A Journey through Enchanting Nature & the Marvels of the Panama Canal

Overview

A 10-night voyage aboard EXPLORA III, departing Miami, Florida on 12 Apr 2027 and arriving in Fuerte Amador, Panama City, calling at 7 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Miami, United States of AmericaEmbark

   12 Apr 2027

   Depart 17:00

   Welcome to Miami and the sweep of South Beach - backdrop to every iconic Miami movie, and forefront of Latin American culture. Stroll through pastel-hued geometric buildings in the art deco district, to graffiti mural masterpieces at Wynwood Walls. Watch Latino life unfold in Little Havana - the heartbeat of this great city - where walk-up windows sell café cortadito, sweet sugarcane juice, hatuey beer and guava ice-cream. Watch passionate locals discuss politics, play dominoes and smoke cigars. Shimmy at a salsa class, shop designer boutiques and race marlin and sharks by speedboat. Then slow your pace to uncover rare and endangered species at the Everglades National Park outdoor oasis. You’ll find the Miami dream is real – and it’s not just Cuban heels that will give you a spring in your step.
   
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   13 Apr 2027
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   Day 3 ·Ocho Rios

   14 Apr 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 4 ·At Sea

   15 Apr 2027
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   Day 5 ·Willemstad, Curaçao

   16 Apr 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 23:00

   Embrace a slice of Europe immersed in Caribbean heat. Wander through Scharlooweg’s pastel colonial architecture, delightful museums and a thriving art scene. Roam glorious beaches with hidden caves, snorkel with turtles and dive through spectacular reefs. Learn how to cook Creole cuisine, walk the town’s sun-kissed waterways, explore the prickly Hato Plains and then re-hydrate in ripe aloe plantations. As the heat of the day subsides, drop into trendy eclectic lounges, where friendly locals welcome and the legendary blue curacao cocktail awaits.
   
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   Day 6 ·Oranjestad, Aruba

   17 Apr 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00

   Walk into a techo-colour dream of sorbet-hued buildings in Oranjestad, where a Papiamento Indian past mingles with the trendy Dutch present. Slide into a submarine and descend along coral-crusted walls to see the magnificence of the ocean depths. Marvel at a landscape rugged and wild with wind-bent Divi Divi trees, kilometres of powder-white beaches and sandy deserts where cacti thrive under a luminescent sun. And don’t miss the Natural Bridge, formed by waves crashing on coral rock. Aruba is an island blessed.
   
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   Day 7 ·Santa Marta, Colombia

   18 Apr 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 20:00

   The sign says you can have it all in Santa Marta. Blending a thriving Caribbean trade with bountiful countryside, history and culture, Colombia really does offer a great deal. Drift into the depths of the Colombian countryside where organic coffee farms and Minca, the bohemian mountainous haven sit beneath the Sierra Nevada peaks. Roam around town for museums, Bolivar’s Park, colourful markets and partake in a Colombian cooking class. Speed into lagoons to visit a village built on stilts, and roam further afield to Bogota. Unfurl true paradise at the Lost City, Tayrona National Park and Caoba tropical bio-reserve.Colombia’s raw regional beauty will leave you longing for more.
   
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   Day 8 ·Cartagena, Colombia

   19 Apr 2027

   Arrive 08:00
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   Day 9 ·Cartagena, Colombia

   20 Apr 2027

   Depart 12:00
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    Day 10 ·Crossing the Panama Canal

    21 Apr 2027

    Arrive 06:00Depart 06:30
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    Day 11 ·Panama City (Amador), Panama

    21 Apr 2027

    Arrive 20:00

    Framed by two oceans connected by the singular Panama Canal (the 7th Wonder of the Modern World) this vibrant and dynamic urban centre is truly a city on the world’s stage of commerce and ecology. Sleek skyscrapers are surrounded by pristine nature. Soberanía National Park protects a bounty of flora and fauna minutes from downtown. Casco Antiguo, the cobblestoned colonial centre, is a lovely labyrinth of churches, palaces, and plazas lined with cafes and the best champagne rooftop bars in the city. A UNESCO creative hub for gastronomy, it is home to a vibrant and diverse food scene led by world-class chefs. An incredible cultural crossroads sure to connect you to the uncommon.
    
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    Day 11 ·Panama City (Amador), PanamaDisembark

    22 Apr 2027

    Arrive 08:00

    Framed by two oceans connected by the singular Panama Canal (the 7th Wonder of the Modern World) this vibrant and dynamic urban centre is truly a city on the world’s stage of commerce and ecology. Sleek skyscrapers are surrounded by pristine nature. Soberanía National Park protects a bounty of flora and fauna minutes from downtown. Casco Antiguo, the cobblestoned colonial centre, is a lovely labyrinth of churches, palaces, and plazas lined with cafes and the best champagne rooftop bars in the city. A UNESCO creative hub for gastronomy, it is home to a vibrant and diverse food scene led by world-class chefs. An incredible cultural crossroads sure to connect you to the uncommon.
    

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