Cruise met Insignia vanuit Papeete (Tahiti) – 37 nachten

The island of Tahiti’s urban center has much to offer visitors. Take a stroll through the new Jardins Paofai, watch the surfers on their longboards, marvel at Faarumai Waterfalls, The Blowhole, Fern Grottos.

The island of Tahiti’s urban center has much to offer visitors. Take a stroll through the new Jardins Paofai, watch the surfers on their longboards, marvel at Faarumai Waterfalls, The Blowhole, Fern Grottos.

Breathtakingly beautiful, stunning landscapes await, from the verdant mountains to the azure seas and white sand beaches. Take a canoe ride through the lagoon; snorkel, scuba or helmet-dive the reefs, or hike up to the Afareaitu Waterfalls.

Pure, pristine and dreamlike, the ecosystem of this gorgeous island is home to extremely rare birds, plants and crustaceans. Quaint villages, old coral churches and welcoming people are intertwined with a spectacular lagoon creating a paradise like none other in the world.

Visit the entrancing Vaipo Waterfalls and Cascade Tevaipo, which is one of the world’s tallest falls at over 1,100 feet. Wander the black sand beaches, marvel at the giant tiki at Piki Vehini, or get adventurous on an all-terrain vehicle excursion around the craggy island.

Enjoy the sun-drenched beaches surrounding this active city, climb Diamond Head or visit the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on U.S. soil. Pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial or take a surfing lesson on Waikiki Beach.

Enjoy the sun-drenched beaches surrounding this active city, climb Diamond Head or visit the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on U.S. soil. Pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial or take a surfing lesson on Waikiki Beach.

“Water en vuur regeren hier: Dit is een land van groene regenwouden doorsneden door sprankelende watervallen. Maar vurige elementen vlammen langs de vulkanische kust van Kohala en de brullende oven van de vulkaan Kilauea: lava is uit de krater blijven sijpelen sinds de laatste uitbarsting in 1983.

De natuur is zowel een zegen voor Hilo als een uitdaging. De prachtige baai in de vorm van een halve maan werkte als een trechter voor twee grote tsunami’s die de stad teisterden met tragedies die nooit zijn vergeten en hopelijk nooit meer herhaald worden. (Hilo’s Pacific Tsunami Museum blijft toonaangevend op het gebied van veiligheidsonderricht.)

Ooit was Hilo een bedrijvig visserij- en landbouwgebied, en het is uitgegroeid tot een commercieel centrum voor de suikerrietindustrie in de jaren 1800. De waterkant is herbouwd sinds de laatste verwoestende muur van water in 1960 en bloeit als een centrum van galerieën, onafhankelijke winkels, boerenmarkten en aantrekkelijke restaurants met producten van eigen bodem. Een astronomisch centrum van wereldklasse heeft zich aangesloten bij deze mix en onderstreept het ontzaglijke ervan met de telescopen bovenop Mauna Kea (’s werelds hoogste berg van de voet tot de top, die de Everest met 1.363 meter, of 4.472 voet overtreft!). Daarnaast eert de lommerrijke Banyan Drive aardsere sterren met de Walk of Fame. Kijk omhoog, kijk naar beneden: Overal waar u kijkt, ziet Hilo er goed uit.”

San Diego is living proof that a big city can still feel like a small town. Its Spanish heritage is evident at popular sights like the Junípero Serra Museum, where the first mission was founded, and at Point Loma, which is dominated by a statue of explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo. The breathtaking point is also a great spot to watch for migrating Pacific gray whales. Other noteworthy attractions include the thought-provoking San Diego Museum of Man, the peaceful Botanical Building and Lily Pond, and the signature San Diego Zoo, where rare species such as giant pandas and lowland gorillas are exhibited. Ship buffs will enjoy the maritime museum, where you can board and tour the vessels.

Revel in a scenic tour of this exotic desert landscape and enjoy fabulous views of the rugged coastline and an incredible cactus garden. Snorkel in a quiet cove or go in search of migrating gray whales. Or visit the neighboring port of San Jose del Cabo for a taste of old Mexico.

Eén stop geeft je het beste van beide werelden: Zihuatanejo, een rustig vissersdorpje in een schilderachtige, beschutte baai waar ambachtslieden en vissers werken zoals ze al eeuwen doen; en Ixtapa, een modern resort op slechts vijf mijl afstand maar een wereld apart, met hoogbouwhotels, brede met palmen omzoomde boulevards en een golfbaan van wereldklasse. Voorbeeld kustexcursies: Snorkel Adventure; Hoogtepunten van Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo; Las Gatos Snorkel & Jungle Wandeling; Isla Ixtapa.

Drive into the mountains to beautiful old Antigua, once the country’s colonial capital, and discover its lovely bougainvillea-draped buildings and breathtaking views of emerald volcanoes. Travel to famed Lake Atitlan and step back in time as you encounter the indigenous people in all of their finery still living along the lakeshore. Or better yet, fly to Flores and experience the magnificent and enigmatic Mayan temples and palaces of the Tikal complex, surrounded by jungle.

Nicaragua’s largest port, Corinto sits on an island connected to the mainland by bridges. Nicaragua is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, and the area offers long stretches of white sand and clear blue waters. Visit the nearby city of León to see the wonderful cathedral, monuments and colonial buildings as well as the ruins of León Viejo, one of the oldest Spanish settlements in the Americas.

Be awed by the spectacular rainforest canopy, whether you walk through it or ride an aerial tram. Discover breathtaking waterfalls, butterfly gardens and a cloud forest. Watch for curious monkeys and brilliantly colored birds. Ride horseback through a rare virgin tropical dry forest. Or enjoy a scenic drive to San Jose and see this charming city and its sights.

The Panama Canal is approximately 50 miles long and joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The waterway was cut through one of the narrowest portions of land joining North and South America and took over 400 years to complete. The canal was started by the French and finished by the United States. During the course of this construction over 30,000 people lost their lives. The first ship to transit the Panama Canal was in 1914 and today about fourteen thousand vessels do so each year.

Take a scenic drive through the residential area of Manga and admire the beautiful mansions. Explore the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, a fort that was once the most important military structure built in Latin America. Enjoy a boat ride to the Islas del Rosario and continue to the island of San Martín de Pajarales to visit the aquarium. Board a beautiful Spanish galleon, a replica of a 17th century sailing ship, for a cruise of the inner bay of Cartagena.

“Vaar mee met tenderbootjes naar Georgetown waar u kunt genieten van het strand of de watersport. Of slenter heerlijk langs alle souvenirwinkels.

Bezienswaardigheden
-Stingray City
-Green Turtle Farm
-Hell in West Bay, Grand Cayman
-Pedro Castle
-East End
-Ridgefield wrak
-Pirate Caves”

People-watchers will enjoy South Beach’s Ocean Drive, while architecture buffs will love the Art Deco District. If you’re looking for something a bit different, there are world-class museums and shopping venues too. In Miami, there really is something for everyone.

Venture to the expansive sand beaches of Cocoa Beach or explore the Kennedy Space Center at nearby Cape Canaveral. Orlando is a little over an hour away, and the Disney, Sea World and Universal Studios theme parks beckon. Or take a stroll around Lake Eola and enjoy the boutiques and restaurants of downtown Orlando.

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world’s most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world’s most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.