Join us on this super cruise and experience one of the world’s greatest journeys, transiting the Panama Canal between the Caribbean and the Pacific.
Day 1
Fly to Miami direct on a schedule flight from London Heathrow on arrival transfer to the hotel in our accessible coach, where we will be based for the next 2 nights.
Day 2: Miami
After breakfast we leave for our full day guided tour of the Miami Everglades National Park, which spans the southern tip of Florida. It is the only subtropical preserve in North America, well known for its abundant birdlife and other endangered species such as the American crocodile, the Green turtle and the Key Largo Cotton mouse. Experience the Everglades as you ride through the River of Grass on an exhilarating airboat ride. Visit the Miccosukee Indian Village, discover the past, present and future of this tribe before returning to your hotel.
Day 3: Miami
This afternoon we transfer to the docks to embark on our cruise.
Day 4/5: At sea
Day 6: Aruba
The Caribbean island offers white beaches and distinctive Divi-Divi trees, which are bent by the constant trade winds. The waters around the island are teeming with marine life.
Day 7: Cartagena, (Colombia)
An historic city with its famous La Popa Monastery, San Pedro Claver Church and the Navy museum.
Day 8: Panama Canal, (Panama)
The Panama Canal remains an engineering marvel of all times and one of the world’s most vital trade routes connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Watch as the cruise ship is lifted from the sea level, through a complex system of locks, up to 85 feet and then it is gently lowered with only inches to spare on either side.
Day 9:
At sea
Day 10: Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
Largest open port in the country, the famous Carara National Park was established in 1978 as a biological reserve and in the 1990s was upgraded to national park; the dense primary rainforest makes it a haven for many birds species.
Day 11: San Juan Del Sur (Nicaragua)
The town sits in the lovely bay by the same name surrounded by stunning cliffs and beautiful beaches.
Day 12/13/14:
At sea
Day 15: Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
Situated in a beautiful bay, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.
Day 16:
At sea
Day 17: Los Angeles (California)
After disembarkation this morning we will be met by our accessible coach for a tour of Los Angeles, later we tour Paramount Studios; take a look at behind the scenes at the working studio lot. Later we transfer to the airport for the overnight flight back to London Heathrow.
Day 18: London Heathrow
Morning arrival at London Heathrow. |