panama

    13 Friday, November 28, 2025 At Sea
    14 Saturday, November 29, 2025 Willemstad, Curaçao, Curaçao 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
    15 Sunday, November 30, 2025 At Sea
    16 Monday, December 1, 2025 At Sea
    17 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Fort Lauderdale, USA 7:00 AM Disembark
    View of Fort Lauderdale, USA

    Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. Read more about Fort Lauderdale, USA

  • Ship

    Sapphire Princess Overview

    Sapphire Princess

    4.2
    (from 162 verified customers)

    Being a large resort ship, built in 2004, she was refurbished in 2018 that added a new premium stateroom category, Club Class Mini-Suites, along with the Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Center and an upgraded Lotus Spa & Fitness Center. At a 115,875 GT she is able to carry up to 2674 passengers.

  • Cabins

    Sapphire Princess Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Sapphire Princess Suite on the Sapphire Princess

    Cabin Types

    S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S8

    Average Cabin Size – 33.4 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Suite size approximately 1,329 sq. ft., including balcony.The Grand Suite features an expansive cabin and oversized aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.- Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman- 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors- Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables- Spacious closet- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Two flat-panel televisions- Private bathroom with tub and separate shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; fine bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Sapphire Princess Balcony on the Sapphire Princess

    Cabin Types

    M1, MB, MD, ME, B2, B4, BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF

    Average Cabin Size – 18.2 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Stateroom approximately 323 sq. ft., including balcony.This spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.Reserve Collection, is the new name for Club Class. Mini-Suite with Exclusive VIP Touches. A premium stateroom category featuring the best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites mdash; plus premier dining benefits and luxurious perks, such as:- Premium Location Mini-suites- Exclusive Reserve Dining- Priority Embark amp; Debark- Priority Specialty Dining Reservations- Evening Canapeacute;s (upon request)- Upgraded Bathrobes

    Outside

    Outside

    Outside on the Sapphire Princess Outside on the Sapphire Princess

    Cabin Types

    O5, OC, OF, OV, OW, OY, OZ

    Average Cabin Size – 14.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Stateroom approximately 200 sq. ft.This well appointed stateroom features a forward-facing cabin for memorable views.- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

    Inside

    Inside

    Inside on the Sapphire Princess Inside on the Sapphire Princess

    Cabin Types

    IA, IB, IC, ID, IE, IF

    Average Cabin Size – 14.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Stateroom approximately 158 - 162 sq. ft.This well appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

  • Deck Plans

    Sapphire Princess Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Interconnecting staterooms with private balcony (8 persons)
    • Will accommodate 3rd and 4th person
    • Wheelchair Accessible
    • Will accommodate 3rd person
    • Will accommodate a rollaway
    • Two lower beds not convertible to queen. Shower only
    • Queen bed not convertible to two twin beds
    • Cabin with Porthole Windows
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  • Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean Holiday Cruise - H531

    Cruiseline: Princess Cruises Ship: Sapphire Princess Departure: Sunday, November 16, 2025 Nights: 16 nights Departs: Los Angeles Returns: Fort Lauderdale

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