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Tauck Alaska vacations combine sightseeing by land, ship, floatplane, paddlewheel boat, and vintage railway to fully experience the 49th state. This is the realm of bald eagles, grizzlies, orcas, alpine peaks, and glacier-carved fjords. Raft through an eagle preserve, walk through centuries-old towns, pan for gold, and meet totem pole carvers. Tauck Bridges family Alaska tour will take you on an adventure that you will never forget. Alaska cruises open your eyes and heart to the natural wonderland that surrounds you morning, noon, and night.
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Tauck's Hawaii features ocean-view rooms the finest oceanfront resorts on multiple islands for the ultimate Hawaiian experience! From Kauai's rainforests to Maui's waterfalls and the Big Island's dramatic volcanic landscapes, discover the uniqueness of the islands. Enjoy a special visit to Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach, an old whaling town, a working ranch, and a coffee farm, with luaus, cruises, and plenty of free time to enjoy one of the world's favorite tropical playgrounds!
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Tauck's New England tours take you to green mountain ridges with white village steeples, quintessential harbors with tall sailboat masts, and historical icons, city and countryside. Experience a breathtaking landscape, painted with bold impressionist colors, on Tauck's fall foliage tour.The region is rich in Colonial history, featuring quaint architecture, museums with costumed interpreters, and entertaining walking tours. Learn more about the patriots of Boston, the whalers of Nantucket, or the Pilgrims at Plymouth on our New England tours with accommodations in historic hotels and popular resorts.
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New England
So many choices – gracious antebellum plantations, formal gardens, warm beaches, Civil War battlefields, a
Victorian island, jazz in New Orleans, a capital capitol... Tauck's
Mid-America / Southern USA trips take you to places truly intertwined with all that defines America today. Together with filmmaker Ken Burns we crafted a
Civil War themed tour (Most Hallowed Ground), The Tauck Chicago Event in October 2013, and The Tauck Jazz Event in New Orleans. And make your plans early for our premiere sporting event in May 2014 – Run For Roses: The Kentucky Derby!
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South / Mid USA
Western USA travel features diverse landscapes from painted canyons
to inspiring national parks, ancient cliff dwellings, the Pacific Ocean,
vineyards and chic cities. Sightsee by floatplane, jeep, trolley,
horseback, sky gondola, narrow gauge railroad, jet boat... Stay at
historic lodges inside the great national parks and great hotels in the
heart of the cities.
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US West
Cultured, cosmopolitan cities combine with rugged coastal scenery and quaint fishing villages on these Eastern Canada tours. They take you from thundering Niagara Falls to peaceful island cruises, from chateau-style hotels to the weathered house that inspired Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy views from the world's tallest freestanding structure, or from the top of coastal bluffs along the Cabot Trail.
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Eastern Canada
This is a land of jagged snow-capped peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, alpine lakes, and a grandeur that is indescribable. Our Western Canada tours explore impressive national parks and stay in legendary mountain resorts, with unique ways to sightsee including Ice Explorer, floatplane, nostalgic train, ferry steamer, jet boat, or ski gondola.
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Western Canada Tours
This is the heart of Europe: alpine vistas in Switzerland, Germany and Austria; preserved medieval towns and castles along the lush Rhine and Danube waterways; imperial splendors in Vienna and Budapest; cafés, bistros, and bierstubes in villages off-the-beaten-path; and architectural triumphs in grand cities of Amsterdam, Berlin, Warsaw, Prague, Dubrovnik, and more. When you embark on Central and Eastern Europe travel days with Tauck, you go far beyond traditional sights to discover the a deep and rich cultural persona.
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Central & Eastern Europe
From the moving memorials at Omaha Beach to the glitz and glamour of the Côte d'Azur, Tauck's France tours combine insider expert insights with the cultural panache that defines all things Français. Tauck France tours explore colorful Provence, Loire chateaux, ancient abbeys, cobblestoned villages, Bordeaux and Côte du Rhone wine regions, the chic bouleverds of Paris, and more.
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Famous Irish castle-hotels and manor houses, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, pastoral Cotswold landscapes, mystical Loch Lomond and of course vibrant London are just some of the many highlights of these Ireland and Great Britain tours. Escape to centuries past as you watch a Shakespearean performance at Stratford-upon-Avon or view the mysterious monoliths outside of Dublin; imagine yourself as royalty aboard first-class trains, steam yachts and river cruise ships.
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Great Britain & Ireland
The name "Iceland" belies the wondrous summertime landscapes you'll explore during this 7-night cruise... fishing villages where you'll get a glimpse of daily life along rugged shores... fjords ringed by emerald mountains... craggy cliffs blanketed with whimsical puffins and arctic terns... rainbow-hued waterfalls and steamy geysers... lakes teeming with nesting ducks... and a blue lagoon that welcomes bathers with healing waters. With so much to see and do, Iceland is not only one of the hottest new destinations for those in-the-know, it's also a very cool place to cruise with Tauck.
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Timeless treasures of a legendary land await you on Tauck's Italy tours. Travel from the sun-kissed hilltowns of Tuscany to the stunning Amalfi Coast, enjoying Tauck's do-it-all-for-you service, fine accommodations and special experiences you can't get on your own, like private, after-hours visits to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel – hallmarks of the best Italy tours.
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What do you envision as a perfect Mediterranean travel getaway? Little can compare to a small ship's approach in Bonifacio, Corsica... antiquities discovered in the gentle Sicilian countryside... the whitewashed villages of a Greek isle... the dramatic Amalfi coastline... the colorful contrasts where Europe meets Asia in Turkey... or the secrets behind the centuries-old city walls of Dubrovnik. Mediterranean travel with Tauck includes land journeys and cruises along the Adriatic and Aegean Seas, combining the relaxation of sailing with in-depth discovery via private excursions to the historical ruins of Ephesus, Carthage, Pompeii and Segesta and cultural meccas along the Spanish, French, Italian and Turkish Rivieras.
