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Princess has distinguished itself by sailing to more worldwide cruise destinations than any other major line. Offering more than 150 itineraries ranging from seven to 72 days, Princess sails to six continents and calls at nearly 260 ports around the world. Princess offers a total experience with more unique itineraries, affordable balconies, Personal Choice Dining, Big Ship Choice, Small Ship Feel and Princess service.

The readers of Travel Weekly Magazine voted Princess Cruises the Best Cruise Line in Alaska, marking the sixth such award for Princess in the past seven years. Princess Cruises recently became the recipient of the prestigious award for Best Luxury Line at the British Travel Awards in London, voted by frequent travelers throughout the UK. Princess also received the Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Art Shopping and Best Onboard Shopping from the readers of Porthole, a popular cruise enthusiast magazine.

 

 

 

 

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PANAMA CANAL
An eco adventure celebrates the beauty of natural destinations and builds environmental and culturalawareness of the area. Through our association with local ground-based operators around the world, Princess Cruises® prides itself on offering life-enhancing experiences while at the same time respecting the natural integrity of the area. Nowhere is this more evident than on our spectacular Panama Canal cruises visiting lush and exotic ports of call.

The connection that changed the world An epic marvel of modern engineering, the Panama Canal opened to the world in 1914, and fulfilled a dream over 400 years in the making. Today, almost 100 years later, more than one million ships have passed through its mighty locks and it remains one of the world’s busiest and most vital trade routes. The 50-mile Canal route cuts through sheer granite and dense jungle revealing some of the most breathtaking tropical sights in the world. Sandy-beach islands line both coasts. Steamy jungle rainforests, pristine waterfalls, and cool, misty mountain valleys off er a tropical wonderland to be explored, valued and preserved.

 

Natural Ecology

The natural ecology of the region is as unusual as the Panama Canal itself. Each rainforest is its own delicate ecosystem. Panama is home to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institution, which has trained hundreds of tropical biologists dedicated to long-term ecological studies. On an aerial tram excursion over the Gamboa Rain Forest Resort, life in the treetops will be intimately revealed to you. Soar above the forest’s canopy and see the complex ecological communities that populate the area. This fascinating aerial adventure provides a “bird’s eye view” to some of the most spectacular tropical vegetation in the world. Enrich your experience Enhance your Panama adventure with the Princess 2-Day Canal Experience, providing an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in Panama’s environmental treasures. Visit Miraflores Locks for an in-depth view of how the Panama Canal operates and then enjoy an eco-cruise on Gatun Lake, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Your expert guide will explain the complexity of the flora and fauna of the Canal area and its ecological contribution to the Canal. As you sail around Monkey Island keep a lookout for the playful inhabitants who greet you from the trees. A ride on the hemisphere’s first transcontinental railroad is always a highlight. The dome cars and observation windows offer unforgettable views of Gatun Lake and the isthmus’ dense rainforest.
 

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Did You Know?

A Rare Beauty

“The Flower of the Holy Spirit” is the
national flower of Panama. A stunningly
rare Orchid, this flower is found in El Valle de Anton, province of Cocle. Its scientific name is Peristeria Elata.

A terrestrial, it blooms between July and October and can be found near rivers and streams in very humid environments.

Look carefully at this white or ivory flower and it will reveal to you a little “dove” in its center.

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Big ships with surprisingly intimate, romantic atmospheres and personalized service attract both first-time cruisers and experienced travelers on itineraries all over the globe.  Small cruise ships of Princess evoke a contemporary take on a more refined, bygone tradition of cruising.

Panama Canal -- Princess continues to lead the way in Panama Canal cruising with five itinerary options including 10-day partial transits and 14-day itineraries between Ft. Lauderdale and Los Angeles, featuring Coral Princess and Island Princess, ships specifically designed for Canal cruising. On select 14-day departures, Princess offers the Two-Day Experience with a full transit of the Panama Canal and a full-day in Fuerte Amador. In total, passengers can choose from 38 departures, sailing roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, or between Ft. Lauderdale and Los Angeles, San Francisco or Vancouver.

 

No matter where Princess ships sail, passengers enjoy warm and gracious service in an atmosphere of comfortable elegance. Princess crew members are dedicated to providing exceptional service to ensure guests can escape the everyday with an unforgettable vacation.

 

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