Grand Panama Canal
From San Diego to Fort Lauderdale!
April3-17, 2011
Sail the Caribbean, visit South America the Panama Canal, Guatemala and several ports in Mexico!
CruisePricing Information
(Prices are per person based on number of persons
sharing an insidestateroom)*
Two in a Stateroom……………....$1,995
Three in a Stateroom….…….…...$1,595
One in a Stateroom………………$2,995
*Airfare is NOT included but will be arranged by Webb Tours as people register. Estimated air cost is $350 - $400.
To register for the tour, call us at 278-3101 or 800-658-8519… OR go online to Webbtours.com and download our reservation form. This detailed brochure is also available online.
April 3, 2011: Late morning flight to San Diego. Transfer to the San Diego Pier where we board the ms Rotterdam and prepare to set sail on our Grand Panama Canal adventure.
April 4/5: Enjoy two days at sea sailing the deep, blue waters of the Pacific. This is your chance to explore the luxurious Rotterdam. Holland America is often the highest rated cruise line with impeccable service, outstanding cuisine and fewer passengers than on the same sized ships. There are multiple restaurants, “As You Wish” dining (meaning you eat when you want), spas, pools, attractive public areas and more.
April6: Port of Call in beautiful Puerto Vallarta with its quaint Old Town, cobbled streets and bustling open markets. Nearby are rugged canyons and verdant jungles. Our optional, private Webb Tours shore excursion exposes you to canyons, beaches and jungle of the area (4 ½ hours). You’ll then have some time for shopping before you return to the ship.
April 7: At sea
April 8: Port of Call in Huatulco, Mexico. Warm sun, sandy beaches and NINE beautiful bays rimmed in every shade of blue. Our optional Webb Tours excursion will take us by Catamaran into five of the nine bays. We’ll see the famous blowhole then spend 30 minutes in Organo Bay. We’ll also visit peaceful Maguey Bay, Chahue Bay and others before returning to town for a chance to browse on your own.
April 9: Port of Call in Chiapas, Mexico. This is the gateway to the Mayan world of the Pacific, shrouded in jungle and mystery. Our optional private excursion takes us to the Mayan site of Izapa, dating to around 500 BC. One of the highlights is a chance to see the famous so-called “Tree of Life Stone” (Stela #5). This will be particularly interesting to LDS visitors. On the way back, we’ll visit a chocolate factory and see how cacao beans are transformed into chocolate. It is a very interesting day.
April 10: Port of Call in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. Our private excursion will take us to the colonial capital of Guatemala which is ANTIGUA. Surrounded by scenic volcanoes, Antigua is one of Central America’s most nostalgic cities, and in a lovely setting. A guide will share the history as we enjoy this gentle city. We’ll also visit one of the colorful local towns (San Antonio Aguas Calientes) for some fun browsing in a colorful, local market. Our excursion includes lunch at Santo Domingo, an authentic monastery converted into a five star hotel. This is ELEGANT and a very memorable meal (trust us). We’ll be out 5-6 hours today
April 11: At sea
April 12: Port of Call in Fuerte Amador, Panama for a few hours this evening. No private shore excursion today.
April 13: Full day transit of the Panama Canal from the Pacific Ocean, into the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks, into the Gillard Cut, through the Gatun Lakes and exiting the canal through the Gatun Locks. We’ll enter the canal at 5:00 AM and exit at 7:00 PM. This is a FASCINATING (and beautiful) day from start to finish.
April 14: Port of call in Cartagena, Columbia. Your Webb Tours optional private excursion will show you this interesting port city with a stroll through the quaint old town, views of the the famous Bocachica Castle, some time for browsing and more. Cartagena was a famous port for pirates in the 16th and 17th centuries (as gold was being transported to Spain). It is an interesting place to visit.
April 15/16: At sea enjoying the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
April 17: Arrive in Fort, Lauderdale, Florida and transfer to the airport for flights home. .
Panama Canal Cruise Pricing for other stateroom types (per person, based on double occupancy):
Inside Stateroom (Category M): / $1,995Inside Stateroom (Category J- higher on the ship) / $2,089
Ocean View Stateroom (Category EE): / $2,395
Private Verandah Stateroom : / $3,395
These prices include cruise, taxes, port charges, government fees and all meals on the ship. Airfare and transfers are additional.
Registration Information:
To make a reservation, simply fill out the attached reservation form and send it to us with a deposit of $400 per person. When we receive your deposit, we will mail you a receipt confirming that you are registered for the tour. A letter with instructions, hotel address, flight information and more will be sent be sent 90 days prior to departure at which time the balance will be due. You do not need to pay the balance until after you receive that packet. We require final payments in the form of a check. If that is not possible, arrangements can be made to use a credit card. Webb Tours accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover for tour deposits.
Cancellation Penalties
We understand that you may need to cancel your trip for whatever reason. If it is 76 days or more before departure, all money will be refunded. If it is within 75 days, we will charge you only what the cruise line charges us. If cancellation occurs between 75 days and 31 days prior to departure, you will forfeit your deposit. If it is within 30 days of departure, additional penalties (up to the total amount) will apply. For airlines, specifically, tickets are generally non refundable when purchased. However, most airlines will allow the value of the canceled tickets to be reused for future travel, though a penalty may be assessed to reuse the tickets. If you have to cancel, Webb Tours will work with other providers to obtain as much refund as possible for our travelers. Our travelers know us to be very fair in this regard.
Cancellation Insurance:
Cancellation insurance is also available should you be interested. The insurance provider that we us is a company called Travelex. You can learn about them at With this insurance, most of your money will be returned to you in case you have to cancel for covered reasons (illness or death of an immediate family member) at the last minute. The price for the insurance varies based on the price of the trip and the age of the participant (at the time the insurance is purchased). Prices are as follows:
Trip Cost / Ages 0-34 / Ages 35-59 / Ages 60-69 / Ages 70-79 / Ages 80+$1,000-$1,500 / $68 / $85 / $111 / $159 / $242
$1,501-$2,000 / $88 / $108 / $147 / $210 / $307
$2,001-$2,500 / $108 / $131 / $179 / $256 / $374
$2,501-$3,000 / $127 / $153 / $211 / $304 / $440
$3,001-$3,500 / $146 / $167 / $243 / $348 / $510
$3,501-$4,000 / $165 / $179 / $276 / $400 / $598
$4,001-$4,500 / $182 / $199 / $333 / $438 / $665
$4,501-$5,000 / $203 / $221 / $374 / $495 / $751
If you are interested in the insurance, it is best to purchase it when your deposit is made as all preexisting conditions are waived. However, insurance may be purchased any time up to the point you make your final payment. Insurance cannot be purchased after your final payment is made. Webb Tours is not the insurer and aces as agent for Travelex. To activate your insurance, we need your premium and your birth date. Insurance also includes trip interruption coverage (if you have to leave the tour early), $500,000 medical evacuation, $50,000 in medical benefits, $1,000 for lost baggage and $250 for baggage delay.
Mail deposit and enclosed reservation form to:
WEBB TOURS
2378 Evergreen Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Tel. (801) 278-3101
or Toll Free 1-800-658-8519
Or call us and register over the phone. We hope you can join us.