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Beautiful Panama - La Guaira -
Acapulco
COX1300 | December 21, 2012 - January 4, 2013 |
Book your cruise now! 5% early booking discount until May 25, 2012.
Experience an unforgettable time aboard the COLUMBUS 2 on Christmas and New Year's Eve. The beaches of
the Caribbean, exotic nature and the old empire of the Maya augur a feast for the senses.
Highlights of your cruise
• Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations on board
• Monumental Spanish heritage - the historic district of Cartagena
• Lively origins of South America - the Embera Indians
• Daytime passage through one of the greatest constructional
achievements of the 20th century - the Panama Canal
• Costa Rica's lush green countryside
• Tikal and Copan - mysterious legacies of the Maya culture |
| Day |
Date
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Destination |
| Fri |
21-Dec-12
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Embarkation on the COLUMBUS 2 in La
Guaira (Caracas), departure 23.30 hrs |
| Sat |
22-Dec-12
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Willemstad, 11.00 - 24.00
hrs |
| Sun |
23-Dec-12
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Relaxation at sea |
| Mon |
24-Dec-12
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Cartagena, 7.00 - 17.00
hrs |
| Tue |
25-Dec-12
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Relaxation at sea |
| Wed |
26-Dec-12
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Bocas del Toro, 7.00 - 18.00
hrs |
| Thurs |
27-Dec-12
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Colon, arrival 7.00 hrs |
| Fri |
28-Dec-12
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Colon, departure 5.00
hrs.
Daytime passage through the Panama
Canal |
| Sat |
29-Dec-12
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Relaxation at sea |
| Sun |
30-Dec-12
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Puntarenas, 7.00 - 18.00
hrs |
| Mon |
31-Dec-12
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San Juan del Sur, 8.00 - 18.00
hrs |
| Tue |
1-Jan-13
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Puerto Quetzal, arrival 16.00
hrs |
| Wed |
2-Jan-13
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Puerto Quetzal, departure 18.00
hrs |
| Thurs |
3-Jan-13
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Relaxation at sea |
| Fri |
4-Jan-13
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Acapulco, arrival 7.00 hrs.
Disembarkation |
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La Guaira (Caracas)/Venezuela
The COLUMBUS 2 sets course for
wonderful days in Central America.
Willemstad/Curacao
A Dutch idyll under palm trees? Welcome to Willemstad, the
gorgeous historic district of which is frequently referred to as "Little Amsterdam". Stroll through the
romantic alleys or accompany us on a leisurely walk through the city*. On the excursion canoe
ride and snorkelling*, you will be enchanted by the Caribbean countryside with its beaches,
mangroves and underwater worlds.
Cartagena/Columbia
On Christmas Eve, you will be tempted to discover the fantastic
historic district of Cartagena, behind the mighty walls of which small shops and great historic
buildings such as the Jesuit monastery dating back to the 17th century await you - one of the
destinations of the city tour / guided walk around the city*. The swimming and sunbathing
excursion to the Rosario Islands* offers you the opportunity to experience crystal-clear water,
beautiful beaches and ideal snorkelling territory.
Bocas del Toro/Panama
Pristine, colourful and friendly - the little town on the
archipelago in the far northwest of Panama exudes peace and tranquillity. Discover its unhurried
day-to-day life or let a water taxi take you to the long sandy beaches on the east coast of the
island.
Colon/Panama
The COLUMBUS 2 reaches the Atlantic entry to the Panama Canal, and you
have time to travel by railway along the Canal* and through the rainforest as far as Balboa. A
visit to the Embera Indians* in the Chagres National Park whose village you will approach with
motor-driven dugout canoes is another fantastic experience.
Daytime passage Panama Canal
Look forward to an unforgettable panoramic voyage past
dense jungle and through 46 mighty lock gates. In the course of the passage, the Panama Canal, one of
the most important waterways in the world, confronts the COLUMBUS 2 with a difference in altitude of
around 26 m before the waves of the Pacific welcome you.
Puntarenas/Costa Rica
A little train conveniently takes you to the centre of the
port city. Or would you like to experience Costa Rica actively? On the hike in the Carara National
Park*, you will discover the exotic animal and plant kingdom with plenty of different birds,
monkeys, tropical insects and small reptiles. The secrets of the jungle can be explored on paths and
suspension bridges through the rainforest*. From a height of approx. 42 m, you can admire the flora
and fauna from a unique perspective.
San Juan del Sur/Nicaragua
The dreamy fishing village and its beaches are the
setting for a wonderful last day of the year. Nature enthusiasts are sure to enjoy the Mombacho
Volcano adventure* - including a hike around the crater rim at an elevation of 1,150 m. Clouds of
smoke emanating from the active crater and magnificent views of Lake Nicaragua await you on the drive
to the Masaya Volcano*. If you join the guided walk around Granada*, which appears like a
Spanish city dating back to the 16th century, you will experience its colonial facades, churches and
convents. A lavish New Year's Eve party aboard the COLUMBUS 2 marks the festive and sparkling end of
the year.
Puerto Quetzal/Guatemala
In the afternoon, the black volcanic beaches of nearby
Puerto San Jose may not only attract the Guatemalans from the highlands, but perhaps also you. The
following day, two encounters with the unique heritage of the Maya await you. The flight to the
Tikal National Park* takes you to the pyramids, temples and palaces of the Maya site at the heart
of the rainforest. If you join the flight to the ruined city of Copan in Honduras*, you will
experience the second largest of all classic Maya sites known to date - here, the remnants of mighty
temples and pyramids occupy an entire valley.
Acapulco/Mexico
Following a landscape tour to Mexico City, you will embark on your
return journey.
*These arrangements are not included in the cruise price. The shore activities listed here are in the
planning stage and are subject to changes. |
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Book your cruise now! 5% early booking discount until May 25, 2012
∗United States Dollar prices are subject to change. These
rates do not include Airfare
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The COLUMBUS 2 all-inclusive package is offered at a surcharge to complement the
advertised cruise and can only be booked prior to the beginning of the cruise. The package price
includes a credit for the shore excursions of your choice, beverages with the meals and free
selection from 81 beverages on the bar menu of the COLUMBUS 2. The mini bar as well as a selection
of other beverages, for example champagne, are not included in the COLUMBUS 2 all-inclusive
package. The credit for your shore excursions worth € 60 will automatically be credited to your
on-board account.
¹ You pay only the guaranteed price for double occupancy shown here. Accommodation will be provided in
an inside cabin of Category 1 or an outside cabin of Category 3 to 4, subject to availability. If you
book a combination of several cruises in a guaranteed two-berth cabin, we cannot promise that you will
be allocated the same cabin throughout your whole stay. You will receive your cabin number with your
final travel documents (limited allotment).
² If you book your cruise 210 days (approx. 7 months) or earlier prior to departure, you will receive
an early booking discount of 5% on the cruise-only price (catalogue price minus surcharge for travel
arrangements to cruise departure point and from cruise arrival point and share of fuel costs).
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