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Holland America Line Panama Canal Cruises: Manmade
Marvel & Natural Wonders. 14 to 28 Day Panama
Canal cruises combine history, culture and spectacular
natural beauty.History, culture and spectacular natural beauty combine to make the Panama Canal a consistently popular cruise choice - especially with guests who strive to “collect” the world's great destinations. Plus, there’s plenty of time on board to relax and enjoy an array of exciting activities and luxurious amenities.
The daylight transit through the Panama Canal itself is the centerpiece of any Panama Canal itinerary. Cruise guests can experience first-hand this historic bridge between two worlds as they come to realize and appreciate the magnificent engineering marvel that the Canal truly is. With itineraries ranging from 14 to 28 days, there's something to suit everyone. In 2010 and 2011, the ms Statendam gives you the chance to transit the Panama Canal in only 14 days or, for a more in-depth experience, combine two 14 Day itineraries to create the ultimate Panama Canal cruise – a 28 Day Collectors' Voyage. This voyage includes only one repeat port of call on the itinerary – Santa Cruz Huatulco, one of Holland America's highest rated ports.
Many Holland America Panama Canal itineraries offer a 2 day Canal experience, including an overnight on board in Fuerte Amador (Panama City), and depart from convenient North American ports, including Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver. Full-transit sailings also include scenic cruising in serene Gatún Lake – one of the largest man-made lakes in the world – and/or eco-rich Golfo Dulce, an uninhabited stretch of shore that Costa Rica has declared a national treasure. Here, dense rain forests thrill nature lovers, as do the innumerable bird species that live in this small area. Enjoy the varied sun-drenched beaches of the Mexican Riviera, including seldom-visited Santa Cruz Huatulco and Puerto Chiapas.
On board, a knowledgeable Holland America Explorations team illuminates the art, culture, history and cuisine of the region, and every transit of the canal is narrated by an expert commentator, ready to bring the fascinating landscape and history to life. Unique shore excursions include a day among the Embera Indians of Panama, kayaking in the Panama Canal, and an aerial tram ride through a Costa Rican forest.
Holland America's five magnificent ships, the luxurious ms Statendam, ms Ryndam, ms Zuiderdam, ms Amsterdam and ms Westerdam offer the largest selection of suites sailing through the Panama Canal, and a premium onboard experience featuring the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, Exploration Café powered by The New York Times, and much more. Call Marlys at Seven Seas Travel - 888-798-9133 - to learn more about Holland America Line Five-Star Luxury Panama Canal cruises.
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