Explore and book Holland America Line 22 Night Panama Canal Cruise on the Koningsdam departing from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Apr 10, 2026 and ending in Cartagena, Colombia on May 2, 2026 Sail to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Vancouver, British Columbia, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Manzanillo, Mexico, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, San Diego, California, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, Puerto Chiapas, Mexico, San Francisco, California, Panama Canal, Panama, Fuerte Amador, Panama, Acajutla, El Salvador, Cartagena, Colombia

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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Known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive canal system, Fort Lauderdale is a major U.S. cruise port. With its golden beaches, artsy districts, and proximity to the Everglades, it's both a starting point for many Caribbean journeys and a destination in its own right.

Cartagena, Colombia

A colonial gem on Colombia's Caribbean coast, Cartagena boasts historic forts, cobblestone streets, and vibrant culture. With its mix of history and tropical beauty, it's a must-visit when cruising South America.

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Panama Canal, Panama

This engineering marvel connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Cruising through the Panama Canal offers a unique perspective on its locks, surrounding rainforests, and importance in global maritime trade.

Fuerte Amador, Panama (overnight Times Subject To Canal Transit)

Fuerte Amador, Panama

Located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador offers stunning skyline views of Panama City and access to Central American rainforests and indigenous cultures.

Fuerte Amador, Panama (times Subject To Canal Transit)

Puntarenas (puerto Caldera), Costa Passport Required

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

A springboard to Costa Rica's tropical wonders, Puntarenas offers lush rainforests, exotic wildlife, and scenic Pacific coastlines. Whether it's zip-lining or bird-watching, cruisers can enjoy a taste of pure nature.

Acajutla, El Salvador

Ruta de las Flores : Nahuizalco, Ataco, Coffee Tour, Hotsprings Santa Teresa.
Day Tour: Tazumal Maya Site, Volcanic Complex Park, Lake & Santa Ana City
Antigua Guatemala World Heritage Site, Day Tour from San Salvador.
Day Tour- Santa Ana Active Volcano + Panoramic View Lake Coatepeque
Shore Excursion from Acajutla: Tazumal Ruins, Casablanca and Santa Ana
Shore Excursion from Acajutla Coffee and flowers route
Shore Excursion from Acajutla: San Salvador City Tour

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Guatemala's largest Pacific port, Puerto Quetzal is a starting point for adventures to the ancient Mayan ruins, vibrant Antigua, and lush coffee plantations. Embrace the rich history and landscapes of Central America here.

Puerto Chiapas, Mexico Times Subject To Tidal Cond

Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

Situated near the Guatemalan border, Puerto Chiapas is a gateway to Mexico's rich Mayan heritage, lush rainforests, and coffee plantations. Cruisers can delve into local traditions and natural beauty.

Manzanillo, Mexico

Nestled on Mexico's Pacific coast, Manzanillo is known for its twin bays, rich marine life, and vibrant local culture. A paradise for water sports enthusiasts, the town also offers a genuine taste of Mexican traditions and tropical beauty.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Nestled between the Pacific and Sierra Madre mountains, Puerto Vallarta offers golden beaches, vibrant boardwalks, and rich Mexican culture. A frequent stop on Riviera cruises, it promises both adventure and relaxation.

San Diego, California

San Francisco, California

The iconic Golden Gate Bridge welcomes you to San Francisco, a city of hills, cable cars, and diverse culture. Explore the historic Alcatraz, vibrant neighborhoods, and waterfront cuisine. A cruise to this Californian gem promises a mix of urban buzz and serene bay views.

Vancouver, British Columbia

A bustling west coast seaport in Canada, Vancouver offers a blend of natural beauty and urban sophistication. Its scenic views, vibrant arts scene, and diverse culture make it a prominent starting or ending point for Pacific cruises.

22 Night Panama Canal Cruise

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If complete bliss is the destination, Koningsdam cruise ship is the journey. Fluid lines, light-filled spaces, and a blend of 21st century elegance and nautical tradition dazzles at every turn. The ship abounds with innovative dining and entertainment options. Head to B.B. King’s Blues Club for Memphis R&B, take in visually stunning entertainment at World Stage, or revisit classic hits at Billboard Onboard. There’s much to see and do on Koningsdam, the first of the cruise ships in Holland America Line’s Pinnacle class.

Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Casino Action

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit.  Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful.

