Coral Princess, in 2003, was Princess' newest ship and was purposely built for transiting Panama Canal.

Itinerary

Day 1 Ft Lauderdale, Florida: Known as the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale has 165 miles of canals that wind through this waterfront city. With plenty of sun and sand, you'll find the beaches inviting and only minutes from elegant shops and championship golf courses. After dark, the town offers many five-star restaurants and exciting nightclubs, all set in a lush tropical environment.

Day 2 and 3, At sea.

Day 4 Puerto Limon, Costa Rica: Located on Costa Rica's Caribbean shores, Puerto Limon is one of the nation's largest cities. Columbus stumbled upon the city in 1502, during his final voyage of discovery. Spanish explores who followed mistakenly declared this land to be the "rich coast"; houwever, little gold was found. Today, the city's riches come in the form of banamas, shipped from Limon to destinations around the world.

Day 5 Panama Canal, Panama: The Panama Canal was completed in 1914 under the administration of Teddy Roosevelt at a cost of $533 million, requiring 35,000 men and 10 years to build. An engineering marvel, no pumps are used in filling or emptying the locks or "steps" that rise and fall between the two mighty oceans on either side. The Canal saves 13,000 miles of ocean travel around the tip of South America for vessels that traverse the 51.7 mile course. It takes 58 million gallons of water for a single ship to descend the 85 feet from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and takes a mere 8 hours.

Day 6, At Sea.

Day 7 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands: Discovered by Columbus in 1503, these islands are a popular resort and British Crown Colony that still provides travelers with unspoiled beauty. As a destination known for its superb diving opportunies, the Caymans are home to unforgettable shipwrecks, brilliantly colored fish and Caribbean-clear water.

 Day 8 Cozumel, Yucatan, Mexico: The crystal clear water surrounding Cozumel makes it a favorite for divers and sun-seekers from around the world. Found on the Yucatan peninsula, it is the largest of Mexico's islands and steeped in history, tracing Mayan descendants from 300 A.D. In town, there is shopping for local crafts and dining in colorful restaurants.

Day 9 Belize: Formerly a British colony, the independent country of Belize has a rich history that dates back more than a thousand years. You may wish to explore the massive pyramids and temples at the ancient Mayan sites of Xunantunich or Altun-Ha. Pristine beaches and the second longest barrier reef in the world provide ample opportunity for swimming, snorkeling and diving. Combined with over 500 species of exotic birds, 250 varieties of orchids and more than 600 archeological sites, Belize is a paradise.

Day 10, At Sea.

Day 11 Disembark in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

 

Coral Princess' Atrium

Apo and Agong's anniversary with ballons on their Balcony.

Panama Canal

Locks in the panama canal.

Tugs in the canal.

Coral Princess in the background.