15 Night Panama canal from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Island Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Island Princess

15 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean (Ft. Lauderdale To Los Angeles)

Sail date: February 03, 2016

Ship: Island Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: D227

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

It was a great experience, especially going through the canal zone and the excursion into the canal zone.   The ports were also great, protected well and tours were interesting.   I only regret we did not go to Costa Rica because of the weather.   I am glad we didn't risk the wind to go there, but was really looking forward to it.   

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

Better food than any of other cruises I had been on.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The dancers on the crew were exceptional and their performances were outstanding.

Children's Programs

no children on board

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Fantastic service: Frederick Valencia in Provence dining was outstanding.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
It was very nice.

Ship tip

I would still choose late sitting for dinner because the crowd for the entertainment at 8 was lined up to go in. The food and service was wonderful.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

Cartagena, Colombia

5 out of 5

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5
Get up early to see entrance and the new canal. The decks filled quickly with people and it was hard to get good pictures.

Fuerte Amador, Panama

5 out of 5

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

1 out of 5
Didn't get to go.

Puerto Chiapas (Tapachula), Mexico

5 out of 5

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

1 out of 5
This is a busy port and the traffic leaving is bumper to bumper. Get to the airport early as it is also a big mess.
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