Explorations Central

Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a food & wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration or indulge your senses at a fine dining event. For those looking to continue their epicurean immersion on shore, guest chefs lead select shore excursions*, exploring local cuisines while sharing their gastronomic expertise in the field. *Shore excursions and fine dining events require an additional cost.

Port to Table

Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.

Onboard Shopping

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, where you can relax just about any time of day and enjoy your favorite drink.

Crow's Nest

Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going down in a crimson blaze? Enjoy both in this stylish hideaway – your destination for panoramic views and exotic cocktails, and just one of the wide selection of lounges and gathering places on board.

Tamarind Bar

Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

Ocean Bar

For aficionados, this is truly your whisk(e)y wonderland. At NOTES, a dedicated whisk(e)y bar guests can gaze in awe at the more than 120 labels on display — and sample some of the rarest whisk(e)y selections in the world. An interactive menu board and multiple tasting options are designed to identify uniquely personalized flavor profiles for every guest.

Notes

The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your favorite liqueur.

Explorer's Lounge

Direct from Beale Street, B.B. King's All Stars bring the best of Memphis music to sea. From funky and fast to soulful and smooth, enjoy dancing and try specialty cocktails like the Lucille and Rock Me Baby.

B.B. Kings Blues Club

In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Canaletto

Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selection of delicious options that you can grab on the go or have made to order: Breadboard, with freshly baked breads and pastries; Wild Harvest, offering a bountiful selection of hearty salads; Homestead, serving up comfort classics; Distant Lands, featuring global cuisine; Sweet Spot, for ice cream creations and desserts; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other hearty entrees; Perk, freshly brewed beverages and chilled juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soda available for purchase; Rise, savory quiches, croissants and sandwiches, and more.

Lido Market

Inspired by Culinary Council® member and world-renowned sushi master, Andy Matsuda, Nami Sushi offers a tempting array of the sushi rolls he’s created. Choose from such delectable selections as Tempura Lobster Roll with soft shell crab tempura; Dragon Roll with tempura shrimp, unagi sauce and avocado; Tsutsumi Roll with snapper, green olive, caper and avocado; Futomoki Roll with crab, yamagobo, avocado and cucumber; Volcano Roll with sesame-marinated salmon and Thai chilis; Nigiri sushi with tuna, salmon and ebi shrimp; and more. The word “nami,” Japanese in origin, means “wave” and is an homage to the ocean views you’ll enjoy as you dine on the freshest, tastiest and most inventive sushi at sea.

Nami Sushi

At New York Pizza, choose from a variety of scrumptious, 9-inch, thin-crust pies. Named for New York’s famed five boroughs, our signature pizzas are made to order and topped with only the finest ingredients. Culinary Council member Ethan Stowell has also contributed signature pizza recipes to the menu. Enjoy your pizza by day while overlooking the Lido pool, and into the night. This venue is New York Deli & Pizza on Koningsdam, Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam, offering made-to-order deli sandwiches in addition to pizza.

New York Pizza

Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

Pinnacle Grill

Named for Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, Rudi’s Sel de Mer is an intimate brasserie featuring classic French dishes reimagined with contemporary flair. Menu selections include whole Dover sole meunière with shaved pink Himalayan sea salt, oysters on the half shell, fruits de mer, and salt-crust baked branzino, as well as favorites such as steak frites, duck cassoulet and coq au vin. Conclude your dinner with a classic dessert and fine French cheeses. Meals at Sel de Mer are half price for kids 12 years old or under, or free when they order from the kids’ menu.

Rudi's Sel De Mer

Praised by Condé Nast Traveler for cuisine “that rivals the top restaurants on land,” Tamarind is the perfect place to explore the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan. The menu, which honors the elements of water, wood, fire and earth, features such exotic fare as wok-seared lobster, barramundi (Asian sea bass) in banana leaf and sushi, accompanied by chilled or heated sake. And, try our specialty sushi created in collaboration with Culinary Council member and Master Sushi Chef, Andy Matsuda.

Tamarind

For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs,  and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.

The Dining Room

At Explorations Café, relax in a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper. Guests can also enjoy fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink.

Explorations Cafe

Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

Dive-In

We have partnered with BBC Earth to bring you unforgettable new ways to experience the world's natural wonders. Through the innovative and breathtaking programming, guests will be taken closer to the ocean and the natural world through groundbreaking concerts and films.

