CRUISE OF THE MAYAN WORLD

BELIZE, COSTA MAYA AND TIKAL

Dec. 13-20, 2009

ONLY $699 + TAXES OF $76

THE MAYAN RUINS OF TIKAL

 Escape the December cold and join us for a cruise visiting the most awe inspiring Mayan Ruins and some of the best snorkel and scuba diving spots in the world, including Belize, Costa Maya and Tikal, as well as a visit to scenic Key West.

Our cruise will spend a day in Belize – home of the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world, next to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.  Belize offers some of the world’s best snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities

We will spend a day in Costa Maya, home to some of the most exciting Mayan ruins and fabulous beaches

We will visit Santo Tomas De Castila, Guatemala – gateway to the most important and awe inspiring ruins of the Mayan world – TIKAL.  Tikal is the largest excavated site in the Americas.   A visit to Tikal will leave you awe struck by its huge, dramatic temple.

Plus, we will visit Key West, home to white sandy beaches and a its famed great sunset.

ITINERARY

Descriptions of our ports of call

Key West, Florida

An American town that moves to the sensuous rhythms of the Caribbean. Inspiration for Audubon, Hemingway, Harry Truman and Jimmy Buffett. Conch culture, coral reefs and sleek racing catamarans await. How will you mark your time here?

Visit the Hemmingway house, or the southernmost point in the US.

As we sail away, watch one of Kew West’s famous waterfront sunsets, arguably the most beautiful sunset in the US, from the deck of our ship.

Sample shore excursions: Old Town Trolley & Conch Train; Key West Cup Regatta; The Trails of Margaritaville Walking Tour; Pirate Soul & Shipwreck Museum.

Belize City, Belize

An eco-tourist's paradise. Offshore, friendly stingrays glide over the second longest barrier reef in the world; inland, brilliant butterflies loop through steamy jungles.

If you love snorkeling or scuba diving you will love Belize.

If you love mayan ruins or the great outdoors, you will love belize.

Sample shore excursions: Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich & Marimba Lunch; Shark Ray Alley & San Pedro; Cave Tubing & Rain Forest Walk.

Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala

Your portal to the fascinating Mayan ruins of Guatemala and Honduras: the mighty Acropolis of Quirigua National Park and Cop n, Paris of the ancient Mayan world, Each an enigma waiting to be solved.

This is the gateway to explore Tikal, the massive Mayan Ruin site that is arguably the great of all the famed ruins sites in the Mayan World

Sample shore excursions: Archaeological Cop n & Honduras Countryside; Amatique Bay Resort; Quirigua Archaeological Ruins; Hacienda Tijax; Eco-adventure Hike; Tikal Mayan Ruins by Air.

Costa Maya Mexico

The quiet side of Mexico. Here, along an unspoiled coastal paradise, archaeology buffs discover Mayan ruins shrouded in magic and mystery; divers find treasure in fantastic coral reefs and beach lovers find scenic quiet beaches to relax and unwind.

Sample shore excursions: Kohunlich Mayan Ruins; Coral Reef Snorkel; 4 x 4 All-terrain Expedition;

We will sail on Holland America Line, consistently ranked as one of the top cruise lines for luxury and customer service.

Our ship, the MS Ryndam, offers 2 outdoor pools, a whirlpool, fitness center, 4 bars, a casino, , movie theater, beauty salon, sauna, steam room and more.

CRUISE COSTS:

INSIDE CABINS: $699 + $76 TAXES

OCEAN VIEW CABINS: $799 + $76 TAXES

BALCONY CABINS: $1399 + $76 TAXES

ALL RATES INCLUDE FREE ROOMMATE MATCHING BASED ON AGE, SEX AND SMOKING OR NON SMOKING.

OPTIONAL SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:

INSIDE CABINS: $599

OCEAN VIEW CABINS: $699

A $350 deposit is due within 10 days of making your reservation.

Deposits are refundable if cancelled 90 days prior to sailing.  Balance payments are due 75 days prior to travel