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18-Day Tour from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the Panama Canal and awe-inspiring places as you cruise from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Experience local life with cultural immersion, get up close to wildlife with a sloth encounter and admire stretches of pristine Caribbean beaches. You’ll explore the Panama Canal with a full transit through the historic locks and choose from multiple enriching experiences in Mexico, Costa Rica and Aruba.
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Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Stay
18 Days
17 Nights
Meals
17 Breakfasts
15 Lunches
17 Dinners
Travel Style
Cruise
Welcome to sunny San Diego. You’ll be transported to your hotel, where you will meet your HGV host. In the evening, meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Enjoy your morning at leisure before boarding your cruise for the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal.
The Island Princess is your retreat at sea. Whether you choose relaxation at the Lotus Spa®, catch a live show, brush up on your dance skills with a dance class, test your luck at the casino, browse the shops or spend quality time with family, you’ll have plenty to choose from while at sea.
The Island Princess is your retreat at sea. Whether you choose relaxation at the Lotus Spa®, catch a live show, brush up on your dance skills with a dance class, test your luck at the casino, browse the shops or spend quality time with family, you’ll have plenty to choose from while at sea.
Puerto Vallarta is defined by its warm-water beaches and authentic Mexican taste and spirit. This stunning coastline, embraced by the Sierra Madre mountains, is filled with a wide range of activities and experiences for you to explore. Explore Puerto Vallarta with a Pick Your Experience activity. Options will be available closer to travel and may range from opportunities to zip line over the lush jungle, play and swim with dolphins, search for humpback whales, taste tequila or stroll the heart of Puerto Vallarta and shop for Mexican treasures.
The Island Princess is your retreat at sea. Whether you choose relaxation at the Lotus Spa®, catch a live show, brush up on your dance skills with a dance class, test your luck at the casino, browse the shops or spend quality time with family, you’ll have plenty to choose from while at sea.
Huatulco is a tropical Eden with crystal-clear waters designed as an ecological reserve. This picturesque coastal town offers pristine coastal and mountain beauty, coffee plantations, thriving sea life and historical sites. Explore Huatulco with a Pick Your Experience activity. Options will be available closer to travel and may range from opportunities to learn traditional Mexican life and cooking techniques to learning about coffee production in Mexico.
With pyramids and mountains as a backdrop, this entry port into this southernmost part of Mexico and Tapachula has a diverse cultural and natural beauty. Previously conquered by the Aztecs, this region produces both coffee and cacao for chocolate. Bananas, mangos and tropical blooms, especially orchids, are regional agricultural mainstays. Explore Puerto Chiapas with a Pick Your Experience activity. Options will be available closer to travel and may range from opportunities to explore the pre-Columbian ruins at Izapa, visit the famous Maya Tree of Life Stone Carving, to learning the history of the cacao bean with a chocolate tasting.
The Island Princess is your retreat at sea. Whether you choose relaxation at the Lotus Spa®, catch a live show, brush up on your dance skills with a dance class, test your luck at the casino, browse the shops or spend quality time with family, you’ll have plenty to choose from while at sea.
Featuring mountains, rainforests, animal sightings such as the elusive and slow sloth, and some of the best beaches in Central America, Puntarenas is a playground for adventure and exploration. Explore Puntarenas with a Pick Your Experience activity. Options will be available closer to travel and may range from opportunities to take an aerial tram through the rainforest, getting up close to sloths, sampling organic coffee and chocolate, enjoying a rainforest nature walk or zip lining among treetops with sweeping views of the forest and beyond.
The Island Princess is your retreat at sea. Whether you choose relaxation at the Lotus Spa®, catch a live show, brush up on your dance skills with a dance class, test your luck at the casino, browse the shops or spend quality time with family, you’ll have plenty to choose from while at sea.
Situated at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, this man-made peninsula is filled with several shops, restaurants and specialty stores to peruse. Enjoy panoramic views of Panama City’s impressive skyline. Explore Fuerte Amador with a Pick Your Experience activity. Options will be available closer to travel and may range from opportunities to head to the shores of Gatun Lake to learn about the historic locks in operation to travel by dugout canoe deep into the heart of Chagres National Park, immersing yourself in the daily life of the native Embera people.
Note: Depending on the voyage, Fuerte Amador may be an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via the ship's tender. On complete transits of the Panama Canal, the ship typically arrives in Fuerte Amador in the morning, operates tours and spends the full day at anchor.
Cruising through the Panama Canal will be an unforgettable experience of your voyage. Transiting this 50-mile waterway (6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, allows you to experience firsthand one of the engineering marvels of the 20th century.
Note: A full transit of the Panama Canal allows guests to enjoy this engineering marvel and the beautiful nature surrounding it. Guests will spend this day onboard the ship. Shore excursions will not be offered as the ship spends the majority of the day transiting the canal and its three sets of locks.
The Island Princess is your retreat at sea. Whether you choose relaxation at the Lotus Spa®, catch a live show, brush up on your dance skills with a dance class, test your luck at the casino, browse the shops or spend quality time with family, you’ll have plenty to choose from while at sea.
Aruba is an island of contrasts. The arid interior is dotted with cactus and windswept divi-divi trees, while secluded coves and sandy beaches make up its coast. Embrace the dazzling white sand, turquoise ocean, always-perfect weather and welcoming culture. Explore Aruba with a Pick Your Experience activity. Options will be available closer to travel and may range from opportunities to unwind on the soft sandy beaches, sail a catamaran and snorkel in the crystalline waters among the tropical fish, stingrays and seat turtles or explore all that Aruba has to offer on a thrilling 4WD drive, highlighting the California Lighthouse, Baby Natural Bridge and Casibari Rock Formations.