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Mediterranean & Turkey
Nordic legends and Viking tales come to life in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Viking ships and a folk museum depict early eras; medieval castles and well-preserved port towns illuminate the Middle Ages. In Russia, fortresses, palaces, and treasures of the Czars contrast with the Kremlin, Red Square, and an infamous bunker. Priceless masterpieces hang in The State Hermitage Museum; ballerinas twirl at the ballet; and onion-topped buildings command the skyline. In Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, there are medieval districts so well preserved that they are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Scandinavia, Russia & Baltics
Step inside the grand Moorish palace of the Alhambra, gaze at treasures – inside and out – at the world renowned Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, follow pilgrim's footsteps on the path of St. James to Santiago de Compostela or stroll the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sintra and Evora, and you will understand the historical, cultural and religious passion throughout these lands and carefully woven into a Portugal and Spain tour.
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Spain & Portugal
Tauck's Africa tours and safaris are compelling and intriguing, from the Great Pyramids to the savannahs of the Serengeti. Adventures include hot-air ballooning over African plains, cruising the River Nile, game drives in legendary game reserves, and extraordinary game drives in Botswana. From the Cape of Good Hope to Victoria Falls, spotting the "Big Five" in the Serengeti or Kruger National Park, a walk with young lions... a visit with the meerkats... a spice tour in Zanzibar... a wine-pairing dinner in the Cape Winelands... these Tauck journeys and safaris are the best in Africa tours today!
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Africa Tours
The ultimate Antarctica travel experience! Cruise aboard one of Tauck's newest luxe mega-yachts, Le Soléal or Le Boréal to the majestic ice-clad continent of Antarctica after spending two nights in Buenos Aires – an exciting 10-night expeditionary voyage with on-board naturalists, oceanographers and ornithologists. Floating castles of ice glisten in the warmth of the austral sun... glacial mountains rise from the sea, framed against a radiant sky... in an instant, a bright sun illuminates a floating regatta of ice formations... Explorers throughout the centuries have been mesmerized and captivated by the ice... Today, you are that Antarctic explorer.
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China offers a dynamic feast of sights and sensations. Willowed landscapes, tranquil gardens, majestic rivers, fabled monuments and imperial pavilions of red and gold stand as poignant symbols of an enduring and rich historical legacy. Countryside villages and bustling cities deftly combine time-honored traditions with the ever-quickening pace of today's modern times. And the great Yangtze River, home to some of China's most priceless cultural treasures, is poised to change the course of history in this 21st century.
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One of the world's most diverse countries, India is an incredible array of landscapes, languages, cultures and lifestyles as well as a fascinating complex of beliefs and customs. A visit reveals a nation of many contrasts, from opulent palace hotels, shimmering white marbeled monuments like the Taj Mahal and ancient fairy-tale cities of richly-decorated courtyards, fountains and frescoed galleries... to streets brimming with old traditions.
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An island nation of gentle beauty boasts an intriguing mix of ancient and present day, embracing a revolution of modern technology yet remaining staunchly immersed in age-old traditions and rituals. Experiencing rich cultural traditions and venerable Japanese customs are an intricate part of Tauck's Japan tour, where age-old cultures and lifestyles flourish, inspiring the spirit as well as the senses. Get a unique look at Japan, yesterday and today.
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Southeast Asia is a feast for the senses – the vibrant colors, fragrance of incense and spices, sounds of daily life in the streets, and the taste of fabulous food. It is a cultural treat sunrise to sunset. Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand have shared the same tropical peninsula for centuries, but for all their similarities, each country offers a diverse tapestry of art, culture and history uniquely their own. Unique experiences, from a visit to a hill tribe village to an elephant trek, provide an in-depth look at this complex cultural mosaic.
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South East Asia
Choose among two-week and three-week Down Under tours that cover distances primarily by cruise ship or private charter flights, but also include jet boat, tramcar, helicopter, catamaran and sky gondola rides. With joint New Zealand and Australia travel agendas, see glaciers, geysers, fiords, outback, reefs, koalas, kiwis, historic districts, notable architecture, and native culture.
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Australia Travel and New Zealand
Discover one of the richest ecotourism destinations in the world on an adventurious, active Tauck Central America tour or cruise. You'll go off-the-beaten-path as you explore the tropical rainforests, dry forests, freshwater wetlands, islands, beaches and lush jungles of Costa Rica and Panama, where ecological biodiversity, exotic wildlife, and cultural national treasures are found.
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Central America
South America is one of the most sought-after destinations for today's sophisticated travelers – vast cultural diversity and cosmopolitan pleasures from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, Santiago and Lima; breathtaking beauty from Iguazú Falls to Patagonia and the Andes; unique cultural heritages created by influences from destinations the world over; and the Galápagos Islands, home to species found nowhere else in the world. Tauck's South America travel adventures ignite the senses and satisfy the soul.
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South America
Explore ancient Egypt's treasures, from the Pyramids to the magnificent temples to the tombs of the pharaohs, and cruise along the River Nile with Tauck's expert Egyptologists. Discover the diverse cultures and traditions that have shaped Israel since antiquity and continue to define life today. Travel along Jordan's historic King's Highway from the shores of the Dead Sea to astounding Petra. Tauck combines authentic cultural connections, insights from local experts, our signature sightseeing and memorable experiences for our guests only to ensure that each journey is enriching and inspiring.
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Middle East
Just 90 miles from the Florida Keys and unlike anyplace else in the Americas, Cuba has been "close to home but far away" for decades. But now you can meet face-to-face with Cuban residents from different professions – artists, musicians, students, educators, farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, community leaders and more – through Tauck's People-to-People educational exchange travel to Cuba. Share thoughts, gain knowledge, and connect with the country's deep cultural heritage – rich in historic architecture, music, art and Latin and Afro-Cuban traditions.
