Celebrity Cruises Exotics 2008
Celebrity Cruises Exotics 2008
Celebrity Cruises Exotics 2008
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A barge traverses the Panama Canal; a scarlet macaw; Embera wood carvings and basket; cliff diver in Acapulco, Mexico.<br />
what would be about $2.5 billion today. Over 230<br />
million cubic yards of earth had to be removed<br />
during construction and thousands of workers were<br />
involved in the process. However, as large as the<br />
task was, the impact has been even greater. About<br />
14,000 ships pass through the canal each year,<br />
carrying about 203 million tons of cargo. The passage<br />
takes about nine hours, as opposed to the 15 days<br />
it would take to navigate a ship the 8,000 miles<br />
around the tip of South America. Yet as impressive<br />
as the numbers themselves are, they seem to fade<br />
as your ship makes its way through this waterway.<br />
Capuchin and howler monkeys climb among the<br />
trees that come down to the shore, and nearly 1,000<br />
species of colorful birds call out from the branches<br />
and soar on the thermals that rise from the waters.<br />
The Panama Canal truly represents man and nature<br />
at their best.<br />
Life Beyond the Canal Zone<br />
Aside from the wonders of the canal itself, these<br />
voyages offer a wealth of possibilities. You may want<br />
to catch a breeze in Aruba while skimming over the<br />
waves on a windsurfer or venture inland from<br />
Puntarenas, Costa Rica, to catch a glimpse of the<br />
elusive jaguar. Feel free to succumb to the seductive<br />
rhythms of reggae in Montego Bay while snacking<br />
on fiery jerk chicken, or peruse more historical flavor<br />
on a casual stroll through the old city of Cartagena,<br />
Colombia. There are waves to be ridden off San Diego’s<br />
Windansea Beach and sun to be worshipped in Huatulco,<br />
Mexico. But most importantly, everywhere you go there<br />
is an abundance of beauty and excitement to be savored.<br />
EXPERIENCES OF A LIFETIME<br />
We suggest that you book your shore excursions early. To view all shore<br />
excursion offerings and pricing, visit celebritycruises.com/shoreex.<br />
With one staff member for every two guests, it’s no wonder <strong>Celebrity</strong><br />
delivers attentive service, offering such treats as complimentary chilled<br />
towels upon returning from your shore excursions. So go ahead and enjoy<br />
your Panama Canal voyage and shore excursions to the fullest. We’re<br />
ready to serve you every step of the way.<br />
contact your travel agent | 800-852-7239 | celebritycruises.com<br />
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