16-Night Cruise on Island PrincessPanama Canal Ocean to Ocean - Weather

The Island Princess sails a 16-night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean itinerary with Princess Cruises, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on March 18, 2027. It's a classic Mexican Riviera cruise. Travelers sailing in March can generally expect warm, dry, and reliably sunny Pacific-coast weather. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Oranjestad, Aruba, Panama Canal, with 6 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Thursday, Mar 18, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 16-night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean cruise on Island Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Mar 21, 2027 — Oranjestad, Aruba

   Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 16-night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean cruise on Island Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Mar 23, 2027 — Panama Canal

   Panama Canal is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 16-night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean cruise on Island Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 86°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Mar 24, 2027 — Panama City, Panama

   Panama City, Panama is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 16-night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean cruise on Island Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

5. Day 5 — Friday, Mar 26, 2027 — Puntarenas, Costa Rica

   Puntarenas, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 16-night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean cruise on Island Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 85°F.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Mar 28, 2027 — Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

   Puerto Chiapas, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 16-night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean cruise on Island Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 86°F.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Mar 29, 2027 — Huatulco, Mexico

   Huatulco, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 16-night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean cruise on Island Princess. Expected weather: clear with highs near 82°F.

8. Day 8 — Friday, Apr 2, 2027 — Ensenada, Mexico

   Ensenada, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 16-night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean cruise on Island Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

9. Day 9 — Saturday, Apr 3, 2027 — Los Angeles, California

   Los Angeles, California is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 16-night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean cruise on Island Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.