| In Search of El Dorado Palm Beach to Panama - Voyage 16 of The Voyages of the Great Explorers
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In Search of El Dorado
President's Cruise with Dietmar Wertanzl
13 Nights/14 Days
Ancient Mayan ruins, European explorers, lush tropical flora, and warm, crystalline waters are combined in this leisurely and relaxing voyage. You'll visit ancient Mayan ruins. Hop into one of our Zodiac boats and head out for prime snorkeling and bird watching. Learn about Panama's colonial past in Portobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And transit the Panama Canal, a modern engineering miracle.
Voyage Highlights:
- President's Cruise with Dietmar Weranzl
- Ancient Mayan ruins
- Belize Barrier Reef (UNESCO)
- Zodiac exploration, bird watching and snorkeling
- Portobello (UNESCO)
- Transit the Panama Canal
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The Spirit of Oceanus, our premier ocean-going vessel, is also our
most spacious and comfortable. This intimate, beautifully appointed ship hosts
just 120 guests in comfortable outside suites. Each suite features a picture
window or portholes, a walk-in closet or wardrobe, a large marble vanity and
sink, a lounge area, satellite telephone, and other welcomed amenities.
The public spaces on the Spirit of Oceanus are every bit as
inviting. There are two expansive lounges, a game room, a library, and a
gracious dining room where tempting culinary pleasures await. Cruise West's new
Palate wine & food program features distinctive food and wine pairings that
highlight the cuisine of the region. Our impressive new wine list features many
bottles hand-picked by Chairman Dick West, including selections from Wine
Spectator's "Top 100 Wines of the World" and Seattle Wine Awards 2008 "Gold
Medal Winners."
One of the most delightful aspects of life on the Spirit of Oceanus
is our devoted professional crew. From the captain to our Exploration Leaders to
your steward, our crew is dedicated to providing you with an outstanding
experience. Over the course of your voyage, you'll be amazed by their
enthusiasm, graciousness and genuine warmth.
Not only is the Spirit of Oceanus a destination in its own right,
it's also designed with your comfort and safety in mind. The ship is
fin-stabilized for a smoother ride in rough seas and there's an onboard clinic
with a doctor in attendance.
SPECIFICATIONS
- 120 guests
- 297 feet in length
- Elevator access to all passenger decks
- Two Spacious Lounges
- Game room & library
- Satellite phone, email and Internet capability
- All suites welcome you with a fresh fruit bowl, bathrobes, and spa bath
amenities
- Doctor and clinic
- Cruising speed of 14.5 knots
- Inflatable excursion craft launches
- English-speaking multinational crew
- Open dining featuring continental and regional cuisine
- All suites except the Owner's Suite can be configured as either 2 single
beds or a king-size bed, and feature private facilities (sink, shower and
toilet)
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The Cruise West Experience
If you've traveled with big ship cruise lines in the past, it's time to forget everything you thought you knew about cruising. And if you've avoided cruising because you thought it would be like traveling in a floating mall, it's time to think again. This is something else altogether.
Are You a Cruise West Cruiser?
Cruise West guests would rather watch for whales than spend the afternoon in a casino. They linger outside on deck as the Captain noses under a waterfall, rather than watch a video. On a small ship, the focus is outside where Nature provides the entertainment, rather than on artificial amusements conjured up to occupy your attention during long hours of open water.
With Cruise West, you're not just a visitor, you're a participant. Whether you're kayaking off a wilderness island in Mexico, hiking in a rainforest in Alaska, or enjoying a spectacular spring garden in British Columbia, each of our small-ship cruises is an engaging experience for all your senses.
Up-Close, Casual and Personal
When Chuck West first offered unique and personal travel experiences more than 60 years ago, he built his business on the philosophy that drives Cruise West to this day: to provide up-close travel that focuses on the destination - its scenery, wildlife, natural history and culture - all in the company of limited numbers of like-minded travelers.
While magnificent sweeping views are certainly abundant in every one of our destinations, it's the glory of the details, viewed close up, that bring you the most rewarding memories - cruising so close to a waterfall you can feel the mist, or seeing the barnacles on a humpback's fin.
The casual style onboard all of our vessels encourages relaxation and congenial interaction between guests and crew alike. And the experience is personally enriching, through onboard narratives and lectures, special local guests from a wide variety of backgrounds, and the library provided on each vessel.
The Small-Ship Advantage
In many of the remote waterways we visit, small ships are the only way to explore the area. We forsake the wider shipping lanes for channels just a few hundred feet wide, tie up to inner piers in tiny villages, and share waterways with local fishermen and perhaps a few private yachts. And our ships carry inflatable excursion craft to take you to where the action is.
Your cruise on our small ship is not filled with elaborate distractions, sleek resorts, and packaged tours. Rather, our small ships are perfect for intimate exploration of off-the-beaten track waterways, narrow channels and tiny ports that passengers on large ships will never see.
When Cruise West guests visit a small port in Alaska's Inside Passage or along Baja Mexico's Sea of Cortés, we don't overwhelm the local communities or crowd nature trails. In fact, our largest vessel hosts just 138 guests. And in the small ports we visit, we've nourished excellent relationships with the local innkeepers, port directors, and storytellers. That means everywhere you travel, you have entrée to the very best experiences that each community can offer. And in every Cruise West destination, at least one shore excursion or highlight is included in each port of call, to further encourage your active involvement.
Your time is spent wisely, too. Rather than making a beeline from port to port, our Captains have the flexibility - and the inclination - to linger when nature is putting on a show, whether it's a spectacular rainbow or a rare view of wildlife. |
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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.
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