West Indies Explorer

Upon arrival in Panama City, you will meet your Viking Representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel to check in. After, you will have a complimentary welcome beverage, followed by time at your leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel’s amenities. This evening, you may choose to venture out of your hotel to dine at a local eatery, perhaps sampling some of the fresh seafood on offer in Panama City.

After breakfast, set out to explore Portobelo. This historic port town overlooks the Caribbean Sea and boasts a rich history; the ruins of the Spanish forts that once defended it were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. Following lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to the Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center to learn about this architectural wonder. Later, return to your hotel for a guided dinner experience, including a visit to the wine cellar with the hotel’s sommelier. (B, L, D)

Following breakfast at your hotel, drive to Biomuseo, Panama’s museum of biodiversity. Here, you will learn about the biodiversity of the area and its origins through an array of genetic, ecological, and biological displays. After a local lunch, transfer to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute at Punta Culebra, located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Explore a range of marine exhibits and more with your guide before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B, L)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to San Juan, where you will board your ship and begin your cruise. (B)