The Panama Canal is your passageway to colourful contrasts, from Cartagena’s vivid architecture to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.
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Formerly known as the Yankee Clipper, B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale has been a favorite hot spot for American icons throughout history including Marilyn Monroe, and Joe DiMaggio, to name a few. Find beachside bliss at our resort located directly on the famous Fort Lauderdale Beach and just minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades, and downtown Las Olas Boulevard. Just B yourself at our B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale.
Holland America Line
The first in a new, but still mid-sized Pinnacle class, 2,650-guest Koningsdam blends a fresh, contemporary styling in harmony with Holland America Line's classic elegance. Interiors by Adam D. Tihany, one of the worls pre-eminent hospitality designers, are inspired by the architecture of musical focusing on fluid curves, graceful lines and light-filled places. The ship increased size will mean exciting public spaces and venues
Stateroom accommodation:
Staterooms feature the following: signature Mariner's Dream bed featuring finely woven cotton linens, Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage - 100% Egyptian cotton towels - premium massage shower head, magnifying make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer. Room-safe, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request, elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV with video-on-demand, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turn down service. Plus a corner bar unit, mini fridge and bedside USB ports.
Dining on-board:
The main dining room aboard Koningsdam spans two floors and is framed by views of the sea. The stylish and sophisticated interiors are inspired by the latest global trends and anchored by a copper-sheathed wine tower showcasing the great breadth of the cellars. From a boutique Walla Walla white wine to a rich red Bordeaux, the great vintages are elevated from the pages of the wine list and made visible, significant, celebrated a testament to wines central place in the enjoyment of food, friends, and life. Inspired by blue and white Delftware (and Holland America Line's Dutch heritage), the Grand Dutch Cafe is the place to enjoy a fine pale lager or favourite coffee beverage with a traditional Dutch snack. Sel de Mer is an intimate new seafood brasserie offering a contemporary twist on timeless French classics, with à la carte dishes ranging from fresh oysters to salt-crusted whole fish and bouillabaisse.Canaletto's menu, offers a variety of authentic Italian dishes to enjoy with family and friends, is designed around the Italian concept of spartire, meaning "to share."The exotic menus of Tamarind evoke the culinary traditions of South-east Asia, China and Japan, including a newly added sushi bar -transformed into a modern marketplace with different themed stations. Lido Market offers a curated selection of delicious options to grab and go or have quickly made to order. Grab one of our signature burgers by the pool at Dive-In or choose sophisticated ambience in our elegant dining room, spend a romantic evening in the Pinnacle Grill or enjoy in-room dining any time of day.
Daytime and evening entertainment:
A hallmark of the Holland America Line experience, the Lido Pool, domed by a retractable glass roof, has been given added dimension aboard Koningsdam, extending its appeal from day into night.Swimming, sunning and lunch al fresco by day give way to the hum of movie goers arriving for the evenings show, projected on an expansive outdoor movie screen. Feature films play under a canopy of stars with complimentary snacks served chair-side.The Crows Nest, a favourite place for guests to gather at the top of every ship, is elegantly styled aboard Koningsdam as always, views - captured by huge wrap-around windows take centre stage, offering panoramic scenes that change by the nautical mile. Entertainment has always been the heart and soul of evenings aboard Holland America Line, and on Koningsdam that promise continues with Music Walk, three stages presenting a variety of live music nightly.
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Located in the Vancouver city centre, Auberge Vancouver Hotel features an indoor pool and a sauna. Free WiFi, a refrigerator, and a microwave are provided in all rooms. Gastown is 800 m away. A flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station are offered in rooms at Auberge Vancouver Hotel. A coffee maker is included. An en suite bathroom includes bathrobes. Select rooms feature harbour or mountain views. Lion's Pub offers a British menu including fish and chips, meatloaf and burgers. After visiting the fitness centre, guests of Vancouver Auberge Hotel can relax in the hot tub. A Turkish bath is also featured. Table tennis and a squash court offer indoor recreation and a tour desk is on site. The Vancouver Convention Centre is 10 minutes’ walk away. The Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal is 500 m from Auberge Vancouver Hotel.
