Colon’s Cruise Ports

Colon’s cruise ports have become a key ingredient in the success of Panama’s tourism industry. These ports, the Cristobal Cruise Terminal and the Colon 2000 Cruise Terminal, service an increasing number of visitors who view Panama as a world-class cruise destination. They are a boon to this long-dormant industry.

Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas Cruise Takes You to the Beaches at Kralendijk

Kralendijk, Bonaire is in the Netherlands Antilles. This day stop on your Grandeur of the Seas cruise that departs from Panama, is a sleepy town with wonderful beaches, Creole cooking, and scuba diving along its coral reef. US dollars as well as credit cards are accepted.

There is so much beach at Kralendijk that locals just call the place “beach” or “playa”, the Spanish word for beach. This is a great place to wander along the beach with your feet in the surf or work on your tan. Because the waters around the island are a marine park scuba diving and snorkeling are close and a distinct possibility for your time “ashore.”

Panama’s Royal Caribbean Southern Caribbean Cruise – Ports of Call

Leaving Colon on Sunday evening, the week-long party gets into the swing of things. Although many join a cruise to enjoy the onboard facilities, fabulous food and entertainment, others use it as an opportunity to visit a number of different ports and experience a taste of each place.

Royal Caribbean Southern Caribbean Cruise: Grandeur of the Seas Departs from Colon

The itinerary for Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas out of Colon is proving both successful and popular amongst South American vacationers. For many, this is the first time they have ventured into the multi-million dollar-a-year cruise market, drawn by the convenience of the home port on Panama’s Caribbean coast. Colon is well able to handle the giant vessel in its deep water channels, whilst cruisers find it easy to get to, just one hour’s drive north from Panama City.