Panama Canal Cruise HOP
October 17-November 2, 2008
Hosts: Dave and Brenda Neil #26978
October of 2008 the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is repositioning its ship, the Monarch of the Seas, from Los Angeles, California to Miami, Florida. This is an exceptional time to cruise as you get to go thru the Panama Canal on an 17 day, 16 night remarkable cruise. A wonderful bonus of repositioning cruises is that the prices are much lower. There are some breathtaking ports where you will be able to enjoy first-rate shore excursions. Enjoy this cruise with your fellow Escapees and have a superb time.
Ship Highlights:
Rock climbing wall
Jade sushi bar and Asian-fusion restaurant
Latte-tudes coffee house featuring Seattle’s Best Coffee
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
Casino Royale
Themed bars and lounges, including Boleros Latin lounge
2 outdoor pools
2 whirlpools
ShipShape Day Spa and Fitness Center
Open-air basketball court
Itinerary:
|
Day |
Date |
Arrive |
Depart |
Port |
|
Friday |
October 17 |
|
5:00 p.m. |
Los Angeles, Ca |
|
Saturday |
October 18 |
|
|
Cruising |
|
Sunday |
October 19 |
|
|
Cruising |
|
Monday |
October 20 |
10:30 a.m. |
6:00 p.m. |
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
|
Tuesday |
October 21 |
|
|
Cruising |
|
Wednesday |
October 22 |
8:00 a.m. |
6:00 p.m. |
Acapulco, Mexico |
|
Thursday |
October 23 |
|
|
Cruising |
|
Friday |
October 24 |
8:00 a.m. |
5:00 p.m. |
Guatemala City, Guatemala |
|
Saturday |
October 25 |
|
|
Cruising |
|
Sunday |
October 26 |
7:00 a.m. |
7:00 p.m. |
Puntarenas, Costa Rica |
|
Monday |
October 27 |
|
|
Cruising |
|
Tuesday |
October 28 |
6:00 a.m. |
4:00 p.m. |
Panama Canal (cruising canal) |
|
|
|
6:00 p.m. |
8:00 p.m. |
Cristobal Pier, Panama |
|
Wednesday |
October 29 |
|
|
Cruising |
|
Thursday |
October 30 |
7:00 a.m. |
3:00 p.m. |
Cartagena, Colombia |
|
Friday |
October 31 |
|
|
Cruising |
|
Saturday |
November 1 |
|
|
Cruising |
|
Sunday |
November 2 |
7:00 a.m. |
|
Miami |
The following Rates are guaranteed up to May 1, 2008.
Inside – deck 5; deck 6; and deck 7
$1010.00 cruise rate
$ 309.00 port charges
$ 70.00 fuel surcharges
$ 149.43 taxes/fees
$1538.43 per person
Ocean view (picture window) - deck 5; deck 6; and deck 7
$1290.00 cruise rate
$ 309.00 port charges
$ 70.00 fuel surcharge
$ 149.43 taxes/fees
$1818.43 per person
Junior Suite – Deck 10
$2840.00 cruise rate
$ 309.00 port charges
$ 70.00 fuel surcharges
$ 149,43 taxes/fees
$3368.43 per person
Reservations can be made by calling Dorothy Peterson of Peterson Travel Services at 800-737-6435, or by e-mail at Dorothy@petersoncruises.com.
RV Parking:
RV parking will be available at Magnolia RV Park in Livingston, TX for people flying out of Houston, TX. Pricing will be $5.00 dry-camp and $10.00 for electric. To register, please call the HOP department at 888-757-2582 or 936-327-8873 or e-mail hopinfo@escapees.com.
Short-term evacuation insurance is now available from SkyMed. For more information on this you can call 337-263-3030 or e-mail Dick and Marilyn Rogers (SKP #61011) at rogers@skymed.com.
Please view the HOP Cancellation Policy.
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