--- title: "Ruby Princess: 16 nights from San Francisco, 28 Aug 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/golden-isthmus-panama-canal-cartagena~PCL-RU-20280828-16 description: "16-night Princess Cruises cruise on Ruby Princess from San Francisco on 28 Aug 2028, visiting Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Quetzal, Puntarenas." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/4cf66e4ca7d4f65f.jpg --- # Golden Isthmus – Panama Canal & Cartagena ![Route map: 16 nights one way from San Francisco on Ruby Princess](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/4cf66e4ca7d4f65f.jpg) ## About this cruise A 16-night cruise from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 28 August. It calls at Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Quetzal, Puntarenas, Panama City, the Panama Canal and Cartagena, with nine days at sea along the way. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 7 to 14 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 29°C (84°F) at every stop. The cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 13 September. Ruby Princess (2008) carries up to 3,080 guests on 18 decks and has 11 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Ruby Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/ruby-princess.md) - **Duration:** 16 nights - **Departure:** 2028-08-28 - **Return:** 2028-09-13 - **From:** [San Francisco, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-francisco.md) - **To:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) - **Price:** from €1,938 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [San Francisco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-francisco.md) | US | Mon, Aug 28, 2028 | | 3:00 PM | Embark | 14–23°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Tue, Aug 29 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Wed, Aug 30 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | Sea day | | Thu, Aug 31 | | | Sea day | | | 5 | [Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-vallarta.md) | MX | Fri, Sep 1 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 24–30°C | | 6 | Sea day | | Sat, Sep 2 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | Sea day | | Sun, Sep 3 | | | Sea day | | | 8 | [Puerto Quetzal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-quetzal.md) | GT | Mon, Sep 4 | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 25–29°C | | 9 | Sea day | | Tue, Sep 5 | | | Sea day | | | 10 | [Puntarenas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puntarenas.md) | CR | Wed, Sep 6 | 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM | Port day | 24–28°C | | 11 | Sea day | | Thu, Sep 7 | | | Sea day | | | 12 | [Panama City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-city.md) | PA | Fri, Sep 8 | 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Port day | 25–29°C | | 13 | [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) | PA | Sat, Sep 9 | 6:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Port day | 25–29°C | | 14 | [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) | CO | Sun, Sep 10 | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 26–30°C | | 15 | Sea day | | Mon, Sep 11 | | | Sea day | | | 16 | Sea day | | Tue, Sep 12 | | | Sea day | | | 17 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Wed, Sep 13 | 7:00 AM | | Disembark | 25–30°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 5 of this ship's 11 restaurants cost extra. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €3,314 | €3,314 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=b9565f01-c62f-4a8a-8bbd-1335031acf87) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,669 | €3,669 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=ccdc6dab-adcb-4e04-94ea-04792196581b) | | Balcony | Balcony | €5,941 | €5,941 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=c0bf4c1e-fca4-4b6c-99cb-a8811001aeb5) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €8,787 | €8,787 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=e591eff7-f3a0-457c-8db8-cd2b1e2ff62a) | | Suite | Suite | €14,997 | €14,997 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=780cd0e8-47d1-4c37-86d8-6e2614bc6b17) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €3,876 | €1,938 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=1d0b592b-026b-4e6f-8616-96f857ace70a) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,232 | €2,116 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=ba927f17-8d0e-476c-8b98-a2fb230348bb) | | Balcony | Balcony | €6,484 | €3,242 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=6c5be2e1-2aa8-4208-a71c-4bee90155621) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €9,286 | €4,643 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=f2602530-8eb0-4606-96a5-e7c5c7238028) | | Suite | Suite | €15,496 | €7,748 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=6fef1c45-047a-4dfb-badb-cb3c3b2799e0) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €5,240 | €1,747 