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Panama Canal, South Pacific & Africa Cruise - 2502C

Ship: Island Princess   
Departure: Sunday, January 5, 2025
Nights: 62 nights
Returns: Cape Town
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
62
Nights
Days at Sea
44
Sea Days
Ports
20
Ports
Countries Visted
11
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Panama Canal, South Pacific & Africa Cruise - 2502C

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Sunday, January 5, 2025 Fort Lauderdale, USA Embark 3:00 PM
    View of Fort Lauderdale, USA

    Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. Read more about Fort Lauderdale, USA

    2 Monday, January 6, 2025 At Sea
    3 Tuesday, January 7, 2025 At Sea
    4 Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Cartagena, Colombia 9:00 AM 10:00 PM
    View of Cartagena, Colombia

    Cartagena is a large beach resort city on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Coast Region. While in recent years many new skyscrapers have been constructed, Cartagena's colonial walled city with its amazing architecture, such as The Vaults that were originally built as dungeons and from the top of which the Caribbean Sea is visible. There is also the Castillo de San Felipe, a fortress built in 1657 by the Spanish for protection against pirates. Read more about Cartagena, Colombia

    5 Thursday, January 9, 2025 At Sea
    6 Friday, January 10, 2025 Panama Canal, Panama 6:00 AM 4:30 PM
    View of Panama Canal, Panama

    Named one of the seven modern wonders of the world by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Panama Canal is a 77 km ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1903 to 1914, nearly 850,000 vessels have passed through the canal. Interestingly, the 8-10 hour journey from the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east is one from SE to NW. Read more about Panama Canal, Panama

    7 Saturday, January 11, 2025 At Sea
    8 Sunday, January 12, 2025 Puntarenas, Costa Rica 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    Puntarenas is the capital and largest city in the province Puntarenas, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, and is one of the country’s most important tourist regions. Its coasts are decked with plenty of islands, inlets, beaches and beautiful natural treasures, many of which lie within protected zones, and it is also home to some of the country’s highest mountain peaks. Of great interest is a small ‘old town’ where the buildings are of both historical and architectural interest. Read more about Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    9 Monday, January 13, 2025 At Sea
    10 Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

    Puerto Quetzal is a city on the Pacific Ocean in the south of Guatemala in Central America. While the city offers family fun, upscale restaurants and markets, it mainly serves as a tourist's gateway to the inland attractions of the unique ecosystems and remains from the Maya civilisation. Many visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Antigua, about two hours away, and on the trip are amazed by the green tropical vegetation of the beautiful tropical lowlands, as well as the views of active volcanoes. Read more about Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

    11 Wednesday, January 15, 2025 At Sea
    12 Thursday, January 16, 2025 At Sea
    13 Friday, January 17, 2025 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Puerto Vallarta is located on the Western Pacific coast of Mexico, and renowned for its beaches and its vibrant centre of art. Surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling waters of Banderas Bay, it is always waiting to offer visitors the very best choices. Initially made popular by Movie stars such as Liz Taylor and others as a great place to have a holiday home, visitors soon followed. Read more about Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    14 Saturday, January 18, 2025 At Sea
    15 Sunday, January 19, 2025 At Sea
    16 Monday, January 20, 2025 Los Angeles, USA 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Los Angeles, USA

    Los Angeles, also called LA, or the City of Angels, is situated in southern California, and as the home base of Hollywood is the Entertainment Capital of the world. There is so much to do in this famous city, such as visit LA's most popular beach Santa Monica that offers ocean activities, shopping, street performers and more, or simply investigate the fantastic shopping venues. Helicopter tours are now becoming extremely popular, as one gets to see beaches, movie star homes, the Hollywood sign, downtown, and all of the attractions through the eyes of an expert. Read more about Los Angeles, USA

    17 Tuesday, January 21, 2025 At Sea
    18 Wednesday, January 22, 2025 At Sea
    19 Thursday, January 23, 2025 At Sea
    20 Friday, January 24, 2025 At Sea
    21 Saturday, January 25, 2025 At Sea
    22 Sunday, January 26, 2025 Honolulu, USA 7:00 AM 11:00 PM
    View of Honolulu, USA

    The birthplace of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the Unites States, Honolulu is the cultural, industrial, commercial, and governmental centre of Hawaii, with Waikiki Beach the epicentre of the tourist industry. It is a thriving world-class city, with nearly one million people in its metropolitan area. Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands, and as the city is packed with sights, activities, and tourist attractions, it is easy to understand why there is so much to do in this southernmost major U.S. Read more about Honolulu, USA

