---
title: "Ruby Princess: 16 nights from Fort Lauderdale, 3 Oct 2028"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/isthmus-traverse-cartagena-vallarta~PCL-RU-20281003-16
description: "16-night Princess Cruises cruise on Ruby Princess from Fort Lauderdale on 3 Oct 2028, visiting Cartagena, Panama Canal, Panama City."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/ee997f5d4acdd037.jpg
---

# Isthmus Traverse – Cartagena & Vallarta

![Route map: 16 nights one way from Fort Lauderdale on Ruby Princess](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/ee997f5d4acdd037.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 16-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco, sailing on the afternoon of 3 October. It calls at Cartagena, the Panama Canal, Panama City, Puntarenas, Puerto Quetzal and Puerto Vallarta, 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 run from 22°C in San Francisco to 30°C in Puerto Vallarta (72 to 86°F). The cruise ends in San Francisco on the morning of 19 October. 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:** 2028-10-03
- **Return:** 2028-10-19
- **From:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)
- **To:** [San Francisco, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-francisco.md)
- **Price:** from €1,792 pp

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Tue, Oct 3, 2028 |  | 3:00 PM | Embark | 24–28°C |
| 2 | Sea day |  | Wed, Oct 4 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 3 | Sea day |  | Thu, Oct 5 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 4 | [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) | CO | Fri, Oct 6 | 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Port day | 25–29°C |
| 5 | [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) | PA | Sat, Oct 7 | 6:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Port day | 25–29°C |
| 6 | [Panama City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-city.md) | PA | Sun, Oct 8 | 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Port day | 25–29°C |
| 7 | Sea day |  | Mon, Oct 9 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 8 | [Puntarenas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puntarenas.md) | CR | Tue, Oct 10 | 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM | Port day | 24–28°C |
| 9 | Sea day |  | Wed, Oct 11 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 10 | [Puerto Quetzal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-quetzal.md) | GT | Thu, Oct 12 | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 24–28°C |
| 11 | Sea day |  | Fri, Oct 13 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 12 | Sea day |  | Sat, Oct 14 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 13 | [Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-vallarta.md) | MX | Sun, Oct 15 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 24–30°C |
| 14 | Sea day |  | Mon, Oct 16 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 15 | Sea day |  | Tue, Oct 17 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 16 | Sea day |  | Wed, Oct 18 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 17 | [San Francisco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-francisco.md) | US | Thu, Oct 19 | 7:00 AM |  | Disembark | 13–22°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 | €3,099 | €3,099 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=5a6a3a4b-5d15-4f26-8785-4890f601d350) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,512 | €3,512 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=e92f1d98-693d-4f07-88c4-452b4d0544b1) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €5,795 | €5,795 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=82875a74-bca2-42b7-b813-1030bd4fbefb) |
| Suite | Mini-Suite | €8,676 | €8,676 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=bccba508-8839-4d0b-87a1-3191bd6397c8) |
| Suite | Suite | €15,040 | €15,040 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=09d3b4e9-325d-413c-a2af-d04e09cacbac) |

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 | €3,584 | €1,792 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=6315e605-e25b-465e-9b7c-83225d216680) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,998 | €1,999 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=13039ad4-3f28-4587-bd62-3d03a00a45d0) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €6,260 | €3,130 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=05835033-5fa3-443f-82fe-921429c8a2d1) |
| Suite | Mini-Suite | €9,098 | €4,549 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=1ed1c225-062a-4864-97ec-854295de3865) |
| Suite | Suite | €15,462 | €7,731 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=c89d9084-5a93-4f90-9cd1-d2a762d3986f) |

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 | €4,848 | €1,616 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=f2a013f9-e517-4e0e-ad65-b5625c1c3e9f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,172 | €1,724 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=77061062-7390-42c8-ba36-777d17d788ea) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €7,796 | €2,599 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=99b39613-9cc6-4933-9ce0-84d865560faa) |
| Suite | Mini-Suite | €11,165 | €3,722 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=0d21a54c-5585-4193-b179-d80ed6b54b81) |
| Suite | Suite | €18,572 | €6,191 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=6045fa15-20d5-4427-bda6-4465d24dbf09) |

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 | €5,858 | €1,465 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=079643a1-739c-49fb-ab43-452b0ed76ad1) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,178 | €1,545 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=030d7bb1-4374-40db-95d5-7f1b3e53610b) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €9,008 | €2,252 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=18060165-1c41-48ae-8a4a-02faf205e98d) |
| Suite | Mini-Suite | €12,746 | €3,187 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=9f8397e8-88bf-436c-9ef0-7e6af92a972b) |
| Suite | Suite | €21,682 | €5,421 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=7ef1b1fa-b21a-4ef2-97e0-2260850175b1) |

