A world of wonders awaits your exploration

One of the greatest achievements of the 20th century, the Panama Canal remains an engineering marvel and one of the world's most vital trade routes. Transiting the Panama Canal is a traveler's "must do" adventure and is just the beginning of the wonders you'll experience on a Holland America Line Panama Canal cruise vacation. Walk in the footsteps of ancient Incans at Machu Picchu. Explore rainforests and jungles in search of rare birds and endangered species. Relax on beautiful Mexican and Caribbean beaches. Cruise Costa Rica's Golfo Dulce and South America's Amazon River. All this while enjoying our 5-star service, plush accommodations and first class transportation.

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Callao (Lima), Peru

Gateway to Lima and the mysteries of Machu Picchu, our extended stay in Callao allows you to fully explore Peru's unique pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial history and Lima's cosmopolitan neighborhoods. Sample shore excursions: Cuzco & Machu Picchu Overland Adventure; Shopper's Delight; Callao Wildlife Boat Tour; Ancient Treasures.

Founded in 1533, Cartagena was once the richest port on the Spanish Main. Identified by its massive 17th century walls and fortresses, Cartagena boasts rich colonial architecture, beautiful beaches and the finest emeralds in the world. Sample shore excursions: Scenes of Cartagena; Cartagena Beach & boating; Walled City Historical Walking Tour.

Holland America Line's pristine private island, Half Moon Cay offers everything you need for a day of play or relaxation in paradise. Voted "Best Private Island" four years running by Porthole Cruise Magazine, a day spent on Half Moon Cay is a truly memorable Caribbean experience. Sample shore excursions: Horseback Riding by Land and Sea; Stingray Adventure.

Located on the Negro River near its confluence with the Amazon, Manaus is the chief port for the region's extensive river system. A fascinating blend of Amazonian culture and the boom and bust of 19th century rubber barons, Manaus offers jungle tours, markets, beaches and the famous Teatro Amazonas. Sample shore excursions: Amazon Jungle Trek; Flora & Fauna of Manaus.

In this pristine region of southern Mexico, archaeology buffs explore Mayan ruins shrouded in magic and mystery and nature lovers discover rare tropical flowers and bird species. Sample shore excursions: Mangrove Exploration & Bird Watching; Tapachula City & Izapa Archaeological Site; Coffee & Flowers Plantation Adventure.

Named for the iridescent Quetzal bird, this charming port city is your gateway to the colonial city of Antigua, the wondrous Mayan ruins of Tikal and Copan and a landscape of volcanoes and coffee plantations. Sample shore excursions: Historic Antigua & Colonial Tour; Finca Coffee Plantation Tour; Archaeological Copan & Honduras Countryside.

Once a sleepy fishing village, today Puerto Vallarta is an international resort destination. Known for its miles of white sandy beaches and excellent shopping, Puerto Vallarta also offers jungle and canopy tours, scuba diving and swimming with dolphins. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of Mexico & City Highlights; Eco-Safari Off-Road Adventure; Outdoor Challenge.

Literally meaning "rich coast" in Spanish, Costa Rica has a wealth of natural diversity and wildlife. Beaches, rainforests, cloud forests and national parks and reserves offer rare opportunities to see unique species; watch for howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins and rare tropical birds. Sample shore excursions: Orchid Farm; Poas Volcano & Cloud Forest; Pacific Arial Tram.

Set against prehistoric volcanic hills to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, San Juan del Sur is a tranquil fishing village offering pristine beaches, a sea turtle sanctuary and the opportunity to explore nearby Masaya's steaming volcano and crafts market. Sample shore excursions: Masaya Shopping Tour; Granada, Masaya Volcano & Crafts Market; Pastoral Nicaragua By Horseback.

Nine perfect bays lined with golden-sand beaches form the beautiful Las Bahias de Huatulco. Inland, the Sierra Madre Mountain range is lush with rainforests and home to Mexico's largest ecological reserve. Sample shore excursions: Bird Watching Eco Tour; Copalita River Float; La Crucesita & Scenic Drive; Five Bays by Catamaran.