    23 Monday, January 27, 2025 Nawiliwili, USA 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Nawiliwili, USA

    Nawiliwili is a large beach park and port on the SE of the island of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. One of the wettest spots on Earth, with an annual average rainfall of over 11 meters, it is located on the east side of Mount Wai'ale'ale. The high annual rainfall has eroded deep valleys in the central mountains resulting in canyons with many scenic waterfalls. Read more about Nawiliwili, USA

    24 Tuesday, January 28, 2025 At Sea
    25 Wednesday, January 29, 2025 At Sea
    26 Thursday, January 30, 2025 Cross International Date Line
    27 Friday, January 31, 2025 At Sea
    28 Saturday, February 1, 2025 At Sea
    29 Sunday, February 2, 2025 At Sea
    30 Monday, February 3, 2025 At Sea
    31 Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Suva, Fiji 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Suva, Fiji

    Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji, perched on a hilly peninsula between Laucala Bay and Suva Harbour in the SE corner of the island of Viti Levu. It is a beautiful tropical city full of colour and diverse cultures. Although it is the only place in Fiji where you will see buildings taller than palm trees, local folk traditions such as fire walks, welcoming ceremonies, wood-carving and the fabrication of tree-bark cloth, remain strong. Read more about Suva, Fiji

    32 Wednesday, February 5, 2025 At Sea
    33 Thursday, February 6, 2025 At Sea
    34 Friday, February 7, 2025 Bay of Islands, New Zealand 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    The Bay of Islands - the first permanent European settlement and sea port in New Zealand - is an area in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. Located 60 km NW of Whangarei it is close to the northern tip of the country. The bay is the busiest, yet quietest place you'll ever come to. Read more about Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    35 Saturday, February 8, 2025 At Sea
    36 Sunday, February 9, 2025 Napier, New Zealand 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
    View of Napier, New Zealand

    Napier is a port city in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is known as the 'Art Deco' capital of the world because following the earthquake which almost levelled the city in 1931 the rapid rebuilding was strongly influenced by Art Deco architecture. The building style of clean simple lines and bas-relief decoration was not only at its height of popularity, it also suited the needs of the city. Read more about Napier, New Zealand

    37 Monday, February 10, 2025 Picton, New Zealand 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Picton, New Zealand

    The picturesque seaside town of Picton near the NE corner of New Zealand's South Island is the South Island base for the ferry service that links the main islands of New Zealand. It’s also the gateway to the marine, forest and island attractions of the Marlborough Sounds. It offers a relaxed setting with beautiful beaches, easy bush walks and an outstanding climate. Read more about Picton, New Zealand

    38 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 At Sea
    39 Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Dunedin, New Zealand 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Dunedin, New Zealand

    Dunedin is the principal city of the Otago Region of New Zealand. It was founded in 1848 by Scottish migrants, and today the city still contains many Scottish relics, including a statue of the Scottish Bard Robbie Burns. Fine examples of working heritage include the Speight’s Brewery, the Gasworks Museum and the very popular Taieri Gorge Railway. Read more about Dunedin, New Zealand

    40 Thursday, February 13, 2025 Fjordland Nat Park, New Zealand 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Fjordland Nat Park, New Zealand

    Fjordland National Park occupies the SW corner of South Island of New Zealand, and is the largest of 14 national parks as well as a major part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound are all within the Park. It is a region of waterfalls and misty virgin forests, snow-clad mountains and towering granite peaks, crystal clear lakes, rivers and remote fjords. Read more about Fjordland Nat Park, New Zealand

    41 Friday, February 14, 2025 At Sea
    42 Saturday, February 15, 2025 At Sea
    43 Sunday, February 16, 2025 Sydney, Australia 7:00 AM 10:00 PM
    View of Sydney, Australia

    Situated on Australia's east coast is Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales. Cruising guests have the privilege when departing Sydney ports to view the iconic and famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge while leaving Sydney Harbour. In 1973, the Opera House completed construction and is the most popular building in Australia and one of the most famous in the world. Read more about Sydney, Australia

    44 Monday, February 17, 2025 At Sea
    45 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Melbourne, Australia 9:00 AM 10:00 PM
    View of Melbourne, Australia

    Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is also known as the cultural, culinary, and sporting capital of Australia. Set on the Yarra River, the city is home to world-class sporting facilities, museums, galleries and theatres and many revered restaurants. The Central Business District (CBD) has become renowned for its tiny laneways, boutique shopping, street art, and impeccable barista-made coffee. Read more about Melbourne, Australia

