Panama Cruise from Colón to San Juan — 8 Days

7 nights · Panama · Departs Colon (Panama) · Visiting Saint Vincent Island, Castries, St Johns Antigua, Tortola Island BVI, San Juan · Aboard Royal Caribbean on the Grandeur Of The Seas

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Cruise lineRoyal Caribbean
ShipGrandeur Of The Seas
Duration7 nights
Port calls6
Departures1 sailings
From fare$566 per person
Year built1996
Guests2393
Cabins997
Crew760
Length279 m
Beam35 m
Cruising speed22.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Colon, Panama

    Colón puts you at Panama’s Caribbean gateway, where the Atlantic meets the Panama Canal. At Agua Clara Locks, watch ships pass through the expanded canal toward Gatun Lake. Nearby, Portobelo and San Lorenzo preserve Spanish colonial fortifications built to guard Caribbean trade routes. Colón is best approached as a gateway, with its strongest draws found in the canal, historic coast and surrounding rainforest.

  2. Day 4

    Saint Vincent Island

    Saint Vincent lies beyond Barbados, in the independent nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Kingstown’s waterfront reveals a compact capital of markets, churches and colonial-era streets. The Botanical Gardens, founded in 1765, offer a peaceful look at tropical plants. Climb to Fort Charlotte for wide views across the harbour and coast. For a fuller day, head north toward La Soufrière, the island’s active volcano. Expect steep roads, dramatic green slopes and a culture distinct from Barbados.

  3. Day 5

    Castries

    Castries brings Saint Lucia’s capital close to the water, with cruise ships entering a sheltered harbor beneath green hills. Start at the lively Castries Market, where vendors sell spices, produce, and local crafts. Nearby, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Derek Walcott Square offer a quieter glimpse of the city’s past. For island views, visit Morne Fortune; for a beach day, arrange transport beyond town.

  4. Day 6

    St Johns Antigua

    Antigua rewards a day ashore with more than its celebrated beaches. St John’s, the compact capital, makes an easy starting point. Drive east to Nelson’s Dockyard, a remarkably preserved Georgian naval base and UNESCO World Heritage site. English Harbour’s sheltered waters and restored stone buildings reveal the island’s maritime past. Or trade history for a swim at one of the island’s many coves, from resort beaches to quieter shores.

  5. Day 7

    Tortola Island BVI

    Tortola gives you a vivid introduction to the British Virgin Islands: green, steep-sided hills rise above a sheltered Caribbean harbour. In Road Town, browse Main Street, visit the J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens, or pause at a waterfront café. Beyond town, winding roads lead to Cane Garden Bay and island viewpoints. Ferries make nearby islands accessible, while Tortola itself rewards an unhurried day of beaches, scenery and local rum.

  6. Day 8

    San Juan

    San Juan puts a remarkable piece of Caribbean history within easy reach of your ship. Founded in 1521, Old San Juan is a compact district of blue cobbles, pastel façades and Spanish colonial landmarks. Walk its steep lanes to El Morro, the 16th-century fortress that guards the harbor. From its ramparts, the Atlantic comes into view. Beyond the old walls, cafés, galleries and contemporary restaurants show a city still shaped by its maritime past.

Grandeur Of The Seas Cruises

Published August 16, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard


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