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=e606770a-3a2b-42f7-a9ca-e496fede57fe) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,322 | €1,774 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=8d700ca9-8683-4133-ba15-d6c839f0bcce) | | Balcony | Balcony | €8,160 | €2,720 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=e4eec340-3420-47d3-90d2-9429201b165a) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €11,419 | €3,806 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=57b64c56-a500-4f57-9c79-437c1ee9bc5e) | | Suite | Suite | €18,661 | €6,220 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=d4a77509-fe9e-4ab7-aa81-8a4b5e441106) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €6,348 | €1,587 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=80ec016f-e1f8-4d14-8068-c6952d516f69) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,412 | €1,603 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=10794f8a-e4e1-4a8e-ad1c-597406f7f4b3) | | Balcony | Balcony | €9,462 | €2,366 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=fa193ff5-9f7a-42b8-b87d-d9ec84dae519) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €13,080 | €3,270 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=879c24d7-8f7e-402c-a498-7113a82fd6f0) | | Suite | Suite | €21,826 | €5,457 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=70d8bf39-96a4-4331-b405-f874200ba4f9) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### USD #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $3,433 | $3,433 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=ad9d0b06-075b-4285-8a57-e5aef887d617) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $3,795 | $3,795 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=8aba00e3-f08b-4287-a8ec-e20b9f935240) | | Balcony | Balcony | $6,088 | $6,088 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=9379962c-a1ee-47d0-8c8f-a844dacc1f51) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $8,958 | $8,958 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=a20c15a5-5e9e-4ab8-a4a7-aaf260a06790) | | Suite | Suite | $15,238 | $15,238 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=a36f9f52-7845-4179-afd6-c3ae5b94955a) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $4,088 | $2,044 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=5454aa59-e175-4510-8cd6-4ab504dcbed5) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $4,450 | $2,225 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=c66ca980-a15a-40c5-8475-a1697b575a6d) | | Balcony | Balcony | $6,718 | $3,359 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=98be6773-8200-4096-9432-323503095225) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $9,538 | $4,769 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=6b497da5-6ba9-47ed-82ad-9cf3d4cb82fd) | | Suite | Suite | $15,818 | $7,909 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=32d89bb0-cc7b-491e-a6f9-bada310422b7) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $5,567 | $1,856 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=b754dacd-a99f-42df-9483-1b7b259e989d) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $5,649 | $1,883 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=6e2fb00a-1c87-4822-bab2-47c2c12fe664) | | Balcony | Balcony | $8,517 | $2,839 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=612745cf-4c67-4b7c-8e6d-8ebdf2538b09) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $11,797 | $3,932 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=6ef0abf7-fd17-4c24-bdee-4a56e26fdfae) | | Suite | Suite | $19,117 | $6,372 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=1142656c-66a9-4add-b22a-85eaa5e159cb) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $6,786 | $1,697 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=98eb7d3d-478e-4a15-86db-8a3caed4f662) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $6,848 | $1,712 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=6efebc42-f250-4ce1-96d0-f972ac0202dc) | | Balcony | Balcony | $9,936 | $2,484 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=bd55df79-9b40-4598-995c-d9c23badb7b9) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $13,576 | $3,394 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=3f07a485-2572-4684-b4df-3e0ae601143f) | | Suite | Suite | $22,416 | $5,604 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=76b9232a-c6b7-48d4-8b4c-a513390e7d74) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ## View on official site - [princess.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/PCL-RU-20280828-16?via=markdown&site=EUR&guests=2) (EUR) princess.com picks its prices from the country you're in. You'll only see the EUR fare above from the eurozone, or with a VPN set to it. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20280828-16.md?pid=1d0b592b-026b-4e6f-8616-96f857ace70a) ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 5 of this ship's 11 restaurants cost extra if you want them. - **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### On top of this price - **Tips:** Billed on board by default. You can adjust it at guest services. