Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise

Day 1 - Fort Lauderdale

Arrive: Mon 23 December 2024 / Depart: Mon 23 December 2024 at 16:00

Fort Lauderdale lies along the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the New River, 25 miles north of Miami. Its warm tropical weather attracts many people throughout the year. For sun-worshippers, the city has six miles of beaches. There are also many recreational waterways with extensive boating facilities, access to every conceivable watersport, a variety of fascinating museums and trendy restaurants, and an array of entertainment venues.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Cartagena, Colombia

Arrive: Thu 26 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Cobbled streets, balconies with blooming bougainvillea, and pastel plazas make Cartagena one of Latin America's most photogenic cities. But it's not just another pretty seaport. Founded in 1533, this Spanish-Colonial city is steeped in history. Its location made it a popular port for plunderers and pirates. Today thrill-seekers will find a perfect mix of old and new with a twist of island attitude.

Day 5 - Panama Canal

Arrive: Fri 27 December 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Fri 27 December 2024 at 15:00

The canal is a marvel of engineering, but the area is also a sanctuary for sloths, eagles, ocelots and toucans, thanks to a lush rainforest environment and tropical temperatures.

Day 5 - Colon, Panama

Arrive: Fri 27 December 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Fri 27 December 2024 at 15:00

As the world’s second largest duty-free port, Colón offers abundant shopping. It also represents the gateway to numerous sites of ecological interest, including Chagres National Park, a 3,000,000-acre rainforest preserve, and the Gamboa Rainforest Preserve, which lies within Soberania National Park.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Willemstad, Curacao

Arrive: Sun 29 December 2024 at 11:30 / Depart: Sun 29 December 2024 at 20:00

Curaçao is the largest of the six islands that comprise the Netherlands Antilles. It gained autonomy from the Netherlands in 1954, but the Dutch influence is still very visible in Willemstad's architecture and culture. With the growth of the oil industry in Curaçao in the early 20th century, workers and their families came to the island from more than 50 countries, providing a varied and vibrant population. Everyone should experience the sights, sounds and energy of this unique destination.

Day 8 - Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrive: Mon 30 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 30 December 2024 at 17:00

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - George Town, Cayman Islands

Arrive: Wed 01 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 01 January 2025 at 17:00

Grand Cayman is one of a group of three magnificent tropical islands Christopher Columbus called "Las Tortugas" (the turtles) for the sea creatures he found in the ocean water. The designation did not endure, however, for on later maps the islands were labeled the Caimanau, the Carib Indian word for "crocodile." The name "Caimanas" refers inaccurately to the iguanas native to the islands, which were perhaps at one point mistaken for crocodiles. Among other attractions, visitors to the island will enjoy learning about the turtles, visiting the town of Hell, exploring Seven-Mile Beach and enjoying the undersea world.

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Fort Lauderdale

Arrive: Fri 03 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 03 January 2025

Fort Lauderdale lies along the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the New River, 25 miles north of Miami. Its warm tropical weather attracts many people throughout the year. For sun-worshippers, the city has six miles of beaches. There are also many recreational waterways with extensive boating facilities, access to every conceivable watersport, a variety of fascinating museums and trendy restaurants, and an array of entertainment venues.