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Cartagena, Colombia
Its official name is Cartagena de Indias-or -Cartagena of the Indiesbut call it Cartagena for short. The formal name hints at this Colombian city's colonial relationship with Spain- it was founded in 1533 and named after the mother country's Cartagena. Colombia declared independence in 1810, but there's plenty about its fifth-largest city that evokes old Spain, including the impressive fort of Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, and the wall that encloses the old town, one of the few intact structures of its kind in the Americas. Both were considered important enough to inscribe on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1984. They may be historical artefacts, but the fortress and wall aren't merely tourist attractions- they are central to daily life here. Take a stroll and you'll see couples sitting atop the wall, locked in passionate embraces- parents watching their children walk it like a balance beam- and friends chatting while enjoying the Caribbean breeze. Along with history, there's cultural and culinary intrigue here, too. This colourful city was a muse of the late Nobel Prize-winning writer Gabriel Garca Mrquez, and is increasingly being recognised outside Colombia for its cuisine, which takes many cues from Caribbean ingredients. (Don't leave without trying the coconut rice.)
Traverse the Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador, Panama
Located west of Panama City at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador is a gateway to exploring the many faces of this unique Central American country. The impressive engineering of the canal itself is a wonder to behold- a quick trip to the Miraflores Locks' visitor center with its panoramic observation decks offers the chance to watch behemoth barges thread their way through the legendary manmade waterway. Just minutes from the cruise port, the recently opened Biomuseo is a Frank Gehry-designed natural-history museum dedicated to Panama's ecological marvels. And Fuerte Amador sits within easy taxi distance of Panama City, the bustling, multicultural capital metropolis where visitors can wander a conquistador-era UNESCO World Heritage Site, sip coffee in street cafs and peruse modern malls. For a rural escape, it only takes an hour or two by car to trade the city for the tropical rain forests of Soberana National Park, where an aerial tram carries passengers through treetops, or to meet Ember tribespeople in their traditional village along the Chagres River.
Fuerte Amador, Panama
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Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica
One of the stops along the Panama Canal Zone route, Puntarenas on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast is nicely positioned within easy day-trip distance of a number of that country's national parks. The town, a busy working port on the surface, makes an ideal base from which travelers can venture out to explore the variety of this Central American country's outdoor attractions, from lush jungle destinations to pristine beaches along the Pacific. Activities include snapping photos of gushing waterfalls (and swimming at the base of one, if you bring your swimsuit-), sightseeing near active volcanoes, bird-watching in nature reserves and sanctuaries and horseback riding on Pacific beaches . . . and that's just for starters. Visitors to this extraordinary region also enjoy shopping for the handicrafts that local artists sell at their cooperatives, as well as sampling traditional Tico cuisine, especially gallo pinto-a combination of rice and beans eaten at any time of the day or night. A trip here serves as the perfect reminder that adventure often awaits just around the bend.
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Acajutla, El Salvador
Stunning beaches and colorful markets await on cruises to Acajutla, El Salvador. As the ship approaches, breathtaking views of the serene coastline greet your gaze. For such a small town, Acajutla has an array of things to do. Taxis offer the optimal way to travel from the port. Sightseeing is a breeze, as top attractions are only an hour away. Explore the historical city center, known for its charming streets and friendly locals. Stretch out on Acajutla Beach, a short shuttle from the cruise port. Dive vibrant reefs, tour Mayan ruins, or learn how coffee - one of the country-s main exports - is produced at a roastery.Acajutla has plenty of outdoor adventure opportunities. Izalco, an extinct volcano, looms about 16 miles (26.8 kilometers) from the port. Thrill seekers can climb to the top and look inside its dormant caldera. The options are endless: whiz through the verdant Apaneca forest on a zipline or cool off in the spray of a waterfall. Ruta de Maya, a fantastic complex of Mayan ruins is about an hour and a half from Acajutla in Chalchuapa. While in Acajutla, sample Salvadorean cuisine, a flavourful mix of Mayan and Spanish influence with fresh seafood, corn, beans, and pork. The national dish is the pupusa, a pillowy tortilla stuffed with delicious fillings. Pair it with the national drink-the guaro sour, sour liquor mixed with sweet fruit juice.
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest port on the Pacific Ocean side of this Central American country, important for both cargo and cruise ships. There's not a great deal to see and do in Puerto Quetzal itself, and visitors should adjust their expectations accordingly. Yet you shouldn't despair, either- Puerto Quetzal is an ideal point of departure for exploring several corners of the country. Choose your mode of transportation-plane, bus, car or boat-and decide whether you want to take in Guatemala's stunning, volcano-studded landscape, one (or more-) of the country's Maya sites, the UNESCO-recognized colonial city of Antigua (the former capital), a coffee plantation or one of the many beguiling bodies of water. In addition to the gleaming Pacific, there's Lake Atitln, which 19th-century German explorer Alexander von Humboldt described as the most beautiful lake in the world. All of these attractions are accessible as day trips, and getting to them is all part of your Guatemalan adventure.