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 | $3,203 | $3,203 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=f0c3a478-6cb4-46db-b22b-c8d5eca1012f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $3,623 | $3,623 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=d0d063ad-c6d3-4255-b797-36db9c13e482) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $5,898 | $5,898 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=b6d6b0af-301b-47c0-b0ac-70a878422375) |
| Suite | Mini-Suite | $8,848 | $8,848 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=6fc458dd-c806-4dde-a098-db9f793f3857) |
| Suite | Suite | $15,248 | $15,248 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=e0292ac0-be89-4823-bf28-9478ebb0e834) |

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 | $3,768 | $1,884 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=c461da94-ed00-4f9f-ae71-522f3ee72169) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $4,188 | $2,094 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=2ff64519-f9db-4c52-b8b0-a075cd7fff56) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $6,438 | $3,219 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=277f1e7b-804b-4cfa-b4a5-d19be14b5fec) |
| Suite | Mini-Suite | $9,338 | $4,669 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=686561f8-38bc-4621-9a3f-096e93bfb72c) |
| Suite | Suite | $15,738 | $7,869 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=d8f33e99-1472-4623-a9ec-0519c7c12bd8) |

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 | $5,137 | $1,712 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=783e039f-ea3a-49ed-86ab-08a1c4cfdc13) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $5,469 | $1,823 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=1ef6d5b2-eedf-48e3-a799-d9daa887a115) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $8,107 | $2,702 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=c707efaf-df58-41c7-bd04-da03e26a46f7) |
| Suite | Mini-Suite | $11,507 | $3,836 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=40154875-deb1-4db6-985a-d5ffa6b22a29) |
| Suite | Suite | $18,967 | $6,322 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=7bbea3c7-3291-4eee-b927-04bfae2cae50) |

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 | $6,246 | $1,562 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=845f1794-0be7-4b4f-a923-9cf13c00709a) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $6,578 | $1,645 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=2543a84b-a1e1-4852-8d28-91a0362cd787) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $9,416 | $2,354 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=37b0bc38-548d-4854-b2c0-69a9a74427e8) |
| Suite | Mini-Suite | $13,196 | $3,299 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=18767f3f-9837-43c3-b3d8-3124eabd30e3) |
| Suite | Suite | $22,196 | $5,549 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281003-16.md?pid=d21392f1-9a38-4937-918a-16fcf4b22f9c) |

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-20281003-16?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-20281003-16.md?pid=6315e605-e25b-465e-9b7c-83225d216680)

## 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 | €3,356 | €3,732 | €5,678 | €8,258 |
| 2026-11-02 | €3,356 | €3,732 | €5,678 | €8,258 |
| 2026-11-03 | €3,356 | €3,732 | €5,678 | €8,258 |
| 2026-11-04 | €3,714 | €4,128 | €6,432 | €9,356 |
| 2026-11-05 | €3,714 | €4,128 | €6,432 | €9,356 |
| 2026-11-06 | €3,584 | €3,998 | €6,260 | €9,098 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-11-01 | $3,750 | $4,188 | $6,400 | $9,300 |
| 2026-11-02 | $3,750 | $4,188 | $6,400 | $9,300 |
| 2026-11-03 | $3,750 | $4,188 | $6,400 | $9,300 |
| 2026-11-04 | $3,768 | $4,188 | $6,438 | $9,338 |
| 2026-11-05 | $3,768 | $4,188 | $6,438 | $9,338 |
| 2026-11-06 | $3,768 | $4,188 | $6,438 | $9,338 |

## 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

### [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: 24–28°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md)

*Colombia*

> Colonial splendour behind fortress walls

Avg dock time: 8.5h · Weather: 25–29°C

- Currency: Colombian Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Bogota

### [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

### [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

### [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

### [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: 24–28°C

Short call: 8h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 10h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Puerto Quetzal](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=puerto_quetzal).

- Currency: GTQ
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Guatemala

### [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

### [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: 13–22°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

## Check the flight prices

This cruise does not return to Fort Lauderdale. It ends in San Francisco, so your flight home leaves from there.

## Adjacent sailings on Ruby Princess

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [5 Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/cruises/5-night-cruise-from-fort-lauderdale~PCL-RU-20280928-5.md) | Sep 28 – Oct 3, 2028 | 5 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €666 pp (€666 / $775) |
| Next sailing | [16 Night Cruise from San Francisco](https://cruisello.com/cruises/16-night-cruise-from-san-francisco~PCL-RU-20281019-16.md) | Oct 19 – Nov 4, 2028 | 16 nights | San Francisco | from €1,724 pp (€1,724 / $1,784) |

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