Central America

Festive holidays with the scent of tropical nature

Name: Festive holidays with the scent of tropical nature
Brand: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Price: 8570 EUR
Availability: InStock

Experience Christmas in Central America – as rainforests pass by and warm encounters create unforgettable moments, you’ll enjoy the festive atmosphere on board at the highest level.

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Voyage Overview

Experience Christmas in Central America – as rainforests pass by and warm encounters create unforgettable moments, you’ll enjoy the festive atmosphere on board at the highest level.

Highlight

Premiere route: in-depth experiences of Panama and Costa Rica
An extraordinary setting for Christmas: turquoise waters and pristine beaches
Plenty of time to explore – in Cartagena, Puntarenas and Panama City
Legends of seafaring: daytime passage through the Panama Canal
Pure nature in a small group: post-cruise programme El Valle de Anton*

Destinations

Panama Canal Central America Panama Costa Rica

Language Services

GermanEnglish

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Please Note

## Conditions & important notes * The post-cruise programmes and shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change. GENERAL INFORMATION ON IMMIGRATION: The passport needs to be valid for a period of 6 months beyond the duration of the cruise.

Experiences ashore

Shuttle transfer in selected ports
Available to borrow: bicycles (subject to official approval at each destination), snorkelling equipment, warm parkas, umbrellas and parasols (please note that this is a limited contingent and the rental items cannot be reserved in advance)
Port information including maps and tips for going ashore
Zodiac rides to hidden beaches and bays (subject to routes and weather conditions)

In your suite

Champagne and delicacies as a welcome gift
Mini bar (soft drinks and beer) and fresh fruit, refilled daily
24-hour suite service; butler service in the Penthouse Suites
Flat-screen TV in your suite with entertainment and information system (guest portal) as well as your personal EUROPA email account (only accessible via a mobile device), a selection of up to 100 contemporary and classic films, various genres of music and audio dramas
Digital newspaper service: a condensed on-board edition of 'Die Welt' every morning
Exclusive service privileges in the SPA Suites and Penthouse Suites

Culture and entertainment

Carefully selected, exciting guest artists and renowned stars in an intimate and exclusive atmosphere.
Top-class classical music, rousing shows, fascinating concerts, cabaret artists, readings and plays
Activity programmes and lecture series, talks, lectures and workshops with renowned lecturers and experts
Onboard chaplain on selected voyages
Free internet on board - one hour per guest per day, further information and conditions can be found here

Restaurants

Five restaurants at no extra cost: the Europa Restaurant, yet there are also three speciality restaurants and a buffet restaurant to choose from
Main meal times, snack times, late breakfast, speciality teas and coffees as well as cakes and midnight snacks
A complimentary selection of soft drinks

For all cases

Harbour and airport fees

Spa and fitness

15 m (49 ft) long seawater pool, whirlpool, fitness area with ocean views and golf simulator
Wide range of fitness classes - indoors or outdoors
SPA area with steam bath, infrared chairs, relaxation room and Tea Lounge

Ship

MS EUROPA

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' five-stars-plus flagship, MS EUROPA carries up to 400 guests across nine decks of suites - every cabin a suite with sea view. Berlitz-rated as one of the world's leading luxury cruise ships every year since launch in 1999, EUROPA pairs spacious onboard living with a deep, world-wide itinerary catalogue and an industry-leading crew-to-guest ratio.

Passengers400

Tonnage28,890 GT

Built1999

Decks9

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Onboard Life

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Cancellation Policy

210+ days before departure: 25% penalty 180–209 days before departure: 30% penalty 120–179 days before departure: 35% penalty 75–119 days before departure: 50% penalty 60–74 days before departure: 60% penalty 40–59 days before departure: 75% penalty 31–39 days before departure: 85% penalty 0–31 days before departure: 95% penalty Expedition voyages on HANSEATIC nature/inspiration/spirit follow tighter cancellation tiers; refer to the per-voyage essential information PDF. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, curtailment and medical evacuation. Name change fee: $330 USD

Insurance Requirements

Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all guests — covering trip cancellation, baggage loss, medical, accident, repatriation and emergency evacuation. Expedition voyages: medical evacuation cover should specifically include polar regions; minimum coverage € 200,000 per person is recommended.

Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy

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Festive holidays with the scent of tropical nature

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Destinations

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

International flights

CULTURE MEETS NATURE: PANAMA-CITY & PANAMA-CANAL

City Highlights: Panama City

Travel package to Colon

Colon/Panama, departure 24.00 hrs

Relaxation at sea

Santa Marta/Colombia, 07.00 – 18.00 hrs

Cartagena/Colombia, arrival 08.00 hrs

Cartagena/Colombia, departure 14.00 hrs

Isla Aguja/San Blas Islands/Panama, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Daytime passage through the Panama Canal/Panama

Relaxation at sea

Isla Parida/Chiriqui National Park/Panama, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Puerto Jimenez/Costa Rica, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Quepos/Costa Rica, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Marina Flamingo/Costa Rica, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Isla Tortuga/Costa Rica, 06.00 – 17.00 hrs Puntarenas/Costa Rica, arrival 20.00 hrs

Puntarenas/Costa Rica, departure 18.00 hrs

Relaxation at sea

Chapera Island/Panama, 10.00 – 18.00 hrs Panama City/Panama, arrival 23.00 hrs

Panama City/Panama Overnight stay on board

Panama City/Panama

Panama City/Panama

Travel package from Panama City

NATURE EXPERIENCE: VALLE DE ANTON (SMALL GROUP)

International flights

Please Note

Experiences ashore

In your suite

Culture and entertainment

Restaurants

For all cases

Spa and fitness

Ship

MS EUROPA

Onboard Facilities

Onboard Life

Current Offers

Attractive combination discount

Early booking discount

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Cancellation Policy

Insurance Requirements

Cabin Categories

Suite

Veranda Suite

Penthouse Deluxe Suite

Penthouse Grand Suite

SPA Suite

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