Great Panama Cruise

Island Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Island Princess

22 Night Panama Canal & Pacific Coast (Ft. Lauderdale To Vancouver)

Sail date: April 09, 2019

Ship: Island Princess

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

This was definitely one of my favorite trips since it was on my bucket list. Definitely would recommend this trip to anyone. Just remember Princess is not for everyone. It’s for those who enjoy a slower pace and want to relax. Looking forward to the next one.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We are Platinum members always easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was great in the MDR and the buffet. Lots of options.

Bayou Cafe & Steakhouse

5 out of 5

Great place to have a Pub lunch and speciality dinner.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We love going on a date to see a move in the Princess Theater. Never disappoints

Internet Cafe

5 out of 5

My favorite place to grab a snack or dessert because they offer things that aren’t offered anywhere else on the ship plus you can bring it back to your room.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Some of the shows are not our cup of tea, but we are always busy so it’s not a problem.

Grand Atrium

5 out of 5

Princess has some of the most beautiful atriums of cruise ships.

Children's Programs

We don’t have young children.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The staff always goes out of their way and we always get great service.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship was clean and never had a problem with maintenance.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Had a balcony and had the best experience when we went through the locks of the canal.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5
Port Everglades has lots to do beautiful beaches and great restaurants.

Cartagena, Colombia

3 out of 5
Cartagena was ok not very clean and not much to do. The little zoo when you get off of the ship was cute.

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5
This was one of my bucket list experiences and it didn’t disappoint. We were so close to the ship moving locomotives that I was able to fist bump the guy operating it.

Fuerte Amador, Panama

5 out of 5
Got to see a sloth great day.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Fed the local monkey saw some beautiful country.

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

5 out of 5
I’ve heard a few bad things about Nicaragua and I will say that we had a great time seeing the sights. We will definitely be back.

Huatulco, Mexico

4 out of 5
Small city bought some salsa that was made from worms

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5
Spent the day on the beach at a local all inclusive resort perfect couldn’t have better.

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California Did not visit port

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Not a place to visit.
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9 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

Bear1    2 years ago

We have been on the Island Princess, she is a very nice ship,they had a great Panama camel cruise for 19 days out of LA, wish they still had it, but will be going in April on her from Fort Lauderdale, for the Panama cancel to LA.

Josephine52    3 years ago

Anyone stay on Dolphin deck 206

javawoody    3 years ago

Thanks for the review and sharing your experience

almtsbb    3 years ago

I am looking forward to a Panama Canal cruise on the Island Princess in April 2022. Hope it is a go. So far my Alaska cruise in Aug 2021 and Australian cruise in Feb 2022 are probably not going to happen. 😢

AuntPinkie    3 years ago

Sounds like you had as wonderful a trip on the Island Princess through the Panama Canal as we did. My only complaint was that the shower was the smallest we have ever had. Glad you enjoyed your cruise!🛳

Curt34    3 years ago

Thanks for the review. Glad you had a great time.

RonnieandJim    3 years ago

I agree that the Island Princess is a nice ship. We enjoyed the Panama Canal cruise on this ship.🛳🛳

profile    3 years ago

I hope to go through the Panama Canal one day, too. Glad you had a great trip.