Isthmus Transit – Puerto Quetzal, Puntarenas & Oranjestad

About this cruise

Every port gets the time it deserves and the sea days in between are half the fun. This 16-night sailing leaves Los Angeles on April 3, 2028 and visits Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco and Puerto Quetzal, with additional stops along the Caribbean. You wind up in Fort Lauderdale, so it's worth planning a night or two there. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. 6 countries (Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Aruba and United States) across the Caribbean, each with its own character. Puntarenas stands out. It's Costa Rica's Pacific coast of cloud forests and volcanoes. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on Island Princess. 3 restaurants come with the fare, plus 3 more when you feel like treating yourself. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All in all, it's a solid trip.