Cartagena, Columbia
Explore this fortified city, once the "treasure chest" of the Spanish Main and considered virtually impregnable. Stroll the Old Town, where traces of the city's colonial past linger everywhere.
A mystifying land awaits your discovery
There's really no way you can fathom the engineering wonder of the Panama Canal other than to pass through it. Choose a 14- to 23-day full-transit itinerary that explores the Mexican Riviera, Central America and the Caribbean with many itineraries featuring two days to explore Panama with a full day transiting the canal and an overnight visit to Fuerte Amador.
Choose a 14-day itinerary aboard the ms Statendam or ms Maasdam, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego (or reverse). Combine these two great itineraries for a 28-day Collectors' Voyage with two full transits of the canal and only one repeating port call.
14-Day Panama Canal Explorer
Sail from Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego, enjoying the warm, soft-sand beaches of Santa Cruz Huatulco in Mexico. Transit the magnificent canal, discovering exotic wildlife, rare birds and lush rainforests on an unforgettable voyage.
ms Statendam
Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego
Oct 16; Nov 13, 2009
| Inside from* | Outside from* | Verandah Suite from* |
Deluxe Verandah Suite from* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Fare: | $1,899 | $2,199 | $3,999 | $6,899 |
| Savings Fare: | $1,099 | $1,199 | $2,799 | $5,899 |
14-Day Panama Canal Adventurer
Begin your adventure in San Diego and sail to Ft. Lauderdale. On the horizon: the quaint Mexican towns of Puerto Chiapas and Puerto Quetzal, Fuerte Amador and a full transit of the Panama Canal.
ms Statendam
San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale
Oct 30; Nov 27, 2009
| Inside from* | Outside from* | Verandah Suite from* |
Deluxe Verandah Suite from* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Fare: | $1,899 | $2,199 | $3,999 | $6,899 |
| Savings Fare: | $1,099 | $1,199 | $2,699 | $5,899 |
Fares based on 11/27/09 sailing.
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Overnight on board in Fuerte Amador (Panama City).
Combine the Panama Canal Adventurer & Explorer sailings for a
28-day Collectors' Voyage from $2,199.
19- or 23-Day Panama Canal
Sail the West Coast savoring the beautiful beaches of Mexico. See vividly colored murals of Mayan life and relax in Panama City's charming waterfront cafes on an overnight visit. Snorkel with tame stingrays and shop duty-free on Grand Cayman.
ms Ryndam
Vancouver or San Diego to Tampa
23-Day Vancouver to Tampa: Sep 25, 2009
19-Day San Diego to Tampa: Sep 29, 2009
| Inside from* | Outside from* | Verandah Suite from* |
Deluxe Verandah Suite from* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Fare: | $2,399 | $2,749 | $4,699 | $7,649 |
| Savings Fare: | $1,399 | $1,499 | $3,299 | $7,149 |
| 19-Day San Diego to Tampa from $1,199 | ||||
Fares based on 9/25/09 sailing.
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Overnight on board in Fuerte Amador (Panama City).
15- or 18-Day Panama Canal
Spend a day on award-winning Half Moon Cay plus scenic cruising of the San Blas archipelago, where you'll find brightly-colored textiles. Visit the tranquil resort towns of Mexico and enjoy a full transit of the Panama Canal.
ms Zuiderdam
Vancouver or Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale
18-Day Vancouver to Ft. Lauderdale: Sep 26, 2009
15-Day Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale: Sep 29, 2009
| Inside from* | Outside from* | Verandah from* | Verandah Suite from* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Fare: | $2,199 | $2,549 | $3,299 | $4,449 |
| Savings Fare: | $1,499 | $1,599 | $2,099 | $3,199 |
| 15-Day Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale from $1,299 | ||||
Fares based on 9/26/09 sailing.
15- or 19-Day Panama Canal
Enjoy the quintessential charms of Mexico in Puerto Vallarta with its cobbled streets and beautiful bay. In Panama City, watch ships from all over the world pass under the Bridge of the Americas, and in Cartagena, discover colonial architecture, pristine offshore islands and the finest emeralds in the world.
ms Statendam
Vancouver or San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale
19-Day Vancouver to Ft. Lauderdale: Sep 27, 2009
15-Day San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale: Oct 1, 2009
| Inside from* | Outside from* | Verandah Suite from* |
Deluxe Verandah Suite from* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Fare: | $2,199 | $2,499 | $4,299 | $7,199 |
| Savings Fare: | $1,199 | $1,299 | $2,899 | $6,599 |
| 15-Day San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale from $1,099 | ||||
Fares based on 9/27/09 sailing.
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Overnight on board in Fuerte Amador (Panama City).
18- or 21-Day Panama Canal
From the glorious beaches and pristine waters of Holland America's private island, Half Moon Cay, to the manmade marvel of the Panama Canal, this three-week voyage is filled with natural and cultural wonders and relaxing days at sea. Discover remnants of ancient Mexico and Mayan murals, and savor the delights of classic Mexican Riviera ports.
ms Westerdam
Seattle or San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale
21-Day Seattle to Ft. Lauderdale: Sep 27, 2009
19-Day San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale: Sep 30, 2009
| Inside from* | Outside from* | Verandah from* | Verandah Suite from* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Fare: | $2,399 | $2,799 | $3,599 | $4,799 |
| Savings Fare: | $1,799 | $1,899 | $2,399 | $3,699 |
| 19-Day San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale from $1,649 | ||||
Fares based on 9/27/09 sailing.
19-Day Panama Canal
Snorkel among the vibrant coral reefs of Grand Turk and Caicos, as you sail from Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego. Don your Panama hat and sip a cold cerveza at a waterfront cafe in Panama City, and immerse yourself in the ecological wonders of Costa Rica and the beauty of Mexico.
ms Oosterdam
Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego
Nov 2, 2009
| Inside from* | Outside from* | Verandah from* | Verandah Suite from* |
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| Original Fare: | $2,199 | $2,549 | $3,299 | $4,449 |
| Savings Fare: | $1,499 | $1,599 | $1,999 | $2,499 |
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Overnight on board in Fuerte Amador (Panama City).