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-11-01 | €3,612 | €3,958 | €5,934 | €8,428 | | 2026-11-02 | €3,612 | €3,958 | €5,934 | €8,428 | | 2026-11-03 | €3,612 | €3,958 | €5,934 | €8,428 | | 2026-11-04 | €4,006 | €4,362 | €6,656 | €9,544 | | 2026-11-05 | €4,006 | €4,362 | €6,656 | €9,544 | | 2026-11-06 | €3,876 | €4,232 | €6,484 | €9,286 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-11-01 | $4,050 | $4,450 | $6,700 | $9,500 | | 2026-11-02 | $4,050 | $4,450 | $6,700 | $9,500 | | 2026-11-03 | $4,050 | $4,450 | $6,700 | $9,500 | | 2026-11-04 | $4,088 | $4,450 | $6,718 | $9,538 | | 2026-11-05 | $4,088 | $4,450 | $6,718 | $9,538 | | 2026-11-06 | $4,088 | $4,450 | $6,718 | $9,538 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2008 - **Passengers:** 3,080 - **Crew:** 1,200 - **Gross Tonnage:** 113,561 GT - **Decks:** 18 - **Length:** 290 m - **Beam:** 36m - **Dining (total):** 11 - **Dining (included):** 6 - **Dining (surcharge):** 5 ## Port Details ### [San Francisco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-francisco.md) *United States* > Golden Gate views and sourdough soul Avg dock time: 12h · Weather: 14–23°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles ### [Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-vallarta.md) *Mexico* > Cobblestone streets, Pacific sunsets Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 24–30°C - Currency: Mexican Peso - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Mexico_City ### [Puerto Quetzal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-quetzal.md) *Guatemala* > Guatemala's Pacific gateway to Mayan wonders Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: GTQ - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Guatemala ### [Puntarenas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puntarenas.md) *Costa Rica* > Costa Rica's Pacific gateway to cloud forests Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 24–28°C - Currency: CRC - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Costa_Rica ### [Panama City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-city.md) *Panama* > A modern skyline bridging two oceans Avg dock time: 12.1h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: PAB - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Panama ### [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) *Panama* > The shortcut that changed the world Avg dock time: 7.1h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: PAB - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Panama ### [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) *Colombia* > Colonial splendour behind fortress walls Avg dock time: 8.5h · Weather: 26–30°C - Currency: Colombian Peso - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Bogota ### [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) *United States* > Florida's sunny cruise capital Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 25–30°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/New_York ## Check the flight prices This cruise does not return to San Francisco. It ends in Fort Lauderdale, so your flight home leaves from there. ## Adjacent sailings on Ruby Princess | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Tidecaller’s Tide – Alaska’s Wild Coast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tidecaller-s-tide-alaska-s-wild-coast~PCL-RU-20280818-10.md) | Aug 18 – 28, 2028 | 10 nights | San Francisco | from €1,384 pp (€1,384 / $1,429) | | Next sailing | [5 Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/cruises/5-night-cruise-from-fort-lauderdale~PCL-RU-20280928-5.md) · 15-day gap | Sep 28 – Oct 3, 2028 | 5 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €666 pp (€666 / $775) | ## Make it a longer trip ### Switch ships - [Aug 28 – Sep 18, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=PCL-RU-20280828-16,MSC-SEASIDE-20280915-3&guests=2) · 19 nights (+3) · San Francisco → Fort Lauderdale → Miami · 2 days in Fort Lauderdale, then MSC Seaside · from €2,281 pp · €1 less per night - [Aug 28 – Sep 18, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=PCL-RU-20280828-16,NCL-AQUA-20280915-3&guests=2) · 19 nights (+3) · San Francisco → Fort Lauderdale → Miami · 2 days in Fort Lauderdale, then Norwegian Aqua · from €2,383 pp · €4 more per night - [Aug 28 – Sep 23, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=PCL-RU-20280828-16,MSC-WORLD_AMERICA-20280916-7&guests=2) · 23 nights (+7) · San Francisco → Fort Lauderdale → Miami · 3 days in Fort Lauderdale, then MSC World America · from €2,763 pp · €1 less per night [See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises.md) ## Explore more - [More Ruby Princess cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/ruby-princess.md) - [Visit Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Cruises from San Francisco](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=san-francisco) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)