BBC Earth in Concert

Step into the pages of Rolling Stone magazine for a unique experience chronicling rock history as a live band kicks out iconic hits by your favorite stars.

Rolling Stone Rock Room

In an exclusive partnership with the world’s leading center for the performing arts, we proudly present Lincoln Center Stage, showcasing outstanding musicians performing multiple programs of chamber music most evenings, as well as afternoon recitals during leisurely days at sea.

Lincoln Center Stage

B.B. King's Blues Club

2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs.  Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.

Billboard on Board

Watch music shows and other entertainment like you never have before at World Stage. Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam bring the World Stage experience to the next level with a two-story, 270-degree wraparound LED screen. A perfect panorama of sight and sound.

World Stage

Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also watch movies any time in your stateroom or suite. And aboard Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam, watch your favorite stars light up the night on a giant outdoor LED movie screen by the Lido Pool.

Movies On Board

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.

Club Hal

Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include “Painting Picassos,” and “Sing-Along Storytime,” as well as theme parties, such as “Dino-Mite Night” and “Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure.”

Kids Programs (Ages 3-6)

From ice-cream eating contests to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.

Tweens Programs (Ages 7-12)

Teen cruisers enjoy mocktail parties, karaoke and trivia contests, jewelry making, video games, staff vs. teens volleyball tournaments, themed events and more.

Teens Programs (Ages 13-17)

Club HAL activities are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on port days. Lunch is available for participants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be registered and signed into and out of programming by a parent or guardian.

Port Day Activities

Children with special needs are invited to attend Club HAL activities based on their chronological age; our staff is trained to work with special needs children. Please let us know when booking your reservation.

Special Needs

Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

Fitness

During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honored, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

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Koningsdam

In the midst of the 55,000-acre Soberanía National Park, the Aerial Tram allows you to discover the secrets of the upper forest canopy.

Your motorcoach will double as a virtual time machine as you travel back more than 600 years to a Central America few people ever experience. This is a journey into the lives of the Emberá Native tribe -- a proud people who maintain their traditions and lifestyle as it was before the Spaniards colonized Panama.

Head up the coastline to El Casco Antiguo and learn about the piracy that was rampant here in the old days and forms an integral part of this area's history. On a leisurely 45-minute walk, appreciate the distinctive architecture here, influenced by an interesting blend of French, Spanish and Italian styles.

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests, and take in the sights at your own pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters. Recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for guests with mobility limitations.

Join this natural adventure -- a wealth of sight and sound, combined with the thrill of speeding through the Panama Canal next to the mighty ships transiting this man-made wonder.

The Panama Canal Expansion has been the largest project undertaken on this waterway since its original construction. The expansion created a new lane of ship traffic along the Canal, with the construction of a new set of locks doubling the waterway’s capacity.

Explore Vallarta's most historic residential area -- the one that Elizabeth Taylor fondly referred to as Gringo Gulch at a time when the term not considered edgy. For better or for worse, the name has stuck well into the 21st century.

Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Madre mountains, San Sebastian boasts a remote location and historic appeal. This outing offers fantastic scenery and typical scenes of rural Mexican life, making the journey into the mountains both thrilling and relaxing. The town is like a living museum, untouched by time.

Journey by comfortable motor catamaran for one hour across the bay to Las Caletas -- former hideaway of movie director John Huston. Caletas is an idyllic paradise of small beaches and enchanting coastal havens.

Dying to join this spirited and entertaining tour of haunted San Diego? Hop aboard the Trolley of the Doomed to explore the birthplace of California.

Traveling by motorcoach, you'll head out along the waterfront Embarcadero and through the historical downtown area. Watch for the Victorian façades of the Gas Lamp Quarter.

Head into the rolling hills and mountains of Temecula to enjoy a relaxing day in one of California's premier wine-growing regions. For the past 50 years, the wineries here have pursued perfection both of well-known grape varietals and of some unusual and interesting Mediterranean varietals. Temecula is home to the largest concentration of wineries in southern California.

