In Search of El Dorado

Palm Beach to Panama

Ancient Mayan ruins, European explorers, lush tropical flora, and warm, crystalline waters are combined in this leisurely and relaxing voyage. You’ll visit ancient Mayan ruins. Hop into one of our Zodiac boats and head out for prime snorkeling and bird watching. Learn about Panama’s colonial past in Portobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And transit the Panama Canal, a modern engineering miracle. Note: this is a special President’s Cruise with Dietmar Wertanzl.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Arrive in Palm Beach, Florida and check into your included hotel. This evening join Dietmar Wertanzl for a President’s reception.

Day 2 - Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Morning at leisure. Prior to embarkation, enjoy a highlight tour of Palm Beach en route to the ship.

Day 3 - At Sea
Today your Exploration Leaders provide briefings on the history and culture of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.

Day 4 - Puerto Morelos / Isla Mujeres, Mexico
In Isla Mujeres, enjoy snorkeling or visit the island’s Turtle Farm, where endangered turtles are raised and later released. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 5 - Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Join our Exploration Leaders for a half-day excursion to the Mayan ruins of Tulum.

Day 6 - Majahual, Mexico
Take an excursion to the Mayan ruins of Kohunlich, a Spanish fort overlooking Bacalar or visit the Mayan Cultural Museum in Chetumal.

Day 7 - San Pedro, Ambergis Cay, Belize
Snorkel Belize’s reef where coral, fish, rays and turtles are abundant or take a golf cart to San Pedro for a pub visit and local color. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 9 - Lighthouse Reef, Belize
After snorkeling off Half Moon Cay, hike inland to see its outstanding colony of nesting frigatebirds and red-footed boobies. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 10 - Roatan Island, Honduras
Take a nature hike to learn about the flora and fauna of this tropical Island. Enjoy free time on your own to explore the town or snorkel. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 11 - Bluefields / Corn Islands, Nicaragua
Take a walk in this former pirate haven past picturesque stilted houses or snorkel over multi-hued coral reefs.

Day 12 - Portobello, Panama
Enjoy a guided tour of Portobello, founded by Columbus in 1502 and once one of the richest ports of the Spanish Main. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 13 - Panama Canal Transit, Panama
Transiting the 50-mile long canal, an engineering miracle, is an unforgettable experience, whether by day or by night.

Day 14 - Panama City, Panama
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage.

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