Panama Canal and the Hidden Caribbean
Come discover the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. From Holland America’s Private island of Half Moon Cay to the unspoiled charms of Costa Rica. From the Dutch Antilles of Aruba and Curacao to the unforgettable Panama Canal and Costa Rica.
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Bahamas; Caribbean; Costa Rica; Curacao, Netherlands Antilles; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States; Oranjestad, Aruba; Panama
- Trip Length:
- 11 days
- Price Range:
- From $1795 to $2345 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- February, November
- Recommended for:
Detailed Trip Description
Come discover the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. From Holland America’s Private island of Half Moon Cay to the unspoiled charms of Costa Rica. From the Dutch Antilles of Aruba and Curacao to the unforgettable Panama Canal and Costa Rica.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Fort Lauderdale
Cruise begins with arrival in Fort Lauderdale, meet your Tour Manager and transfer to the MS Zuiderdam for embarkation
Ten-nights sailing aboard the MS Zuiderdam
Dinner onboard
Day 2 - Bahamas
Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
Private Island stop - Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, for a day of relaxation
Day 3 - Caribbean
Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
Day cruising the Caribbean Sea
Day 4 - Oranjestad
Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
Port of Call - Oranjestad, Aruba
Optional excursion of Aruba Town and countryside or Colors of Aruba
Day 5 - Curacao
Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
Port of Call – Willemstad, Curacao
Optional excursion of Willemstad or Curacao countryside or Highlights of Curacao
Day 6 - Caribbean
Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
Day at sea
Day 7 - Panama
Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
Enter the Panama Canal at Cristobal and ascend three locks
Cruise Gatun Lake, Panama Canal. Enjoy commentary on the history and construction of the Canal
Optional Eco cruise on Gatun Lake
Exit the Canal and arrive at Colon, Panama
Optional excursions
Day 8 - Costa Rica
Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
Port of Call - Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Optional Aerial Tram and Rainforest canopy excursion or Coastal Highlights and Banana plantation
Day 9 - Caribbean
Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
Day at sea cruising the Western Caribbean Sea
Day 10 - Caribbean
Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
Day at sea cruising the Gulf of Mexico and Western Caribbean Sea
Day 11 - Fort Lauderdale
Breakfast onboard
Arrive Fort Lauderdale and disembark MS Zuiderdam
Group transfer to Fort Lauderdale airport for flights home
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