See the best of San Diego on land and in the water. Take your seat on the San Diego Seal Tour—an adventure that includes the most interesting sights on land and then heads straight into the bay without missing a beat or moving from your seat. The Seal is an open-air amphibious vehicle driven by an experienced captain and specially designed to be used on land and in the water. Each Seal is Coast Guard-approved and meets all passenger vehicle and department of transportation requirements to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone on board. Your 90-minute journey begins on the streets of San Diego and is narrated by the first mate, who lives in and loves San Diego and has a vast knowledge of things to do and see. You’ll hear about San Diego’s rich history and see the Maritime Museum where the Star of India—the oldest active sailing vessel in the world—is docked. Watch for the U.S.S. Midway, Lindbergh Field, Little Italy and many other San Diego attractions. Your tour then takes a fascinating turn as you drive straight into San Diego Bay. Gliding past resident San Diego sea lions, California brown pelicans, and several other wildlife species that call the bay home, you’ll take a leisurely cruise to witness the magnificence of the city from the water. See Point Loma with its beautiful mansions lining the hillside, the North Island Naval Air Station repair facility for fighter jets, the Point Loma Submarine Base, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the Marine Mammal Training Center and Shelter Island. Learn about San Diego’s interesting maritime past and present, including the tuna industry and the importance of the military in the city. This is your chance to go local and see firsthand, and from two different perspectives, 'America's Finest City.'

Here's your chance to enjoy the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Built on a hillside in beautiful Balboa Park, the zoo boasts the largest collection of flora and fauna in the United States.

This exciting half-day excursion begins with a short walk to pick up a four-person, open-air, manual transmission (stick-shift) Jeep. Then, let the good times roll as you set out, driving caravan-style to explore the scenic countryside of Puerto Vallarta.

Jump into the beautiful, blue Pacific to snorkel or kayak at gorgeous Majahuitas Cove, accessible only by sea. Among beautiful landscapes, warm water and gentle surf, eco-conscious visitors will enjoy an abundance of sea life. From November through March, the bay attracts sea turtles, dolphins, giant manta rays and humpback whales.

Set out with a small group (maximum 28 privileged guests) for a more personalized experience on this outstanding day of discovery and adventure. Board a comfortable, all-weather, inflatable speedboat with an expert eco-guide -- the ultimate way to discover two traditional fishing villages and their spectacular beaches. Lush forest provides a spectacular backdrop to this area which is accessible only by sea.

This flexible city tour offers the highlights of downtown Vancouver by convertible, clear-top bus, with stunning views rain or shine. Choose to hop off at any of the 20-plus stops; then, hop on again to continue your adventure. Included are major attractions and scenic points of interest.

The city of Vancouver, in the Canadian province of British Columbia, is a shining light in the American Northwest, and is consistently ranked one of the most livable cities in the world. Come see why this location was chosen as the home for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Journey back in time to explore the infamous Alcatraz Prison -- also known as 'the Rock'.

Your half-day tour begins with a panoramic drive by motorcoach along the Embarcadero and across the Golden Gate Bridge. This bridge is possibly the most beautiful -- and certainly the most photographed -- bridge in the world. Often half-veiled by the city's trademark rolling fog, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge spans tidal currents and withstands ocean waves and battering winds to connect the City by the Bay with the Redwood Empire to the north. You'll pause at Vista Point to take photos. Weather permitting, take in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay and the city skyline, as well as Alcatraz, Angel Island and Yerba Buena Island, the islands of San Francisco Bay, Berkeley, Oakland and downtown San Francisco.

Discover the fascinating city of San Francisco with a two-day ticket on the Hop-On/Hop-Off San Francisco Tour. Enjoy an audio guide narrated tour allowing you to explore the "City by the Bay" at your own pace. Hop on and off an open-topped bus at over 15 different locations around the city, including crossing the famous Golden Gate Bridge.

Discover San Francisco’s many highlights by open top double decker bus. Sightseeing, museums, shopping, and restaurants line the route as this fully narrated tour allows you to hop-on/hop-off the bus throughout the day with stops at over 15 of the city’s most popular attractions. The full loop is approximately 2 hours in duration. Highlights along the route include Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, Little Italy, the Embarcadero and Union Square—San Francisco’s premier destination for boutique shopping, high fashion, restaurants, and theater. The Civic Center includes the beautiful architectural masterpieces of City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, Central Library, Symphony Hall and the Opera House. Don’t miss Alamo Square with its picturesque Victorian row houses and the Haight-Ashbury district—once the epicenter of the 1960s Summer of Love hippy culture. The stop at Golden Gate Park includes the California Academy of Sciences, the Japanese Tea Garden, the De Young Museum, and the Botanic Gardens. Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge you’ll see the tremendous towers, sweeping main cables, and the signature International Orange color. Returning to the City Center via Presidio Park, there are stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Lombard Street, Union Square North, Chinatown, and Steuart Street. The tour ends at the ship’s pier on Embarcadero Street located just a short distance from Pier 39, home to the Aquarium on the Bay and a favorite gathering spot for a large population of the California sea lion.