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2014 marked the 100th year since the Panama Canal first opened its interoceanic route – a U.S. Army Corps of Engineering feat that put Panama at the center of global trade. Combine the fun of Tauck's Costa Rica tours with a Panama Canal cruise on our 11-day The Panama Canal & Costa Rica and enjoy up-close discoveries of amazing wildlife, fascinating centuries-old cultures and man-made marvels, and two-night stays in Panama City and San José. A 6-night voyage aboard the newly renovated yacht m/v Tere Moana includes a complete transit of the Panama Canal, and an opportunity for cultural exchange with locals. Explore the rich interior and its abundant wildlife with our expert naturalists. Go swimming or snorkeling, land on white sand beaches via Zodiac craft, visit a gold museum in San José and learn how coffee beans are harvested and brewed to perfection. Experience the best of our Costa Rica tours with the pleasures of Tauck small ship cruising through the Panama Canal!
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Bienvenidos a Panama
Tauck's Panama Canal cruise and Costa Rica tour begins at InterContinental Miramar Panama at 6:30 PM. Welcome to Panama! A transfer awaits to take you from Tocumen International Airport to the InterContinental Miramar Panama hotel on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and Panama Bay. Meet your Tauck Director and your fellow travelers at our welcome reception and dinner this evening to share your excitement about your upcoming Panama Canal cruise.
InterContinental Miramar Panama
Panama City and Gamboa Rainforest
Today, after a morning of Panama City sightseeing and lunch overlooking the Panama Canal, head to the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. Choose between gliding through the rainforest on an aerial tram – eye-level with exotic birds – or cruise local waterways to see playful monkeys in their natural habitat. You'll also embark on a walking tour of cobblestoned Casco Viejo – the historic sector of modern-day Panama City, featuring Spanish-style courtyards, tiles and cafés that have made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site – before returning to your hotel for dinner at leisure tonight.
Canal Zone sights, then embark m/v Tere Moana
Today, explore Canal Zone neighborhoods including Ancon Hill, site of the former U.S. command center and now a residential enclave where wildlife still thrives within an urban setting. Get a look at the workings of the canal at the Miraflores Locks Visitors Center, and check out the new Panama Canal Expansion Observation Center and the Gatun Locks. In the late afternoon, board m/v Tere Moana in the port city of Colón for the start of your cruise.
Aboard m/v Tere Moana
A day in the San Blas Islands
Drop anchor at one of the 365 islets along the Panama coast for a day in paradise! Go ashore on one of the few inhabited San Blas Islands where you will get an authentic glimpse of daily life here in this remote archipelago. Your visit to a local Guna village includes an inside look at a private home and a chance to watch artisans create the beautiful embroidered molas you will see adorning fabrics here. Later, re-anchor near a Holandes Cayes beach, for idyllic swimming, snorkeling or relaxing; return to the ship for the Captain's dinner as you sail towards the Panama Canal tonight.
Your full transit through The Panama Canal
Appreciate one of the world's engineering marvels during your Panama Canal cruise as m/v Tere Moana makes a full transit of the remarkable canal from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. The ship will rise an astonishing 85 feet as she travels from the Gatún Locks at one end of the canal to the Miraflores Locks at the other. Gatún Lake is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world; what appear to be islands are actually the tops of former jungle hills. Be sure to wander up to the top of the ship for unobstructed views, a great advantage of Tauck's small ship cruise. Although clearance for transit by daylight cannot be guaranteed, the passage, enhanced by commentary from a local guide, will be a highlight any time of day.
A village in the Darien Province
Today, you'll have an experience that you just wouldn't get if you were traveling on your own. You'll feel like you've done some time traveling when you step ashore at Playa de Muerto, an astoundingly beautiful spot in a remote area of the Darien Province of Panama seldom visited by "outsiders." Traveling by zodiac, visit an Embera Indian community living in the pristine jungle in ways seemingly unchanged from those of their ancestors; watch traditional dancing which mimics the movements of the birds and animals that inhabit the rainforest, and see skilled carvings made of tagua vegetable ivory and cocobolo wood. Your ship continues on to Granito de Oro.
Island beaches at Granito de Oro and Coiba Island
m/v Tere Moana anchors off lovely Granito de Oro near unspoiled Coiba Island National Park – an archipelago of 38 islands that was once a penal colony, but is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site that remains pristine and virtually untouched by visitors – to offer you a day of sun, sea and sand. Land on a secluded white-sand beach via Zodiac to swim, snorkel or kayak* in the crystal-clear waters where you may get a glimpse of underwater life not usually associated with the Americas; enjoy a special barbecue lunch on the beach.
Become one with nature on the Osa Peninsula
Cast anchor at Punta Marenco on the Osa Peninsula today to go exploring with a naturalist guide who takes you hiking in the lush landscapes of Punta Rio Claro National Wildlife Refuge, and points out the diverse ecosystems and bird life that thrive here; National Geographic has described the Osa Peninsula as "the most biologically intense place on Earth." Take a refreshing afternoon swim before returning to the ship; join us for the Captain's farewell dinner tonight.
Ox carts in Sarchi and gold in San José
As your Panama Canal cruise ends in Puerto Caldera, bid farewell to m/v Tere Moana and set off to discover Costa Rica's fascinating interior en route to the capital city of San José. Visit the artisan village of Sarchi, known for the production and painting of the traditional ox carts (carretas) and other handmade products seen all over the country, bearing the colorful starburst designs that have become a symbol of Costa Rica. Arrive in San José, where a city sightseeing tour includes visits to the Baroque-style 19th-century National Theater and the Gold Museum, showcasing pre-Columbian gold artifacts. Your accommodations for the next two nights are located in an elite suburb just outside of San José.
Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica
Luscious Costa Rica... coffee and a rainforest
Thanks to near-perfect growing conditions, coffee is one of Costa Rica's most important exports. Visit a coffee plantation where your guide will explain how the beans are produced and roasted and how different microclimates affect the taste. Tour a rainforest eco-park that is known for its majestically tall waterfalls and as a protected reserve for toucans, spider monkeys, red-eyed leaf frogs and jaguars – to name a few of the more than 100 resident species; you'll have a chance to see beautiful Quetzals and other native birdlife up close. Cap your memorable Panama Canal cruise and Costa Rica tour at our farewell reception and dinner this evening.
Say adios to your Panama Canal cruise
Your Panama Canal cruise and Costa Rica tour ends in San José, Costa Rica. Transfers from the Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica to Juan Santamaría International Airport are included. Allow 3 hours for check-in formalities. Please note that the Costa Rica departure tax is not included.
Note: This cruise feature two types of landings on the islands. Dry Landings occur when guests step from the Zodiac-style rafts on to rocks or a dock. Wet Landings occur when the raft edges onto a sandy beach and guests step into knee-deep water and wade ashore.
Note: Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required
Land / Cruise Price includes everything outlined in General
Information as well as private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port
charges, applicable fuel surcharges, bar & restaurant beverages throughout the day aboard ship including house wine & spirits
(premium wines & spirits available at additional charge) and
gratuities to Tauck Directors and ship staff.
Note: Triples are available onboard m/v Tere Moana on Decks 3 and 4 only.
Travel East or West: Cruise
operates Eastbound from San José and Westbound from Panama City.
Sightseeing is identical. Eastbound itinerary is available at
www.tauck.com or on request.
Note: Costa Rica departure tax on Westbound departures is not included. Daily shore excursions will include wet and dry landings on diverse islands. Wet landings will be made by Zodiac-style rafts on sandy or rocky beaches and may require wading ashore in shallow water.
Note: Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
Let Tauck reserve your flights
Traveling with Tauck ensures more than a memorable travel experience; it also enables you to take advantage of additional "do it for you" travel services that take the hassle out of arranging them yourself! As an added service, we can make flight arrangements for your journey, if your travels originate in the United States, offering you a number of welcome advantages. With Tauck, you can:
What's more, if you purchase Tauck's Cruise Protection, you'll receive a refund should you need to cancel your flights due to covered reasons. Another great reason to buy your air from Tauck!
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
The InterContinental Miramar Panama is beautifully set on the shores of Panama Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Welcoming guest rooms offer a minibar, electronic safe, TV with local and international networks, iron and ironing board and amenities such as bathrobes and the finest shampoos, lotions and bath gels. Leisure facilities include a lighted tennis court and an outdoor swimming pool with a great view of Panama Bay. Enjoy a nightcap while you listen to live music in the Sparkles Bar.
Newly renovated and re-christened in 2012, m/v Tere Moana sets a new standard in small-ship cruising with her elegant yet casual ambiance, luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, trademark Polynesian hospitality, and extraordinary all-inclusive value. Your own "private yacht," she carries a maximum of only 90 passengers and a dedicated crew of 60 – personalized cruising that is reminiscent of cruising with friends. At the end of a busy day ashore, you'll feel like you're coming home to family. The ship's 45 oceanview staterooms, 8 of which offer private balconies, feature a king-size bed donned with fine linens and feather-down duvet; a flatscreen TV; DVD/CD player; iPod docking station; in-stateroom refrigerator replenished daily with soft drinks, beer, and bottled water; robes and slippers; spacious closets; and a bathroom with sumptuous bath products. Public areas on her five decks include two elegant dining venues offering regionally infused cuisine featuring fresh ingredients from destinations visited; Le Salon, featuring live piano music in the evening; the Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm; a fitness center equipped with the latest cardio and weightlifting equipment; and La Boutique, offering jewelry, apparel, sundries and souvenirs. Tere Moana's outdoor decks feature a swimming pool, hot tub, chaise lounges and Balinese beds; in select ports, kayaking and paddleboarding are available from the ship's watersports marina.
Located in the elite San José suburb of Escazú, the Real InterContinental & Club Tower Costa Rica is the epitome of modern, understated elegance. Spacious guest rooms feature luxury bedding, individually controlled air conditioning, iron / ironing board, 37-inch LCD TV with cable and satellite stations, radio with CD player, coffee maker, minibar, bathrobes, hair dryer and a scale. There's a cool outdoor swimming pool complex, tennis court, the largest Urban Spa of Central America and a fully equipped, state-of-the-art Health & Fitness Centre. You'll find three restaurants from which to choose. If you're in the mood for an exotic aperitif, sample one of the 50 sake cocktails at the Nau Bar.
Many Tauck travelers prefer arriving at their destination a day before
their Tauck journey begins, or often extend a stay at the end of their
trip. As a service, Tauck will make hotel reservations before and after
your journey.
Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica Prospero Fernandez HighwayApdo.11856-1000Escazu, San José, Costa RicaPhone: 506 2 208 2100Fax: 506 2 208 2101
There are bound to be questions when travelling. Information on everything from weather to internet connections can be found below.
The Panama Canal & Costa Rica tour is conducted by one Tauck Director for every 40 Tauck guests (with a maximum total of 90 guests) who remains with the group throughout the tour. Your Tauck Directors are professional, fully trained employees of Tauck.
All appropriate gratuities for Tauck Directors, restaurant, hotel and ship staff, local guides and drivers are included.
Checked Luggage – General
Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).
Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.
Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.
Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home!
Carry-on Luggage - General
Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.
For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.
Your Tauck Directors will assist with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but they will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you.
If you are a U.S. citizen, you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into Panama and Costa Rica. You will not need a visa for the short duration of this tour. Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.
If you are a citizen of another country, you should contact a consulate or embassy of Panama and Costa Rica to determine what travel documentation is required.
