It might be one of the most expensive cruise destinations in the world, but you are not likely to find a traveler that has visited the Panama Canal who wouldn’t agree that the trip was worth every penny. The following cruise deals to the stunning Panama Canal don’t come around very often and are not likely to sick around for long. Some reflect discounts of as much as 48% off rack rates. If you have ever dreamed of sailing the high seas en route to one of the world’s hottest tourist spots then consider taking advantage of the following discounts:
HOLLAND AMERICA
Right now Orbitz is offering a spectacular deal on a 16-night cruise aboard Holland America’s Rotterdam for $1,499 (interior or oceanview cabin). The voyage departs in December from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale and takes in five Mexican ports of call (Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Huatulco, and Puerto Chiapas) as well as Puntarenas in Costa Rica and the island of Aruba. Seven days at sea and one day of sailing the Panama Canal are also part of the itinerary.
CRYSTAL CRUISES
Vacation Outlet is offering an amazing savings of nearly 50% off an 11-night Panama Canal voyage that departs in February 2009 aboard Crystal Symphony. The odyssey heads out of Costa Rica toward Miami, and visits several Caribbean islands along the way including Aruba, St Maarten, St. Barths, and Tortola, in addition to crossing the Panama Canal. Five full days at sea are also part of the itinerary. Oceanview staterooms on this luxurious vessel have been reduced from $6,295 to just $3,300.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
CruisesOnly early-bird deal to the Panama Canal is priced at just $1,599 for an interior cabin (just $2,249 for an oceanview unit). The 19-night epic cruise sets sail on September 21, 2008 from Seattle toward Miami. En route you will visit San Francisco and Los Angeles in California; Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco in Mexico; the Panama Canal; Colombia’s Cartagena; as well as the Caribbean islands of Aruba and Curaçao. Eight full days at sea are also covered with this itinerary.
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