Join us on this once in a lifetime cruise with a FULL TRANSIT through the historic Panama Canal —a modern engineering marvel!
$4,699
Per Person/Balcony/Double Occupancy
$6,999
Balcony/Single Occupancy
Book by July 31, 2026 and save $50 pp!
Final payment due October 16, 2026.
This Tour Includes
17 NIGHTS
Hotel & shipboard accommodations.
49 MEALS
Breakfast (B) daily; 16 lunches (L); 16 dinners (D)
SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
Princess shore excursions are available for purchase for all ports of call.
ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION
Motorcoach Transportation Brainerd to/from MSP Airfare from MSP to Los Angeles and return from Ft Lauderdale All Transfers to/from the Hotel/Ship/Airports
PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR
Full time throughout the trip
Tour Highlights
- 16 Night Panama Canal Cruise aboard the Island Princess
- Ports of Call: Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas, Costa Rica, Fuerte Amador and Aruba
- Full Transit of the Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean
- You’re in Panama, NOT Minnesota in the Winter!
EARN $85 IN PTS PERKS UPON COMPLETION!
A US PASSPORT BOOK VALID UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CRUISE
Daily Itinerary
Breakfast (B) | Lunch (L) | Dinner (D) | Drury Dinners (DD)
Day 1
BRAINERD – LOS ANGELES
Depart Brainerd with pickups enroute to MSP airport and fly to Los Angeles. Transfer to our local hotel.
Day 2
ALL ABOARD
This morning, we transfer to the San Pedro Pier to board the beautiful Island Princess. We depart this afternoon on our sixteen night Panama Canal Cruise. (B L D)
Day 3 & 4
AT SEA
Relax with two enjoyable days at sea! Whether you crave relaxation or exhilaration—you’ll find the soothing Lotus Spa®, live entertainment, gourmet cuisine, casino gaming and more—all meeting your needs aboard Island Princess. (B L D)
Day 5
PUERTO VALLARTA
Puerto Vallarta was once a sleepy town—it’s now an international resort destination. Travelers are drawn by its climate, excellent shopping and mile after mile of palm-lined beaches. (B L D)
Day 6
AT SEA
Another beautiful day at sea! (B L D)
Day 7
HUATULCO
Welcome to Mexico’s newest resort on the Pacific Riviera. Huatulco is a tropical Eden with crystal-line waters, coral reefs, and uncrowded beaches. (B L D)
Day 8
PUERTO CHIAPAS
Puerto Chiapas is the entry port to the town of Tapachula which is characterized by its warm climate & traditional architecture. The vegeta-tion is varied with heliconias, hawaianas, anturios and orchids. (B L D)
Day 9
AT SEA
Time to relax and unwind at sea today. (B L D)
Day 10
COSTA RICA
Costa Rica occupies a unique position, lying be-tween two oceans and two continents.Tropical rainforests rise to the mountains of the interior, many of which soar over 13,000 feet! Explore the wildlife of Costa Rica in Puntarenas! (B L D)
Day 11
AT SEA
A fun day at sea on the Island Princess. (B L D)
Day 12
FUERTE AMADOR
Fuerte Amador is situated at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The causeway also affords a panoramic view of Panama City’s skyline and serves as the home for the Smithsonian Institute of Tropical Research. (B L D)
Day 13
PANAMA CANAL FULL TRANSIT
Cruising through the Panama Canal will be one of the unforgettable experiences of your voyage.It takes approximately eight hours to navigate the 50-mile waterway linking the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans, allowing you to experience one of the engineering marvels of the 20th century.(B L D)
Day 14
AT SEA
Enjoy the onboard activities today as we cruise the Caribbean Sea! (B L D)
Day 15
ARUBA
Dutch influence still lingers in Aruba where the island’s arid interior is dotted with cactus and windswept divi-divi trees while secluded coves and sandy beaches make up its coast. (B L D)
Day 16 – 17
AT SEA
Enjoy two more days of pampering before our trip home! (B L D)
Day 18
FORT LAUDERDALE – BRAINERD
We fly back to Minnesota and transfer to Brainerd with memories of warm sunshine and the world-famous Panama Canal! (B)
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