Isthmus Odyssey – Oranjestad, Cartagena & Cozumel

About this cruise

A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 12 nights from Fort Lauderdale on December 23, 2027, visiting Oranjestad, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Colon, Puerto Limon and Cozumel. It starts gently with sea days, so by the time you reach the first port you'll have explored the ship and actually feel on holiday. Crossing 5 borders through the Caribbean: Aruba, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Caribbean Princess takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Longer sailings have a different energy. People relax into it, stop rushing, and start actually talking to each other. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.