Locks & Redwood Shores – Panama Canal & Cabo

About this cruise

Block out 22 nights from April 1, 2028 and let this sailing from Fort Lauderdale do its thing. The route covers Cartagena, Panama Canal and Puntarenas, with additional stops along the US/Canada West Coast and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. You wind up in Vancouver, so it's worth planning a night or two there. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. The US/Canada West Coast route takes in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, United States and Canada, 8 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Acajutla stands out. It's El Salvador's Pacific gateway to Mayan ruins. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Eurodam keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. If you can, add a night in Fort Lauderdale before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All in all, it's a solid trip.