Inca History, Colonial Highlights & the Panama Canal
Inca History, Colonial Highlights & the Panama Canal
Come with us on an expedition cruise that kicks off with a sailing through the man-made marvel of engineering, the Panama Canal before visiting cities and resort towns in Ecuador, Peru and Chile.
Weather along the Pacific coast can sometimes affect our plans. If that happens, don’t worry, it’s part and parcel of the expedition experience. We pride ourselves in giving you the safest and most thrilling experience depending on what’s happening that day.
The Panama Canal, Beaches and Bananas
Your journey starts with an overnight in Colón, before spending the next day transiting the full length of the Panama Canal. Once through, we sail south with our course set for Manta and the nearby handicraft town of Montecristi where Panama hats were first created and are still handmade today. Later, we arrive at Puerto Bolivar, known as the banana capital of the world. Here, you might have an opportunity to visit a local plantation, a nature reserve or a petrified forest.
Inca History, Ancient Mysteries and UNESCO-sites
Lima is Peru’s lively capital and known as “The City of Kings”. You can visit its historic centre and enjoy delicious meals made from centuries-old recipes and fit for royalty. The shores of the Ballestas Islands near Paracas have a plethora of wildlife, and you may even visit the mysterious Nazca Lines from here. Then enjoy the beautiful seaside resort cities of Arica, Iquique and La Serena before ending your cruise in colourful Valparaíso.
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Day 1Colón, Panama
Gateway to the Panama Canal
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Day 2Panama Canal
Connecting two oceans
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Day 3At Sea
Welcome to the Pacific
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Day 4Manta, Ecuador
Made in Montecristi
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Day 5Puerto Bolivar (Machala), Ecuador
‘Banana Capital of the World’
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Day 6At Sea
Better Photos
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Day 7Salaverry, Peru
Ancient kingdoms
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Day 8Callao / Lima, Peru
‘The City of Kings’
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Day 9Paracas, Peru
Alien lines and landscapes?
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Day 10At Sea
A cooling current
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Day 11Arica, Chile
Where the Rain Never Falls
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Day 12Iquique, Chile
Humberstone: deserted town in the desert
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Day 13At Sea
Relax on board
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Day 14La Serena, Chile
‘The City of Churches’
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Day 15Valparaíso, Chile
UNESCO’s `Jewel of the Pacific´
Departures
What’s included
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill stations on board
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
Onboard Activities
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- Citizen Science programme allows guests to assist with live scientific research
- Professional onboard photographer gives top tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, infinity pool, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms, and outdoor running track
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
Landing Activities
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition Photographers help with your camera settings before landings
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
- All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities expected
Ships
MS Roald Amundsen
Year built | 2019 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards |
Passenger capacity | 530 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
In 2019, Hurtigruten added a brand new ship to its fleet: the MS Roald Amundsen. The state of the art vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Year built | 2020 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards, Norway |
Passenger capacity | 530 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom built ships – and the next generation expedition ship. She will explore some of the most spectacular corners of the globe.
Practical information
Sailing with MS Fridtjof Nansen or MS Roald Amundsen
- MS Fridtjof Nansen - Practical information
- MS Roald Amundsen - Practical information
- Experts in exploration
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