Panama Canal Cruise with Big Sur and San Francisco Tour
Panama Canal Cruise with Big Sur and San Francisco Tour
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Panama Canal Cruise with Big Sur and San Francisco Tour
23 Days Starting in Miami, United States and ending in San Francisco, United States
Visiting: Miami, Ocean Drive, South Beach, Lincoln Road, At sea, Cartagena, Carara National Park, Arenal Volcano, Acajutla, El Salvador, Antigua, Jade Museum and Factory, Antigua, Iximché, Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta, Los Arcos National Marine Park, Cabo San Lucas, Sea of Cortez, San Diego, Hollywood, Redondo Beach, Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach, Big Sur, Carmel, 17 Mile Drive, Monterey, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Lombard Street, Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco - In flight, UK, United Kingdom
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Tour code:
TTHPA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
21-99
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the Panama Canal Cruise, featuring the stunning landscapes of Big Sur and the vibrant city of San Francisco. This 23-day adventure begins with a VIP door-to-door service, whisking you away to Miami for a guided city tour. Set sail on the luxurious Zaandam or Zuiderdam, enjoying 15 nights of ocean cruising with stops in Cartagena, the Panama Canal, and the picturesque coasts of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico. Delight in guided tours of Hollywood and San Francisco, including iconic sights like the Golden Gate Bridge. With 44 meals included and a Titan tour manager to guide you, this cruise and tour package promises a seamless and enriching travel experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Miami
Accommodation: Hotel
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Miami. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel for two-night stay.
Day 2
Location: Miami, Ocean Drive, South Beach, Lincoln Road
Accommodation: Hotel
We’ll take a guided city tour of Miami this morning. We’ll enjoy wandering Ocean Drive - famous for its 1930s art deco buildings - and soak in the buzzing atmosphere of cosmopolitan South Beach. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps head to Lincoln Road and take a bite out of freshly baked arepas (stuffed cornmeal cakes). Or relax by the sea and watch as teal waves lap endless sandy beaches.
Day 3
Location: Miami
Accommodation Name: ship
The morning is free for further exploration. This afternoon we transfer to embark our ship. You’ll have time to settle into your cabin before we set sail this evening.
Days 4-5
Location: At sea
Accommodation Name: ship
Two days to settle into ship life. Choose to relax, maybe in a comfortable coffee house or enjoy the superb facilities and wonderful live musical entertainment on board, as we sail southwards.
Day 6
Location: Cartagena
Accommodation Name: ship
Smell the scent of bougainvillea as you explore the beautifully preserved city of Cartagena. Get lost in the maze of cobblestoned streets in the Old Town. See the imposing fort, or people watch in leafy squares. This UNESCO Heritage Site is full of rainbow colours and charm.
Day 8
Location: At sea
Accommodation Name: ship
A leisurely day at sea to enjoy the delights of the ship. Perhaps opt for a treatment at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon or sit on deck taking in the views.
Day 9
Location: Carara National Park, Arenal Volcano
Accommodation Name: ship
If you decide on one of many optional excursions, you could be keeping your eyes peeled for distinctive scarlet macaws as you walk on hanging bridges and through the stunning rainforests of Carara National Park. Or perhaps see Costa Rica’s most famous volcano, Arenal. You’ll get the chance to swim in natural hot springs, spot sloths and toucans, and feel the spray of cooling waterfalls.
Day 10
Location: At sea
Accommodation Name: ship
A day to spend exploring the ship's facilities as we head towards El Salvador.
Day 11
Location: Acajutla, El Salvador
Accommodation Name: ship
Stunning beaches and colourful markets await. For such a small town, Acajutla has an array of things to do. Explore the historical city centre, known for its charming streets and friendly locals. Stretch out on Acajutla Beach, a short shuttle from the cruise port. Or perhaps choose to learn how coffee - one of the country’s main exports - is produced at a roastery.
Day 12
Location: Antigua, Jade Museum and Factory, Antigua, Iximché
Accommodation Name: ship
Your choice of optional excursion could take you on a journey past magnificent volcanoes, cattle farms and sugar cane plantations, or to savour one of the freshest cups of coffee you've ever had at a coffee estate. Visit the Jade Museum and Factory in Antigua, the colonial capital. Or explore the substantial ruins of Iximché, the capital of the Kaqchikel Maya kingdom, to learn of Mayan rituals and cosmology.
Day 13
Location: Huatulco
Accommodation Name: ship
Huatulco is known for its beautiful bays and beaches. Spend today relaxing on the sun-drenched coastline, with the jagged Sierra Madre Mountains as a striking backdrop; or maybe go in search for some of the 225 species of local birdlife that call this region home.
Day 14
Location: At sea
Accommodation Name: ship
Soak up the sunshine and admire the views from deck as we trace the coast of Mexico north towards our next port of call.
Day 15
Location: Puerto Vallarta, Los Arcos National Marine Park
Accommodation Name: ship
Once a small fishing village, Puerto Vallarta became a popular destination for the artists, writers and Hollywood stars of the 1960s. Explore the old town’s quirky shops and open markets or maybe snorkel in Los Arcos National Marine Park.
