About the cruise

Fly to Acapulco and join Artemis for a transit of the spectacular Panama Canal. Puerto Chiapas is the gateway to the Mayan World in the Pacific, and the land of sun and natural magic in Southern Mexico. Enjoy the beautiful beaches, tropical vegetation, tall mountains, and rich traditions of the area. Visit Palenque, a fascinating ancient Mayan metropolis situated in the middle of the rainforest. Puerto Quetzal is rich in remains from the mighty empire of the mysterious Maya. You can even see their descendants, fashioning artefacts and jewellery in time-honoured fashions that date back millennia.

Fuerte Amador lies at the Pacific end of the Panama Canal on a peninsula jutting out from Balboa. Head into Panama City to explore its atmospheric old quarter, Casco Viejo – a warren of streets lined with fine French and Spanish colonial houses and site of a neo Classical palace. Next you will transit of the awe-inspiring Panama Canal, a massive feat of engineering and a man made wonder of the world. You will marvel at the vast locks, the impenetrable rainforest and the abundant wildlife as you explore ‘The Big Ditch’. Santo Tomas de Castilla is your gateway to the fascinating Mayan ruins of Guatemala and Honduras. Tour the Mayan ruins at Tikal or explore the mighty Acropolis of Quirigua National Park.

Costa Maya was once home to the indigenous Mayan Indians on the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. From here you can explore lesser-known historic Mayan sites or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches. Roatan is one of the three beautiful Bay islands located off the north coast of Honduras. It is set on a coral reef and beholds scenic reserves, botanical gardens and some of the finest beaches in Latin America and the Caribbean. For many people, Grand Cayman is paradise. With its dazzling Seven-Mile Beach, fantastic snorkelling and opulent homes and hotels – the island is truly idyllic. Especially as it also offers one of the most comprehensive and confidential banking havens in the world. Disembark in Montego Bay and take an overnight flight back to the UK.