Ports of Call

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Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale

Board your flight from Vancouver to lively Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy a complimentary shuttle transfer from the Airport to Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Thu. Apr 11, 2013

Enjoy your overnight stay at Crowne Plaza Hotel.

There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Fort Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Fort Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk or shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fri. Apr 12, 2013
Depart: 4:00 pm

Embark on your cruise aboard the beautiful ms Statendam.

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At Sea

Sat. Apr 13, 2013

Enjoy everything ms Statendam has to offer during this day at sea.

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At Sea

Sun. Apr 14, 2013

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Kralendijk (Bonaire), Antilles

Mon. Apr 15, 2013
Arrive: 12:00 pm | Depart: 11:00 pm

The forecast calls for sunshine and 81 degrees. The westernmost of the ABC Islands (the others being Aruba and Curacao), Bonaire is shaped roughly like a drawn bow aiming an imaginary arrow at the Netherlands, of which the island is a municipality. Take an hour out of your cruise to walk Kralendijk, the capital. You'll likely hear people speaking Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamentu as you pass the brightly colored shops and restaurants. After you see the town, explore the island. To the north is Washington Slagbaai National Park, to the south is the flamingo sanctuary at Pekel Meer, and all around is some of the best diving in the world.

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Willemstad (Curacao), Antilles

Tue. Apr 16, 2013
Arrive: 8:00 am | Depart: 11:00 pm

If there were no canals, the Dutch would have invented them. Behold Willemstad, with its deepwater harbor, interlacing waterways, and narrow shop fronts that seem always to be stretching to their full height. The capital City of Curacao is a Caribbean cruise delight. Willemstad graces the Shottegat harbor with neighborhoods that mix Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese urban styles and then dresses them in effulgent pastels. It's a combination seen nowhere else in former Dutch colonies. Wander the shops and markets of the Punda and Otrobanda districts and soak up some color.

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Oranjestad, Aruba

Wed. Apr 17, 2013
Arrive: 8:00 am | Depart: 5:00 pm

Any visitor will create their own Aruba cruise experience, but here are two to try. First, there is the Aruba of beaches, sun and shopping. And why not? The beaches shimmer. The sun grants its benedictions through dry, 82-degree days all year long. And the shopping buzzes along Main Street and Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard. Second, there is the time-sculpted Aruba. Arikok National Park covers nearly one-fifth of the island and is home to species you'll find nowhere else, caves for exploring, and ragged, wind-torn bits of coastline. Of course, there are a million other Arubas. Go find yours.

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At Sea

Thu. Apr 18, 2013

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Panama Canal

Fri. Apr 19, 2013
Arrive: 5:00 am | Depart: 7:00 pm

Cruising Panama Canal

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At Sea

Sat. Apr 20, 2013

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Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

Sun. Apr 21, 2013
Arrive: 7:00 am | Depart: 5:00 pm

It's hard to throw a stick in Costa Rica and not have it hit a national park. The city of Puerto Caldera, on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, has a number of them within easy reach for cruise visitors. Just to the south, Carara is a mecca for birders, especially those chasing the scarlet macaw. Poas Volcano is inland, and rises to nearly 9,000 feet. See it before it blows again. Barra Honda contains a series of limestone caves. Palo Verde preserves one of the last tropical dry rainforests in Central America. Arenal has the most active volcano in the country. Tapanti contains species of orchids discovered only in 2009. Grab your hiking boots and a pair of binoculars. It's all a feast, wherever you go.

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Corinto, Nicaragua

Mon. Apr 22, 2013
Depart: 10:00 am | Depart: 6:00 pm

It's a land of rum and volcanoes. Puerto Corinto is a small town on the northwest coast of Nicaragua – a region bounded by great lakes to the south, Honduras to the north, and a concatenation of volcanic peaks to the east. The peaks demarcate an area of pristine beaches, fields of sugar cane, and lush mangrove forests. In Corinto, cruise visitors can stroll along the Costa Azul for a view of the bay and its islands. In nearby Chinandega, discover Mayan artifacts at the archeological museum. Farther afield explore the ruins of León Viejo, excavated from centuries of volcanic debris.

