Zuiderdam 18 Night Panama Canal Fort Lauderdale to San Diego
Ship:
Zuiderdam Cruise Line:
Holland America Line
Departures:
19 April 2013
Duration:
18 Nights
Ports: Fort Lauderdale, Willemstad, Curacao, Oranjestad, Cartagena - Columbia, Cristobal, Panama Canal, Balboa, Puerto Caldera, Corinto, Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta, San Diego
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Fort Lauderdale Airport gateway (Departure) : San Diego
* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected
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Ports
Fort Lauderdale
Originally a fort built by the U.S. Army in 1838, during the Second Seminole War, Ft. Lauderdale has little left of its warlike past. Instead the city welcomes visitors with broad beaches and an easy pace of life, plus convenient air and water connections that make the city a perfect place to begin or end a cruise.
Country - USA Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 5kms Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest Fort Lauderdale Beach, Old Town, Las Olas Blvd
Cartagena - Columbia
Cartagena is a modern seaport and commercial center still boasts much of its original Spanish colonial architecture. Explore this beautiful and historic city's walled Old Town. Its fortress walls, quaint, narrow streets and balconied houses are all vivid reminders of its former colonialists. The city's numerous monasteries, plazas and noble mansions are significant links to this region's grand past.
Country - Colombia Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 5kms Currency - Colombian Peso (COP)
Places of Interest Fortaleza de San Filipe, Las Bovedas, Church of San Pedro Claver
Cristobal
Country - Panama Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - 10kms Currency - Places of Interest
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is approximately 50 miles long and joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The waterway was cut through one of the narrowest portions of land joining North and South America and took over 400 years to complete. The canal was started by the French and finished by the United States. During the course of this construction over 30,000 people lost their lives. The first ship to transit the Panama Canal was in 1914 and today about fourteen thousand vessels do so each year.
Country - Panama
Corinto
If you are looking for a forgotten town where life passes by slowly and where there is not a hint of city life, then Puerto Corinto is the perfect destination in Nicaragua. It is also home to one of the biggest harbour ports.
Puerto Vallarta
Located on the Western Pacific coast of Mexico in the state of Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta's charm remains largely undiscovered. Along with its cobblestone streets, stunning beaches, plentiful marine life, lush Sierra Madre Mountains, exceptional restaurants, fine Gourmet Festival, new golf courses and vibrant culture, Puerto Vallarta is a vacationer's paradise that has maintained its unique Old Mexico charm despite the addition of these modern conveniences.
Country - Mexico
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Places of Interest Bahia de las Banderas, Dolphin Adventures, Jungle Tours
San Diego
Welcome to San Diego, California's second largest city. Where blue skies keep watch on 70 miles of beaches and a gentle Mediterranean climate begs for a day of everything and nothing. Bordered by Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains, San Diego county's 4,200 square miles offer immense options for business and pleasure.
Country - United States of America Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 6kms Currency - US Dollars (USD)
Places of Interest Balboa Park, Old Town, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, Sea World, Mount Laguna Observatory
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Holland America Line
With more than 130 years of experience, Holland America Line is recognised as the undisputed leader in the cruise industry's premium segment. With the introduction of the 1,918-passenger ms Noordam in early 2006, Holland America Line's fleet grows to 13 ships, offering nearly 500 cruises from more than 25 home ports. Itineraries range from two to 108 days and visit all seven continents, including new Australia/New Zealand and Asia sailings, a world cruise and popular sailings to several ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico and Europe. The ms Noordam also will offer Caribbean sailings in the winter from new homeport New York City.
Holland America Line's $225 million, fleetwide Signature of Excellence enhancements feature new programs and amenities including the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine - a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts will provide cooking demonstrations and classes - Explorations Café powered by the New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new cabin amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
Ship info
Zuiderdam
The ms Zuiderdam began her inaugural season in 2002 as the first ship in our Vista-class series. As with all ships in the Vista-class, the ms Zuiderdam embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a full-scale diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system that maximizes maneuverability. Forward-looking in both design and spirit, the ms Zuiderdam was also the first ship to offer data ports in every stateroom for Internet and email access.