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
The southernmost port on Mexico-s Pacific coast, Puerto Chiapas is named for the state in which it is located. It is relatively new, built in 1975, and is the primary hub from which the region-s agricultural goods, including coffee, are sent abroad. For travelers arriving by cruise ship, the town of Puerto Chiapas is a jumping-off point to explore surrounding areas, including Tapachula, the second-largest city in the state of Chiapas. In addition to visiting the coffee estates and banana and cacao plantations of the area, day trips include excursions to Maya sites such as Izapa. Although not as well known as some of the Maya sites of southern and eastern Mexico, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Chichn Itz, Izapa is impressive nonetheless. In addition to its interesting location-it sits along a river and is aligned with a volcano (the sixth-tallest mountain in Mexico)-archaeologists have found numerous stelae and evidence that it was the largest Maya site in Chiapas. While in the area, don-t miss the opportunity to sample the cuisine of Chiapas, which is influenced heavily by the Maya. One typical dish is tasajo, a thinly sliced beef steak marinated in a sauce made with achiote (also known as annatto) and chili.
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Manzanillo, Mexico
A glance at Manzanillo-s coat of arms tells you most of what you need to know about one of Mexico-s most significant port cities. Divided into four quadrants, the shield features a multi-masted sailing vessel, a ship-s wheel and anchor, a coconut palm rooted in golden sand against an ocean backdrop and a sailfish arcing out of the water. The only item missing, perhaps, is a plate of freshly caught seafood. Manzanillo is one of Mexico-s busiest, most important ports (some say the busiest and most important). Located on the Pacific, it-s nicknamed the Sailfish Capital of the World. It-s little wonder, then, that most of the activities in Manzanillo are centered on or near the water, and most of the city-s culinary specialties are inspired by the fruits of the sea. Don-t have high hopes if you plan to shop for authentic souvenirs here- many of the options are chain stores that may be familiar to you and which offer the same goods you could buy at home. No worries, though: Your money is best spent on Manzanillo-s experiences.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Cruise to Puerto Vallarta and find yourself immersed in dynamic culture and history. Unlike other coastal resort towns in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta (-PV- to locals), retains quite a bit of its colonial-era charm. Its town square, Plaza de Armas, and the gorgeous church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, serve as the loveliest representations of bygone ages. While on your Puerto Vallarta cruise, take in these echoes of the past and more modern attractions, including an ambitious public art project along the seaside walkway (the malecn) and trendy restaurants such as La Leche, serving contemporary Mexican cuisine. Round these out with plenty of fun-in-the-sun outdoor activities on and along Banderas Bay (whale-watching- snorkeling- jet-skiing-), cruise excursions that reveal the best of Puerto Vallarta's flora and fauna, and a side trip to one of Mexico's pueblos mgicos (magical towns, a designation conferred by the government to recognize smaller towns that possess historical and cultural value), and you'd be hard-pressed to find a more pleasant place to spend part of your cruise to Puerto Vallarta.
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San Diego, California, USA
With more than 300 days of sun every year, San Diego is known as a surfer-s paradise thanks to the iconic swells of Del Mar, Oceanside, and La Jolla. Add a bustling culinary and craft beer scene and plenty of distinct neighbourhoods to explore, and San Diego is a must-visit for cruise passengers. Here-s how to appreciate this laid back city to its fullest.
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San Francisco, USA
San Francisco is a city of dreamers, known for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and colourful Victorian houses. San Fran's vibrant cultural scene, diverse neighbourhoods, and scenic beauty, from the rolling hills to the bustling waterfront, make it a captivating destination for cruise passengers. Here-s how to experience this shining city by the sea.
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Vancouver, Canada
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Vancouver, Canada
The perfect combination of urban meets nature, Vancouver is a hub for lovers of the great outdoors. Enjoy picturesque views of the mountains while exploring the city-s local hot spots like Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown and more. Don-t forget to sample the best of the local culinary and cocktail scene for something truly unique. Here-s how to enjoy a stop at Hollywood of the North.
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