Queen Victoria Caribbean & Panama Canal Cruise

11 nights roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale

March 18–29, 2011
Cunard Queen Victoria

Pied Piper proudly presents...
A Caribbean/Panama Canal Cruise on the new Queen Victoria !
An Eleven Night Sailing from Ft. Lauderdale to the Caribbean and Panama Canal!
Be among the first to sail on the newest ocean liner to be built for the Cunard fleet! A worthy successor to the ocean liners of the 20th century, the Queen Victoria will be one of the most exciting vessels to sail the seas!

To set eyes on her sleek outline, with her distinctive black and red livery, is to recognise her instantly as the latest Classic Cunarder, a unique marriage of heritage and innovation.

As one of the first guests ever to embark, you will encounter the dramatic three-tier Grand Lobby, whose magnificent staircase and eye-catching artwork offers a lavish taste of life aboard. Walk around the ship and you'll see elaborate chandeliers adorn the Queens Room double height ceiling to enhance its calm grandeur. The Winter Garden is all light and relaxation, very much colonial in tone, with decked floors and leafy foliage - its glass roof even opens to the warm breeze.

Elegant and stylish, every public room will create a unique ambience where our renowned White Star Service™ continue to surpass expectations.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Explore the "Venice of America", with its lacework of over 165 miles of canals and yachts as huge as the mansions they're moored at. Stroll along the tree-lined Las Olas, and wander into its upscale boutiques and wonderful restaurants. Enjoy the shops and cafés of Riverwalk, close to the Arts and Science District.

Everglades National Park
Covering the southern tip of Florida, the Everglades is pristine wetlands that have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is known for its rich birdlife and is the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles co-exist.

Flamingo Gardens
These lush gardens comprise 60 acres (24 hectares) showcasing rare, exotic and native plants including 22 champion trees. Attractions include the Everglades "Free Flight" Aviary, Alligator Lagoon, River Otter and Bobcat Habitats, Birds of Prey Center and the Wildlife Encounter.

Intracoastal Waterway
Considered the "Venice of America," Ft. Lauderdale consists of 300 miles (483km) of navigable inland waterways lined with multimillion-dollar mansions, estates, and yachts belonging to the rich and famous.

Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas

Overlooked by Fort Christian, this town owes its legacy to Danish settlers who arrived nearly 350 years ago. Azure skies and lush plantations add to its popular appeal, as do quaint streets lined by duty-free boutiques.

Mountain Top
Highest point on the island that offers spectacular views of Magens Bay and neighbouring islands.

Magens Bay
Rated by National Geographic as one of the top 10 beaches in the world.

St.Peter Great House
This Caribbean hideaway was once a haunt of the rich and famous. It offers impressive views from the observation deck perched 1,000 feet (304.8m) above sea level.

Coral World
This marine park includes a predator tank, Marine Gardens, aquariums and a touch pool.

St.John
Virgin Islands National Park covers two-thirds of the island, providing beautiful beaches and impressive snorkelling in the marine preserve.

Duty Free Shopping
St. Thomas has long been known for excellent duty free shopping. Many of the ship's tours include time for shopping plus you get to experience the history and sights of the island.

Philipsburg, St.Maarten

This Caribbean gem is all about choice. Stroll along the inland salt lake or head for the gorgeous city beach. Search the quaint clothes boutiques or browse for duty-free bargains. It's entirely up to you.

Philipsburg Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Housing more than 250 animals including six endangered species such as Bush Dogs, Golden Lion Tamarins and Scarlet Macaws.

Front Street
This 1km Street houses some of the islands most impressive buildings, including the white wooden courthouse topped with a cupola, built in 1793, the quaint Methodist church built in 1851 and a group of elegant colonial houses, a small museum and two large marinas.

Fort Amsterdam
Built in 1963, this elevated Dutch fort gives spectacular views from its position between Great Bay and Little Bay.

St.George's, Grenada

You can't help but fall for St. George's sparkling blue harbour. Head to Richmond Hill for photo opportunities over the cheery red roofs set against the dark green mountains of the interior.

St.George's
Picturesque capital has remained nearly unchanged since the Colonial days.

Annandale Falls
Rushing water is framed by hanging ferns and a variety of the island's flowering and medicinal plants.

Seven Sisters Falls
Named for the series of seven falls that cascade down the mountain, the falls are reached by an approximately 45-minute hike through the rain forest.

Grand Etang Lake
Situated 1,900 feet (579.1m) above sea level in the crater of an extinct volcano.

Fort Frederick
Begun by the French in 1779 and completed by the English in 1791, the fort offers a fantastic view of the town and harbour below.

River Tubing
Enjoy one of the "coolest" tours in the Caribbean by floating down one of Grenada's prettiest rivers.

Kralendijk, Bonaire

Somewhere in the Caribbean – far, far away – is a marine paradise of angelfish, coral reefs, mangrove forests, graceful flamingos and sandy lagoons. This is just one of our destinations that has to be seen to be believed.

Kralendijk
Kralendijk, the capital of Bonaire, is the commercial and shopping area of the island. The best way to experience the local culture and to see the capital is to stroll along the quite avenues while admiring the Dutch influenced architecture.

Salt Flats
Salt has been mined from the sea in Bonaire since the 19th century and it forms stunning "white mountains" as it is prepared for shipment. Salt was originally mined by slaves and the huts they used to live in can still be visited.

Klein Bonaire
Klein Bonaire is an uninhabited island located just offshore of Bonaire. One of the best beaches, No Name Beach, is located here and the island also has many of the best snorkelling and diving sites.

Snorkelling and diving
Bonaire is world-renowned for its pristine coral reefs and vibrant fish populations. There is no doubt that some of the best snorkelling and diving in the entire Caribbean will be found in Bonaire's protected marine park.

Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is a 77 km (48 mi) ship canal that joins the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific ocean and a key conduit for international maritime trade. Annual traffic has risen from about 1,000 ships in the canal's early days to 14,702 vessels in 2008, displacing a total 309.6 million Panama Canal/Universal Measurement System (PC/UMS) tons.

One of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken, the canal had an enormous impact on shipping between the two oceans, replacing the long and treacherous route via the Drake Passage and Cape Horn at the southernmost tip of South America. A ship sailing from New York to San Francisco via the canal travels 9,500 km (6,000 miles), well under half the 22,500 km (14,000 miles) route around Cape Horn.