    46 Wednesday, February 19, 2025 At Sea
    47 Thursday, February 20, 2025 At Sea
    48 Friday, February 21, 2025 At Sea
    49 Saturday, February 22, 2025 At Sea
    50 Sunday, February 23, 2025 Fremantle, Australia 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Fremantle, Australia

    When booking cruises from Fremantle, Perth, there is only one main cruise terminal, built in 1962 the Victoria Quay Cruise Terminal at Fremantle is where all cruises from Fremantle will depart. Fremantle is a day-out destination with historic buildings, eateries, tourist attractions and ferries up the Swan River to the City, and off-shore to Rottnest Island. Cars can set-down passengers and find long-term parking nearby. Read more about Fremantle, Australia

    51 Monday, February 24, 2025 At Sea
    52 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 At Sea
    53 Wednesday, February 26, 2025 At Sea
    54 Thursday, February 27, 2025 At Sea
    55 Friday, February 28, 2025 At Sea
    56 Saturday, March 1, 2025 At Sea
    57 Sunday, March 2, 2025 At Sea
    58 Monday, March 3, 2025 Port Louis, Mauritius 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Port Louis, Mauritius

    Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, located on the NW coast of the island. The very large city is dominated by the Citadel from which almost the whole city can be observed, and it is surrounded by a range of mountains. The city as a whole is a place of interest, but of special attraction is the famous China Town, where many still dress in national clothing. Read more about Port Louis, Mauritius

    59 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 At Sea
    60 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 At Sea
    61 Thursday, March 6, 2025 At Sea
    62 Friday, March 7, 2025 At Sea
    63 Saturday, March 8, 2025 At Sea
    64 Sunday, March 9, 2025 Cape Town, South Africa 8:00 AM Disembark
    View of Cape Town, South Africa

    Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town was the first European settlement in South Africa, and today is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Pristine beaches, sheltered bays and secluded coves encircle the majestic might of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site and home to some 8,500 species of flowers. Be sure to get to the top of the mountain by taking the Table Mountain Cableway and absorb the fascinating views. Read more about Cape Town, South Africa

  • Ship

    Island Princess Overview

    Island Princess

    4.2
    (from 32 verified customers)

    Being a large resort ship, built in 2003 and refurbished in 2017, on-board entertainment and facilities are state-of-the-art for cruise ships. The ship itself is a cruise destination. She has two decks of public spaces and plenty of lifts and staircases that make for ease of movement. There is an ‘adults only’ two-deck Sanctuary area with padded sunloungers and pool for your solitude. Newly fitted is a large ‘Movies Under the Stars’ screen.

  • Cabins

    Island Princess Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Island Princess Suite on the Island Princess

    Cabin Types

    S5, S6, S4, MB, MD, ME, MY, M1

    Average Cabin Size – 29.1 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Suite size approximately 470 sq. ft., including balcony.The Premium Suite features a spacious cabin and separate seating area with a sofa bed. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.- Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman- 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors- Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables- Spacious closet- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Two flat-panel televisions- Private bathroom with tub and separate shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; fine bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Island Princess Balcony on the Island Princess

    Cabin Types

    B2, B1, BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF, BY, BZ

    Average Cabin Size – 15.9 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Stateroom approximately 248 sq. ft., including balcony.This cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.- Balcony with 2 chairs and table- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

    Outside

    Outside

    Outside on the Island Princess Outside on the Island Princess

    Cabin Types

    O6, O5, OB, OC, OE, OV, OW, OY, OZ

    Average Cabin Size – 14.9 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Stateroom approximately 212 sq. ft.This well appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

    Inside

    Inside

    Inside on the Island Princess Inside on the Island Princess

    Cabin Types

    IA, IB, IC, ID, IE, IF

    Average Cabin Size – 14.4 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Stateroom approximately 158 - 162 sq. ft.This well appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

  • Deck Plans

    Island Princess Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Interconnecting staterooms with private balcony (8 persons)
    • Will accommodate 3rd and 4th person
    • Wheelchair Accessible
    • Will accommodate 3rd person
    • Will accommodate a rollaway
    • Two lower beds not convertible to queen. Shower only
    • Queen bed not convertible to two twin beds
    • Cabin with Porthole Windows
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  • Panama Canal, South Pacific & Africa Cruise - 2502C

    Cruiseline: Princess Cruises Ship: Island Princess Departure: Sunday, January 5, 2025 Nights: 62 nights Departs: Fort Lauderdale Returns: Cape Town

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