Panama, Costa Rica and Caribbean, Feb 16 – 28, 2025

side view of Emerald Princess cruise ship anchored with rocky cliffs in view

18th School4Santas Cruise
Panama, Costa Rica and the Caribbean
12-Days, February 16 to 28, 2025
Emerald Princess

Inside Cabins begin at $1199 pp* 

*Pricing is per person, double occupancy, and now includes all taxes and fees!
Plus, veterans get an additional $100 off

Up to $400 Instant Savings
Only $99 pp* Deposit holds your room

7 Ports: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands; Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Panama Canal Partial Transit New Locks; Colon, Panama; Limon, Costa Rica; Ocho Rios, Jamaica

School4Santas is again hosting three cruises in 2025. 
The first is this great 12-day cruise and for the first time we are heading to Panama for a partial transit to the new locks. Plus, we will visit five wonderful and exotic ports of call.   This is Voyage E505 and our School4Santas group code is TQB.
To Sign up for this Cruise, register below
The second 2025 cruise will be to Alaska aboard the luxurious Discovery Princess, May 18 – 25!  It is our nineteenth cruise, and for the first time, we depart and return to Seattle, so you don’t need a Passport!  Click here for the Alaska Cruise.
Our third cruise is another to Europe starting in England and cruising to Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Germany.  Click here for the European Cruise.
For Panama, submit our pre-cruise request form below.   Laurie Love, our Princess Cruise Coordinator will follow up with you.  or you can call after submitting the form.
Click here to print out the Princess Panama Cruise Map and schedule
Contact Laurie Love for all details at Princess today:
(800) 901-1172 ext. 21667
or email: LLove@PrincessCruises.com

Here is the full Panama Cruise schedule

  • Sunday, Feb 16 – 3:00 pm, Depart Ft. Lauderdale.  Our Group Dinner is scheduled every evening at 5:20 pm, (Our Group will have a standing reservation every night for this time slot, although you can dine anywhere you wish after this night.)
  • Monday, Feb 17 – At Sea – School4Santas in the Starboard Conference Center           9 am – 1 pm (1/2 day).     Group Dinner – 5:20 pm. You may also book your own dining any evening. 
  • Tueday, Feb 18 – at sea. 
  • Wednesday, Feb 19 – 8:00 am   Arrive Aruba  Overnight Stay
  • Thursday, Feb 20 – 6:00 pm.   Depart Aruba
  • Friday, Feb 21 – at sea – School4Santas in the Starboard Conference Center
  • Saturday, Feb 22 –7:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Cartagena, Colombia
  • Sunday, Feb 23 – 6:00 am – 3:30 pm, Panama Canal Partial Transit New Locks
            5:30 pm – 8:00 pm  –  Colon , Panama
  • Monday, Feb 24 – 7;00 am – 6:00 pm    Limon, Costa Rica.
  • Tuesday, Feb 25 – at sea
  • Wednesday, Feb 26 –7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Ocho Rios, Jamaica
  • Thursday, Feb 27 – At Sea.  This is also packing day for tomorrow’s departure.
  • Friday, Feb 28 – 7:00 am – Arrive Ft. Lauderdale for departure.
To Sign up for this Cruise, register below
Over 700 Santas and wives have joined us on past cruises, and I know you will enjoy it.  Prices for the Panama cruise start as low as $1199 per person for an inside cabin, for the Standard Package.
And if you upgrade to the “Princess Plus” package, for an additional $60 a day, you receive up to $950 in added benefits. Princess Plus includes:
  • Wi-Fi (1 device per guest)
  • Crew appreciation
  • Plus Beverage Package
    (drinks up to $15 each)
  • Unlimited juice bar
  • Premium desserts (2 per day)
  • Fitness classes (2 per cruise)
  • NEW 2 casual dining meals per guest
  • NEW OceanNow® delivery
  • NEW Room service delivery
Plus, while you are on board, you and your Mrs. Claus can attend School4Santas for FREE!  This is an extra savings of up to $479.00!
Well, it is not exactly Free, but when you sign up for our cruise, we include the school! For those who wish to use their own travel agent or book via Costco, AARP, or Sams Club, please know that the school is not included in their cruise packages and  you would need to pay the regular registration fees for the school.   Click here to complete outside registration.
Veterans also get an onboard credit of $100 for the 7-day cruises.
Annually I coordinate a special School4Santas aboard a wonderful Princess Cruise.  We have cruised in Alaska (five times), to Hawaii, Mexico, the Caribbean (seven times) and to the Nordic countries with Germany and Russia, the Mediterranean and this past summer, the British Isles.   
Click here to print out the Princess Panama Cruise Map and schedule

