Panama Canal & Pacific Coast

Overview

A 20-night voyage aboard Emerald Princess, departing Fort Lauderdale on 22 Apr 2028 and arriving in Vancouver, Canada, calling at 10 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Fort LauderdaleEmbark

   22 Apr 2028

   Depart 15:00

   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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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   23 Apr 2028
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   Day 3 ·At Sea

   24 Apr 2028
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   Day 4 ·Aruba

   25 Apr 2028

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00

   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 5 ·At Sea

   26 Apr 2028
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   Day 6 ·Panama Canal Full Transit New Locks

   27 Apr 2028

   Arrive 06:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 7 ·Fuerte Amador, Panama (for Panama City)

   28 Apr 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 8 ·At Sea

   29 Apr 2028
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   Day 9 ·Puntarenas, Costa Rica

   30 Apr 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

    1 May 2028
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    Day 11 ·Puerto Chiapas

    2 May 2028

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Puerto Chiapas is the entry port to the southernmost part of Mexico and the town of Tapachula.
    
    The original name of this city was Tapacholatl, which in the Nahuatl language means "flooded land." According to tradition it was founded in 1486 by Tiltolotl, the leader of the Aztec army sent by Ahuizotl to conquer the region. In 1813 the Courts of Cadiz (first constitutional congress in Spain) officially recognized it as a town. They authorized maritime commerce with the rest of Mexico, Guatemala and Peru via the port of San Benito later known as Puerto Madero and today bears the name Puerto Chiapas. In 1920 the Soconusco Coffee Union was established, and in 1929, airplane service was introduced. It was not until the 1950s, however, that Tapachula became modernized.
    
    The city of Tapachula is characterized by its warm climate and traditional architecture. It is the region where the mango variety named Ataulfo was first grown. The vegetation is exuberant and extremely varied; the most representative flowers are the heliconias, hawaianas, anturios and orchids, which grow in the highest points of the region.
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    Day 12 ·Huatulco

    3 May 2028

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    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 13 ·At Sea

    4 May 2028
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    Day 14 ·Puerto Vallarta

    5 May 2028

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    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 15 ·At Sea

    6 May 2028
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    Day 16 ·At Sea

    7 May 2028
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    Day 17 ·Los Angeles, CA

    8 May 2028

    Arrive 06:15Depart 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 18 ·At Sea

    9 May 2028
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    Day 19 ·At Sea

    10 May 2028
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    Day 21 ·Victoria, Canada

    11 May 2028

    Arrive 12:00Depart 23:59

    Victoria exudes old-world charm and fragrant, colorful flowers are everywhere. Founded in 1843 by James Douglas of the Hudson's Bay Company, the city was first known as Fort Victoria. By 1848, Vancouver Island was a British colony and Victoria was its capital.
    
    In 1858, Victoria was a tent city and the base for some 25,000 prospectors on their way to the Frasier River gold fields. When Vancouver Island was incorporated with mainland British Columbia in 1868, Victoria became the capital of the entire province.
    
    Although it's a port city, Victoria is not as industrially oriented as Vancouver. The harbors, especially Inner Harbour, are dotted with pleasure craft, ferries and floatplanes. The city is renowned for its beautiful gardens, charming houses and very British feel.
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    Day 21 ·VancouverDisembark

    12 May 2028

    Arrive 07:30

    Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.

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