Panama Canal & South America Expedition
Panama Canal & South America Expedition
Panama Canal & South America Expedition
Aboard: Hanseatic Inspiration
Step aboard the wonderful Hanseatic Inspiration for a journey through the Panama Canal and on to some of South America’s coastal highlights. Beautiful scenery, flora and fauna awaits as you sail along spectacular coastlines and visit charming cities and towns and indigenous communities. As you visit 4 countries on 1 exciting expedition, this itinerary covers everything from engineering feats to mysterious rainforest, pre-Columbian discoveries and relics from the time of Spanish colonialism.
This is an international cruise conducted in both English and German.
Various departures available. Please enquire for full dates and rates.
Highlights
- Sail through the famous Panama Canal
- Visit four countries on one fantastic expedition
- Take a traditional boat tour through the Darien jungle and enjoy a fascinating insight into life and culture in the Embera settlements
- Explore Columbia’s Utria National Park in search of wildlife sightings
- Take a Zodiac cruise around beautiful Peruvian islands
- Excellent birdwatching opportunities
- Multiple optional excursions including a guided Lima tour, the Nazca Lines UNESCO World Heritage site, wine tours, boat trips and adventures in Chile’s Elqui valley (costs apply)
What's Included
- Onboard accommodation on full-board basis with all meals and snacks included, within three onboard restaurants
- Welcome champagne, non-alcoholic minibar restocked daily, 24 hour cabin service
- Loan of binoculars, Nordic walking poles, parkas and rubber boots
- Access to interactive Ocean Academy and Ocean Spa
- Harbour and airport fees
So much to experience
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Utria National Park, Colombia
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Paracas
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Chile (Puerto Caldera, Coquimbo)
Valparaiso - Disembark
A view from Above
All Aboard
Hanseatic Inspiration
One of three new first-class vessels in the Hanseatic fleet, the Hanseatic Inspiration is built to take you closer to nature. This state-of-the-art ship features the highest ice class for passenger ships (PC 6) and environmental technology that is ahead of its game, making it 100 % free from heavy fuel oil. The ship carries a maximum of 199 passengers for Antractica expeditions (230 for other destinations) and is incredibly comfortable throughout, with stylish cabins and beautifully contemporary public spaces.
The ship exclusively offers outside cabins and suites and most feature a balcony or French balcony. Each cabin or suite features an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower and a heated wall for drying wet expedition gear, a relaxation area or lounge, a coffee machine, mini bar, binoculars, large comfortable beds and an extensive infotainment system showing expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation charts, films and much more. Premium suites feature dining areas, separate living spaces, steam saunas, furnished balconies and more.
The Hanseatic Inspiration offers more open deck space than any other expedition ship and the extendable glass-floored balconies are a wonderful addition that makes spotting marine wildlife in the waters below even more exciting!
Onboard you will find a multifunctional lounge with state-of-the-art technology where daily presentations are delivered during the day and which transforms into an atmospheric bar in the evenings, an Ocean Academy lounge with interactive study wall, observation decks and lounges, a main restaurant serving a variety of creative cuisine, a speciality restaurant delivering culinary treats from across the world, and an outdoor Lido restaurant where you can savour delicious meals surrounded by the breathtaking panoramas of whichever far-flung destination you find yourself in.
There is also a fantastic, covered outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool with relaxation areas, a gym and fitness room, and a wonderful spa with an ocean view Finnish sauna, steam sauna, ice fountain, relaxation room and a wide range of treatments available.
Too much to choose from? This is where we come in
Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Chile, Panama adventure for you.
With a lifetime of unforgettable nature and adventure based travel under his belt, Simon shares his passion, enthusiasm and hands-on experience to help create the perfect itinerary for every client.
With countless travel experiences and an enduring hunger for adventure, Sheena knows exactly what’s needed to craft a holiday of a lifetime. Her experience and generosity of spirit are legendary and she’ll help you build an itinerary that will make all your dreams come true.
Mike lives and breathes adventure travel and has a wealth of experience in some of the most exciting and inspirational destinations in the world. His expertise and first-hand experience afford him the skills to help build holidays to remember.
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Call us - 0800 195 3385
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