Contact Laurie Love for all details at Princess today:
(800) 901-1172 ext. 21667
or email: LLove@PrincessCruises.com

And remember, you save up to $479.00 as your School4Santas registration is included. This is like attending school for FREEEEEEE!
If you have any questions, Laurie can help. Or contact me, I will be glad to answer any questions you might have. Santa@NationalSanta.com or 631-871-4901.

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Santas in Class

While on board, on two days when we are at sea and not visiting a port, we will have special sessions of School4Santas.   Included in the school will be a Santa Claus Oath Ceremony and a Graduation ceremony with presentation of personalized diplomas. 
 
There is no additional cost for this school if you book directly with Laurie, our Cruise Coordinator at Princess.  And because you are attending the school you can also claim a tax deduction.   
 

Prior to attending the school all students are invited to watch “The History of Santa Claus,” a special video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UaTsHXJFtSs  

The 20th Anniversary course book, “Behind the Red Suit, The Business of Santa,” is the official book for this class.  If you have an earlier edition, it will also work.  However, you can order a copy of the 20th Anniversary edition for $40, a $20 discount. Click this link: https://www.School4Santas.com/product/behind-the-red-suit-IUSC-course-book/

2025 Panama Cruise Registration

Pre-cruise registration request

First Guest Name(Required)
Second Guest Name
Email(Required)
Address
There are a variety of rate combinations depending on the size and location of your cabin, and if you have the Princess Plus or Premium packages. Your cruise coordinator can assist you with this. Rates quotes are subject to change and are based on double occupancy. Single occupancy rates are higher.
If you wish to add a third or fourth guest in your cabin, please select one of the options below and our Cruise Coordinator will let you know the price difference.
The optional Princess Plus package is $60 per day and includes: Wi-Fi (1 device per guest): Crew appreciation gratuities; PLUS Beverage Package (drinks up to $15 each); Unlimited juice bar; Premium desserts (2 per day); Fitness classes (2 per cruise); NEW 2 casual dining meals per guest. NEW OceanNow® delivery; NEW Room service delivery. Overall Savings of over 50%! Your Cost: $60 per day per guest. Their PRINCESS PREMIUM Package is $80 per day and has all of the PLUS benefits, with the addition of: Wi-Fi (up to 4 devices per guest); PREMIER Beverage Package (drinks up to $20 each); Premium desserts (unlimited); Fitness classes (unlimited); Photo package (unlimited digital + 3 prints); Princess Prizes; 2 specialty dining meals per guest; Medallion accessory; Reserved theater seating (For production shows only), NEW Unlimited casual dining meals. See the Princess website for more info or ask our Cruise coordinator.
Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for us? Ask away.

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*All rates and offers are subject to availability.
Check with your tax person for details on tax deductible portions of the cruise.
Any fares shown are per guest and quoted in USD. 
All taxes and fees are included in prices quoted.
Those who booked through the IUSC and Laurie Love, our Cruise coordinator at Princess Cruises, are fully registered for our School4Santas and can also get a tax deduction for portions of the cruise and the school. Check with your accountant. Should you decide to book through your own travel agent, school is not included, and you cannot deduct anything. However, you may contact Santa Tim to arrange registration for the school: Santa@NationalSanta.com