Day 1 – Aruba

Departs 11:00 pm.

Dutch influence still lingers on this balmy Caribbean island, part of the former Netherlands Antilles until its independence in 1986. Aruba is a contrast: the island’s arid interior is dotted with cactus and windswept divi-divi trees while secluded coves and sandy beaches make up its coast. Aruba’s long and colorful heritage is reflected in its dialect. Called Papiamento, it is a tongue that combines elements of Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, African and English.

Day 2 – At Sea

Day 3 – At Sea

Day 4 – Cruising Panama Canal

Arrives 06:00 am, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 4 – Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama

Arrives 09:00 pm.

Day 5 – Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama

Departs 04:00 pm.

Day 6 – At Sea

Day 7 – At Sea

Day 8 – Guayaquil, Ecuador

Arrives 05:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 9 – At Sea

Day 10 – At Sea

Day 11 – Lima (callao), Peru

Arrives 05:00 am.

In 1535, Francisco Pizarro labeled the open plains where Lima now stands as inhospitable. Despite the verdict of the great conquistador, Lima became the center of imperial Spanish power, a “City of Kings” where 40 viceroys would rule as the direct representatives of the King of Spain. With independence in 1821, Lima became Peru’s capital. Near Lima, one of the world’s most desolate deserts is home to the famed drawings of Nazca. These drawings inspired Erik von Daniken’s best-selling book “Chariots of the Gods.” With mysteries seeming to be part of Peru’s history, perhaps these “drawings” are in fact “the largest astronomy book in the world.”

Day 12 – Lima (callao), Peru

Departs 09:00 pm.

In 1535, Francisco Pizarro labeled the open plains where Lima now stands as inhospitable. Despite the verdict of the great conquistador, Lima became the center of imperial Spanish power, a “City of Kings” where 40 viceroys would rule as the direct representatives of the King of Spain. With independence in 1821, Lima became Peru’s capital. Near Lima, one of the world’s most desolate deserts is home to the famed drawings of Nazca. These drawings inspired Erik von Daniken’s best-selling book “Chariots of the Gods.” With mysteries seeming to be part of Peru’s history, perhaps these “drawings” are in fact “the largest astronomy book in the world.”

Day 13 – General San Martin (Pisco), Peru

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.

Day 14 – At Sea

Day 15 – At Sea

Day 16 – At Sea

Day 17 – Santiago (valparaiso), Chile

Arrives 08:00 am.