Duty-free shopping, panoramic ocean views, powder-soft white sand beaches and classic Caribbean pastel-colored houses are just a few of the many charms of St. Thomas. Sample shore excursions: Coral World Ocean Park; Paradise Tram & St. Peter Greathouse; Pirate Sunset Sail on the Doubloon.

Cancellation Protection Plans CPP Standard Plan

Our Standard Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP Standard Plan) will allow you, for any reason, to provide written cancellation up to 24 hours prior to scheduled cruise or cruisetour departure and receive a refund equal to 80% of the applicable cancellation fee (90% if you purchased our CPP Platinum Plan). In addition, Holland America Line (HAL) automatically assumes an additional US$500 of liability for lost, damaged or delayed baggage of passengers who purchase the CPP Standard Plan still subject, however, to the limitations in our baggage policies. For example, we do not cover losses while baggage is in the custody of airlines.
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The CPP Standard Plan is not insurance; it provides no rights other than those explained above. For example, it does not protect double-triple-quad occupancy rates should one or more members of your party cancel, nor does it cover expenses or unused services due to trip interruption.

Our Platinum Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP Platinum Plan) enables you to supplement the CPP Standard Plan with insurance coverage and travel assistance services as well as increase your refund amount to 90% for cancellations made more than 24 hours prior to departure. The CPP Platinum Plan provides you with the following insurance benefits and services, in addition to the CPP Standard Plan benefits and larger refund:

• Trip Cancellation coverage provides protection if you or a traveling companion must cancel for a covered reason during the 24 hours prior to scheduled departure. The plan reimburses your non-refundable cancellation charges or increased occupancy charges (if a traveling companion cancels) imposed by HAL.
• Trip Interruption coverage provides protection if your trip is interrupted after departure due to a covered reason. The plan reimburses your unused (determined in the case of your cruise or cruisetour on a pro rata basis), non-refundable land or sea expenses prepaid to HAL, airfare paid to return home and certain additional expenses up to $100/day. Maximum benefit is 150% of your cruise/cruisetour cost.
• Trip Delay coverage provides reimbursement for reasonable additional accommodations and traveling expenses incurred to rejoin the trip in progress when you are delayed for more than 12 hours, due to covered reasons. Maximum benefit is US$1,000; not to exceed US$100/day.
• Emergency Evacuation coverage will pay the necessary costs of transportation, medical services and medical supplies if, due to a covered medical reason, you must be transported to medical facilities during your cruise or cruisetour. Maximum benefit is $50,000.
• Medical Expense coverage reimburses up to $10,000 for medical and emergency dental expenses incurred as a result of an injury or sickness that first manifests itself during your cruise or cruisetour.
• You will also receive the following 24-Hour Emergency Hotline Assistance Services, arranged by the CPP Platinum Plan administrator's designated provider: Emergency Cash Transfer Assistance, Medical Consultation and Monitoring, Emergency Legal Assistance, Emergency Medical and Dental Assistance, Lost Travel Document Assistance and Emergency Medical Payment Assistance.

There are no pre-existing condition limitations in the CPP Platinum Plan!

"IMPORTANT NOTE": This is a summary of coverage. Please refer to the Description of 24-Hour Emergency Hotline Services and Certificate of Insurance in the CPP Platinum Plan pamphlet available from Holland America Line which contains the details of assistance services and insurance coverage, terms, conditions, exclusions and other applicable limitations. The CPP Platinum Plan is only available for U.S. and Canadian residents. The CPP Standard and CPP Platinum Plans are optional, must be paid at time of deposit and are non-refundable. The per person, per cruise costs for both plans are listed with the cruise fares. The insurance coverage provided under the CPP Platinum Plan is underwritten by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., under policy #HTP04195 and the CPP Platinum Plan is administered by BerkelyCare, a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all states except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in CA/MN/OK; and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NH and NY. Claims are administered by BerkelyCare, a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc., in all states except: Aon Direct Insurance Administrators in CA; AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in OK; and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NH and NY. CA License #0795465. The program provides limited health insurance benefits and does not provide basic hospital, basic medical or major medical insurance as defined by the NY State Insurance Department. The CPP Standard Plan is not insurance and is administered by Holland America Line Inc.

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