Panama Canal Cruise. November 16 28, Nights 13 Days NCL Norwegian Pearl

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1 Wednesday, November 16 th Panama Canal Cruise November 16 28, Nights 13 Days NCL Norwegian Pearl Afternoon Meet your Driver and Tour Director from Target Tours for your Panama Canal Cruise Tour at the Moncton International Airport. We will fly from Moncton at 5:15 am with a transfer in Toronto to land in Miami at approximately 1:30 pm. After we arrive in Miami we will transfer to the YVE Hotel Miami. Explore the many restaurants and shopping in the area. Thursday, November 17 th Afternoon Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and meet your Tour Director. We depart for the Port of Miami to board the Norwegian Pearl for your 11 day Panama Canal cruise. Set sail at 4:00 pm. Friday, November 18 th /Afternoon lounge chair with a good book. Your Tour Director is available in the lobby from 9:00 am to 10:00 am for any questions or concerns. Saturday, November 19 th /Afternoon lounge chair with a good book. Try your luck in the casino. Your Tour Director is available in the lobby from 9:00 am to 10:00 am for any questions or concerns.

2 Sunday, November 20 th Afternoon Visit our first port of call in Cartagena, Colombia. We arrive at 7:00 am. The old walled city of Cartagena reflects a turbulent history of conquistadors and pirates. Climb "las murallas" for an unforgettable view of the harbor. Shop for emeralds and leather goods along the cobblestone streets of this enchanting city. Depart Cartagena at 2:00 pm. Enjoy a four-course dinner and onboard Monday, November 21 st Arrive in Panama Canal/Gatun Lake, Panama at 5:00 am. Depart Gatun Lake at 3:00 pm. Arrive in Colon at 5:00 pm. Once we arrive at Gatun Lake, booked shore excursion guests can disembark for an unforgettable adventure that not only promises beautiful scenery and wonderful photo ops, but an exciting jaunt to Colón, where guests will resume their cruise back aboard the ship. How s that for excitement? Please note, only booked shore excursion guests can disembark at Gatun Lake. But everyone is welcome to explore at our port-ofcall in Colón. Depart Colon at 8:00 pm Enjoy a four-course dinner and onboard Tuesday, November 22 nd Arrive at Puerto Limon, Costa Rica at 8:00 am. In recent years the area has become even better known as must-see stop for eco-tourists. The region s unique geography and neo-tropical climate combined with abundant rainforests make for one of the most naturally diverse biospheres in the world. And you can take advantage of national parks and reserves in all directions from Limón. Pay close attention when you dock as many guests have reported seeing peaceful sloths lumbering in the trees right in port! Depart Puerto Limon at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a four-course dinner and onboard

3 Wednesday, November 23 rd /Afternoon lounge chair with a good book. Try your luck in the casino. Your Tour Director is available in the lobby from 9:00 am to 10:00 am for any questions or concerns. Thursday, November 24 th Arrive at Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras at 8:00 am. Beautiful and unspoiled, Roatan is a peaceful, eco-tourist's dream, just 30 miles off the coast of Honduras. Teeming with marine life and home to some of the best pillar coral in the Caribbean, the pristine Belizean Reef is a diver's paradise. And the beauty of Tabyana Beach is always a sight to see. Depart Roatan at 5:00 pm. Enjoy a four-course dinner and onboard Friday, November 25 th Arrive at Belize City, Belize at 8:00 am. Long before the 17th-century powers to fight over Belizean sovereignty, a complex Mayan civilization flourished here. Today, many of the architectural treasures from that amazing lost culture remain for you to explore in virtually untouched verdant jungles. Depart Belize City at 5:00 pm. Enjoy a four-course dinner and onboard Saturday, November 26 th Arrive at Costa Maya, Mexico at 8:00 am. This coastal paradise in the Yucatan features stunning beaches with soft sand and blue skies. Travel to see ancient Mayan ruins in this region rich with archaeological sites. Depart Costa Maya at 5:00 pm. Enjoy a four-course dinner and onboard Sunday, November 27 th /Afternoon lounge chair with a good book. Try your luck in the casino. Your Tour Director is available in the lobby from 9:00 am to 10:00 am for any questions or concerns.

4 Monday, November 28 th Afternoon/ Arrive at the Port of Miami. We will transfer from the port to the airport for our flight back to Moncton. Arrive home in Moncton and say goodbye to your Tour Director from Target Tours and your new friends with many happy memories of your trip on our Panama Canal Cruise Tour. Optional Shore Excursions Scenic Cartagena, Colombia $44 Approx. Take a panoramic tour of Cartagena. Begin with a photo stop of San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, originally built in the 17th century and considered the largest Spanish fort in the New World. Snap pictures of the ancient towering walls and main entrance. Then, drive by the Old City where your guide will point out historical facts about the Inquisition Palace, the Cathedral and its dome churches. Your next stop will be Las Bovedas, built in the late 18th century as dungeons and as a means of storage. Continue your journey for a sightseeing tour of the modern residential area of Bocagrande, famous for its wide variety of hotels and restaurants. Here, you'll have the option to stay in the city, visit Pierino Gallo Mall, or return back to the ship on your own. Panama Canal/Gatun Lake, Panama $169 Approx. Hop aboard the hemisphere's first transcontinental railroad and see the Panama Canal from the comfort of a deluxe 1938 vintage car. During your journey you ll travel across the isthmus and see Gatun Lake. Then, visit Gatun Locks for an up close look at this engineering marvel. You ll board your transportation for a short drive to Colon and board this unique train. Reminiscent of the golden age of railway travel, the passenger cars feature luxurious wood paneling, tables, carpeted floors, air conditioning, large windows and open-air viewing decks. You ll ride in a restored executive rail car with booth seating on one side and rows of two seats with small tables on the other. Your car has a restroom and shares a small open-air observation deck with the dome car and glass dome viewing area You ll leave the Colon station on an approximately one-hour train ride to the Pacific terminus of the Panama Canal, passing Gatun Lake and the dense rainforest. During your railroad journey, your guide will provide commentary on the railroad, history and the canal, as you enjoy a light snack and beverage. Upon arrival in Panama City, you ll transfer to the Gatun Locks Observation Center where you ll have the opportunity for a close up view.

