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Two Guna women, one of the very first indigenous groups to achieve autonomy in Latin America, sell their textiles at a local market in Guna Yala, Panama
Tayrona National Natural Park is a beautiful place of Colombia's Caribbean Coast. Near to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, you can find white beaches, crystalline waters and beautiful nature, Colombia
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Guests explore by zodiac in Guna Yala, Panama
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Two Guna women, one of the very first indigenous groups to achieve autonomy in Latin America, sell their textiles at a local market in Guna Yala, Panama
ExpeditionsCaribbean Sea Chronicles: The Panama Canal to Antigua

Caribbean Sea Chronicles: The Panama Canal to Antigua

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Transit the legendary Panama Canal to discover vibrant, tropical beauty in Panama and Colombia before sailing among over half a dozen gem-like islands in the Caribbean Sea. Become enriched in the multifaceted histories and cultures of each nation from Panama’s Guna Yala archipelago to Colombia’s Santa Marta, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hike through volcanic landscapes in Montserrat, and kayak or snorkel in crystalline waters off Dominica and the Grenadines. 

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Guests on the ship's bow view the Atlantic Bridge that crosses the Panama Canal's Atlantic entrance at night, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America.
  • Transit the legendary Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and all lit up at night

  • Venture to the Guna Yala archipelago to experience life in its politically autonomous community, where women make the rules and gender fluidity is celebrated

  • Visit the vibrant city of Santa Marta, a UNESCO Biosphere and World Heritage site that harbors a blend of indigenous ethnic groups, Spanish colonization, and modern history

  • Discover Monserrat’s volcanic landscapes, lush forests, high peaks, and black sand beaches, and St. Lucia’s picturesque twin peaks, Gros Piton and Petit Piton

  • Snorkel or swim among vibrant marine life in Dominica's warm, turquoise waters

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Mar
duration
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ends at
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
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