You will be issued a boarding card, which you must present before embarking the ship in each port. This security measure also ensures that only Tauck guests are permitted onboard.
We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
Transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included.
To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your cruise. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the cruise cost. Airport transfers are included for these extended stays as described above under Inclusive Prices. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult Extend Your Trip in the Accommodations section above on this webpage and discuss it with your reservations sales consultant or your travel agent when you book your cruise.
Your Tauck Director will assist you with airline and other carrier communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses.
When departing from Costa Rica on an international flight, you will be required to pay a departure tax. The departure tax may be purchased at the Real InterContinental for a small fee, which will permit you to avoid the line at the airport. Although you can pay the airport departure tax with a credit card, it is charged as a cash advance. Most credit card companies charge a high fee for this type of transaction and begin charging interest on it immediately. It is best to pay the airport tax in cash, either US dollars or CR colones.
Journey start and end times are provided at time of booking. The tour begins with your transfer from Tocumen International Airport to the InterContinental Miramar in Panama City on the first day of the tour where the tour starts at 6:30 PM. You or your booking agent will be advised of any change to this schedule. When making flight arrangements, please allow sufficient time to claim luggage and clear customs in order to join the cruise on time. We will provide transportation from the Real InterContinental Hotel and Club Tower Costa Rica to the San José Juan Santamaría International Airport on the day of your departure; your tour ends at the Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica. Each carrier and each airport has different rules regarding how early you must arrive for flight check in. Please contact your individual carrier for this information.
We pledge to make every effort to operate all cruises as advertised. We reserve the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to you. Any resultant added expense will be covered by us. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecast at the time of publication.
Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many state, religious and civic holidays locally observed. You may wish to log on to Wikipedia to view a list of holidays by country by clicking here.
Occasionally, we will use photographs and/or video taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your tour for print, Internet and other promotional purposes. If you prefer that your image not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour.
Membership will be granted to all persons. We reserve the right to terminate the tour of any person who is abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour.
We recommend that you contact your bank in advance of departing on this cruise to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM and credit cards while traveling. When contacting your bank, notify them of your travel dates so that they will anticipate charges being made outside of your hometown and do not suspend your cards for what may appear to them to be "suspicious" charges. We also recommend that you make a photocopy of the front and back sides of your ATM and credit cards to leave behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your cards are misplaced, lost or stolen.
We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you refrain from using your cell phone while on the motor coach, during group functions, when sightseeing and when your Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. There will be many opportunities to make and receive calls at times when it does not affect others.Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine whether your phone will operate in Panama and Costa Rica.
On board the ship, only the marina area of deck 3 has been designated as a smoking area. There is no smoking permitted in the interior of the ship.
m/v Tere Moana is registered in the Bahamas. Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.
If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.
Some of the countries visited on this itinerary may require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against certain diseases in order to enter the country. These requirements are subject to frequent change as outbreaks occur and subside in different areas, and it is therefore crucial that you obtain the very latest information on entry requirements as you prepare for your journey.
For the most current information, please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by clicking here and the World Health Organization (WHO) by clicking here. You may also wish to visit the web sites for the embassies of the countries you will be visiting. Besides providing details on vaccination requirements, these sites can also provide information on vaccinations that may be recommended (but aren't required) and other potential health issues for which no vaccines are available.
Any decisions relating to your health, of course, should not be based solely on information provided by a web site. It is critically important that you consult with your personal physician prior to your journey to obtain any required vaccinations and to review any optional recommendations offered by the CDC or other sources.
Please be sure to discuss your journey with your physician at least four to six weeks in advance of your departure, as certain vaccinations take time to become fully effective. Also, be certain to ask your physician for proof of any vaccinations you receive, and to pack this proof along with your other travel documents in your carry-on luggage (not in your checked luggage).
Researching and complying with vaccination entry requirements for the countries visited on this itinerary is the responsibility of the traveler and not Tauck. Tauck is therefore not responsible for any expenses incurred or disruptions to travel caused by improper or incomplete vaccinations, or by the failure to provide proof of required vaccinations.
If you do not obtain the necessary vaccinations and proper documentation, you may be denied entry into one or more countries, or temporarily quarantined until the necessary vaccinations are administered, or until proper documentation is provided.
Airline Disinsection
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a guidance letter that requires airlines and travel agents to disclose to consumers countries that require the use of insecticides by airlines. Please click here for more information.
International maritime security guidelines require that your passport information be provided to us prior to your embarkation. You need to provide this information to us as soon as you book your cruise or boarding may be denied. Once you board the ship, your passport will be held by the purser until you disembark.
Age Recommendations ― Children 5 years of age or older at the time of travel are welcome on this Tauck journey. Based upon our experience with family travelers, we have a minimum recommended age for each journey to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of our guests. All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older in order to make a reservation.
Babysitting ― Our journeys are designed for adults and children to share the wonder of discovery together. If you require babysitting services, your Tauck Director will put you in contact with the appropriate hotel staff with whom you may make babysitting arrangements. There is usually an additional fee for these services. Many hotels do offer on-site babysitting services; however, babysitting services may not be available at all of our hotels.
There are no babysitting services available on the cruise ship. Please note that our Tauck Directors are not responsible for providing babysitting services.
Safety and Welfare Responsibility ― We welcome the participation of child travelers on our exciting excursions. If you are traveling with a child on a Tauck journey, you have the sole responsibility for ensuring that the child with whom you are traveling follows all rules of safety during the cruise. By traveling with us, you release Tauck, Inc. and our partners of all liability for any risks and/or injuries to the child with whom you are traveling.
