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New Year Full Panama Canal Transit

Los Angeles

Island Princess

27 December 2026

18 Nights

From 2,799

Why this cruise is a great choice

Celebrate the New Year on one of the world’s most extraordinary voyages — a full Panama Canal transit combined with vibrant Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. This is a true bucket-list journey, unhurried, immersive and beautifully paced, with iconic destinations and a once-in-a-lifetime engineering marvel at its heart.

Brief Details

Serene Ocean Scene

Itinerary 

  • 27 Dec — Fly Heathrow to Los Angeles

  • 27 Dec — Overnight at Hilton Los Angeles Airport

  • 28 Dec — Embark Island Princess, Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, California

  • At Sea

  • At Sea

  • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

  • At Sea

  • Huatulco, Mexico

  • Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

  • At Sea

  • Puntarenas, Costa Rica

  • At Sea

  • Fuerte Amador, Panama

  • Panama Canal — Full Transit (Historic Locks)

  • At Sea

  • Aruba

  • At Sea

  • At Sea

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

  • 13 Jan — Disembark Fort Lauderdale

  • 13 Jan — Fly Miami to Heathrow

  • 14 Jan — Arrive UK

What's Included

  • Return flights from Heathrow (flight times TBA)

  • 1 night pre-cruise at a 4* Hilton Los Angeles Airport — room only

  • 16-night cruise aboard Island Princess

  • Transfers included where applicable



Princess Cruises

Island Princess

Timeless cruising, thoughtfully refined.

Princess Cruises is known for its classic approach to cruising, where comfort, consistency, and well-crafted itineraries take centre stage. Sailing worldwide — from the Mediterranean and Northern Europe to Alaska, Asia, and beyond — Princess offers journeys that balance iconic destinations with a relaxed, unhurried pace at sea.

Life onboard feels elegant yet easygoing, with spacious ships, attentive service, and a strong focus on dining, enrichment, and entertainment. Expect well-organised days, polished theatre productions, inviting lounges, and plenty of quiet corners for watching the world drift by. Princess strikes a reassuring balance between traditional cruising values and modern touches, creating an atmosphere that feels familiar, comfortable, and quietly sophisticated.


For solo travellers, Princess is a dependable and confidence-building choice. While dedicated solo cabins are limited, the line’s welcoming onboard culture, flexible dining options, and varied social spaces make it easy to feel at ease when travelling independently — whether you enjoy gentle company or your own peaceful rhythm.


Graceful, dependable, and effortlessly comfortable — cruising designed to let you relax, explore, and truly settle into the journey.

Island Princess is a smaller, more traditional ship within the Princess Cruises fleet, offering a relaxed and quietly elegant cruising experience. With her manageable size and classic layout, she is particularly well suited to destination-rich itineraries and longer voyages, allowing guests to enjoy a calmer onboard atmosphere and a strong sense of continuity from day to day.


Key Highlights

– Smaller ship size with a comfortable, easy-to-navigate layout
– Traditional Princess styling with welcoming public spaces
– A good selection of dining venues, including main dining and speciality options
– Theatre entertainment, live music, and enrichment programmes
– Pools, spa facilities, and adults-only retreat areas
– Well suited to itineraries visiting smaller or more varied ports


Ship Vibe

Calm & Traditional

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