A journey to uncover nature’s paradise, dazzling coral reefs, mystical Maya ruins and rousing rhythms right at the heart of Central America.
Costa Rica’s national parks – The world’s second largest coral reef a green paradise The Belize Barrier Reef is a 256-kilometre-long (159 miles) As more than a quarter of Costa Rica’s land is protected reef system which contains countless small coral islands. in the form of nature reserves, it provides a safe home The Lighthouse Reef Atoll features a particularly special for a truly unbelievable variety of fl ora and fauna. There natural wonder: the Great Blue Hole. This circular sub- seems to be no end to the natural highlights that await marine sinkhole, with a diameter of over 300 metres you in this peaceful little country, which has had no armed (0.19 miles), was formed during the last ice age and is a forces since 1948. The numerous national parks boast UNESCO World Heritage Site. Donning your snorkel and majestic volcanic craters and mysterious cloud forests getting an underwater view is obviously another great alongside picturesque beaches and evergreen rain- way to discover the impressive beauty of the reef. forests. The Tortuguero National Park, for example, can Maya cities in Mexico and Belize only be reached by sea or air because its landscape of The sophisticated culture of the Maya in Central canals and lagoons is so impenetrable. America, which began roughly 5,000 years ago and Several relaxing days at sea ended around the time of the Spanish conquest, is still Besides crossing worlds and discovering new lands, we a mystery. Their ceremonies seem to have been gory, let relaxation take a front seat on our yacht for four whole their step pyramids imposing, and their stone carvings days. Plenty of time to enjoy life under the white sails and required a great deal of skill. On our trip you will disco- to be spoilt in every way. ver three mystical Maya strongholds: Tulum, in Mexico, is the only Maya city situated on the coast; Altun Ha and Lamanai are in Belize. Lamanai is situated on the banks of an inland lagoon and remained populated for roughly 3,000 years. Excavations have revealed that over 20,000 people lived there around 700 AD.
A lecturer accompanies the trip Knowledge, entertainment and facts – our expert is on hand to give talks on a wide variety of specialist sub- jects. He will also be on board to answer any questions that you may have.
32 Havana Cienfuegos Cuba Cozumel MEXICO Jamaica Belize City Lighthouse Reef BELIZE Caribbean Sea Roatán GUATEMALA HONDURAS
EL SALVADOR NICARAGUA Islas del Maíz
Pacifi c Ocean San José Puerto Limón SEA CLOUD II – WINTER COSTA RICA
Explore six very different countries between Costa Rica and Cuba during two weeks of sailing: San José (Puerto Limón) – Cienfuegos
SEA CLOUD II 13 nights 11 Mar. to 24 Mar. 2017 SCII-1708 11 Mar. San José (Puerto Limón)/Costa Rica 18 Mar. Belize City/Belize 18.00 Guests arrive individually in Puerto Limón. Excursion to Lamanai with a boat trip.* Embarkation on the SEA CLOUD II. 19 Mar. Lighthouse Reef/Belize 08.00 13.00 12 Mar. Puerto Limón/Costa Rica 13.00 Snorkelling excursion to the Great Blue Hole.* Boat tour through the Tortuguero canals.* 20 Mar. At sea 13 Mar. Corn Islands/Islas del Maíz/Nicaragua 08.30 13.00 21 Mar. Cozumel/Mexico 08.00 18.00 14 Mar. At sea Excursion to the ancient Maya city of Tulum or beach bug- 15 Mar. At sea gy tour and snorkelling.* 16 Mar. Roatán/Honduras 08.00 14.00 22 Mar. At sea Cable car trip through the treetops and excursion to the 23 Mar. Cienfuegos/Cuba 17.00 beach.* 24 Mar. Cienfuegos/Cuba 17 Mar. Belize City/Belize 13.30 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually. Excursion to Altun Ha.* Itinerary subject to change! at anchor * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate.
Combination: Combine trips SCII-1708 and SCII-1709 (page 34), and save 10% on the cruise-only rate of the lower-priced trip.
You save 370 Cruise-only rates per person SCII-1708 Category if booked by 30 June 2016 from 01 July 2016 GTY double cabin** € 5.725 € 6.095 F € 6.325 € 6.695 E € 7.225 € 7.595 D € 8.185 € 8.555 C € 8.725 € 9.095 B € 10.325 € 10.695 A € 11.425 € 11.795 GTY single cabin** € 7.985 € 8.355 Single surcharge: Category C-F: 50%, Category A+B: 100% See page 42 for included services ** Guaranteed cabins: There is only a limited allotment available for these categories. 33