New York City Add-On

While our Panama Canal cruise begins in Fort Lauderdale, it is possible to board the ship in New York City, enjoying three extra nights onboard and from many eastern or midwestern points, New York City has vastly better train connections. Guests also have the thrill of sailing out of New York City past Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, an ideal start to a nostalgic holiday. Better still, we have a lovely New York City hotel package that includes an overnight stay (January 12th) at the renowned Waldorf Astoria, a special sailing day luncheon at the "21 Club" and a transfer to the pier where we board Queen Elizabeth. Rates for this package are quite reasonable at $245pp double occupancy including hotel stay with all taxes, the grand "21 Club" and transfer to the ship. Extra nights are also available at modest cost.

Across America By Train

Not only will our guests see the Panama Canal by day but scenic wonders await to & from the voyage with the complimentary round-trip train travel we have included from your hometown! This allows you to enjoy, before or after your cruise, travel aboard such legendary trains as the California Zephyr, the Empire Builder, the Southwest Chief and the Coast Starlight. We make all reservations for you and handle all of the details. Highly recommended after the voyage arrives in Los Angeles, for our friends in the East and Midwest, is travel back to Chicago aboard the storied Southwest Chief, offering up a visual feast of daylight passages through the Arizona desert, and passing through Albuquerque, New Mexico. All aboard!