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Palm Beach, USA to Panama - 10/3/10

In Search of El Dorado: 13-night itinerary, October 3 to October 16, 2010.

President’s Cruise with Dietmar Wertanzl
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.

 
 
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01
Palm Beach, Florida, United States      October 3, 2010
Arrive in Palm Beach, Florida and check into your included hotel. This evening join Dietmar Wertanzl for a President’s reception.
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02
Palm Beach, Florida, United States     October 4, 2010
Morning at leisure. Prior to embarkation, enjoy a highlight tour of Palm Beach en route to the ship.
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03
At Sea     October 5, 2010
Today your Exploration Leaders provide briefings on the history and culture of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.
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04

Puerto Morelos / Isla Mujeres, Mexico     October 6, 2010
In Isla Mujeres, enjoy snorkeling or visit the island’s Turtle Farm, where endangered turtles are raised and later released. (Zodiac landing or touring)

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05
Playa del Carmen, Mexico     October 7, 2010
Join our Exploration Leaders for a half-day excursion to the Mayan ruins of Tulum.


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06
Majahual, Mexico     October 8, 2010
Take an excursion to the Mayan ruins of Kohunlich, a Spanish fort overlooking Bacalar or visit the Mayan Cultural Museum in Chetumal.
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07
San Pedro, Ambergis Cay, Belize     October 9, 2010
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)
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08
Lighthouse Reef, Belize     October 10, 2010
After snorkeling off Half Moon Cay, hike inland to see its outstanding colony of nesting frigatebirds and red-footed boobies. (Zodiac landing or touring)


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09

Roatan Island, Honduras     October 11, 2010

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)
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10
At Sea     October 12, 2010
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11

Bluefields / Corn Islands, Nicaragua     October 13, 2010
Take a walk in this former pirate haven past picturesque stilted houses or snorkel over multi-hued coral reefs.

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12
Portobello, Panama     October 14, 2010
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)


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13

Panama Canal Transit, Panama     October 15, 2010
Transiting the 50-mile long canal, an engineering miracle, is an unforgettable experience, whether by day or by night.

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14

Panama City, Panama     October 16, 2010
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage.

All meals are included aboard the ship.