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Panama Canal Cruise
One of the wonders of modern engineering. The Panama Canal saves most ships 20 to 30 days getting from the east coast to the west coast and we all know the old saying "time is money".
The first to try building the canal were the French, but after a group of disasters from day one they left. The US started working on the canal and completed it in the early 1900's. President Teddy Roosevelt was a big ramrod for the canal. President Eisenhower was stationed at the canal when he was a Captain in the Army, during his tour there his first son died and his wife Mamie was never the same after that.
The canal stretches from the Caribbean through to the Pacific. On the Carribean side of the canal there are 3 sets of locks together. By going through all 3 locks your ship has been lifted over 85 feet. This puts you in Gaton Lake. Until resently the only people allowed to go ashore on Gaton lake were those working for the National Geographic Society. Although this cruise does not go completely through the canal it does go into Gaton Lake. This is a once in a lifetime chance to explore nature at its best. After Gaton your ship will tie up at Cristobal Pier in the city of Colon, Panama where you can explore and go shopping.
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11-day Panama Canal & Western Caribbean Cruise
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| Dates |
Cruise embarks from Miami, Florida and disembarks at Miami, Florida.
Cruises start on November 7 and 28, 2008 and in 2009 they start on Jan 9, 30, Feb 20, March 13, April 3 and 24. Book at least one month ahead. |
| Airport |
Air transport from Miami, Florida can be attached to your cruise tickets at the time of the cruise or you may make your own reservations for air and ground transport separately. |
Ports Of Call |
Ports of Call for this cruise
| Day 1 |
Miami, Florida |
- |
5pm |
Embark on Cruise |
| Day 2 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
Day at Sea |
| Day 3 |
Labadee, Haiti |
7am |
4pm |
Tendered |
| Day 4 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
Day at Sea |
| Day 5 |
Cartagena, Colombia |
7am |
1pm |
Docked |
| Day 6 |
Panama Canal (Cruising) |
7am |
3pm |
Tendered |
| Day 6 |
Crislobal Pier, Panama |
3pm |
7pm |
Docked |
| Day 7 |
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica |
7am |
7pm |
Docked |
| Day 8 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
Day at Sea |
| Day 9 |
George Town, Grand Cayman |
7am |
7pm |
Tendered |
| Day 10 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
Day at Sea |
| Day 11 |
Miami, Florida |
7am |
- |
Disembark |
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| Base Cost * |
| Inside |
Ocean View |
Balcony |
Suite |
| $949.00 |
$1,099.00 |
$1,399.00 |
$2,649.00 |
* Cost per person (double occupancy required).
Cruises start on November 7 and 28, 2008 and in 2009 they start on Jan 9, 30, Feb 20, March 13, April 3 and 24. Book at least one month ahead. |
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Remarks |
LaBadee. On the north coast of Hispaniola, surrounded by beautiful mountain slopes and exotic foliage, sits Labadee®, Royal Caribbean's private paradise. This exclusive destination offers pristine beaches, breathtaking scenery and spectacular water activities. We even have an amazing new Aqua Park for kids. Regardless of where you go, you'll find yourself embraced by the beautiful landscape. Labadee's native charm, along with its natural beauty, make this a destination not to be missed, and only Royal Caribbean can take you there.
Cartagena. 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.
Gaton and the Canal. While you're sailing through the Panama Canal, take time out to explore the beautiful surrounding area. A great way is a kayaking ecological tour through the islands that surround Gatun Lake. Rich in animal and plant life, these islands are home to 93 species of mammals, 366 species of birds and 1,368 species of vascular plants.
Cristobal Pier, Panama. Located in the city of Colón, Panama, Cristobal Pier is best known as a stop on the Panama Canal. But it also offers visitors a wide range of attractions, including access to both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. In fact, it is one of the few places where you could actually go swimming in both bodies of water in the same day. Colón was established in 1850 by Americans building the Transcontinental Railroad. Today it serves as a popular stopping point for people using the modern successor to that important link between oceans.
