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Panama Canal Cruise
 Jan 05, 2009 - 15 Days 14 Day Cruise
 

One of the greatest achievements of the 20th century, the Panama Canal remains an engineering marvel and one of the worldís most vital trade routes. Transiting the Panama Canal is a travelerís ìmust doî adventure and is just the beginning of the wonders youíll experience on a Holland America Line Panama Canal cruise vacation. Walk in the footsteps of ancient Incans at Machu Picchu. Explore rainforests and jungles in search of rare birds and endangered species. Relax on beautiful Mexican and Caribbean beaches. Cruise Costa Ricaís Golfo Dulce and South Americaís Amazon River. All this while enjoying our 5-star service, plush accommodations and first class transportation.




Day     Port                       Arrive         Depart
0     Fort Lauderdale, Florida             05:00 PM

Fly to Fort Lauderdale today and board your lovely ship.  There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or venture to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.

1     At Sea        

2     At Sea        

3     Cartagena, Colombia     07:00 AM        01:00 PM

Once a bastion of the Spanish Main, this fortified city boasts colonial architecture, pristine offshore islands and the finest emeralds in the world. Sample shore excursions: Cartagena City Tour; Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour; Rosario Islands Cruise.

Day     Port             Arrive         Depart
4     Enter Panama Canal Cristobal CO        

4     Exit Panama Canal Balboa CO        

5     At Sea
       

6     Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica   07:00 AM      08:00 PM
It’s wild, it’s beautiful and Costa Rica’s eco-factor is off the charts. Here find steaming volcanoes, lush rain forests and nearly half of all the animal species on earth. Plus a modern capital high in the mountains. Sample shore excursions: Tropical Forest Aerial Tram; Arenal Volcano & Thermal Waters; San José All-day Tour; Orchid Farm Tour.

7     At Sea        

8     Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala  06:00 AM      04:00 PM

In the cultured little country of Guatemala modern Maya still weave their stories on backstrap looms, and the great stone temples of Tikal stand in silent testament to ancient Mayan ingenuity. Sample shore excursions: Casa Santa Domingo & Antigua; Lake Atitlan & Highlands; Finca Coffee Plantation Tour; Tikal Expedition by Air.

9     Huatulco, Mexico     11:00 AM       06:00 PM
Everything you ever wanted in a seaside resort: warm sun, sandy beaches and nine beautiful bays rimmed in every shade of blue. Nearby: low-growth caducifolia jungles teeming with birdlife and the nesting grounds of endangered sea turtles. Sample shore excursions: Five Bays by Catamaran; Horseback Riding; Bird-watching Eco Tour; ATV Jungle Adventure.

10     Acapulco, Mexico     08:00 AM     05:00 PM
A world-class resort town renowned for its beaches, magnificent tropical villas and hotels, and, of course, the daring cliff divers of La Quebrada. Sample shore excursions: Acapulco City Tour with Cliff Divers; Shotover Jet Boat; Dolphin Adventure; Deep-sea Fishing; Beach Getaway.
[Mexico/Panama Canal - Acapulco]

11     At Sea        

12     Cabo San Lucas, Mexico     07:00 AM     02:00 PM

At the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the blue Pacific mingles with the Sea of Cortez in a whirl of watercolors. Even more spectacular: waters teeming with marlin, swordfish, sailfish, tuna and other fighting fish. Feast your eyes on exquisite black coral; take in the annual migration of the gray whale. Sample shore excursions: Deluxe Coastal Cruise & Whale Watch; Half-day Sportfishing Adventure; Sea Kayak & Snorkel Adventure.

13     At Sea        

14     Los Angeles, California     07:00 AM    
Nestled up in the hills is the Hollywood sign, marketing this city as the entertainment capital of the world. Stroll glamorous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, take a drive to Malibu or soak up the beach scene on Venice’s colorful boardwalk. Sample shore excursions: Los Angeles Highlights & Rodeo Drive; Getty Center & Rodeo Drive.  Fly home today.


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Price

Large OceanView EE Category:                                                                 Single Occupancy: $4,749 pp  Double Occupancy: $3599 pp

Verandah Suites B Category:                                                                       Single Occupancy: $9,898 pp  Double Occupancy: $5,599 pp

 

Insurance

OceanView EE: Single: $359 Double: $259 (per person)              Verandah Suite B: Single: $919 Double: $469 (per person) 

Price includes: RT Air, All meals and activities as stated

Deposit due: $600 deposit at time of reservation,
Full payment due 60 days prior to departure

Travel Bucks: $35 per person towards future trips with R & J Tours

Tour pace: Considerable walking required on this trip.

NESSCESSARY TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Birth certificate and driver's license


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