AAA Travel Member Benefits -
When you make a new CruiseWest booking during SeptemBEAR receive these member benefits:

Double member benefits 2011 sailings on:
10+ Night Sailings - Save $400 Per Person
7-9 Night Sailings - Save $200 Per Person
4-6 Night Sailings - Save $100 Per Person

Triple member benefits on 2010 and Q1 voyages
10+ Night Sailings - Save $500 Per Person
7-9 Night Sailings - Save $300 Per Person
4-6 Night Sailings - Save $150 Per Person

Applicable itineraries include Voyages of the Great Explorers, Panama Canal/Costa Rica, and Sea of Cortes
Combinable with early book, early final payment, GROUP discounts and B.E.A.R (Bookings earn added rewrds) program savings that do not exceed a 10% discount.

Early Bird Savings
Save up to $400 per person when you pay for your voyage by September 17, 2010. Mention promo code AA10SEPTB at time of booking.

Panama Canal & Costa Rica (or reverse) - Between Two Seas

Whether a photography or a history buff, or interested in environmental issues, in Costa Rica and Panama nature is at your fingertips. Meeting native Indians in their remote villages or traversing the Panama Canal, Cruise West will offer you a uniquely satisfying experience. Sail pristine coastlines and isolated waterways into the lush interiors of a land where time stands still. Explore local customs, venture into national parks and conservation areas teeming with wildlife. Swim, snorkel, kayak and explore by inflatable craft in a warm destination that offers both culture and wildlife.

Day 1 – Panama City, Panama
Transfer from the Panama City Airport to Colón and board the Pacific Explorer.

Day 2 – Portobelo, Panama
Take a guided tour of this city founded by Christopher Columbus. See a special performance of the Kuna Indians. Visit an old Spanish fort. And explore a mangrove forest of the Duarte River.

Day 3 – Panama Canal
Transit the incredible Panama Canal – a journey of over 50 miles through one of mankind’s most incredible achievements.

Day 4 – Darién Jungle
Be welcomed into the homes of the Emberá people in a village on the coast of the Darién Jungle.
You’ll laugh, dance, and take away memories to last a lifetime.

Day 5 and 6 – Coiba National Park
Spend two days in this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site. Swim and snorkel thorugh crystal-clear waters. Watch for an incredible 147 species of birds. Kayak at spectacular Granito de Oro Island. Visit prison ruins at Coiba Island. Then take a spectacular stroll to the south end of the island, all but untouched by human.

Day 7 – Golfo Dulce
Explore the exquisite gardens at Casa Orquideas (Orchid House), where you’ll view a massive collection of tropical fruit trees, bromeliads, cycads, palms, heliconias, ornamental plants, and more than 100 varieties of orchids. In the afternoon, take a stroll in search of toucans and monkeys.

Day 8 – Corcovado Conservation Area
Discover a pristine rainforest, populated by endangered species, including puma, tapir, poisen dart frogs, crocodile, jaguar, and marine turtles. Be amazed by 400 species of birds, 500 species of trees, and Costa Rica’s largest scarlet macaw population. And picnic on the beach, weather permitting.

Day 9 – Manuel Antonio National Park
Spend the day in this park consisting of 3 magnificent white-sand beaches running up to amazing jungles. Enjoy an unforgettable nature walk in search of monkeys, iguanas, agoutis, sloth, and the rare turquoise cotinga. Search for treasures in the small shopping area or just soak up the sun.

Day 10 – Los Sueños/San José
Disembark in Los Sueños and transfer to San José Airport for your flight home

To book: Call 866-446-4522 or visit your AAA office.