12-Day Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles
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12-night voyage departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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12-Day Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles
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Day 1
Fort Lauderdale, Florida , United States
Saturday, 11/12/2027
Like many southeast Florida neighbors, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalizing. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas corridor. The sparkling look results from upgrades both downtown and on the beachfront. Matching the downtown's innovative arts district, cafés, and boutiques is an equally inventive beach area, with hotels, cafés, and shops facing an undeveloped shoreline, and new resort-style hotels replacing faded icons of yesteryear. Despite wariness of pretentious overdevelopment, city leaders have allowed a striking number of glittering high-rises. Nostalgic locals and frequent visitors fret over the diminishing vision of sailboats bobbing in waters near downtown; however, Fort Lauderdale remains the yachting capital of the world, and the water toys don’t seem to be going anywhere.
Day 2
Half Moon Cay , Bahamas
Sunday, 12/12/2027
The Half Moon Caye is a natural monument situated at the southeast corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. The crescent-shaped caye is a protected marine reserve that was established as a World Heritage Site in 1996. The pristine caye has breath-taking walk-in snorkelling from the beach, idyllic sandy beaches and magnificent wildlife both in the sea and within the littoral forest.
Day 5
Curaçao , Curaçao
Wednesday, 15/12/2027
Curaçao is a vibrant island in the southern Caribbean, just off the coast of Venezuela, and part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Known for its colorful Dutch colonial architecture, especially in the capital Willemstad (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the island blends European charm with Caribbean warmth. Curaçao boasts stunning beaches with crystal-clear waters, making it a paradise for snorkeling and diving, particularly around its thriving coral reefs. Beyond its natural beauty, the island is culturally diverse, shaped by African, European, and Latin American influences, reflected in its music, cuisine, and the local language, Papiamentu. Unlike many Caribbean destinations, Curaçao lies outside the hurricane belt, offering year-round sunny weather. Visitors also enjoy exploring its desert landscapes, historic forts, and lively street art. With its unique mix of history, culture, and nature, Curaçao offers a distinctive Caribbean experience that is both laid-back and cosmopolitan.
Day 7
Cartagena , Colombia
Friday, 17/12/2027
Cartagena's magnificent city walls and fortresses, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enclose a well-restored historic center (the Cuidad Amurallada, or walled city) with plazas, churches, museums, and shops that have made it a lively coastal vacation spot for South Americans and others. New hotels and restaurants make the walled city a desirable place to stay, and the formerly down-at-the-heels Getsemaní neighborhood attracts those seeking a bohemian buzz. The historic center is a small section of Cartagena; many hotels are in the Bocagrande district, an elongated peninsula where high-rise hotels overlook a long, gray-sand beach.When it was founded in 1533 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena was the only port on the South American mainland. Gold and silver looted from indigenous peoples passed through here en route to Spain and attracted pirates, including Sir Francis Drake, who in 1586 torched 200 buildings. Cartagena's walls protected the city's riches as well as the New World's most important African slave market.
Day 8
Gatun Lake , Panama
Saturday, 18/12/2027
Day 8
Panama Canal Transit
Saturday, 18/12/2027
Day 8
Gatun Lake , Panama
Saturday, 18/12/2027
Day 8
Colón , Panama
Saturday, 18/12/2027
The provincial capital of Colón, beside the canal's Atlantic entrance, is named for the Spanish-language surname of Christopher Columbus, though the Americans called it Aspinwall in the 19th century.. The city was founded in 1850 by Americans working on the Panama railroad and named Aspinwall for one of the railway engineers. Following completion in 1855, Colon gained in importance, which was furthered by the plans for an isthmian canal. During the time of the French canal attempt, a fire in 1885 burned the city nearly to the ground and left thousands of people homeless. Colon was rebuilt in the architectural style then popular in France. Buildings from that era plus the ones constructed by Americans between 1904 and 1914 are still in use today, although the majority is on the verge of collapse. In addition to its importance as a port, Colon boasts the world’s second largest duty-free zone, known as Zona Libre, which is contained in a huge fortress like, walled-off area with giant international stores. However, most of the merchandise is sold in bulk to commercial businesses throughout the country.
Day 9
Puerto Limón , Costa Rica
Sunday, 19/12/2027
Christopher Columbus became Costa Rica's first tourist when he landed on this stretch of coast in 1502 during his fourth and final voyage to the New World. Expecting to find vast mineral wealth, he named the region Costa Rica ("rich coast"). Imagine the Spaniards' surprise eventually to find there was none. Save for a brief skirmish some six decades ago, the country did prove itself rich in a long tradition of peace and democracy. No other country in Latin America can make that claim. Costa Rica is also abundantly rich in natural beauty, managing to pack beaches, volcanoes, rain forests, and diverse animal life into an area the size of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. It has successfully parlayed those qualities into its role as one the world's great ecotourism destinations. A day visit is short, but time enough for a quick sample.
