Sunfarer Cruising the Panama Canal

Holland America Line - ms Zuiderdam

Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale

November 20 - 30, 2016 • 11 Days • All Meals

Escorted by Shelley Walton

Main: Transiting the Panama Canal. Credit Holland America

Left: Oranjestad - credit Joan Rix, vibrant hummingbird in Costa Rica.

For over three hundred years man dreamed of linking the Caribbean and the Pacific, but it was not until the beginning of the last century and the drive of President Theodore Roosevelt that the ‘Big Ditch’ was actually built. Today it stands as one of man’s greatest engineering feats and a marvel to behold.

Now we can transit the Canal as well as Gatun Lake nearby in one day, in the gracious comfort of Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam, a ship designed, and refurbished in 2010, to please even the most discriminating traveller.

In addition to the highlight of our trip, the Panama Canal, we will explore exciting ports of call in Bahamas, Aruba, Antilles, Panama and Costa Rica.

OUR CRUISE SHIP - ms Zuiderdam

Join us as we cruise on Holland America's Vista Class ms Zuiderdam. Like all her sister ships, she offers a world of spacious staterooms, elegant public rooms, expansive teak decks, priceless antiques that line the halls and the friendly gracious staff for which the line is justly famous. At 82,000 tons, she carries just over 1,900 passengers in pampered luxury. From the Euro-top mattresses to the terry towel robes, from the variety of foods to the wide number of different possibilities of entertainment, this ship truly encompasses the highly acclaimed Signature of Excellence.

Ten different lounges and restaurants are yours to enjoy from the spacious Vista Lounge for colourful stage shows to the intimate Vista Dining Room with its picture windows. The spacious Lido with numerous options for casual breakfasts, lunches and dinners, the Pinnacle Grill for elegant alternative dining, the Canaletto Restaurant for an intimate Italian dinner are also yours to enjoy and discover new flavours. A small fee applies for reservations at the Pinnacle and Canaletto restaurants. The Explorations café, with its extensive library, internet stations and coffee bar, and numerous intimate lounges are good atmospheres for a quiet conversation or a pre-dinner dance.

There are a host of activities for you to enjoy, from the new Culinary arts centre, from the digital workshop to a nice dancing show or exclusive spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa and Salon. Also you could simply relax on the deck with a good book and enjoy the fresh air sea. The choice is yours as is the enjoyment.

INCLUSIVE FEATURES

10 night cruise on the ms Zuiderdam, based on sharing a twin bedded stateroom in category selected

Baggage handling shipside

All meals and entertainment on board

Services of our cruise escort and/or cruise director

All gratuities for included shipboard services

All cruise line taxes and fees

Air - inclusive rates also include:

Estimated return airfare from cities listed

Transfers between the airport and ship

All current air taxes, fuel surcharges and fees

Airport transfers in Canada or equivalent value

Enjoy the warm breezes of the Caribbean Sea!

PORTS OF CALL

Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Newly redesigned Fort Lauderdale Beach and cafes allow a nice stroll along the historic Riverwalk or you could simply enjoy the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or even venture to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas: Holland America Line's pristine private island offers everything you need for a day of play in paradise: a two-mile crescent of perfect beach; an interior lagoon; private beachside cabanas with butler service, showers and misters; and all manner of watersports and activities, including a buoyed personal watercraft course.

Oranjestad, Aruba: Colourful floating markets, wondrous coral reefs and landscapes dotted with curiously bent divi-divi trees await you on this island. This is also the "A" of the Netherlands Antilles' famous ABC islands. (Bonaire and Curaçao round out the trio.)

Willemstad (Curaçao), Antilles: Amsterdam-like canals, gabled Dutch colonial buildings, an exotic floating market, this bustling duty-free port has it all. And it also has the world-famous Curaçao Liqueur Distillery as well as an intriguing coral reef teeming with parrot fish and queen angelfish.

Panama Canal, Panama: The highlight on this cruise is the transit through the Atlantic locks of the Panama Canal and sailing up to and cruising the man-made Gatun Lake. Experience passing through the massive locks (each of which is over 1,000 feet long and 81 feet wide) while learning about the history and design of this international scenic waterway.

Gatun Lake, Panama: Gatun Lake is key to supplying the water necessary to operate the locks system. Formed by an earthen dam across the Chagres River to keep the

CRUISE ITINERARY

Nov 20, Sun Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Embark / Sail 4:00pm

Nov 21, Mon Half Moon Cay, Bahamas*

Arrive 8:00am / Sail 2:30pm

Nov 22, Tue At Sea

Nov 23, Wed Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrive 1:00pm / Sail 11:00pm

Nov 24, Thu Willemstad (Curacao), Antilles

Arrive 8:00am / Sail 4:00pm

Nov 25, Fri At Sea

Nov 26, Sat Cruising Panama Canal and Gatun Lake

Enter Canal 5:00am / Exit Canal 1:00pm

Colón, Panama

Arrive 3:00pm / Sail 7:00pm

Nov 27, Sun Puerto Limon (San Jose), Costa Rica

Arrive 6:30am / Sail 4:00pm

Nov 28, Mon At Sea

Nov 29, Tue At Sea

Nov 30, Wed Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Arrive 7:00am / Disembark / Fly to Canada

* Tenders to Shore

A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARES

Airfares shown are based on a minimum of 10 group

members and are to be used as a guideline. Should the

group size result in less than 10 members we will work to

obtain the best fares available. Domestic fares, taxes, and

fuel surcharges are subject to change until ticketing.

