Panama Canal
No vacation comes close to the
dramatic scope of an epic journey through the Panama
Canal – from the warm waters of the Caribbean to the
white-sand beaches of the Pacific Coast. Experience
the best of the Panama Canal with the convenience of
a roundtrip cruise. Linking the mighty Atlantic and
Pacific oceans took over three centuries, two nations
and overcoming many obstacles to turn an ambitious idea
into the eighth wonder of the world. The Panama Canal
is beauty and function on a scale beyond compare – nature,
machine and man working in total harmony. If
you dream of snorkeling coral reefs, kayaking turquoise
waters, swimming with dolphins, or simply soaking up
the sun on white sand beaches, you’ll find all these
pleasures and more on a cruise to the Panama Canal and
its surrounding destinations. Tropical rainforests are
bastions of primeval life – each one its own delicate
ecosystem teeming with the rare wonders of nature. Immerse
yourself in a variety of diverse exotic habitats. The
wildlife in the Panama Canal region is as unique and
breathtaking as the Canal itself.
 Discover
beautiful and historic ports of call in Mexico, Costa
Rica and the Caribbean. Turquoise waters and white-sand
beaches, coral reefs and tropical forests, exotic wildlife,
colorful histories of pirates and adventurers, fascinating
national treasures, duty free shopping for emeralds
and native handicrafts all await you. Join
us on the cruise that relives a dramatic chapter in
history, when two oceans were joined in an earth-moving
endeavor that altered the geography of the America's
forever. Dams stopped the rivers in their tracks. Valleys
became lakes. Mountains, islands. The Continental Divide
was reduced by a winding channel. Such events are upstaged
only by the ingenious workings of the finished product. Come
marvel as three giant locks raise, then lower your cruise
ship from one ocean to another, using no other power
than the force of gravity - and 53 million gallons of
water! And learn all the interesting details of the
Canal's history and construction as a guide from the
Panama Canal Commission joins your ship for the day.
On your voyage through Panama's magnificent canal, you'll
sail along deep-emerald jungles adorned with brilliantly
colored birds and flowers. As you inch closer to other
exotic destinations such as Acapulco and Puerto Caldera,
your ship glides along the dramatic, rock-walled Gaillard
Cut and sails over Gatun Lake - one of the largest man-made
lakes on earth.
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Princess
Panama Canal Cruises.
From the Panama Canal's
opening day to present, nearly a million ships have
passed through the mighty locks.The building of this
massive project spanned 400 years. And today, nearly
100 years after its completion, the Panama Canal remains
one of the most vital trade routes in the world. In
addition to Panama's man-made marvel, this voyage includes
some of nature's most amazing creations in the Caribbean,
Mexico and Central America.
CORAL PRINCESS® |
10
DAYS | Roundtrip Panama
Canal - Sail roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale
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DATE(S) | INTERIOR
| OCEANVIEW | BALCONY | MINI-SUITE |
Feb 3, 2009 | $1289
(Cat.
N only) | $1289
(Cat.
HH only) | $1789
(Cat.
BH only) | -- |
Feb 13, 2009 | $1289
(Cat.
N only) | $1289
(Cat.
HH only) | $1789
(Cat.
BH only) | $2089
(Cat.
AD only) | |
CORAL PRINCESS® |
14
DAYS | Exotic Panama Canal
- Sail from Ft. Lauderdale to Los
Angeles |
DATE(S) | INTERIOR
| OCEANVIEW | BALCONY | MINI-SUITE |
Jan 6, 2009 | $1825
(Cat.
N only) | $1825
(Cat.
HH only) | -- | -- |
10
DAYS | Panama Canal Adventurer
- Sail from Acapulco to Ft.
Lauderdale |
DATE(S) | INTERIOR
| OCEANVIEW | BALCONY | MINI-SUITE |
Apr 2, 2009 | $1539
(Cat.
N only) | $1539
(Cat.
HH only) | $1939
(Cat.
BH only) | $2239
(Cat.
AD only) | |
ISLAND PRINCESS® |
10
DAYS | Roundtrip Panama
Canal - Sail roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale
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DATE(S) | INTERIOR
| OCEANVIEW | BALCONY | MINI-SUITE |
Jan 13, 23, 2009 | $1189
(Cat.
N only) | $1189
(Cat.
HH only) | $1689
(Cat.
BH only) | -- |
Feb 22; Mar 4, 14, 24;
Apr
3, 13, 2009 | $1289
(Cat.
N only) | $1289
(Cat.
HH only) | $1789
(Cat.
BH only) | $2089
(Cat.
AD only) | |
Please call 1-800-951-5581 for reservations
Experience
the extraordinary wonders of the Panama Canal —
plus the region's beaches, markets and cultural highlights
as you encompass Central and South American highlights.
