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Day 5 Apr 12, 2027 Colon, Panama 09:00 – 19:00 10.0 hrs ashore Panama is synonymous with the Panama Canal. While Panama connects Central America to South America, the Panama Canal, which opened in 1914, connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean. The channel reduces shipping time and currently connects 160 countries and 1,700 ports around the world. Hailed as an engineering marvel, the artificial waterway with its elaborate lock system is one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century. Arriving on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise into Colón, Panama’s gateway city, you’ll encounter the irresistible juxtaposition of the ancient and modern, the artificial and natural, as enormous computerized container ships transiting the canal slice through primeval rainforests teeming with fluorescent frogs and elusive wild cats. Book an MSC excursion to hop on a ferry that will take you along the length of the Panama Canal, through lakes and locks and past the Centennial and Americas bridges. Finally, you will arrive at Pacific port at the entrance to the Panama Canal, and then enjoy a 90-minute bus ride back to your ship. Not far from the ceaseless activity on the canal lies untamed nature. Take a guided eco-cruise on Gatún Lake, surrounded by rainforest. Gatún, created in 1913 to fill the fertile valley of the Chagres River, is the world's largest artificial lake, and an integral part of the dam and canal. Catch glimpses of exotic birds, monkeys, sloths, iguanas, crocodiles and more. Following your lake cruise, go on a rainforest walk and follow the eco-trail that surrounds the lake. Head off the beaten path on an MSC excursion to explore the world of the Emberá people, located only half an hour by dugout up the Chagres River. Emberá villagers, who live much as they did when the Spanish arrived in the 1500s, will welcome you in traditional dress, with dances, music and their artefacts: baskets, jewellery and the cocobolo, a small sculpture made from a special kind of wood. The Colón cruise also gives you the opportunity to discover bustling Panama City, the country’s capital, with its pleasant blend of modern and colonial architecture. Enjoy a scenic visit to Panama City’s cobblestoned historic centre, Casco Viejo, or the Colonial City, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Founded in 1673, the Casco Viejo, or Casco Antiguo as it is also called, was built following the near-total destruction of the original Panama City two years earlier, when it was attacked by an Englishman, Captain Henry Morgan. The Casco Antiguo brims with historical buildings, including a cathedral and national theatre, a French monument to the 22,000 workers who died building the Panama Canal, and the fabulous Las Bóvedas walkway. The tour also includes a quick visit to Agua Claras Locks (Expansion Centre) to see how the Panama Canal operates. Colon, Panama port guide Search cruises visiting Colon, Panama

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Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 16-day span: $2,066 · range $2,066–$3,297

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from $3,297

$131 / night

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BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED

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from $3,297

$131 / night

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from $3,627

$145 / night

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from $3,677

$147 / night

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from $3,847

$153 / night

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PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA

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from $3,887

$155 / night

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from $4,647

$185 / night

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from $4,977

$199 / night

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from $5,027

$201 / night

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from $5,197

$207 / night

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from $5,237

$209 / night

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Prices verified Jun 25, 2026

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Name	Supplier code	Type
BALCONY AUREA	BA	Balcony
BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED	BB	Balcony
PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA	BL1	Balcony
PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA	BL2	Balcony
DELUXE BALCONY WITH PARTIAL VIEW FANTASTICA	BP	Balcony
DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA	BR1	Balcony
DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA	BR2	Balcony
INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED	IB	Inside
DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA	IR1	Inside
DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA	IR2	Inside
OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED	OB	Oceanview
DELUXE OCEAN VIEW WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW FANTASTICA	OO	Oceanview
DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA	OR1	Oceanview
DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA	OR2	Oceanview
PREMIUM SUITE AUREA	SL1	Suite
MSC YACHT CLUB DELUXE SUITE	YC1	Suite
MSC YACHT CLUB ROYAL SUITE WITH WHIRLPOOL BATH	YC3	Suite
MSC YACHT CLUB TWO-ROOM GRAND SUITE	YCL	Suite
MSC YACHT CLUB EXECUTIVE AND FAMILY SUITE WITH BALCONY	YCT	Suite
MSC YACHT CLUB INTERIOR SUITE	YIN	Suite

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Your ship MSC Poesia 4★ **92,627** GT **3,013** guests Built **2008** MSC Poesia is an innovative cruise ship with elegant style that brings traditional craftsmanship to creative designs. From the spectacular foyer waterfall to the Zen Garden, authentic Japanese Sushi bar and opulent MSC Aurea Spa, MSC Poesia is an elegant cruise ship and perfect for total relaxation. The MSC Aurea Spa has a steam room, sauna, a whole range of beauty treatments and some of the most soothing massages at sea. For our more active guests, sports and fitness activities include a basketball court, tennis court, shuffleboard, state-of-the-art gym and mini-golf. There are 3 swimming pools, 4 whirlpool baths and a giant poolside cinema screen. Children and teens are equally well looked after and have their own clubs and parties, a dedicated Stone Age and Dinosaur Play Area, access to exhilarating video games and even a DJ disco! Food is always at the heart of an MSC cruise and the cuisine on board MSC Poesia is no exception. Each dish is prepared with fresh, quality ingredients by our skilful chefs and served in the elegant surroundings of the main dining rooms Il Palladio and Le Fontane. The varied lounge bars offer wine tasting in the Grappolo d’Oro , refreshing mojitos in the Mojito cocktail bar and indulgent cigars and spirits in the cigar room. MSC Poesia ship guide Search cruises on MSC Poesia

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