Should you have specific flight preferences please advise

us at time of initial booking.

Discover the colourful colonial buildings of Willemstad, Curaçao

Enjoy the crystal clear water of the Caribbean Sea!

CT RATING 1 - Leisurely: This cruise is suitable for all passengers who meet our basic criteria for group travel.

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Cruise Cost in Canadian Dollars (per person) Category/Description/Deck Sharing Twin

K Inside Twin (Various) ............................................. $2,185

J Inside Twin (Main) .................................................. $2,225

DD Outside Twin (Main) ............................................ $2,495

D Outside Twin (Main, Upper Promenade) ............... $2,535

C Outside Twin (Main) ............................................... $2,575

VD Veranda Suite (Upper Veranda, Rotterdam) ....... $2,755

VC Veranda Suite (Various) ...................................... $2,795

VA Veranda Suite (Various) ...................................... $2,895

Above rates are per person based on sharing the category

chosen and include all of the applicable Inclusive Features.

See Deck Plan for full details on various categories

available. Single rates are based on sole occupancy. Ask

for prices or visit our website.

Sample air add-ons from cities across Canada: Toronto ......................................................................... $855 Ottawa / Montreal ......................................................... $945 Halifax / Winnipeg ...................................................... $1,075 Regina / Saskatoon .................................................. $1,195 Calgary / Edmonton / Vancouver .............................. $1,145 Victoria ....................................................................... $1,145

Airfares from other gateways are available on request. Airfares and air carrier are subject to change and will be confirmed prior to final payment. Refer to Inclusive Features for details. Cruise price is based on sharing a twin-bedded stateroom with private bathroom. Prices are based on rates, taxes and fees effective November 2015. Prices are subject to change due to factors beyond our control. This cruise will operate with a minimum of two members as listed - an escort will accompany the group with a minimum of 20 travelling.

The prices above DO NOT INCLUDE the cost of comprehensive insurance which is available on an optional basis and is highly recommended. Insurance premiums vary with the cost and length of the trip as well as the age of the passenger. For passengers up to and including 74 years on departure date, premiums will range from $215 to $320pp. Cost supplements will apply for members aged 75 - 85 from $180 to $362pp. Clients 86 years and older and/or residing outside Ontario - please contact our staff for procedures. This insurance is effective from the date of confirmation and carries limitations on pre-existing medical conditions. Please discuss your insurance coverage prior to booking. Check our website for most current information. Refer to enrollment form for general information and conditions.

Final payment will be due September 1, 2016 Deposit is $800 per person

To reserve your spot on this cruise, simply complete the enclosed enrolment form, indicating the cabin type you prefer and your home city, and forward it with your deposit to:

CRAIG CANADIAN GROUP TRAVEL LTD

1092 Mount Pleasant Road Toronto ON M4P 2M6

Tel: 416-484-0926 or 1-800-387-8890 / Fax: 416-484-8143

Email: cruises@craigtravel.com / www.craigtravel.com

Shore Excursions are not included in your cruise cost, allowing you the freedom to choose from several optional tours that will be offered in each port. Excursions will be available for purchase through the Holland America Line website or after embarkation.

CRUISE ESCORT

In 2006 Shelley Walton joined Craig Travel running the front desk, and became the first voice many travellers hear when they call. Prior to turning her passion for travel into her every day, Shelley spent 20 years managing her own business and working for the school board. Well-travelled, Shelley has lived in Europe as well as across Canada. She first discovered her love of cruising on Holland America Line while escorting Craig Travellers to Canada and New England. She is very excited to share this Caribbean cruise with you.

water 85 feet above sea level, the water runs downhill to fill the locks. No pumps, no power other than the force of gravity! Fact: It will take about 52 million gallons of water to float your Holland America ship through the locks.

Colón, Panama: Colón lies on the stunning Caribbean coast of Panama, where unparalleled beaches and lush tropical scenery are de rigueur. In nearby Portobello, you might want to discover the ruins of Spanish forts, watch the colourful yachts sailing in the bay or hunt for treasures in the local markets. Travelling to the Gatun Locks allows having a bird's eye view of the immense ships passing through the Panama Canal.

Puerto Limón, Costa Rica: If you desire searching iridescent blue morpho butterflies, sloths, turtle nesting grounds and wise old shamans, well this is the place! But if you are more into local food, then you might want to explore the capital city of San Jose, where museums beckon and markets burst with luscious local tastes such as mangoes, bananas, pineapples or papayas.