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January 12-22, 2011!
Colossal locks and a massive manmade lake that bridges the Divide. There’s really no way you can fathom the engineering wonder of the Panama canal other than to pass through it!
Come
with us as we travel the most storied miles in history, brought to life by a Canal
A world of wonders awaits your exploration!
Willemstad (Curacao), Antilles awaits us on Sunday! Amsterdam-like canals, gabled Dutch colonial buildings, an exotic floating market. This bustling duty-free port has it all. Plus the world-famous Curaçao Liqueur Distillery and an intriguing coral reef teeming with parrotfish and queen angelfish. Sample shore excursions: Curaçao Dolphin Encounter; Curaçao See & Sea Tour; Highlights of Curaçao with Folkloric Show; Canoe Safari; Willemstad Trolley Train. After a relaxing day at sea being pampered by the staff on our new floating home, we arrive at the
Panama Canal
at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Watch in wonder as we enter the locks of
this incredible engineering marvel! A Canal transit commentator will be on board to
answer our questions and offer insights on the history and construction of this wonder of
the world. Holland America’s knowledgeable Explorations team will illuminate the art,
culture, history and cuisine of the region. After we make our way through the locks we will arrive into the scenic manmade Gatun Lake. Gatun Lake is key to supplying the water necessary to operate the locks system. Formed by an earthen dam across the Chagres River to keep the water 85 feet above sea level, the water runs downhill to fill the locks. No pumps, no power other than the force of gravity! Fact: It will take about 52 million gallons of water to float your Holland America ship through the locks. Here we will make a short service call at Gatun Lake, Panama before continuing our scenic cruising of this beautiful mountain lake.
Come join Jimmy and his friends as we embark on 10 days of cruising through the Southern Caribbean, watch in awe as we lock through the engineering wonder of the Panama Canal and sail into beautiful Gatun Lake. Fall into the rhythm of relaxing and inspiring days and indulge yourself in the trip of a lifetime! As part of the exclusive group
that will be sailing with Jimmy Fortune, in addition to the
regular shipboard entertainment, you will enjoy three special concerts by
Jimmy and will be invited to join us at Jimmy will NOT be playing to the public on
the ship. Please contact us for current availability and pricing! ***Note: All U. S. and Canadian citizens must carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the duration of the cruise. *** Click here for printable reservation form (To print and mail or fax) Or Call (800) 584-6724 or (540) 887-8491 Questions? E-mail: info@travelingtroubadour.com
For more info about Jimmy Fortune click here!
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Join
award winning singer/songwriter
Our
incredible Panama Canal odyssey begins in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
where we board our luxury ocean liner and begin our journey into the Southern
Caribbean Sea. Before boarding the ship in Fort Lauderdale you might want to spend a
day enjoying the abundance of things to see and do in the area; visit the newly
redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the
luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or venture to the Everglades for an intriguing
air boat excursion!
After a day at sea we arrive at the beautiful island of
Aruba! Colorful floating markets, wondrous coral reefs and
landscapes dotted with curiously bent divi-divi trees await on this, the "A" of the
Netherlands Antilles' famous ABC islands. (Bonaire and Curacao round out the trio.)
Sample shore excursions: Natural Wonders of Aruba; Spanish Lagoon Kayak Adventure'
Jolly Pirates Sail, Snorkel, Swim & Swing.
At approximately 1:00 p.m. we will exit the locks and
cruise to our next stop--Colon, Panama! Colon lies
on the stunning Caribbean coast of Panama, where unparalleled beaches and lush
tropical scenery are de rigueur. In nearby Portobello, discover the ruins of
Spanish forts, watch colorful yachts sailing in the bay or hunt for treasures in the
local markets.
