Explore and book Holland America Line 17 Night Panama Canal Cruise on the Koningsdam departing from San Diego, California on Nov 1, 2025 and ending in Panama Canal, Panama on Nov 18, 2025 Sail to Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Puerto Chiapas, Mexico, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, San Diego, California, Huatulco, Mexico, Port of Oranjestad, Aruba, Caribbean, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Panama Canal, Panama

San Diego, California

San Diego, California, Us Boarding Time To Be Assigned

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.

Huatulco, Mexico

Situated in Oaxaca, Huatulco is known for its nine bays, eco-resorts, and preserved national park. With its untouched beaches and vibrant marine life, it's a sustainable slice of Pacific paradise.

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.

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.

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.

Enter Panama Canal Balboa (cruising Only Transit Times Are Approximate)

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.

Port of Oranjestad, Aruba, Caribbean

Drop anchor at the Port of Oranjestad, the vibrant capital of Aruba. Known for its Dutch colonial architecture, colorful markets, and lively nightlife, Oranjestad promises an eclectic mix of culture and fun. Just a short distance away, pristine beaches and turquoise waters beckon visitors to indulge in water sports and sunbathing.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited

Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas

Stingray Adventure
Half Moon Cay Snorkel by Boat
Horseback Riding by Land and Sea
Aqua Trax Watercraft Adventure
Eco Lagoon Tour
Island Bike Tour
Combo Eco Bike and Hike Tour
Island Tram Calypso Tour
Beach Villa
Cabana Rental

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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.

17 Night Panama Canal Cruise

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Panama Canal

Central America

Bahamas

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Caribbean

North America

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. Enjoy the programs listed below and visit our Explorations Central discovery center on board. *

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.

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

Enjoy a game of pickleball on top-deck courts with stunning ocean views. Play casually anytime or join a tournament, with beginner lessons available for newcomers. Complimentary equipment provided, weather permitting.



Pickleball At Sea

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

Enjoy a refreshing drink with a view at the Panorama Bar, overlooking the lively Lido Pool. It's the perfect spot to pair a cocktail with a poolside snack or movie under the stars.



Panorama Bar

Sip on a cool cocktail while basking in the sun and savoring stunning ocean views from the deck lounge chairs. A laid-back vibe with unbeatable scenery.



Sea View Bar

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

Feel the rhythm at the Rolling Stone Lounge, where a live band delivers rock, pop, and country hits every night. Grab a drink and hit the dance floor for an unforgettable evening of music and energy.



Rolling Stone Lounge

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

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

Experience world-class entertainment at World Stage, featuring captivating lectures by local experts and thrilling performances from top acts like Step One Dance Company and Cantaré. On select ships, a two-story LED screen enhances the immersive experience.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

B.B. King's Blues Club

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.

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Koningsdam

Experience Half Moon Cay from the natural inner saltwater lagoon on a guided personal watercraft adventure. A short tram ride brings you to the safety briefing area and you’ll have time to get used to your personal sit-on watercraft.

Board the first tender ashore, or have priority tender use, to maximize your time by being the first guests to arrive. For your comfort, you will find your villa outfitted with air-conditioning, a five-person capacity hot tub, refrigerator, ceiling fan, air conditioner, dining area with table and chairs inside, misting shower, and private sun deck.

This special service upgrade is available to those guests who have purchased a Half Moon Cay Beach Villa Package (guests who are waitlisted for a Beach Villa should not purchase this upgrade until they have cleared the waitlist and secured a confirmed Beach Villa booking)

All aboard for a behind-the-scenes peek at the highlights of Half Moon Cay from the comfort of a shaded, open-air tram, accompanied by a professional guide. This excursion is designed to acquaint you with the many and varied visitor areas, activities, and amenities the island offers.

Board a boat with glass-bottom viewers and cross the lagoon, as you learn about Half Moon Cay and Bahamian history, culture, flora and fauna.

The lagoon comprises more than 1,400 acres of protected habitat and is home to numerous species of flora ranging from red mangroves to the ornamental silver buttonwood tree.

Stay dry while exploring Half Moon Cay’s undersea world aboard a new, fully enclosed, air-conditioned, state of the art glass-bottom boat. This vessel is equipped with two viewing areas as well as an open-air top deck, perfect for soaking up the warm Caribbean sun.

Step up into an open-air 4x4 vehicle with an experienced driver, buckle up and get ready for a heart-racing adventure. This off-road safari is the only way to access Aruba's famous Natural Pool and its refreshing crystal-clear waters. You will bounce, twist and turn through the desert cunucu terrain. En route, you will see the Baby Natural Bridge, the mysterious Gold Mine ruins and a drive by the California Lighthouse.

The boat ride to the first dive site takes approximately 45 minutes. The party will be split up into smaller groups and guided by a dive master or dive instructor.

Sail past Aruba's famous beaches, along the island’s south coast and up the gorgeous west coast, taking in the spectacular Caribbean sunset. Experience the joy of sailing and take advantage of the many perfect picture opportunities as you glide over clear, turquoise waters past famous Aruba's Palm Beach.

Explore Aruba from the comfort of an air-conditioned motor coach on this excursion that travels to the California Lighthouse, Alto Vista Chapel, the ruins of the landmark natural bridge, and Casibari Rock Formations.

There are more than 90 nationalities in Aruba, and this melting pot of cultures has influenced both the island's rich history and its culinary scene. On this memorable walking tour, you'll sample a diversity of flavors while taking in Aruba's past and present.

Experience the full beauty of Aruba on a tour that takes you around the island and under the sea, beginning with an air-conditioned bus

The catamaran anchors at the west point of the island, and ladders provide easy access to the water for 50 minutes of swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear water teeming with tropical fish.

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.

Those interested in wildlife and tropical bird-watching will discover a rich diversity in the estuary of the Copalita River and/or in a small mangrove and park.

Discover the best-kept secret of Huatulco. This recently-discovered Archeological Zone is believed to be a mixture between a Mayan and an Olmec city, more than 2,300 years old. This pre-Hispanic city was one of the largest on the Oaxacan Coast. Exciting new information is still being uncovered here.

Copalita River is a great whitewater run with Class I-II rapids. A custom-made all-terrain vehicle, van or bus will transport you from the pier to the put-in location, passing beautiful bays along coastal boulevard in route

Huatulco is known for its beautiful bays and beaches. Visit five out of its nine bays aboard the motorized catamaran, Tequila.

Board your snorkel boat at the pier and set off for arguably the best snorkeling location in Huatulco, La Entrega -- a golden sand beach with warm emerald-green waters.

The waters surrounding Huatulco are abound with species such as blue marlin, sailfish, swordfish, yellow fin tuna, dorado and mahi mahi, to name just a few.

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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