Day 11
Grand Cayman , Cayman Islands
Tuesday, 21/12/2027
Day 13
Fort Lauderdale, Florida , United States
Thursday, 23/12/2027
Like many southeast Florida neighbors, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalizing. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas corridor. The sparkling look results from upgrades both downtown and on the beachfront. Matching the downtown's innovative arts district, cafés, and boutiques is an equally inventive beach area, with hotels, cafés, and shops facing an undeveloped shoreline, and new resort-style hotels replacing faded icons of yesteryear. Despite wariness of pretentious overdevelopment, city leaders have allowed a striking number of glittering high-rises. Nostalgic locals and frequent visitors fret over the diminishing vision of sailboats bobbing in waters near downtown; however, Fort Lauderdale remains the yachting capital of the world, and the water toys don’t seem to be going anywhere.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Interior Stateroom
143–225 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Ocean View Obstructed
175–282 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Porthole
140–319 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Partial Sea View
175–282 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Ocean View
140–319 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Lanai
196–240 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Vista Suite
260–356 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Neptune Suite
465–502 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Pinnacle Suite
1290 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Stateroom · 143–225 sqft | N Interior Stateroom (N) | Enquire → | ||
| MM Large Interior Stateroom (MM) | Enquire → | |||
| M Large Interior Stateroom (M) | Enquire → | |||
| L Large Interior Stateroom (L) | Enquire → | |||
| K Large Interior Stateroom (K) | Enquire → | |||
| J Interior Stateroom (J) | Enquire → | |||
| I Large Interior Stateroom (I) | Enquire → |
Interior Stateroom · 143–225 sqft
N Interior Stateroom (N)
Interior Stateroom · 143–225 sqft
MM Large Interior Stateroom (MM)
Interior Stateroom · 143–225 sqft
M Large Interior Stateroom (M)
Interior Stateroom · 143–225 sqft
L Large Interior Stateroom (L)
Interior Stateroom · 143–225 sqft
K Large Interior Stateroom (K)
Interior Stateroom · 143–225 sqft
J Interior Stateroom (J)
Interior Stateroom · 143–225 sqft
I Large Interior Stateroom (I)
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Obstructed · 175–282 sqft | HH Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed) | Enquire → | ||
| Porthole · 140–319 sqft | H Ocean View Stateroom (Porthole) (H) | Enquire → | ||
| G Ocean View Stateroom (Porthole) (G) | Enquire → | |||
| Partial Sea View · 175–282 sqft | G Ocean View Stateroom (Porthole) | Enquire → | ||
| Ocean View · 140–319 sqft | FF Ocean View Stateroom (FF) | Enquire → | ||
| F Ocean View Stateroom (F) | Enquire → | |||
| EE Ocean View Stateroom (EE) | Enquire → | |||
| E Ocean View Stateroom (E) | Enquire → | |||
| DD Ocean View Stateroom (DD) | Enquire → | |||
| DA Ocean View Stateroom (DA) | Enquire → | |||
| D Ocean View Stateroom (D) | Enquire → | |||
| C Ocean View Stateroom (C) | Enquire → |
Ocean View Obstructed · 175–282 sqft
HH Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed)
Porthole · 140–319 sqft
H Ocean View Stateroom (Porthole) (H)
Porthole · 140–319 sqft
G Ocean View Stateroom (Porthole) (G)
Partial Sea View · 175–282 sqft
G Ocean View Stateroom (Porthole)
Ocean View · 140–319 sqft
FF Ocean View Stateroom (FF)
Ocean View · 140–319 sqft
F Ocean View Stateroom (F)
Ocean View · 140–319 sqft
EE Ocean View Stateroom (EE)
Ocean View · 140–319 sqft
E Ocean View Stateroom (E)
Ocean View · 140–319 sqft
DD Ocean View Stateroom (DD)
Ocean View · 140–319 sqft
DA Ocean View Stateroom (DA)
Ocean View · 140–319 sqft
D Ocean View Stateroom (D)
Ocean View · 140–319 sqft
C Ocean View Stateroom (C)
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanai · 196–240 sqft | CA Lanai Stateroom | Enquire → |
Lanai · 196–240 sqft
CA Lanai Stateroom
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft | BC Vista Suite (BC) | Enquire → | ||
| BB Vista Suite (BB) | Enquire → | |||
| B Vista Suite (B) | Enquire → | |||
| AA Vista Suite (AA) | Enquire → | |||
| A Vista Suite (A) | Enquire → | |||
| Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft | SB Neptune Suite (SB) | Enquire → | ||
| SA Neptune Suite (SA) | Enquire → | |||
| Pinnacle Suite · 1290 sqft | PS | Enquire → |
Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft
BC Vista Suite (BC)
Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft
BB Vista Suite (BB)
Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft
B Vista Suite (B)
Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft
AA Vista Suite (AA)
Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft
A Vista Suite (A)
Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft
SB Neptune Suite (SB)
Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft
SA Neptune Suite (SA)
Pinnacle Suite · 1290 sqft
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