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Join us for this experience
like no other! This cruise combines a complete transit of the Panama Canal
from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, along with a full day in the
Panama Canal region to view some of the best sights and experiences of the
capital of Panama City or ride on the fabled Panama Canal Railway should
you choose! This is THE way to experience the Panama Canal! |
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Thursday,
November 4
Cedar
Rapids to Los Angeles
We will
board our motorcoach en route to the Des Moines International Airport for
our flight to Los Angeles. We will arrive in time to enjoy a relaxing
evening.
Friday,
November 5
Los
Angeles
Enjoy a
leisurely morning before departing the hotel for our transfer to San
Pedro, the port of Los Angeles, where we will board the beautiful Island
Princess. Explore the ship and enjoy lunch before we set sail at
approximately 4PM. (L,D)
Saturday,
November 6
Day
at Sea
The day is
yours to enjoy! The Island Princess enables you to customize your cruise
experience with a myriad of dining, activity, and entertainment options. (B,L,D)
Sunday,
November 7
Cabo
San Lucas, Mexico
Situated at
the very tip of the world's longest peninsula, Cabo San Lucas calmly
watches the cool Pacific Ocean merge with the Sea of Cortez. Once you
experience its crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches, you'll
understand why this once-sleepy Baja cannery village transformed into a
popular international resort. A variety of optional shore excursions will
be available. Choose to take a boat tour to Los Arcos to see the
spectacular rock formations,
or try your hand at the golf on one of the famous golf courses. (B,L,D)
Monday,
November 8
Day
at Sea
Today you
will have time to enjoy all of the amenities the Island Princess has to
offer. This ship offers endless opportunities to enjoy during your time at
sea. On board activities are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain and
inspire. Tonight, before dinner, we will meet for a private reception to
mingle with our fellow group travelers. (B,L,D)
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Tuesday,
November 9
Acapulco,
Mexico
Acapulco is
an international destination alive with gorgeous beaches and nonstop
glamour. If you like to shop, treasures of gold, silver, semi-precious
stones and diamond-cut jewelry abound at the many handicraft markets and
elegant boutiques. You may choose to visit Acapulco’s must-see
attraction; the incredibly brave La Quebrada cliff divers, whose daring
feats are famous the world over. You’ll gasp for breath just watching
these daredevils risk their lives as they leap from the top of 130-foot
rock formations. (B,L,D)
Wednesday,
November 10
Thursday,
November 11
Days
at Sea
Take a
ScholarShip@Sea® class on cooking, ceramics, photography and more, or
choose from over 2,000 books in the onboard library. For something
physical, take an exercise class at the gym, practice your putt on the
green, or relax with a massage. (B,L,D)
Friday,
November 12
Puntarenas,
Costa Rica
Uniquely
situated between two oceans and two continents, Costa Rica is a country
without equal. Its tropical landscape of rain forests, pasturelands, lush
coffee plantations and white-sand coastlines is set against a backdrop of
majestic mountains rising as high as 13,000 feet, which is why many
consider it the Switzerland of
Central America. (B,L,D)
Saturday,
November 13
Day
at Sea
What do you
want to do today? With Princess, you have the freedom to choose from an
endless selection of activities tailored to suit your unique onboard
experience. (B,L,D)
Sunday,
November 14
Fuerte
Amador, Panama
Fuerte
Amador, situated at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, is a manmade
peninsula extending out into the Pacific Ocean. A major cruise hub, this
bustling port provides a great launching point for further exploration.
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may choose
to tour the region by elegant glass-domed railcar aboard the hemisphere’s
first
transcontinental railroad. (B,L,D)
Monday,
November 15
Panama
Canal, Panama
The massive
locks control the level of water in the Panama Canal, enabling ships to
pass through this 51-mile "water bridge". This entire transit
through the five locks takes about nine hours. Our ship will be lifted and
lowered a total of 170 feet as we pass from the Pacific to the Caribbean,
crossing over the Isthmus of Panama and straight through the Continental
Divide. (B,L,D)
Tuesday,
November 16
Cartagena,
Columbia
This
bustling city still boasts of its original Spanish colonial architecture.
Explore this beautiful and historic city's walled Old Town. Its fortress
walls, quaint streets and balconied houses are all vivid reminders of its
former time. The city's numerous monasteries and noble mansions are
significant links to the grand past. (B,L,D)
Wednesday,
November 17
Aruba
This balmy
Caribbean island’s arid interior is dotted with cactus and windswept
divi-divi trees, while secluded coves and sandy beaches form its coast.