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Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Tue. Apr 23, 2013
Depart: 8:00 am | Depart: 6:00 pm

In the cultured little country of Guatemala modern Maya still weave their stories on backstrap looms, and the great stone temples of Tikal stand in silent testament to ancient Mayan ingenuity.

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Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

Wed. Apr 24, 2013
Arrive: 8:00 am | Depart: 5:00 pm

Puerto Chiapas is the Pacific gateway to the Mayan world. Just north of the Guatemalan border on southern Mexico's Pacific Coast, the port is the starting point for excursions to the ruins at Izapa. Founded around 1500 BCE, Izapa is noted for its large, intricately carved "Tree of Life" stone. Nearer port, explore San Cristobal de Las Casas cathedral, journey to a rainforest, or shop for local handicrafts like stone carvings or colorful textiles. Or, simply wander the beaches and take in the untamed and exotic surroundings.

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Huatulco, Mexico

Thu. Apr 25, 2013
Arrive: 8:00 am | Depart: 5:00 pm

Everything you ever wanted in a seaside resort: warm sun, sandy beaches and nine beautiful bays rimmed in every shade of blue. Nearby: low-growth caducifolia jungles teeming with birdlife and the nesting grounds of endangered sea turtles.

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At Sea

Fri. Apr 26, 2013

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Manzanillo, Mexico

Sat. Apr 27, 2013
Arrive: 8:00 am | 5:00 pm

Like the movie that was filmed here, Manzanillo scores a perfect "10" for the beauty of its beaches and the charm of its town. Farther afield: the Pyramids of La Campana, dating back to the first century, and the charming colonial towns of Colima and Comala, where tropical gardens and the sounds of mariachi bands make for a muy tranquilo afternoon.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Sun. Apr 28, 2013
Arrive: 8:00 am | 5:00 pm

Puerto Vallarta squeezed into the thin space between Banderas Bay and the verdant folds of the Sierra Madre. It's no longer the well-kept secret of the artists, writers and Hollywood stars who first "discovered" it in the 1960s, but "PV" (as it is affectionately known) still retains the essence of the fishing village it once was. Viejo Vallarta, the old town, is a mix of red-tiled buildings, cobbled streets, chic shops and busy open markets. Other highlights include Mismaloya Beach, Gringo Gulch, and Conchas Chinas, the Beverly Hills of Vallarta. Head inland for more adventure, up into the rugged canyons and luxuriant jungles of the mountains.

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At Sea

Mon. Apr 29, 2013

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At Sea

Tue. Apr 30, 2013

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San Diego, California, US

Wed. May 1, 2013
Arrive: 8:00 am | 10:00 pm

Beautiful, brilliant San Diego has the sun, the beaches, and the climate to die for. But don't let that fool you – the city is a power. It's the sixth-largest city in the U.S. and a center for military industry, trade, and biotechnology. Of course, it's a great place for cruise visitors. The San Diego Zoo is one of the world's best. Balboa Park is both a natural space and a collection of wonderful museums. Old Town is a colorful gaggle of shops and restaurants. Oh, and the beaches: Coronado, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla. The forecast is for a high of about 75 degrees. Every day. Sigh.

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At Sea

Thu. May 2, 2013

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At Sea

Fri. May 3, 2013

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Victoria, British Columbia, CA

Sat. May 4, 2013
Arrive: 6:00 pm | 11:59 pm

Hello, England. Fancy meeting you here! Victoria is a city that started as Salish Village, spent a roustabout adolescence as a main port for gold prospectors and opium traders, and then transformed itself into an icon of British gentility after the completion of the trans-Canada railroad put neighboring Vancouver in the ascendant. Two events were seminal: the opening of Butchart Gardens in 1904 and the completion of the Empress Hotel in 1908. Butchart is a collection of gardens more than a single garden -- highlights for cruise visitors include the Sunken Garden (built from a former limestone quarry), the Italian Garden, the Japanese Garden, and the Rose Garden (breathe deeply). The Empress Hotel is merely a national icon. Come in for high tea.

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Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Sun. May 5, 2013
Arrive: 7:00 am

All good things must come to an end. We hope you enjoyed your voyage. It will be time to say goodbye for now but we look forward to welcoming you back on your next cruise.