Taste of the Caribbean and Panama Canal
Discover wonderfully preserved parts of history mixed with picturesque beaches and vibrant cultures on this 10-night journey.
Go Next
800-842-9023
Debbie Vargo
vargo.42@osu.edu
Trip overview
Begin your adventure aboard Oceania Cruises' Sirena with a few days in Panama City, a city that connects north and south, historic and modern. Then, marvel at the Panama Canal before strolling down the narrow stone walkways of historic Cartagena. Gaze at the white-peaked Sierra Nevada and rest in the sand of the forest-lined beaches of Santa Marta. In Oranjestad, observe the colorful colonial buildings before traveling across the floating bridge in Willemstad. Relax in the quiet, beautiful haven of Port Antonio and become a rum master in George Town or explore the mesmerizing depths of the ocean on a scuba diving excursion.
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- Included round-trip airfare from select U.S. and Canadian gateway cities
- Included round-trip airport transfers
- OLife Choice offer––choice of six free shore excursions, free House Select Beverage Package, or $600 shipboard credit (per stateroom, based on double occupancy)
- Aquamar Spa and Vitality Center
- Unlimited complimentary soft drinks, bottled water, cappuccino, espresso, tea, and juice
- Private Welcome Reception
- Attentive service from an experienced onboard Go Next Program Manager
- Comprehensive pre-departure information
- All air- and cruise-related government taxes, surcharges and fees
*All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and early booking deadlines. Dates, itineraries, and prices are subject to change.
Day 1: Panama City, Panama - Embark
Day 2: Panama City, Panama and Panama Canal Daylight Transit
Day 3: Cartagena, Colombia
Day 4: Santa Marta, Colombia
Day 5: Oranjestad, Aruba
Day 6: Willemstad, Curacao
Day 7: Cruising the Caribbean Sea
Day 8: Port Antonio, Jamaica
Day 9: George Town, Cayman Islands
Day 10: Cruising the Straits of Florida
Day 11: Miami, Florida
Preferred Travel Insurance
USI Travel Insurance Services is the preferred provider of travel insurance for The Ohio State University. USI is a comprehensive plan that offers three options, allowing you to select the coverage that best suits your needs. You can find additional details, request a quote and purchase a plan online at https://my.travelinsure.com/ohiostate/ or by calling 1-800-937-1387. Please consider this as an option. You are also welcome to purchase trip insurance from a provider of your choice.
Refunds and cancellations
If you choose to cancel your reservation, we must receive written notice of your cancellation either via certified mail, overnight courier, or e-mail sent to cancel@gonext.com. (with a confirmation of receipt from us). The following cancellation fees apply to cancellations received by us on the days below before the date of departure.
Cruise Cancellation Fees:
181 days or more = No penalty, Full Refund
180-91 days = $250 per person
90-76 days = 25% of total fare
75-61 days = 50% of total fare
60-31 days = 75% of total fare
30-0 days = 100% of total fare
If a flight or other delay for any reason prevents you from joining the trip on the date of departure, you will be considered a no-show, and we cannot provide a full or partial refund or credit toward a future trip. For Owner's, Vista and Oceania Suites, the cancellation amounts are as listed above with one exception, the administrative fee from 180 to 91 days prior to sailing is 10% of the fare.
Additional refunds and cancellations for Go Next programs
Go Next Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Program Cancellation Fees:
121 days or more = No Penalty, Full Refund
120-91 days = 25% penalty of total fare, per program
90-61 days = 50% penalty of total fare, per program
60-0 days = 100% of total fare, per program
If you cancel any Go Next Program, your rights to a refund are limited. Any requests for cancellation must be communicated to Go Next in writing. Submit a written cancellation to cancel@gonext.com. Applicable refunds, if any, will be made within 14 days after the cancellation. (Subject to change; refer to your brochure for current rates.)