SUMMER & FALL 2012 - VOLUME 3 - Senior Tours Canada

PANAMA CANALCRUISE“FULL TRANSIT”aboard the Island Princess38.As early as the days of Columbus, man wasdetermined to find a short cut between theAtlantic and Pacific Oceans. By creating artificiallakes and immense lift locks, the Americansperformed one of the greatest engineering featsin history, completing the canal in 1914. A canalcrossing is memorable. The scenery around this8th wonder of the world is lush and tropical andthe intricate workings of the locks and sheerimmensity of the achievement are awe-inspiring.We sail from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles (orvice-versa) aboard the Island Princess, one ofthe newer ships in the Princess fleet. PrincessCruises, whose ships are considered among themost beautiful and hospitable, was one of thefirst cruise lines to traverse the canal. Their shipsare luxurious, floating resorts with all of thepleasures of a deluxe resort hotel. Facilitiesinclude swimming pools, a spa with sauna andmassage, aerobics and dance classes and dutyfreeboutiques. Enjoy the commentary on thehistory and highlights of the ports by the on-boardexperts, or relax in one of the luxurious loungeswith expansive windows and watch some of theworld's most dramatic scenery glide by.Food is considered an art form on the Princessships. The Italian chefs are renowned for theirinternational cuisine and the service isunsurpassed. You will delight in the dining optionsavailable; formal elegance in the dining room, 24hour dining, the Pizzeria, live jazz in the BayouCafé & Steakhouse, the outdoor Grill, Sabatini'sItalian restaurant, and the fantastic buffets.Entertainment is varied and almost endless.From after dinner drinks in one of the elegantlounges, with music to suit every taste, toBroadway style shows in the Princess Lounge.You may also visit the casino any time.• 15 DAYS • NOVEMBER 12 - 26The staterooms are exquisitely furnished withtwin beds (convertible to queen size), colour TVwith in-house movies and news channels,climate control, an audio system, refrigerator,telephone, wall safe, spacious closets and aprivate bathroom with shower only.HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS• Flights with Air Canada• Cruise as described including all meals,activities and entertainment• PLUS ALL TOUR INCLUSIONS on Page 1COSTSper person, double occupancy, from TorontoInside cabin - Baja Deck . . . . . . . . . . . .$3797Outside cabin - Emerald Deck(obstructed view) . . . . . . . .$3997Outside cabin - Plaza Deck (clear view) .$4297Cabin with balcony - Aloha or Baja Deck .$4597Single Supplement - add 40% to prices above(balcony cabins - add 60%)From Montreal or Ottawa add $90From Halifax add $190From Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver orCalgary add $390 (includes an overnight inToronto enroute to Fort Lauderdale).