Special Travel Documentation for Children
Authorization for Travel
If you travel into or out of the U.S. with children under the age of 18, you should be aware of the following: because of increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and because children are at risk as possible victims of child pornography, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that unless the child is accompanied by both parents, you should have a notarized note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child traveling with grandparents, uncles or aunts, sisters or brothers, or friends, a note signed by both parents) stating that the parent(s) not traveling acknowledge that the parent(s), family members, etc. who are traveling into or out of the U.S. with the child have permission to do so. While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if they do ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without both parents can be fully assessed.
If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (parent deceased, sole custody, etc.), other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, or a death certificate, will be useful.
Many other countries also share this concern for children who travel without both parents. To ensure smooth travel, we require you to comply with the travel regulations of each country visited. This information may be obtained from a country's consulate or embassy.
Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment
In the unlikely event of a medical emergency, a medical facility will require permission from the child's parents to provide treatment. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you bring along a letter from both parents (including other pertinent documents as cited above) authorizing emergency medical treatment for their child.
Children who are U.S. citizens must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the journey.
We are not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by the improper documentation of any guest, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standard, click here to view a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child.
If you are traveling from the U.S., the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that your name, as it appears on your domestic or international airline ticket, must precisely match your name as it appears on the government-issued photo ID (i.e., passport or driver's license) that you present during security screening. The ID name must also match any additional airline data, such as frequent-flyer information. For example, if you present your driver's license to security and it says John T. Smith, your ticket must also say John T. Smith, not John Thomas Smith, Jack Smith, or any other variant. Your date-of-birth and gender information provided to the airline must also match your passport. If you make your air travel arrangements through us, please ensure that the name you provide us precisely matches your name as shown on the identification you will use while traveling. If you make your own airline reservations, please ensure that the airline has the correct information. For more information on the TSA's requirements, please visit their website by clicking here.
If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S., you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport. Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter, or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times.
Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with New Headings who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site.
This is a casual tour; bring comfortable cotton shorts, pants and tops. Dress
aboard the m/v Tere Moana is relaxed, and shorts and t-shirts are appropriate
during the day. Attire in the evening is generally country club casual.
Although a jacket and tie are not required for the welcome and farewell dinners,
many of our guests like to dress up a bit for these events.
Comfortable walking shoes with ankle support are a must, and also important for
this journey are reef shoes, aqua socks, Teva sandals or an old pair of sneakers
for beach landings because your feet will get wet. Due to tropical conditions
you will also need to bring a rain poncho or jacket. Don't forget a swimsuit,
and a t-shirt to wear over your swimsuit when snorkeling. Snorkeling equipment
is provided free of charge, or you may bring your own.
For higher elevations and cool, breezy nights at sea, bring a windbreaker,
sweater, or light jacket. Please also note that sundries, toiletries, and
medications are difficult to obtain during this itinerary.
Consider packing a number of garments you can wear in different combinations
over four or five days. Laundry services are available on board m/v Tere Moana.
Beyond your normal wardrobe and personal grooming items, we suggest you also
bring along:
-Comfortable walking shoes (VERY IMPORTANT!)
-Reef shoes, Teva sandals, Aqua socks, or an old pair of sneakers
-Rainwear, such as a raincoat and rain hat, plus a collapsible umbrella
-Short and long-sleeved shirts/tee shirts (extra tee shirts are always a
good idea)
-Shorts and pants for casual daytime wear
-Sport jacket for men (not required) and slacks/dress for women for evening
-Lightweight sweater
-Camera, lenses, batteries, memory cards or plenty of film
-Sunscreen and hat (baseball caps are recommended)
-Small flashlight
-Insect repellent
-Pre-moistened towelettes and/or antibacterial lotion
-Backpack for your photographic equipment or other belongings during ship-to-
shore transfers
-Plastic zip-lock bags to protect cameras and other valuables during ship-to-
shore transfers
-Travel alarm clock (many hotels do not have clocks in the rooms)
-Prescription medicines (an adequate supply to last your journey), and written
copies of your prescriptions from your doctor. While it may be possible to
refill prescriptions during your journey, the availability of refills cannot
be guaranteed. What's more, refilling prescriptions in foreign countries can
be difficult and time-consuming.
We recommend that you pack any prescription medicines (an adequate supply for
your entire journey) along with your travel documents and a change of clothing
in your carry-on bag, in order to minimize any inconvenience should your luggage
be lost or delayed. We also recommend, for your peace of mind and personal
security, that all expensive jewelry and other valuables be left at home.
The hotel rooms, ship staterooms and motor coaches are air-conditioned for your comfort.
Each country we visit has its own customs clearing process. You should familiarize yourself with the specific required declarations of Panama and Costa Rica before you travel. In general, you are not permitted to bring live plants, fresh fruits and other produce items into most countries. You may find additional information by visiting VisaHQ.com by clicking here.
If you are a U.S. resident who will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the tour, you are entitled to a duty-free exemption based on the total value of merchandise purchase abroad, as long as you physically bring them with you. There are limits to the amount of alcohol that can be a part of this exemption. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the U.S. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs regulations as contained in their publication entitled Know Before You Go.If you are a resident of another country, please refer to your own country's rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance upon your return.Many countries levy Value Added Taxes (VAT) on consumer goods and services. (The tax rate may be higher for luxury items and lower for basic goods.) As a rule, if you are not a resident of the country (or of the country's intergovernmental economic community, e.g., the European Union) in which the purchase is made, you may be entitled to a VAT refund and should inquire about the refund policy where you shop.
Complimentary basic Internet where available in hotel rooms; service levels are not guaranteed. Wireless access available throughout the ship; please note that it can be intermittent.
Panama is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (or Greenwich Mean Time); Costa Rica is 6 hours behind. To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to timeanddate.com by clicking here.
Although warm and humid, the climate along our route is moderately comfortable. From January through March, the weather is at its best; humidity is low and rainfall is minimal. Average high temperatures range from 75 to 80 °F (24 to 27 °C) in Costa Rica's Central Valley to 85 to 90 °F (29 to 32 °C) along the coast and in Panama.