5 Train, Bus & Boat Adventure (Puerto Limon, Costa Rica) $79 Approx. View the scenic Costa Rican countryside by train and bus and explore Tortuguero Canals by covered boat on this combination excursion. A short drive will bring you to the station to board the open-air train for an approximately 45-minute scenic journey through the countryside. You ll pass by lush tropical forests, banana plantations and small towns. A short drive brings you to the covered boats for your exploration of the Tortuguero Canals. Cruise the canals for about 45 minutes and keep your eyes open for the abundant wildlife such as sloths, white-faced spider and howler monkeys, crocodiles, and many species of waterfowl. Return to the dock and enjoy a fruit buffet, natural juices and coffee while listening to live calypso music. Souvenirs are available for purchase. You ll stop briefly at a banana plantation and learn interesting facts about this amazing fruit before returning to your ship. Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras Excursion TBA Belize City, Belize Excursion TBA Mayan Reality Tour $89 Approx. Experience the Mayan Reality on a cultural adventure that will both educate and delight you. Many visitors think of the Mayans as an ancient civilization that disappeared long ago, but the fact is that while many other indigenous groups have vanished or been absorbed into the general population, the Mayan culture, customs, language and beliefs remain strong on the Yucatan Peninsula, even today. On this tour you ll witness the reality that faces these remarkable people as their ancient culture collides with and blends into the modern world. Begin your adventure in a small, contemporary Mayan community built up around the remains of an ancient Mayan settlement and visit one of the fascinating ruins located right in the middle of town. Follow your guide into an authentic Mayan house where you ll learn about the local food and the ancient medicines. You ll hear about the sacred Mayan tree and its role in the cosmos as well as legends, lore and prophesies written in the Mayan calendar. If you ve visited any Mayan ruin or are remotely interested in the first people that populated the Americas, then you ll be surprised, fascinated and left with a new-found respect for this long-lived culture and the legacy they leave here in Costa Maya.

6 Norwegian Pearl Whether island hopping in the Caribbean winter sunshine, or cruising up close to the awesome glaciers of Alaska, Norwegian Pearl is the perfect cruise ship to take you there. One of our quartet of popular Jewel-Class ships, she offers an amazing array of facilities including 20 delicious dining options, 15 bars and lounges, casino, spa, pools, fitness centre and 10-pin bowling in the Bliss Ultra Lounge. As for accommodation, from three bedroom The Haven Villas to comfortable Inside Staterooms, you ll feel right at home. Freestyle Cruising On NCL, you're always free to... whatever With Norwegian Cruise Line, Freestyle Cruising is all about flexibility and freedom. Freedom from stress. Freedom from schedules. Freedom to create your own vacation. On an NCL cruise, you can eat where you want, when you want, with whom you want. And with up to 13 different restaurants and dining rooms on board, you can certainly eat whatever you want. You can also dress the way you want and, at the end of your cruise, get off the ship whenever and however work best for you. Flight included from Moncton, NB and return Overnight hotel including breakfast at the YVE Hotel Miami before the cruise 11-day Panama Canal Cruise aboard the Norwegian Pearl All meals on board the Norwegian Pearl All onboard entertainment including Broadway and Vegas style shows Optional night in Moncton prior to tour at additional cost (must be requested at time of booking) Fully escorted by Target Tours Prices based on Double Occupancy: Inside cabin Contact us for rates Ocean view cabin Contact us for rates Balcony cabin Contact us for rates Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. All taxes included. Deposit of $750 per person due at time of booking. Final Payment August 10 th, Tour Director and Driver Your Tour Director and Driver play an important role in making your vacation as memorable and hasslefree as possible. While optional, gratuities are a great way to show your appreciation. The suggested industry guideline is $3.00 to $6.00 per person, per day for your Tour Director and also your Driver. This should be extended on a voluntary and individual basis at the completion of the tour.

7 Travel Insurance Your tour price does not include travel insurance. If you are covered, we advise you to look into coverage details, if there is a deductible, if you need to pay up front, and where to call in case of emergency. We highly recommend medical, trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage. If you would like a quote, please call our office at You can prepay cruise gratuities in Canadian dollars before final payment. Please contact us for details. Target Tours P.O. Box 2693 Charlottetown, PEI C1A 8C info@targettours.ca