Panama Canal: Mexico & Colombia from Los Angeles Cruise

Day 1 - Los Angeles, CA

Arrive: Sun 05 January 2025 / Depart: Sun 05 January 2025 at 16:00

Check out the scene at Venice Beach. Spot a celebrity or two on Rodeo Drive. Take a walk down the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Explore the La Brea Tar Pits or Getty Centre. Or spend the day at one of L.A.'s world-famous theme parks.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Cabo San Lucas

Arrive: Tue 07 January 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Tue 07 January 2025 at 19:00

Cabo's signature landmark is El Arco ("The Arch"), a rock formation at the tip of "Land's End." The jewel of the Baja Peninsula is famous for its world-class sportfishing, as well as its high-end resorts and exclusive gated communities that line an area simply called "the Corridor."

Day 4 - Mazatlan, Mexico

Arrive: Wed 08 January 2025 at 12:00 / Depart: Wed 08 January 2025 at 21:00

Combine a first-class beach resort with a city with an illustrious, colonial past and you've got Mazatlán. Sip on some Margaritas and enjoy the authentic Mexican cuisine. Take a drive along the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Then visit the many shops offering local crafts.

Day 5 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Arrive: Thu 09 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 09 January 2025 at 20:00

Smaller and more subdued than Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta has retained a good deal of its small village charm along with 26 miles of spectacular beaches along the Banderas Bay. Stroll the cobblestone streets to the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Or peruse the many local wares for sale at the open-air markets.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Puerto Quetzal

Arrive: Sun 12 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 12 January 2025 at 17:00

This port city was constructed in 1984 to help connect nearby cities. Travellers often venture out to Antigua, a 90-minute trek to where 17th century colonial facades beckons and Guatemalan history comes alive.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Arrive: Tue 14 January 2025 at 18:00 / Depart: Tue 14 January 2025

Stroll the seaport town with its multi-coloured cottages and local markets. Head to Carara Tropical Rainforest to explore exotic flora and fauna with a naturalist guide. Or opt for a tour of San Jose - home of the Teatro Nacional and Museo del Oro.

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Transit Panama Canal

Day 13 - Colon, Panama

Arrive: Fri 17 January 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Fri 17 January 2025 at 18:00

Colón is the capital of Colón Province, in Panama. It sits on the Caribbean coast, at the entrance to the Panama Canal. The Canal Expansion Observation Center is a park with viewing platforms over the canal’s Atlantic locks and Gatún Lake. The vast Colón Free Trade Zone offers tax-free shopping. Just west of the city, at the mouth of the Chagres River, Fort San Lorenzo is a well-preserved colonial military structure.

Day 14 - Cartagena, Colombia

Arrive: Sat 18 January 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Sat 18 January 2025 at 19:00

The old walled city of Cartagena reflects a turbulent history of conquistadors and pirates. Climb "las murallas" for an unforgettable view of the harbour. Shop for emeralds and leather goods along the cobblestone streets of this enchanting city.

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Tue 21 January 2025 / Depart: Tue 21 January 2025

Miami's amazing medley of cultures and flashy urban settings makes it a scene to be seen. Visit the trendy Art Deco district of South Beach, Calle Ocho in Little Havana, the super-upscale neighbourhoods of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables and the unique ecosystem of the Everglades.