Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise

Day 1 - Fort Lauderdale

Arrive: Mon 13 January 2025 / Depart: Mon 13 January 2025 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 16 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 16 January 2025 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 17 January 2025 / Depart: Fri 17 January 2025

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 17 January 2025 at 17:00 / Depart: Fri 17 January 2025 at 21:00

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 - Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrive: Sun 19 January 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 19 January 2025 at 23:00

Day 8 - Willemstad, Curacao

Arrive: Mon 20 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 20 January 2025 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 9 - Bonaire

Arrive: Tue 21 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 21 January 2025 at 16:00

Kralendijk is the sleepy capital of Bonaire, an island in the Dutch Antilles. Kralendijk is lined with delightfully pastel stucco houses, in pinks, oranges and lime greens. Famous for its diving - the island is surrounded by a Marine Park - Bonaire also offers such treats as flamingos, hiking and the only barefoot casino in the Caribbean.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Fort Lauderdale

Arrive: Fri 24 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 24 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.