Sail through Gaillard Cut to Gatun Lake, discovering
exotic wildlife, rare birds and jungle foliage. Delight
in lush rain forests, brilliant wildlife and white-sand
beaches in Aruba, Curaçao and eco-rich Costa Rica. Or
choose to explore the Andean heights of mysterious Machu
Picchu - one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. |
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14-Day
Trans-Panama Canal San Diego to
Ft. Lauderdale |
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| SHIP | ITINERARY | INSIDE
FROM* | OUTSIDE
FROM* | VERANDAH
SUITE FROM* | | ms
Statendam | Feb
6; Mar 6; Apr 3; Oct 30; Nov 27, 2009 | $1,499 | $1,799 | $3,199 |
| ms
Oosterdam | Feb
28, 2009 | *Plus
applicable fuel supplement.  Overnight
in Fuerte Amador (Panama City), and Puerto Quetzal,
gateway to the great Mayan stone temples of Tikal, on
this full-transit Panama Canal cruise. Visit Cartagena,
once a bastion of the Spanish Main, and Santa Cruz Hualtulco,
its jungles teeming with exotic birds. |
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14-Day
Trans-Panama Canal Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego |
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| SHIP | ITINERARY | INSIDE
FROM* | OUTSIDE
FROM* | VERANDAH
SUITE FROM* | | ms
Statendam | Feb
20; Mar 20; Apr 17; Oct 16; Nov 13, 2009 | $1,499 | $1,799 | $3,199 | *Plus
applicable fuel supplement. 
This full
transit of the Panama Canal, takes you to Acapulco to
see the daring cliff divers of La Quebrada. Discover
the volcanoes of Puerto Caldera and the rich wildlife
of the rain forest, as well as the colorful floating
markets of Aruba. |
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| 28-Day
Collectors' Voyage Roundtrip San
Diego or Ft. Lauderdale ms Statendam |
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| ITINERARY | DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL
PORTS | INSIDE
FROM* | OUTSIDE
FROM* | VERANDAH
SUITE FROM* | | Feb
6; Mar 6; Apr 3; Oct 30, 2009 | Roundtrip
San Diego | $2,699 | $3,199 | $5,699 |
Feb
20; Mar 20; Oct 16;
Nov 13, 2009 | Roundtrip
Ft. Lauderdale | *Plus
applicable fuel supplement. |
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Combine the two 14-day Trans-Panama
Canal cruises aboard the ms Statendam for a 28-day Collectors'
voyage with only one repeating port of call. Enjoy two
full transits of the Canal, as well as an in-depth exploration
of the history and culture of the region.
13- to 27-Day Inca Discovery ms Statendam |
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| ITINERARY | DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL
PORTS | INSIDE
FROM* | OUTSIDE
FROM* | VERANDAH
SUITE FROM* | 27-Day
Inca Discovery
Jan 10, 2009 | Ft.
Lauderdale to San Diego | $2,899 | $3,399 | $6,999 |
13-Day
Inca Discovery
Jan 24, 2009 | Callao
to San Diego | $1,199 | $1,499 | $3,699 | *Plus
applicable fuel supplement.  From
the Andean heights of Machu Picchu to the magnificent
achievement of the Panama Canal, this itinerary encompasses
the endless wonders of Central and South America. Spend
three days of exploration in Lima, and two days amid
the tropical splendors of Panama City. |
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Please call 1-800-951-5581 for reservations
| Panama
- Port City - Balboa
Balboa is a suburb located
to the west of Panama City, a modern and thriving commercial
hub that stretches along the Pacific coast from the
ruins of the “Old” Panama in the east to the
canal in the west. Visit the 17th-century buildings
in the “Casco Viejo,” the old district of
San Felipe, the Summit Botanical Gardens and Zoo, or
explore the tropical rainforest at the Soberania National
Park. Panama
- Port City - Cristobol
This harbor is Panama’s
gateway to the Atlantic. Hundreds of ships visit the
busy port as they enter or exit the Canal. They wait
here for specially trained pilots that will take them
through the Canal. Panama
- Port City - Gatun
This artificial lake, flooded
by the damming of the Chagres river, was the largest
artificial lake in the world until the flooding of Mead
Lake, product of the Hoover Dam in Nevada, United States.
Panama
- Port City - Panama Canal
This fifty-mile-long
waterway is one of the great engineering achievements
of all times. The complex system of locks lifts ships
85 feet when they journey through the isthmus. The canal
eliminated the need to journey around Cape Horn, South
America’s stormy tip, providing new opportunities
for global trade and travel.
Panama - Port City - Taboga
When you arrive
in Taboga, you’ll be immersed in peaceful and lovely
surroundings, with white sandy beaches and crystal clear
waters under a warm tropical sun. Relax on the pretty
beaches or enjoy snorkeling in a colorful underwater
wonderland.
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