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TRAVEL
Cruising the Panama Canal
Cruise through the Panama Canal and you’ll experience
one of the world’s most enduring marvels of engineering. The importance of this waterway cannot be overstated. Every year, the canal lock system makes it possible for over 14,000 vessels to make the journey from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean (or vice versa) within days instead of weeks. And most ships built today, whether transporting goods or people, adhere to the strict dimensions dictated by the Panama Canal Authority.
One option for cruising the Panama Canal is offered by Celebrity Cruises from sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Here you can board Celebrity Edge® to begin a breathtaking vacation through the Canal, the Caribbean and South America.
Celebrity Edge® marked a turning point in ship design. From the Magic CarpetSM to the private plunge pools in the Edge® Villas, Celebrity created the most refined ship at sea. You’ll never feel more connected to the ocean and the destinations you’ll visit than aboard Edge®. It takes luxury, culinary experiences, and service to a whole new level.
Cruising through the Panama Canal is a bucket-list event on its own, but along the way you’ll also visit other exciting tropical destinations steeped in culture, history, and natural beauty.
Cruise first to the southern Caribbean to visit the ABC islands – Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. In Aruba, enjoy alluring beaches, turquoise waters, duty-free shopping, and divi-divi trees. Spend a day in tropical splendor in Bonaire. See the salt flats, fabulous pink flamingos or chillout in a beachside chair. Looking for more activity? Go snorkeling at Bonaire’s vibrant Bari Reef. Curaçao, another Dutch island, displays its heritage in architecture and dining; be sure to visit the historic fort, colorful harbor, and the magnificent stalagmites inside Curaçao’s Hato Caves.
Next, cruise westward to the colonial city of Cartagena. Step into the Old Town and fall in love with its cobblestoned streets and bougainvillea-strewn balconies. Enjoy the sunset on top of the city’s wall or cap off your night with a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride around town.
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Colon, the world’s second largest duty-free port, is an optimal port for some retail therapy. Here at one of the Canal’s gateways you can enjoy an up-close look at the Gatun locks from land, enjoy activities around Gatun Lake or visit a sprawling rainforest preserve.
Beyond the ports of call, you’ll spend a day cruising through the Panama Canal. Enjoy the excitement, witnessing how the canal’s locks complete the process of moving the ship through the passage. Once through, you’ll have a newfound appreciation for this engineering feat.
11-NIGHT PANAMA CANAL AND CARIBBEAN DREAM CRUISE
MARCH 27 – APRIL 7, 2023
From $3,509* per person, double occupancy
HIGHLIGHTS
Oranjestad, Aruba | Kralendijk, Bonaire | Willemstad, Curacao | Panama Canal | Colon, Panama | Cartagena, Colombia
For reservations and information, contact your local AAA Travel Advisor at 888-743-2844.
*Rates are subject to availability at time of booking and include taxes, fees and fuel surcharges which are subject to change. All pricing and included features are based on a minimum of 20 full-fare passengers. Airfare is currently not included in the price of the trip. Airfare will be added when rates and schedules become available and may have a different payment and cancellation schedule from the cruise portion.