You may choose to view the underwater wonders aboard a state-of-the-art
semisubmarine or try your luck at one of the local casinos. Aruba has
something for everyone! (B,L,D)
Thursday,
November 18
Friday,
November 19
Days
at Sea
A relaxing
end to a memorable experience! Consider the Ultimate Ship Tour today for a
behind the scenes look at the fascinating operations of the Island
Princess. (B,L,D)
Saturday,
November 20
Ft.
Lauderdale – Cedar Rapids
Upon arrival
in Ft. Lauderdale we will transfer to the airport for our flight to Cedar
Rapids. (B)
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Pricing
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Cabin Location |
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WMT Group Rate |
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AC |
Mini-suite with private balcony – Dolphin Deck |
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$4059.00 |
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BA |
Private oversized balcony stateroom – Caribe Deck |
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$3759.00 |
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BB |
Private balcony stateroom – Aloha Deck |
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$3709.00 |
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BC |
Private balcony stateroom - Aloha or Baja Decks |
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$3659.00 |
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BD |
Private balcony stateroom – Baja, Caribe or Dolphin Decks |
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$3609.00 |
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EE |
Oceanview stateroom – Plaza Deck |
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$3359.00 |
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JJ |
Interior stateroom – Baja or Caribe Decks |
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$2909.00 |
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Above
prices are per person,
based on double occupancy and are subject to availability.
Single,
Triple, and Quad rates are available upon request.
Included: Airfare,
airport transfers, hotel in Los Angeles for one night, fifteen-night
cruise, all meals on board ship, welcome reception, shipboard
entertainment, terry bathrobes for use on board, baggage handling,
travel bag, and $213.97 in government taxes and fees.
Not included: Fuel supplement*,
optional shore excursions, alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks,
sodas and certain snacks, shipboard gratuities, and any other items
of a purely personal nature. Luggage restrictions and charges may
apply, and will be advised. Optional travel insurance is highly
recommended.
Other: There will be no refund for
unused tour components.
Group rate is based on a minimum of 20 passengers. All airfare,
cruise prices, government fees, port charges and taxes are those in
effect at time of printing and are subject to change. Rates from
other departure cities available upon request.
*Princess Cruises reserves the right to reinstate a fuel
supplement for all passengers at up to $9.00 USD per person per day
should the price of crude oil according to the NYMEX (New York
Mercantile Exchange Index) increase above $70.00 USD per barrel.
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Deposit
of $700.00 per person due at the time of booking.
Final
payment due August 1, 2010. |
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GROUP PHOTO
POLICY
Destinations
Unlimited, inc. and WMT Radio reserve the right to take photos during any
part of the tour and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a
reservation with Destinations Unlimited, inc., group members agree to
allow their images to be used in such photos. Group members who prefer
that their images not be used are asked to advise their group escort at
the beginning of the tour.
PROOF OF
CITIZENSHIP
All
passengers are required to have a passport valid through May 21, 2011.
Non-US citizens must have a valid passport and advise Destinations
Unlimited, inc. of your nationality at the time of deposit.
TRAVEL
INSURANCE
Travel
insurance is highly recommended and available through Destinations
Unlimited, inc. If the insurance premium is paid within 14 days of
deposit, pre-existing conditions are covered, some limitations apply.
Optional BizPack coverage is also available to protect against
business-related reasons for cancellation: (Required to work,
business/company merger, business unsuitable due to fire, flood, natural
disaster or burglary). If you decline Access America insurance, we
strongly advise the purchase of travel insurance through another broker.
RESPONSIBILITY
Destinations
Unlimited, inc., Clear Channel Communications/WMT, Air Carrier, hotel,
ground operators, Princess Cruise Lines, the shipowner, and their
affiliates, shall have no liability for loss or damage to baggage and
property, or for personal injuries or delay due to the acts or omissions
of any carrier, hotel operator, restaurant, or any other supplier of
services or facilities caused by weather, strike, war, quarantine or for
any other reason or by the shipowner, and is governed by the terms and
conditions printed on the cruise contract which is issued to all guests.
Please read this contract carefully. Your acceptance of this cruise
constitutes your acceptance of its terms and conditions. The right is
reserved to refuse anyone as a member of the tour at any time.
The itinerary, as published, will be followed as closely as possible.
If, in the shipowner's opinion it is rendered necessary to make changes in
this itinerary, the shipowner will not be responsible for any loss or
expense caused guests by reason of such change; and to withdraw a cruise
before sailing date, in which case the amount paid by the guest will be
refunded; and to decline to accept or retain any person for a cruise,
whether with or without cause, at any time. It is understood and agreed
that a refund may not be made to guests who do not complete a cruise for
any cause whatsoever. |
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