To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.
To help expedite your booking, please have the following information ready before you call us:
For reservations, call 800-788-7885 or contact your travel agent to book today!
Tauck Reservation Sales Counselors are available:
Monday through Friday 6 am - 8 pmSaturday 9 am - 5 pmSunday 12 pm - 5 pm (Eastern Time)
Monday through Friday 6 am - 8 pmSaturday 9 am - 5 pmSunday 12 pm - 5 pm (Eastern Time)
Deposit DateUpon your request, we will hold space tentatively for you and give a "Deposit Due Date," by which a deposit must be received or space is automatically released. Your deposit is $1,100 per person.
Special RequestsWe will be happy to advise hotels of any special requests, provided we receive them at time of booking. We regret that requests cannot be guaranteed.
Final Payment is due at Tauck's Norwalk, CT office 60 days before departure. Any bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice.
Final Documents, which may include airline tickets, when applicable, are sent by first class mail upon receipt of final payment. They include joining instructions, hotel lists, tour itinerary, clothing suggestions, luggage tags and other pertinent information. We recommend overnight mailing service for any reservation that is made within 30 days of the tour departure date to ensure timely delivery. The additional expense will be added to your tour cost.
Tauck's Cruise Protection
Guests booking a Tauck cruise have the option of purchasing cancellation protection from Tauck in the event they need to cancel their cruise after booking. Tauck's Travel Protection is available to all travelers, with the exception of residents of Puerto Rico.
Under Tauck's all-inclusive Cruise Protection, you can cancel your cruise for any covered reason up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the cruise cost, based on your original method of payment. The following conditions apply:
Section I Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck: Should you have to cancel your cruise for any reason, Tauck's Cancellation Waiver reduces the regular cancellation fees outlined herein, provided we are notified of cancellation before your cruise departs. Certain terms and restrictions apply (see below*).
Section II – Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company. Should you have to cancel your trip due to illness, injury, death or other covered reason, any cancellation or airline penalties not refunded by Tauck under Section I's Cancellation Waiver would be reimbursable under Section II. This Protection also provides 24-hour emergency assistance services as well as:
The cost of Tauck's Cruise Protection is $560.00 per person.
This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.
Travel insurance is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, OH; NAIC #10952, (all states except as otherwise noted) under Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OH, OR, VT, WA and WY Policy Form #'s TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS. Certain coverages are under series TAHC6000 and TAHC7000. 26325543
This optional Cruise Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included in initial payment. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your cruise reservation. Cruise Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Cost is not refundable under any circumstances. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.
*Extreme Circumstances: In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.
If You Have To Cancel
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. Therefore, the fees listed will apply.
Guests choosing to purchase Tauck's Cruise Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
60 days or more before departure
Loss of cost of Tauck's Cruise Protection ($560.00)
59-30 days before departure
Loss of 25% of the cost of the cruise, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise Protection fee, per person
29-1 days before departure
Loss of 50% of the cost of the cruise, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise Protection fee, per person
Guests choosing not to purchase Tauck's Cruise Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
60 days or more before departure
$1100.00 per person
59-30 days before departure
Loss of 50% of the cost of cruise, not including air (if applicable), per person
29-1 days before departure
Loss of 100% of the cost of cruise, not including air (if applicable), per person
Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Norwalk, CT office.
In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation and transfer terms outlined herein.
Cruise Interruption Fees – If you have to interrupt your cruise en route, you may be entitled to a refund for the unused land portion if it exceeds 24 hours; certain restrictions apply. Such refunds are based upon the number of overnights missed less a fee of $40 per person per day for unused transportation and other fixed expenses.
Partial Room Cancellation – A person who cancels or leaves a cruise while a roommate remains constitutes a cancellation of one type of accommodation and rebooking of another. The price charged the remaining person is the new, higher price for the new accommodation.
Click here to download our complete Description of Coverage.
Airfare may be purchased through us for travel originating in the United States. By using our air services, you agree that we, in purchasing, selling or otherwise arranging air transportation, are acting only as your agent and are not liable or responsible for any accident, death, personal injury, illness, property damage, delay or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any act of God, or any actions or omissions (including any failure to provide services) or default of, any carrier. All carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by us. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airline only, even if purchased through us. We are not liable for, and do not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to seat assignments, schedule changes, flight changes, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to, bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar relief from creditors). We must handle ticketing for our special fares, which are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until reserved. Our air services can only be purchased in conjunction with one of our tours. Tickets or e-ticket numbers will be mailed with final documents. If you cancel or change your air booking before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply.
Note: This cruise may operate aboard multiple boats; click on the ships below for corresponding deck plans.
Sleek and yacht-like with an elegant yet casual ambiance, luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, Polynesian hospitality and all-inclusive value, the newly renovated m/v Tere Moana is ideally suited for cruising the Panama Canal. With just 90 passengers and a dedicated crew of 60, she offers personalized cruising that is reminiscent of sailing with friends... where you'll feel like you're coming home to family.
Overall Rating:
Exceptional from start to finish. Shore expeditions were awesome, local guides were inspired in their instructions about their country and a pleasure to listen to. Can't say enough about our tour guides they made us feel so very special like we were the first ever. The crew pampered us in every way and also made us feel special. Highly recommend.
Seeing our state room for the first time. It was grand. The tour of San Jose, The wildlife refuge. Too many most memorable moments to pick anything but all of them. The enthusiasm of the Naturalists was inspiring.
Carolyn Heaton the other half of Bill Heaton
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely
My wife and I really loved the trip. Everything was so well planned out and the different experiences on this trip made it a trip that everyone was able to participate in and enjoy.
It has to be going through the Panama Canal. We have heard so much about it and then to actually get to go through the locks was so exciting.However, my wife's favorite was probably the waterfalls and the hummingbird experience in Costa Rica. She was amazed.
