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The Southern Caribbean and Panama Canal: A Journey Through History and Nature |
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Program Number: |
15591RJ |
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| Duration: |
10 nights |
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Bahamas/Aruba/Panama/Costa Rica
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| Price starting at: |
$3,499.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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Adventure Afloat Study Cruise; Ocean Cruises
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| Meals: |
29;
10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners |
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Vegetarian; Low Fat |
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Discover the natural and human interplay in the Caribbean, delving into the story of the Panama Canal and efforts to conserve the natural wonders of Costa Rica.
Activity Particulars
Walking unassisted up to one hour at a time. Wheelchairs prohibited due to docking methods.
Itinerary At-a-Glance
Aboard MS Zuiderdam, 10 nights — Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Oranjestad (Aruba), (Willemstad (Curaçao), Caribbean Coast (Panama), Limon (Costa Rica), Fort Lauderdale.
Days 1–2: | Arrival Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / embark MS Zuiderdam / Half Moon Cay (Bahamas): |
Board a glass-bottom boat to view marine life with expert commentary on the underwater inhabitants of the Caribbean Sea.
Lectures cover the European and especially Dutch influence on the Caribbean, as well as the political history of Aruba.
Day 4: | Oranjestad (Aruba): |
Disembark for an exploration of Aruba’s capital, Oranjestad.
Day 5: | Willemstad (Curaçao): |
Disembark for a walking orientation of Willemstad and explore the Hato Caves.
Lectures at sea address the Panama Canal from dream to reality to contemporary impact.
Day 7: | Cartagena (Colombia): | |
Study the colonial history and architectural beauty of Cartagena during visits to the Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, and other local treasures. Visit a local emerald museum to learn about Colombia’s famous gems and admire the beautiful pieces on display.
Day 8: | Caribbean Coast (Panama): |
Visit the Gatun Locks and the Old City or "Casco Viejo;" explore the French Plaza and the Joseph Cathedral and its famous golden altar. View ships going through the Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks and learn about the history of the canal during a visit to the interpretive center.
Day 9: | Limon (Costa Rica): |
Visit pineapple plantation and tropical plant farm for expert-led discoveries and insight into local agriculture.
Informative lectures provide a political and economic overview of Central America and information on conservation projects underway in the area.
Day 12: | Fort Lauderdale / disembark / departure |
ms Zuiderdam
This 936-foot ocean liner combines high-tech features with classic elegance. Intriguing artistic touches include art deco elevators, paintings by the likes of Andy Warhol and, suspended in the three-story atrium at the ship’s heart, a Waterford Crystal Seahorse. Propelled by a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency. It can carry over 1900 passengers, up to 40 of whom may be Road Scholar participants.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Marylin Lisowski
| | Marylin Lisowski has shared her love for the environment, mathematics and science with students of all ages. Among her many roles, she has served as a professor of science and environmental education at Eastern Illinois University, has taught science at the elementary, middle school and high school levels in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida and was the director of a research and education field station in the Bahamas. Marylin is the author of several series of textbooks for middle school and high school levels, and was the project director for numerous federally and state funded environmental science grant programs. She has been conducting field excursions and ecological expeditions for both students and teachers since the early 1970s, and has developed and led programs around the world. Marylin’s has been the recipient of numerous awards, including Ohio's Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year, as well as Eastern Illinois University's Distinguished Professor of the Year. | | | |
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