DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT ON THE PANAMA CANAL sponsored by Princess Cruises Online

Remains of the day
In 1519, Panama City became the first city founded on the Pacific Coast of the Americas.
After pirates destroyed this initial settlement, the city was moved and rebuilt in 1673. Today, you can explore the historic landmarks and remnants of the old colonial capital, known as Casco Viejo, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Panama Canal is one of the most popular destinations for cruising and a “must-see” on every savvy traveler’s list of landmarks —which is why Princess offers three ways to discover the Canal and personalize your experience.

Tremendous 2-Day Experiences The best way to see the Panama Canal is with our signature 2-Day Experience. The highlight of any itinerary over 15 days, this special offering combines a full transit of the Canal with a full day at Fuerte Amador on the Pacific side. What you see and do with this added time is completely up to you.

Among your many options is taking a ride on the historic Panama Canal Railway, touring breathtaking Soberania National Park Rainforest, visiting an authentic Embera Indian village or exploring the bustling capital of Panama City. Our selection of 15- to 20-day journeys does much more than take you to and through the Panama Canal.

These exciting voyages also introduce you to a number of stunning locales, including several
of North America’s greatest cities —Vancouver, San Francisco and Los Angeles. You’ll sail between these magnificent metropolises and Ft. Lauderdale and enjoy a diverse range of experiences en route.
 

Depending on your itinerary, you might find yourself strolling the white-sand beaches of Cabo San Lucas, hiking through a lush rainforest in Costa Rica, and touring the colorful Dutch-colonial buildings of Aruba’s capital, Oranjestad.
 

Other iconic moments might include walking the cobblestone streets of colonial Granada near the fishing village of San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua and shopping for local crafts at a market in
Colombia’s Cartagena.
 

Two 10-day Canal cruise options
 

Even if you only have ten days to get away, you still have plenty of time to come face to face with a true modern wonder.

Choose between two distinct 10-day itineraries aboard either Coral Princess or Island Princess, a pair of ships custom built to navigate the Canal. Experience a full transit on a 10-day sailing between Ft. Lauderdale and Acapulco and see the Canal operation firsthand. Along the way, you’ll be treated to popular and interesting ports on both sides in the Caribbean,
Mexican Riviera and Central America.
 

You also have the option of embarking on a partial transit of the Canal that sails conveniently roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale and passes through the mighty Gatun Locks. This memorable 10-day cruise is further enhanced with calls in several fascinating places like Cristobal, Panama and Limon, Costa Rica.
 

Discover how an amazing visit to the Panama Canal is made all the more extraordinary when you travel there with Princess. Your unforgettable voyage will include live narration about the Canal as you transit through and many other activities and events unique to this adventure.
 

Spend more time around the Canal.

Enjoy the 2-Day Canal Experience on itineraries over 15 days and immerse yourself in all the
surrounding region has to offer with savings of up to $800 per couple off Launch Fares!*

• 10-day Roundtrip Panama Canal
• 10-day Panama Canal Adventurer
• 15-day Panama Canal
• 16- to 20-day Panama Canal
 

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