May 10    Amador Flemenco Marina (Panama City), Panama    Depart: 5:30PM

Amador Flemenco Marina (Panama City), Panama

The namesake capital city of Panama has one of the most unique geographies of any country in the world. Formed by shifting tectonic plates millions of years ago, land deposits pushed together to form a bridge between North America and South America. Panama is synonymous with its great Canal. The century-old Panama Canal continues to amaze and inspire. Another wonderful attraction of Panama City is the Casco Viejo. The terracotta roofs, café-bars, and bell towers of the old quarter huddle over the sea in the city’s south. As our ship docks in Flamenco Marina, home of the Amador Resort, you’re surrounded by other small ships and yachts.

May 11    Amador Flemenco Marina (Panama City), Panama    Depart: 8:00AM

Amador Flemenco Marina (Panama City), Panama

The namesake capital city of Panama has one of the most unique geographies of any country in the world. Formed by shifting tectonic plates millions of years ago, land deposits pushed together to form a bridge between North America and South America. Panama is synonymous with its great Canal. The century-old Panama Canal continues to amaze and inspire. Another wonderful attraction of Panama City is the Casco Viejo. The terracotta roofs, café-bars, and bell towers of the old quarter huddle over the sea in the city’s south. As our ship docks in Flamenco Marina, home of the Amador Resort, you’re surrounded by other small ships and yachts.

May 11    Panama Canal Transit   Arrive: 9:00AM Depart: 6:00PM

Panama Canal Transit

As an avid traveler, you may have sailed to destinations along the Atlantic or Pacific oceans, but embarking on a route that takes you through these two massive bodies of water brings out the true explorer spirit. The century-old Panama Canal continues to amaze and inspire. It is arguably the world’s mightiest engineering feat because in some sections the builders quite literally moved mountains to make this dream a reality. Not only will you see this mechanical marvel in action and feel the water lifting your ship up to 85 feet through the series of locks, but you will also transit through remarkable achievements, such as the man-made Gatun Lake.

May 11    Colon, Panama   Arrive: 6:01PM OVERNIGHT

Colon, Panama

Colón is the gateway to the Panama Canal. You can learn all about this engineering feat at the Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center and watch this engineering wonder in action from the observation decks over the Canal’s extension and Gatun Lake. From here you can journey to the picturesque Spanish Colonial town and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Portobelo. Near Colón, you can immerse yourself in Spain’s influence as you explore the 16th-century Fort San Lorenzo. This fortress was first constructed by the Spanish to guard the entrance to the Rio Chagres, an important waterway for trade and slave ships

May 12    San Blas Islands, Panama   Arrive: 7:00AM Depart: 1:00PM

San Blas Islands, Panama

In Panama, the San Blas archipelago of islands dot the Caribbean Sea. This group of pristine atolls, more than 365 of them, are inhabited by the native Guna (or Kuna) tribe. They are a small, but proud fishing community that mostly live in small straw and wood huts. The water in the archipelago is surprisingly deep between the islands, but the reefs surrounding each island make for excellent snorkeling. Plan to island hop between El Porvenir for shopping and Isla Perro for amazing snorkeling.

May 13    Cartagena, Colombia   Arrive: 10:00AM Depart: 10:00PM

Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena has it all: sandy beaches, mouth-watering cuisine, a vibrant culture, not to mention exquisite architecture that you can immerse yourself in. In 1984, the walled city of Cartagena was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through beautiful colonial streets adorned with breathtaking balconies overflowing with flowers. The brightly hued houses and intricately decorated doors invite you to bring out your inner photographer. Wherever you go in this historic Old Town, capture picture-perfect contrasts set against azure sky. Walk to the San Felipe Fortress and appreciate the colonial architecture of Saint Peter Claver Church and Cloister. The Inquisition Palace remains as one of the finest buildings, but as the name suggests has a notoriously bloody past

May 14    Barranquilla, Colombia   Arrive: 8:00AM Depart: 8:00PM

Barranquilla, Colombia

Barranquilla is home to one of the greatest carnivals (if not the greatest), so much so that UNESCO has deemed the four-day party an essential part of humanity’s oral and intangible heritage. Yet, this South American city is a delight year-round. Surfers rejoice! Barranquilla is home to some of the best surf breaks in Colombia. If surfing is too conventional, travel from the small neighborhood of Las Flores aboard a quaking train toward the point where the river meets the sea. If you are a literary buff, you will be pleased to know that this was the stomping ground of the great Gabo, Gabriel García Márquez.

