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Alaska and Panama Canal Double-Cruise Enjoy the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal and the breathtaking beauty of Alaska on the 32-night ‘Panama Canal and Walls of Ice’ fly double-cruise and stay package. The trip starts in Australia on 6 April 2018 when passengers will fly to New Orleans and spend two nights in a four-star hotel before embarking on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl for back-to-back cruises. The first port of call is the diver's paradise of Roatan, home to some of the best pillar coral, marine life and beaches in the Caribbean. Next stop is Harvest Caye in Belize, another eco- tourist’s dream with jungles, rainforests and reefs. After two days at sea, Norwegian Pearl visits the old walled city of Cartagena, Colombia. Passengers can delve into the history of conquistadors or 22 Issue 27 shop along the cobblestone streets. The highlight of the voyage is sailing through the Panama Canal, followed by a day at sea. In Costa Rica’s Puntarenas, stroll the seaport town to see multi-coloured cottages and local markets, or opt for a tour of San Jose. The next day Norwegian Pearl pulls into Nicaragua’s Corinto, close to beautiful beaches and one of the oldest Spanish settlements in the Americas. After delving in Guatemalan history in Puerto Quetzal, explore one of Mexico’s oldest coastal tourist destinations, Acapulco, and watch the legendary La Quebrada cliff divers. A fun day is spent in the holiday hot spot of Cabo San Lucas, with a day at sea to recover before the excitement of Los Angeles. The cruise ends in Seattle on 29 April and departs in the afternoon for the 7-night Alaska component to Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Glacier Bay and Victoria BC. Arriving back in Seattle, passengers spend two nights in a 4-star hotel and fly home to Australia on 10 May 2018. Priced from AU$7,959 per person, per inside twin cabin, the package includes return economy class airfares from Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney, accommodation in 4-star hotels in New Orleans and Seattle, and a choice of an unlimited beverage package, specialty dining package, 250-minute internet package or US$50 per port shore excursion credit to enjoy on the ship. For further information or bookings contact your nearest Worldwide Cruise Centre or visit www.worldwidecruisecentres.com.au