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The Panama Canal is one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century. As
you transit this engineering marvel, listen to its stories of extraordinary
human vision, sacrifice and triumph as part of our Explorations Speaker
Series. Beyond the canal, find Caribbean island nations and our award
winning private island, Half Moon Cay. Walk in the footsteps of ancient
Incans and Mayans as you explore the ruins of bygone empires and discover
Costa Rica’s rainforests. All this while enjoying our 5-star service, spacious accommodations and
first class amenities and activities.
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL
There is an abundance of things to see and do in the
Ft. Lauderdale 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.
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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Holland America Line's pristine private island offers everything you need for a day of play in paradise: a two-mile crescent of perfect beach; an interior lagoon; private beachside cabanas with butler service, showers and misters; and all manner of watersports and activities, including a children's aqua park and a buoyed personal watercraft course. |
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Oranjestad, 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. |
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Willemstad, Curacao 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. |
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Gatun Lake, Panama 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.
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Cristobal, Panama Here, at the Atlantic entrance to the Canal, ships of every size and flag begin their miraculous journey between two oceans. In nearby Portobelo walk admidst the ancient cannons and ramparts that once protected the Spanish gold. Tour Spanish fortresses and pirate markets. Visit a rainforest jungle teeming with exotic wildlife. Learn about the interesting culture of Embera Indians, or explore the engineering behind the massive locks. |
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Puerto Limon, Costa Rica From Costa Rica's Caribbean coast go in search of iridescent blue morpho butterflies, sloths, turtle nesting grounds and wise old shamans. Explore the capital city of San Jose, where museums beckon and markets burst with luscious local tastes - mangoes, bananas, pineapples, papayas. |
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