May 15    At Sea   

At Sea

Spend the day on the high seas pampering yourself at the spa or enjoying some time on deck. Mingle with your fellow explorers and swap stories of your exploits, making plans for new ones together once you get to shore

May 16    Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles   Arrive: 8:00AM Depart: 11:59PM

Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Bonaire, the Dutch Caribbean island just off the coast of Venezuela, is famous for its laid-back environment, sustainability efforts, and world-renowned scuba diving. It remains as a special entity of the Netherlands where Dutch is widely spoken, along with English and the local dialect of Papiamentu. Bonaire’s capital, Kralendijk, is a lively and colorful Caribbean town center. You can stroll the streets enjoying the Caribbean architecture while shopping in the main street Kaya Grandi and the area around it. For an exhilarating hike, take the Subí Brandaris Trail to the highest point on the island. The view from the top is a really fantastic reward and on a clear day you can see the island of Curaçao and beyond.

May 17    At Sea   

At Sea

Spend the day on the high seas pampering yourself at the spa or enjoying some time on deck. Mingle with your fellow explorers and swap stories of your exploits, making plans for new ones together once you get to shore

May 18    St. Georges, Grenada   Arrive: 8:00AM Depart: 6:00PM

St. Georges, Grenada

From the moment you arrive on this storied island nation, you will be enchanted by its beautiful beaches and colorful architecture. You’ll also be taken aback by the ever-present aroma of nutmeg, vanilla, and cloves – after all, this is the Spice Isle. To get a true taste of life in Grenada, spend some time in Market Square where fruits, vegetables and, most importantly, spices, change hands. A relaxing experience awaits on one of the most famous beaches in the Caribbean, Grand Anse. Meanwhile, the Grand Etang National Park offers hikers and explorers a glimpse of the cobalt blue lake in the crater of an extinct volcano.

May 19    Port Elizabeth, Bequia, The Grenadines   Arrive: 7:00AM Depart: 6:00PM

Port Elizabeth, Bequia, The Grenadines

The Grenadines are a small island chain that inconspicuously lies between the larger islands of Saint Vincent and Grenada in the Lesser Antilles. On the northernmost tip is the tranquil and relaxing Bequia with a mere 5,300 residents, the majority of them taking residence in Port Elizabeth. You will be mesmerized by its golden sands, calm azure waters and laid-back atmosphere. With the trade winds providing almost year-round breezes, and brisk winds in the winter, Bequia offers great conditions for windsurfers. In the calm beach shallows on the leeward side, kayaking and paddleboarding are also popular pastimes. Beyond the shoreline, there are nearly 30 identified dive sites around Bequia.

May 20    Bridgetown, Barbados   Arrive: 7:00AM

Bridgetown, Barbados

The historic capital of Barbados, Bridgetown, contains centuries of colonial architecture that display the spread of the British Empire. The Barbados Garrison, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, consists of many old buildings filled with the fascinating history of how the island grew into what it is today. Lying along the southwest coast of Carlisle Bay, it also offers beautiful and serene beach scenes with soft, white sand. And it’s an enticing destination with ancient shipwrecks to dive and explore near the coast, like the S.S. Stavronikita, one of the most popular dive sites in the entire Caribbean. A trip to Barbados is not complete without a sampling of the local rum at St. Nicholas Abbey, one of the oldest distilleries in the Caribbean.