Day 16
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Sea of Cortez
Accommodation Name: ship
Located at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. Cabo has a lot to offer, with a range of interesting and unusual optional excursions available. The Sea of Cortez is among the biologically riches areas in the world, with pods of whales that winter offshore – and this is a great time of year to take a whale watching excursion. Ship to shore tender service.
Day 17
Location: At sea
Accommodation Name: ship
Our last full day at sea, today's the perfect day to treat yourself to that special spa treatment and enjoy all the fabulous facilities aboard this beautiful cruise ship.
Day 19
Location: Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
As we head along the Californian coast, following gorgeous beaches flanked by mountains, we’ll see the pretty harbour promenade and palm-fringed streets of Santa Barbara. Later, we’ll arrive at the classic beach town of Pismo Beach and our accommodation for the night.
Day 20
Location: Big Sur, Carmel, 17 Mile Drive, Monterey, San Francisco
Accommodation: Hotel
Today we’ll drive along the breathtaking, curving Big Sur coastline (the inspiration behind Jack Kerouac’s autobiographical novel) and make a stop in delightful Carmel.
Then we’ll make the epic drive from Carmel to the old Spanish and Mexican capital of upper California, Monterey - a route which takes through to one of the loveliest stretches of road in the world. 17 Mile Drive snakes along the coastline of the Monterey peninsula, passing pebbled bays, craggy coves and cypress forests. We’ll reach the City by the Bay, San Francisco, this afternoon.
Please note: At the time of publication, Big Sur is temporarily closed due to rock slides. If it's still closed during your tour we'll take an alternative route - no other part of the day will be missed.
Day 21
Location: San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Lombard Street, Haight-Ashbury
Accommodation: Hotel
On a guided tour of this iconic city, you’ll have the chance to sample delicious street food in China Town, wander through Union Square and admire the city skyline as you cross the famed Golden Gate Bridge.
The rest of the day is free - and there’s so much to see and do. There’s notorious Alcatraz (you’ll need to book this independently before leaving the UK); you could wander up and down the iconic streets, including zig-zagging Lombard Street; or maybe walk around the eclectic district of Haight-Ashbury (the heart of America’s ‘counterculture’ in the 1960s), so beloved of hippies, artists, writers and musicians.
Day 22
Location: San Francisco - In flight
Accommodation: Hotel
You’ll have some free time for some last-minute shopping before we transfer to the airport for the return flight home.
Day 23
Location: UK
Accommodation Name: in flight
Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
Day 23
Location: United Kingdom
Accommodation: Hotel
Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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6 nights in hotels, 15 nights cruise on Zaandam or Zuiderdam and 1 in flight
The tour includes 6 nights in hotels, 15 nights on a cruise aboard Zaandam or Zuiderdam, and 1 night in flight.
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International flights
International flights are included, with prices based on return flights with Virgin Atlantic or British Airways from London Heathrow.
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Titan tour manager
A Titan tour manager is included in the tour package.
What's Not Included
Optional excursions
Optional excursions such as whale watching in Cabo San Lucas or visiting Alcatraz in San Francisco are not included and may require additional booking.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with international flights from London Heathrow, a cruise on the Zaandam or Zuiderdam, and comfortable coach transfers at your destinations, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable travel experience.Accommodation
Enjoy 6 nights in comfortable hotels, 15 nights aboard the luxurious Zaandam or Zuiderdam cruise ships, and 1 night in flight, ensuring a restful and enjoyable journey throughout your Panama Canal Cruise with Big Sur and San Francisco Tour.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of guided tours are included in the Panama Canal Cruise with Big Sur and San Francisco Tour?
The tour includes guided city tours of Miami, including South Beach and the Art Deco District, as well as a guided tour of San Francisco, which includes crossing the Golden Gate Bridge.
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What activities are available during the days at sea on the cruise?
During the days at sea, you can relax in a comfortable coffee house, enjoy live musical entertainment, opt for a treatment at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, or simply enjoy the ship's facilities and views from the deck.
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What can I expect to see during the Panama Canal transit?
During the Panama Canal transit, you can take in the sights of colonial towns and historic fortresses, and listen to the sounds of the rainforest, which is home to hundreds of species of mammals, reptiles, and birds.
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Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional excursions available, such as exploring the rainforests of Carara National Park in Costa Rica, visiting the Jade Museum and Factory in Antigua, or taking a whale watching excursion in Cabo San Lucas.
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What is the VIP door-to-door travel service mentioned in the tour?
The VIP door-to-door travel service includes collection from your home for your flight to Miami and a Titan vehicle waiting for you upon arrival back in the UK for the journey home.
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What are some highlights of the Californian coastline tour included in the itinerary?
The Californian coastline tour includes visiting Hollywood, Redondo Beach, Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach, the Big Sur coastline, Carmel, Monterey, and San Francisco.
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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