Cross the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge en route to visit one of the few remaining groves of virgin coastal redwoods. These world-famous trees are among the tallest and oldest of their kind in existence. The nature trail at Muir Woods leads you into the heart of the cathedral-like grove of trees. Take a moment to enjoy the serenity of this majestic setting while learning the fascinating history of the giant redwoods. After your time surrounded by nature, continue to the artist colony of Sausalito. The winding roads, cliff-side homes and houseboat havens make this one of the most interesting parts of the San Francisco region. You will have free time here to explore the many art galleries, boutiques and quaint shops of this bayside village. Enjoy the view of the spectacular San Francisco skyline across the bay from this picturesque city on the water.

Discover a few of the highlights of the City by the Bay on this exciting panoramic drive that takes you from the top of Twin Peaks, out to the crashing Pacific Coast, across the Golden Gate Bridge and to quaint Sausalito in Marin County. From the pier, travel along the Embarcadero and up famous Market Street to the top of Twin Peaks. Of the 43 hills in San Francisco, Twin Peaks offers the city’s most spectacular views. The almost-identical summits, Noe and Eureka, rise approximately 922 feet above the city. On a clear day, you are treated to a 360-degree view spanning the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Berkeley and the peninsula. Next, glide through lush Golden Gate Park, San Francisco's enormous arboreal front yard. Situated a few blocks north of the oceanfront end of the park is the spectacular Cliff House—spend a few minutes here taking in the excellent views of the Pacific and the Golden Gate Nation Recreation Area. Proceed to cross the historic Golden Gate Bridge (celebrating its 75th year in 2012), possibly the most beautiful—and certainly the most photographed—bridge in the world. Pause for photos at Vista Point, and from here, a short drive takes you down into Sausalito. Reminiscent of Saint Tropez on the French Riviera, Sausalito is a quaint artists’ colony. Next to the bayside restaurants, antiques shops, and galleries you'll see hamburger joints, ice cream shops, and secondhand bookstores. Sausalito's main strip is Bridgeway, which runs along the water. A bay-front meal (at your own expense) is highly recommended.

Travel by air-conditioned coach through Cartagena and the traditional residential district of Manga to admire the district’s beautiful Republican-style houses. Some have been painstakingly restored to their former glory.

Board an open-air bus at the pier to Bodeguita Pier where you will board a sightseeing boat for a cruise around Cartagena Bay. Discover the most extensive fortification in South America, a system of zones divides the city into three neighborhoods: San Pedro, with the cathedral and many.

Explore by air-conditioned coach or mini-bus on a panoramic drive through the city that had the reputation of being the most impenetrable bastion of the conquistadors. The ‘new town’ became a prosperous urban center in the relatively short time between initial settlement in 1533 and independence in 1811.

Built at the beginning of the 17th century, the ancient La Popa Monastery offers a sweeping view of Cartagena. Step into the La Popa Church to see its ornate, 22-karat gold-leaf altar. Tranquility reigns outside in the flower-filled courtyard.

Admire the marvelous Republican architecture of the Manga residential area, home to some of the most ornate mansions and beautifully sculpted homes of Cartagena.

Ride along the inviting, narrow cobblestone streets and through squares inside the walled city, admiring the flower-filled balconies that glow in the light spilling from colonial mansions.

Discover the richness of the cloud forest as you walk along beautiful trails, with amazing green vegetation morphing into weird and wonderful shapes before your very eyes.

Take an air-conditioned ride through the gorgeous Costa Rican countryside to the world-renowned Rainforest Adventures Aerial Tram.

Rancho San Miguel a school of high equestrian arts, exhibiting horse fiestas for more than 30 years and famous throughout the Americas for its pure-bred Andalusian horses. A local expert will greet you at the ranch. (S)he will share a vast knowledge in this field and will share with you the equine world of mares and stallions. The show combines dressage training of the magnificent Andalusian steeds, showcased by the master ability of the riders -- talented, Amazonian young women whose work ethic, training and discipline are second to none. The choreography includes the mares, their offspring, the hacienda carriage, a stallion, the long pole and the equestrian fantasy synchronized sequencing. Every act is explained by your expert guide to the sounds of the Spanish flamenco music in a spectacular amphitheater.

