Caribbean & Panama Canal Cruises

Caribbean

AND THE PANAMA CANAL





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Caribbean and the Panama Canal

A strong case could be made that the sun shamelessly plays favorites in the Caribbean. You can see its passion in the English-style gardens on Barbados, as the tropical flowers burst forth in a riot of bright colors. It’s evident in the way the sun’s rays dance upon the sea, illuminating the lively reefs off Grand Turk. Everywhere you wander, down the meandering country lanes on Tortola, or around St. Croix’s lively village squares, the sun casts gorgeous shadows across the landscape, leaving nothing but warm smiles in its wake.

With Regatta as your guide, this favored world becomes all the more bewitching. Sunworshippers might lounge about the chic beaches on French-influenced St. Barts. For nature lovers, a bounty of islands awaits you, such as Dominica, a paradise for watching whales and dolphins. Adventurers on our longest, most circuitous voyage will explore a variety of Caribbean gems and even delve deep into the Amazon, well off the beaten path. Another superb experience is our Panama Canal cruise, during which Regatta presents two new destinations in Mexico: archaeologically rich Puerto Chiapas and the resort city of Huatulco. Kissed by the sun and blessed with gorgeous scenery, our Caribbean is not to be missed.

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Amazon Adventure

Amazon Adventure

24-day Cruise from Miami to Miami onboard Regatta

Our amazing Amazon voyage calls on 10 wildly diverse tropical islands and still has time to explore the Caribbean. The first week is devoted to Caribbean gems such as chic St. Barts, where you might shop for French perfumes and haute couture. Regatta then spends a full week cruising the Amazon, where the mighty river and surrounding rain forests reveal the natural wonders of their flora and fauna. Its cultural treasures will delight you as well, including the ancient Tapajós ceramics in Santarém's Town Hall Museum and the luxurious Opera House in Manaus, a city once known as "The Paris of the Tropics." Back in the Caribbean, Barbados flaunts its English roots in the exquisite shops on Broad Street selling fine crystal and Scottish woolens. Diverse Virgin Gorda also boasts a British heritage. Don't miss The Baths, a boulder-strewn natural phenomenon with excellent swimming.

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Caribbean Pearls

Caribbean Pearls

12-day Cruise from Miami to Miami onboard Regatta

Our most sought-after Caribbean voyage, this tropical cruise brackets eight straight days of island hopping with relaxing sea days, keeping you well rested when not exploring the countless attractions ashore. Visit the historic sites on idyllic Virgin Gorda or wander through its laid-back Spanish Town. Sample the wonderful Creole seafood dishes in Dominica. Explore the quaint villages of St. Lucia and discover its most spectacular beaches, where you may swim or stroll along the shore collecting shells. Hike through Tortola's pristine Sage Mountain National Park on a guided eco-tour. Snorkel or dive the crystal-clear waters off Grand Turk, which is rimmed with stunning coral reefs. Shop for exquisite French perfumes and elegant European fashions in St. Barts' chic capital of Gustavia. Whatever your pleasure, these islands present it in abundance.

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Footsteps of Balboa

Footsteps of Balboa

18-day Cruise from San Francisco to Miami onboard Marina

This never-before-offered itinerary immediately demonstrates how it differs from other eastbound Panama Canal transits. After departing San Francisco, a new port for Oceania Cruises, Marina spends the next day cruising California’s picturesque Pacific coast before arriving in another new port: San Diego. Culturally minded guests will love exploring Balboa Park, with its 15 museums and the San Diego Zoo. Then, Latin rhythms surge to the forefront, as you call on ecology-conscious Huatulco and welcoming Puerto Chiapas, the gateway to numerous Mayan ruins. Next is a transit through the spectacular Panama Canal. Another highlight is Cartagena’s walled Old Town, a medieval wonderland of colonial mansions, monasteries and cobblestone streets. In contrast, visit Seven Mile Beach just north of George Town and sink your feet into the white, powdery sands and impossibly clear water.

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Inaugural Passage

Inaugural Passage

18-day Cruise from Miami to San Francisco onboard Marina

Marina’s sole westbound transit of the ingenious Panama Canal is an original that encompasses vastly different countries, offering great insight into life in Latin America. Relax in one of Cartagena’s 16th century Old Town plazas, and its colonial history seems more relevant than ever. A tour of proud Puntarenas reveals its strong marine traditions, reflected curiously in even a Catholic church with portholes for windows. Mexico bares its soul all along its Pacific coast, particularly on Acapulco’s golden beaches and in the extraordinary seafood restaurants in strikingly beautiful Cabo San Lucas. This cruise also distinguishes itself by ending with memorable overnight stays in trendsetting Los Angeles and in free-spirited San Francisco, a brand-new port for Oceania Cruises. Must-dos include riding the famed cable cars and dining on succulent Dungeness Crabs at Fisherman’s Wharf.

