Guayaquil to San Juan
Sail along one of the world’s manmade wonders, the Panama Canal, on this cruise departing Guayaquil. We’ll relax into life onboard with two days at sea, crossing from South to Central America at Fuerta Amador for Panama City, where we’ll spend two nights. That’s plenty of time to explore its streets, old and new, venture to its fringe of beaches and jungle – and, of course, buy a Panama hat. You could also take a closer look at the canal locks at Miraflores, through which gigantic vessels squeeze onto the canal. It’s time now for our ship to slip along the narrow channel built more than a century ago to push back nature for 52 miles to join the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. At the other end, we make for Cartegena, on the coast of Colombia, with a beauty of an old city that is recognised by UNESCO. Then we cross the Caribbean to two equally historic cities, Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and, via the holiday playground of Punta Cana, our final port, San Juan in Puerto Rico.
Crystal Cruises - originally founded in 1988 - offers a range of stylish luxury and expedition cruises, bringing a sense of occasion and high-end service to far-flung parts of the world. For over three decades, Crystal has gained awards and accolades by the shipload – and it’s not hard to see why.
Operating a fleet of impressive ships decked out with opulent décor and contemporary innovations, Crystal Cruises takes comfort and adventure to the next level. From succulent dining to perfectly-organised onshore excursions, not to mention helicopter trips and submarine expeditions, the cruise line boasts of serious attention to detail, for the ultimate trip of a lifetime.
With elegant lines and sweeping ocean views, our intimate ship houses expansive suites and guest rooms, alongside a world-class choice of dining, wellness and entertainment.