Coffee and cacao production play a key role in Costa Rica's economy and in its history. A delightful ride through rustic countryside brings you to the highlands of Naranjo, where the secrets of pouring a real cup of coffee, and the use of cacao to make chocolate, are revealed.

This remarkable day-long journey begins with an air-conditioned ride through the gorgeous Costa Rican countryside to the world-renowned Rainforest Adventures Aerial Tram.

Discover Costa Rica on an excursion that provides you with a comprehensive look at its culture, history, architecture, flora and fauna.

The Guacalillo Estuary is noted for its mangrove forests. In fact, four different species of mangrove are found in this area -- a group of unrelated woody plants that grow in protected tropical coasts. The mangrove is also a great habitat for many endemic birds such as the mangrove cuckoo, mangrove hummingbirds, mangrove vireo, Panama flycatcher and many herons and egrets. This particular mangrove forest is one of the most important in the mid-Pacific Coast for the conservation of the scarlet macaw.

Journey by air-conditioned van approximately 90 minutes into the Sierra Madre Mountains of Chiapas and discover the fine coffees at Argovia Plantation & Estate.

Experience Mexico's past and present as you explore the ancient Mayan archaeological site of Izapa and then wander through Tapachula's town square on a sightseeing adventure that will both educate and delight you.

Investigate one of the most interesting Mayan sites in the region -- a collection of ancient stone carvings dating from roughly 300 - 100 BC. These carvings were found at the Izapa ruins and depict the Mayan ideas of the creation of the universe and their religious beliefs. Among the carvings is a particularly interesting and complex one called Stela 5 that depicts the Tree of Life as well as about a dozen human figures and animals. This complex carving has led to many different theories about its subject matter. Most theories concern the Mayan religious beliefs; however, some involve speculation about visitors from other continents before the arrival of Columbus. The Tree of Life is a common symbol in many cultures. In the Mayan world it is depicted as a Ceiba tree. This tall tree is commonly found in Chiapas and the Mayan jungles and is easily identifiable by its extraordinary height, high crown and large, buttressed roots. For the Mayans, the tree represents a connection between the three realms of the universe -- the underworld, earth and the heavens. See this and the many other stelae at the Izapa site.

This transfer may suit you if you would like to explore on your own. It consists of a motorcoach ride from the ship to Antigua. You will receive a map of Antigua with relevant information and a scenic 90-minute, narrated drive will take you through Guatemala's lowlands en route to your destination.

Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific port, and the gateway to some of the country's highlights, including lush coffee plantations.

Board an air-conditioned motorcoach for a 90-minute scenic drive through lowland pastures, sugarcane plantations and cattle farms, passing impressive volcanoes en route to visit a coffee plantation.

Travel by coach through the Guatemalan lowlands -- rich and fertile and planted mostly in sugar cane. As you ride, take in the magnificent scenery of native villages and vast terrain dotted with farms growing local produce and coffee -- great photo opportunities.

Board air-conditioned transportation for the guided 2½-hour drive through the scenic countryside in Guatemala to the Maya site of Iximche -- a late post-classic archeological site in the western highlands. Iximche was the capital of the Kaqchikel Maya from AD 1470 until 1524, when it was abandoned.

Journey to the colonial capital of Antigua. The scenic 90-minute, narrated drive from the port through Guatemala's lowlands affords magnificent views of volcanoes, cattle farms and sugar cane plantations.

Chef Jean-Pierre Brehier is a Fort Lauderdale legend and a frequent guest on the Today show. He hosted Fearless Entertaining with Jean-Pierre and Sunshine Cuisine on PBS and is the author of two best-selling cookbooks.

The Florida Everglades is an expanse of swampland known for natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Your tour includes a half-hour airboat ride into this vast wilderness. Birds, fish and other animals inhabit this curious corner of the country.

Experience the highlights of Fort Lauderdale, including the Arts & Sciences District, the Riverwalk, and Las Olas Boulevard, with its boutiques, cafés, and galleries.

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22 Night Panama Canal Cruise