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Islands in the Sun

Islands in the Sun

10-day Cruise from Miami to Miami onboard Regatta

This voyage presents the definitive Caribbean in a delightful array of sun-splashed islands. Being rather British, Virgin Gorda offers several traditional English pubs, but their menus embrace an engaging Caribbean flair. Carefree and posh St. Barts is trés Parisian, although Gustavia was named for a Swedish king, and many of the capital's residents are of Scandinavian and French descent. Beaches are among the main draws of Antigua, where you might snorkel above colorful Cades Reef. The southern coast of Tortola, where Road Harbor sits, is renowned for its rugged mountains and tropical forest, which is crisscrossed with hiking paths. The lush farmland and verdant forests of the Dominican Republic are strikingly pastoral, especially when seen on a Jeep Safari. Colonial Nassau, a new port for Oceania Cruises, will beguile you with its charm and eclectic nature.

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Mayan Mystique

Mayan Mystique

10-day Cruise from Miami to Miami onboard Regatta

This brand-new itinerary presents a collection of ports so wonderful that Regatta spends 10 glorious days exploring the sapphire seas of the Western Caribbean. Under British rule since 1670, affluent Grand Cayman attracts divers and sun-lovers that delight in George Town's lovely Seven Mile Beach. Cozumel anchors Mexico's lush Yucatan Peninsula, once the heart of the Mayan empire. The Maya were also prevalent in the area that's now modern Belize City and in Guatemala's Santo Tomas, where you will surely hear Mayan dialects as you walk the cobblestone streets. Roatan abounds with water sports, but also tempts with attractions ashore such as Carambola Botanical Gardens. This voyage also introduces archaeologically rich Costa Maya, a Mexican jewel that sparkles in the sun. For a fun-loving finale, enjoy a day in eclectic Key West.

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Passage to Panama

Passage to Panama

16-day Cruise from Miami to San Francisco onboard Regatta

Beginning with a stop in carefree Key West, the southernmost point in the continental United States, this voyage continues westward uninterrupted for two days, during which you can settle in to the joys of life onboard. Arriving in Cartagena, you will be well rested and ready for a fascinating walking tour of this historic colonial city and a shopping spree in the lovely Bocagrande district. Then, enjoy a leisurely transit of the Panama Canal, a marvel of engineering that was first envisioned by the Spanish in the early 1500s, but not completed until more than 400 years later by the United States. Mexico is the star of the second half of this voyage, as Regatta skirts along the country's radiant western shore. The resort city of Huatulco revolves around the water, offering unspoiled beaches and fabulous snorkeling. As a wonderful contrast, Acapulco exudes an invigorating cosmopolitan energy, but still boasts seaside attractions, such as its iconic cliff divers.

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Southern Treasures

Southern Treasures

14-day Cruise from Miami to Miami onboard Regatta

This magnificent voyage features three new ports and has the distinction of calling on America's Atlantic coast. It begins grandly as Regatta introduces genteel Charleston by spending the evening in South Carolina's oldest city. Be sure to tour Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. History also comes alive in Yorktown, another new offering, where America won its independence in the last major battle of the Revolution. See authentic craftsman in nearby Colonial Williamsburg. In contrast, Bermuda is still a British colony, and you will delight in the pervading English influence during a night in pastel-shaded Hamilton. The third new port, Puerto Rico's exuberant capital of San Juan, injects a wonderful Latin flair into this voyage, which continues in beach-blessed Callo Levantado. For snorkeling, Grand Turk has few rivals.

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Sun-Splashed Holiday

Sun-Splashed Holiday

12-day Cruise from Miami to Miami onboard Regatta

The holidays become even more memorable when celebrated deep in the radiant Caribbean, where the islands are clustered like gemstones in a priceless necklace. Each destination presents phenomenal variety and a chance to explore its unique personality. Spend a playful day snorkeling the legendary coral reefs off Grand Turk. Comb the powdery beaches of Callo Levantado in the lush Dominican Republic. Watch the sailboats slip in and out of the harbor on Tortola. Peruse artifacts nearly 2,000 years old in St. John's esteemed Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. Relax in idyllic La Savane, the central park in Martinique's serene Fort-de-France, a brand-new port this season.Kayak along a mangrove forest on St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Bring in the New Year onboard, knowing you can thoroughly relax during the carefree sea day that winds down your voyage.

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Ultimate Panama Canal

Ultimate Panama Canal

21-day Cruise from San Francisco to New York onboard Regatta

This ambitious Panama Canal cruise masterfullybalances nine days at sea with an even more generous amount of time ashore. The diversity of ports is truly remarkable. Take advantage of the late departure from Savannah to linger in its historic district, the streets lined with gnarled oaks dripping with Spanish moss. Shop for colorful, hand-blown glassware in graceful Puerto Vallarta. Snorkel with gentle stingrays in the crystalline waters off Grand Cayman. Tour one of the oldest coffee plantations in the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains near Puerto Chiapas. Visit Fort Sumter at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, where the first shots of America's Civil War were fired in 1861. Of course, the highlight at the heart of this voyage is the amazing transit of the Panama Canal.

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