Panama Canal

Colorful Wilhelminastraat is lined with typical Aruban buildings of the Dutch Colonial style, and plenty of shops offering duty-free goods.

Everyone should sail through the Panama Canal at least once. It is a remarkable experience and a moving one when you know the mixture of tragedy and triumph, French farce and financial meltdown which went into its building. The French spent 20 fruitless years trying to build a canal - Suez-style - straight through the land. Then the Americans tried a lock-based canal and, between 1903 and 1914, completed the waterway that stands today. Look out for memorial plaques to the thousands who died in its creation, mainly of diseases rife in the forests and swamps through which the canal was forged. It is 50 miles long and, from the Caribbean side, your ship will be lifted 85ft by the Gatun Locks into Gatun Lake. She then negotiates the narrow Gaillard Cut to the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks which lower her back down to the level of the Pacific, which you first see stretching out on the other side of the towering Bridge of the Americas.

On the Pacific Coast of one of the worlds newest and most exciting eco-tourism and cruise destinations - Guatemala, the Central American cruise port Quetzal leads you into a country boasting sublime scenic drama and a colourful history going way back to Mayan times.

While growing as a popular tourist destination, Cabo still retains an uncrowded feel with warm hospitality to match the sunshine. Nestled on the Southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, it is famous for its casual atmosphere, exciting nightlife and stunning beaches and scenery.

Sail under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco, a city of stunning views, laid-back charm, and endless attractions. Explore Fisherman’s Wharf, visit Alcatraz, and wander through colorful Chinatown. Don’t miss a ride on the historic trams or shopping in Union Square. Beyond the city, discover the charming resorts of Sausalito and Monterey. San Francisco is a must-visit destination!

Sail under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco, a city of stunning views, laid-back charm, and endless attractions. Explore Fisherman’s Wharf, visit Alcatraz, and wander through colorful Chinatown. Don’t miss a ride on the historic trams or shopping in Union Square. Beyond the city, discover the charming resorts of Sausalito and Monterey. San Francisco is a must-visit destination!