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica Columbus discovered this land on his fourth voyage to the Americas and was so impressed that he named it Costa Rica, or the rich coast. Puerto Limón is overflowing with natural wonders - towering mountains once thought to house gold and silver, magnificent rain forests containing more than 2,000 varieties of orchids, and of course, seductive, sun-drenched beaches.
George Town, Grand Caymon. 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.
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10-day Panama Canal & Western Caribbean Cruise
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| Dates |
Cruise embarks from Miami, Florida and disembarks at Miami, Florida.
Cruises start on November 7 and 28, 2008 and in 2009 they start on Jan 9, 30, Feb 20, March 13, April 3 and 24. Book at least one month ahead. |
| Airport |
Air transport from Miami, Florida can be attached to your cruise tickets at the time of the cruise or you may make your own reservations for air and ground transport separately. |
Ports Of Call |
Ports of Call for this cruise
| Day 1 |
Miami, Florida |
- |
5pm |
Embark on Cruise |
| Day 2 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
Day at Sea |
| Day 3 |
Labadee, Haiti |
7am |
4pm |
Tendered |
| Day 4 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
Day at Sea |
| Day 5 |
Cartagena, Colombia |
7am |
1pm |
Docked |
| Day 6 |
Panama Canal (Cruising) |
7am |
3pm |
Tendered |
| Day 6 |
Crislobal Pier, Panama |
3pm |
7pm |
Docked |
| Day 7 |
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica |
7am |
7pm |
Docked |
| Day 8 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
Day at Sea |
| Day 9 |
George Town, Grand Cayman |
7am |
7pm |
Tendered |
| Day 10 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
Day at Sea |
| Day 11 |
Miami, Florida |
7am |
- |
Disembark |
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| Base Cost * |
| Inside |
Ocean View |
Balcony |
Suite |
| $949.00 |
$1,099.00 |
$1,399.00 |
$2,649.00 |
* Cost per person (double occupancy required).
Cruises start on November 7 and 28, 2008 and in 2009 they start on Jan 9, 30, Feb 20, March 13, April 3 and 24. Book at least one month ahead. |
|
Remarks |
LaBadee. On the north coast of Hispaniola, surrounded by beautiful mountain slopes and exotic foliage, sits Labadee®, Royal Caribbean's private paradise. This exclusive destination offers pristine beaches, breathtaking scenery and spectacular water activities. We even have an amazing new Aqua Park for kids. Regardless of where you go, you'll find yourself embraced by the beautiful landscape. Labadee's native charm, along with its natural beauty, make this a destination not to be missed, and only Royal Caribbean can take you there.
Cartagena. 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.
Gaton and the Canal. While you're sailing through the Panama Canal, take time out to explore the beautiful surrounding area. A great way is a kayaking ecological tour through the islands that surround Gatun Lake. Rich in animal and plant life, these islands are home to 93 species of mammals, 366 species of birds and 1,368 species of vascular plants.
Cristobal Pier, Panama. Located in the city of Colón, Panama, Cristobal Pier is best known as a stop on the Panama Canal. But it also offers visitors a wide range of attractions, including access to both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. In fact, it is one of the few places where you could actually go swimming in both bodies of water in the same day. Colón was established in 1850 by Americans building the Transcontinental Railroad. Today it serves as a popular stopping point for people using the modern successor to that important link between oceans.
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica Columbus discovered this land on his fourth voyage to the Americas and was so impressed that he named it Costa Rica, or the rich coast. Puerto Limón is overflowing with natural wonders - towering mountains once thought to house gold and silver, magnificent rain forests containing more than 2,000 varieties of orchids, and of course, seductive, sun-drenched beaches.
George Town, Grand Caymon. 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.
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| Request Ocean Cruise Info |
Airports appearing above are the closest major airports serving the embarkation port.
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