Fort Lauderdale is a coastal metropolis in southeast Florida’s panhandle, nestled between the blue exotic Everglades and turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The United States’ top cruise destination welcomes 11 cruise lines, 33 cruise ships and more than four million tourists annually. Fort Lauderdale is famed as the birthplace of “Spring Break’, which originated in the 1930s and has shaped the city as one of America’s party capitals.

-

-

An island located off the west coast of Panama, Fuerte Amador is the gateway to Panama City. Sitting close to the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, it offers the perfect place to watch ships enter the locks as they begin to traverse the canal. In addition to holding numerous canal-related museums and attractions, Fuerte Amador offers easy access to Panama City, the metropolis-like capital city and heart of the nation.

-

Surfers and divers from all over the world flock to San Juan del Sur for its beautiful beaches and fantastic waves. Close to port, cruise passengers can meander into town and check out the local bars and restaurants, while shore excursions and guided tours offer access to some of Nicaragua's most beautiful nature. Take a tour of the nearby city of Granada, which played an important role in Nicaragua's early colonial period. Or visit the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano inside Nicaragua's largest national park. Whether you're in to surfing, sunbathing, or learning about history, San Juan del Sur has something to offer.