The Island Princess is your retreat at sea. Whether you choose relaxation at the Lotus Spa®, catch a live show, brush up on your dance skills with a dance class, test your luck at the casino, browse the shops or spend quality time with family, you’ll have plenty to choose from while at sea.
The Island Princess is your retreat at sea. Whether you choose relaxation at the Lotus Spa®, catch a live show, brush up on your dance skills with a dance class, test your luck at the casino, browse the shops or spend quality time with family, you’ll have plenty to choose from while at sea.
Your vacation ends with breakfast as you prepare to say farewell and journey homeward.
All Members have the option of paying for any hosted trips with annual, biennial, borrowed and rented Points, a credit card or any combination of these. Click here to learn more.
Start at $7,020.55/£5,200 per person, based on double occupancy
Book by July 17, 2026, to secure your spot.
Limited single accommodation upon request; call for special pricing.
Call 800-579-6178 to Book Your Trip
Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Terms and Conditions
HOSTED TRIPS POINTS FOR TRAVEL: Reservations must be booked by July 17, 2026. Nonrefundable, non-transferable deposit of $500/£375 per person is due at the time of booking. Final payment due by October 16, 2026. Any combination of annual, biennial, borrowed or rented points and/or a cash/credit card are applicable forms of payment towards a hosted trip vacation. Point values applied under this benefit are subject to change and may vary based on tier level. All trips are subject to availability and will be conducted in English. All participants are required to sign the General Activity Release and Indemnification Agreement acknowledgement and to complete the Princess Cruise Line E-Documentation online process. Price is per person based on double occupancy, cruise and land tour only, for select sailing date and stateroom category. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars and British Pounds for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Prices, additional fees, itineraries and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. Please call us at 800-579-6178 or +44 1524-386423 for additional information.
Hosted trip package includes all Princess Cruise Line inclusions plus these additional inclusions: all meals aboard ship; one ticket per paying passenger for included excursions as noted in itinerary which may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications based on height, age and weight; Farewell Cocktail Reception aboard ship for first and second guests in cabin; on-tour motor coach transportation; gratuities for tour guides, drivers and cruise stateroom and main dining staff; port and security fees and taxes; airport transfers; and Princess Premier package for first and second guest in cabin. Princess Premier includes Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices per guest, unlimited premium drinks; top-shelf spirits and cocktails priced up to $20 each, bottled water, specialty coffee and juice, unlimited specialty meals, unlimited digital professional photos, unlimited premium desserts, free room service delivery, unlimited fitness classes, reserved seating section for theater productions and included prizes during casino hours. San Diego arrival transfers are included on the tour start date of January 28, 2027 and Fort Lauderdale departure transfers are included on the tour end date of February 14, 2027, provided that guest arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least, 90 days for domestic travelers and 120 days prior for international travelers before tour commencement. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; car rental; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Princess Cruise Line or shore excursion menu as presented at a dining venue; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature.
Tour itinerary activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Fuerte Amador may be an anchorage port, passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender. Alcoholic beverages are only available to travelers who are 21 years or older. Hotels may differ from those listed by the tour provider, but the accommodations selected are of equivalent standard. Your hotels will be available in your final documents approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure. No compensation is provided for alternative hotel stays not listed in the tour provider’s documentation.
U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Please refer to dhs.gov/real-id for additional information. A passport valid for six months past the end date of this adventure is required for all guests. Entry requirements may vary for passport holders from other countries. Panamanian immigration reserves the right to deny entry to any person with a criminal conviction. US citizens please refer to travel.state.gov for additional information and non-US citizens please refer to your country authority. Entry visas are not required for US residents. Entry visas for other nationalities may be required. Visa requirements are subject to change at any time. International visitor entry requirements are subject to change at any time. In addition to passport and visa requirements, some countries may have additional requirements. It is the responsibility of the traveler to obtain and pay for all required entry documents prior to travel. Yellow Fever vaccinations are required if arriving from countries with endemic yellow fever. US citizens please refer to travel.state.gov for additional information and Non-US citizens please refer to your country authority. Any requirements imposed by countries visited or travelled through are the responsibility of each traveler and Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. cannot be held responsible for failure to comply or qualify for entry.
PICK YOUR EXPERIENCE: One excursion per person unless otherwise noted. No refunds on unused excursion(s). At least one excursion choice will be included at no additional cost, some excursion choices will be available with a surcharge beginning at $50. Excursion choices will vary based on tour and specific excursion details will be available 60-90 days prior to tour departure date. Tour providers may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications (“Qualifications”) based on height, age and weight. Failure to meet applicable Qualifications may result in ineligibility for this offer with no credit or refund issued. Excursions must be confirmed at or before the final payment date and will be confirmed with the tour provider 30-90 days prior to the tour departure date. Visiting and participating in excursions in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Inclement weather and/or other factors beyond the control of the tour operator may result in excursion cancellation such that this benefit will be lost and not substituted or replaced and no credit or refund will be issued.
PRINCESS CRUISE LINE DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: This is a Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. provided cruise being sold by Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. Please visit Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.’ website for full terms and conditions.
GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC.: Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. is a full-service travel agency that is a seller of travel providing vacations to Hilton Grand Vacation Members and Guests. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. is the seller of these vacation trips and is located at 4960 Conference Way North, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Great Vacation Destinations is a Washington Seller of Travel No. 602-283-711; Florida Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) registration No. 15-72225-4, California Seller of Travel registration No. 2068362 (Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited or restricted by law and/or where state registration and/or licensing requirements have not been met.
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