Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean

Overview

A 16-night voyage aboard Island Princess, departing Los Angeles, CA on 2 Mar 2028 and arriving in Fort Lauderdale, calling at 8 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Los Angeles, CAEmbark

   2 Mar 2028

   Depart 15:00

   The City of Angels always hovers between dream and reality. Once a near-forgotten colonial outpost, the pueblo metamorphosed into an agrarian paradise before reinventing itself as a movie colony. Perhaps no other city owes so much to the technological innovations of the 20th century, from the automobile to the airplane. Little wonder that LA is oft described as the "dream machine." In LA, reinvention is a way of life. Yet this talent for change has created a city with a rich ethnic diversity and a sizzling culture. LA is the source for trends that migrate across the country and then the world. Where else can you enjoy a Thai taco or munch on a kosher burrito? Or travel from downtown's high rises to the beaches of Malibu, shopping in Beverly Hills along the way?
   
   Los Angeles is a port of embarkation and disembarkation for some cruises.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   3 Mar 2028
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   Day 3 ·At Sea

   4 Mar 2028
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   Day 4 ·Puerto Vallarta

   5 Mar 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00

   Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars.
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   Day 5 ·At Sea

   6 Mar 2028
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   Day 6 ·Huatulco

   7 Mar 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00

   This small beach and fishing village is perfectly situated at the foothills of the Sierra Madre and the Pacific coastline, providing over 20 miles of unspoiled beaches to explore. For an unforgettable adventure, go in search of the secret coves and hidden lagoons within its nine bays. These nine bays bordered by 36 golden-sand beaches form the beautiful Las Bahias de Huatulco in the state of Oaxaca.
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   Day 8 ·Puerto Quetzal

   8 Mar 2028

   Arrive 12:00Depart 20:00

   Guatemala is located in the northern-most part of Central America and is one of the largest countries in this region. It boasts 37 volcanoes, a rich Mayan heritage, Lake Atitlan, and one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Antigua. Once the center of the impressive ancient Mayan civilization, Guatemala was conquered by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado in 1524. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. These issues have now faded into the past and today Guatemala is a thriving democracy with many varying landscapes, activities and historical venues waiting to be discovered. Enjoy an African safari in the hot and tropical Pacific Coast or explore the cool Mayan highlands where Lake Atitlan and the colonial city of Antigua are located. There is something for every traveler's interest in Guatemala.
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   Day 8 ·At Sea

   9 Mar 2028
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   Day 9 ·Puntarenas, Costa Rica

   10 Mar 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00

   To Spanish explorers, the rumors of gold and vast riches could only mean that this section of Central America was the costa rica - the "Rich Coast."
   
   Hailed as the Switzerland of the Americas, Costa Rica occupies a unique position, lying between two oceans and two continents. On both coasts, tropical rainforests rise to the mountains of the interior, many of which soar over 13,000 feet above sea level. In the west, a seemingly endless succession of brown-sand beaches forms the nation's Pacific coast. Puntarenas is your gateway to Costa Rica's wonders - and to its capital city of San Jose.
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    Day 10 ·At Sea

    11 Mar 2028
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    Day 11 ·Fuerte Amador, Panama (for Panama City)

    12 Mar 2028

    Arrive 07:00Depart 21:00
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    Day 12 ·Panama Canal Full Transit Historic Locks

    13 Mar 2028

    Arrive 06:00Depart 16:30
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    Day 13 ·At Sea

    14 Mar 2028
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    Day 14 ·Aruba

    15 Mar 2028

    Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00

    Dutch influence still lingers on this balmy Caribbean island, part of the former Netherlands Antilles until its independence in 1986. Aruba is a contrast: the island's arid interior is dotted with cactus and windswept divi-divi trees while secluded coves and sandy beaches make up its coast. Aruba's long and colorful heritage is reflected in its dialect. Called Papiamento, it is a tongue that combines elements of Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, African and English.
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    Day 15 ·At Sea

    16 Mar 2028
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    Day 16 ·At Sea

    17 Mar 2028
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    Day 17 ·Fort LauderdaleDisembark

    18 Mar 2028

    Arrive 07:00

    According to the popular 1960 beach movie, Fort Lauderdale is "where the boys are." The city's reputation as America's Spring Break capital, however, has been replaced with the more favorable image of a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. The most popular beach resort in Florida is even more rightly famed as the "Yachting Capital of the World," with more than 40,000 registered crafts calling its waters home. The city also prides itself on being the "Venice of America" with more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Fort Lauderdale boasts world-class theaters, museums, sightseeing, and shopping.
    

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