Memorable rite of passage: Witness Panama Canal crossing

IMMERSE IN THE WORLD OF PANAMA CANAL CRUISE ITINERARIES
Region: Panama

This is your chance to explore Panama culture. While there are many great cruising options available, you can opt for a 10-day round trip sailings from Ft Lauderdale into the expanded Canal to discover the gems of this region.

Sailing through the Panama Canal is a great moment for sure but so is the region when you get to disembark at various ports. A guided tour can aid you to retrace the steps of 17th-century Spanish colonists.

In respective ports, go ahead and enjoy a leisurely walk through the Old City of Cartagena. Stroll the historic quarter of Panama City. Locals and experts say that it is renowned as one of the thriving cities in the New World. There’s never a dull moment when the architectural delights of Antigua in Puerto Quetzal opens doors to 17th- and 18th-century landmarks.

Add a dash of some delectable culinary twists. We suggest that you must try the authentic Panamanian cuisine. It is a perfect mix of cultural influences of African, Spanish and Native American, with traditional goodie including Empanadas, Bollos and Torrejitas.

WOW Factor: As the canal water is risen in the Panama Canal to make the ship float and get ahead, it is traversing the 40-mile Panama Canal’s rite of passage that every passenger onboard remembers for a lifetime.