Panama Canal by Cruise Ship : The Complete Guide to Cruising the Panama Canal - Includes Mexican Riviera

by Vipond, Anne

• ISBN13: 9780969799184
• ISBN10: 0969799187
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Ocean Cruise Guides

Summary

This engineering marvel draws thousands of cruise passengers each year. From Caribbean base ports to San Diego, this reference provides the solid details readers need. Over 400 maps & full-color photos.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. VIII
General Information
Choosing Your Cruise	p. 10
Land Tours	p. 15
Shore Excursions	p. 16
Ports of Call	p. 18
Preparing for Your Cruise	p. 24
The Cruise Ship	p. 32
Natural Phenomena History of Panama Canal	p. 40
Spanish influence	p. 47
French attempt	p. 55
American takeover	p. 65
Art and Architecture	p. 86
Plant and Animal Life	p. 90
The Voyage and The Ports
Caribbean	p. 106
Florida	p. 108
San Juan, Puerto Rico	p. 124
St. Thomas	p. 140
Jamaica	p. 154
Grand Cayman	p. 166
Cozumel	p. 174
Aruba / Curacao	p. 184
Cartagena	p. 198
Panama--The Canal and Ports of Panama	p. 204
Central America	p. 242
Costa Rica	p. 246
Nicaragua	p. 255
Guatemala	p. 259
Mexican Riviera	p. 264
Huatulco	p. 276
Acapulco	p. 279
Zihuatanejo	p. 286
Puerto Vallarta	p. 290
Mazatlan	p. 296
Cabo San Lucas / Sea Of Cortez	p. 300
West Coast Ports
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Vancouver	p. 308
Glossary: Cruise Lines	p. 326
Index	p. 331
Color Pull-Out Map with Port Maps	p. 337
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