Isthmus Transit – Aruba & Pacific Mexico

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 16-night sailing from Fort Lauderdale on November 6, 2026 visits Oranjestad, Panama Canal and Panama City, with additional stops along the Caribbean. Last stop: Los Angeles. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. 5 countries (Netherlands, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico and United States) across the Caribbean, each with its own character. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, You won't go hungry on Sapphire Princess. 7 restaurants come with the fare, plus 7 more when you feel like treating yourself. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.