Tauck kept us on the go on and off the ship - great trip. Ship hit some rough water in the Caribbean for 3 hours, rest of trip smooth. Dry season - saw no mosquitos (Feb. 2 -13). Ship Captain even turned the ship around to follow a pod of whales. We were at canal expansion center when contractor shut down all work for a payment dispute.
Going through Panama locks at night with lights on the bridges.
ray and fran
This is our eighth trip with Tauck and once again you exceeded our expectations. Everyone worked so well together to assure our comfort and a smooth and inofrmative trip. Having the four naturalists on board with us really was a plus. This was so much more than passage through the Canal. We would recommend this trip to everyone!
We were blown away with the Embera people. They were simple and friendly and very talented carvers. Their Island was a paradise.
Syls Mom
Great pace, wonderful staff aboard the Terre Moana, can't praise Tim & Elise enough, naturalists were a terrific balance of passion for their countries and the environments while being fun & informative, felt totally safe. Food was tasty and abundant! Rooms clean. Hated to leave the Terre Moana!
Whale watching, no, seeing the macaws in the wild, no, eating a termite...getting the little gifts from Tim & Elise, no, toucans on my arms at La Paz Waterfalls...too many to chose from!
Gordon Bingham
This trip is for those who like to go a bit off the beaten track a bit but still have the comfort of nice hotels and a different cruise experience (small ship, stops where the big ships can't go, naturalists on board, very attentive crew, etc). Itinerary was well planned but with enough time built in for relaxation and socializing with other guests
Hard to pick one: the canal was very interesting, snorkeling was great, and visits with two different groups of indigenous people was fascinating.
Our first trip with Tauck became a very nice surprise as we have small shipcruised a lot before and would almost rate a 5.
Maybe we heard (which was very nice)more about animals, birds and fishes than we saw. Although the presentations were excellent by the very nice naturalists. Our Director,Steve,is a star! H
Had wished a variety of nations.
Costa Rica countryside
The wonderful swimming and snorkling opportunities
The Emberas
Panama city and Chanel
Overall an excellent trip. Some bus problems on trip from airport to the hotel. No A/C. Any way to eliminate some of the wet landings would be nice. Some landings were close enough to the beach where a ramp could have been used. The tour Directors were the best we've ever had. Scott and Steve were amazing. Hope to get them again.
Susan Winder
Had a fantastic time- travelling alone but no worries- well taken care of. Amazing variety of things to do and see. Naturalists and tour guides very informative and interesting without being overwhelming. Tera Moana fantastic- great food, friendly service, safety conscious and fun. Places visited beautiful and varied-something for everyone-
Hard to pick one.Snorkeling Granito de Oro-So much to see
Wonderful Trip-Fun, interesting, enjoyable. Luggage and details are a no-worry. Information of days activities always provided. Trip leaders Steve and Scot are found to be very knowledgeable and both are fun with great sense of humor. All of ship crew were found to be much more than "they have to be." Wonderful Trip!!!
I love every minute of it and when I thought it was almost over, I then find there is more. I loved the whole damn thing! I have plans to give a review of this trip to my Yacht Club at home.
Loved the idea by starting in Panama and cruising through the canal. We started in early February. We ended in Costa Rica. Could have done without a visit to the San Blas Islands. (very rough sea) Found the Guna Indians to be a waste of time. Felt like Tijuana. The ship I found to be below Tauck's standard but the crew was great.
Visiting the Umbera Tribe in the Darian Province.Lovely people.I also enjoyed the 4 naturalists on board the ship. We had too much time to do nothing on board. Need to add more games, entertainment, bingo,etc along with some shade to sit by the pool. Maybe canopies.
The Tauck tour guides made the trip. Tim and Elise were the BEST!
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Maybe
Thank you for sharing your comments regarding your recent trip. We are sorry that some aspects of the journey fell below your expectations but are very pleased you had some truly memorable moments. Your comments will be shared with management and reviewed. Thank you for traveling with us and we do hope you will consider us for a future journey.
-The Tauck Guest Relations Team
From the moment we arrived in San Jose to the time we departed from Panama City Tauck conducted every aspect of the trip in an outstanding manner. Tauck Tour Directors Steve [Employee Name] & [Employee Name] were ever present and guided us through what might have been our most amazing trip to date.
Life aboard the Tere Moana was personalized and excellent.
Visiting the Embera village was definately a highlight of the trip.
Fantastic Trip! Loved the ship, Elise and Tim, the entire experience! I would highly recommend the Panama Canal trip. The guides at each location were highly informed & enthusiastic about their countries and shared their knowledge and love of each. I learned, laughed, and enjoyed every minute. It was great fun to watch the Captain enjoy his job!
I loved the indigenous tribes, with the children holding our hands, sharing their village, dancing for us and seeing their beautiful creations. I also loved the experience of going thru the Panama Canal. To join the historic passage was a treat, especially on this 100th anniversary!
The varied itinerary was informative & fun. The ship was very comfortable, with attentive staff. But, the guides/naturalists we had in our group, Hernan and Richard, put the whole experience over the top. They were so interesting & knowledgeable about every aspect of Panamanian life, not just wildlife. Our 1 day in PC could have gone more smoothly.
There were many such moments, but we'd have to pick transiting the canal at night. All lit up, it was indeed magical and extremely interesting. We were well ahead of schedule, finishing around 12 and so we experienced the whole journey - a special evening and treat for us!
Our trip was much more than I expected. It will be very difficult to top this trip. The Tauck tour directors, naturalists and the Terra Moana staff handled everything with ease and professionalism. We were more than pleased with our tour.
The passage through the Panama Canal was the highlight but there were many more unexpected surprises throughout the trip.
Hard to define
This was a spectacular, well-planned trip. From the hotels to the small ship, from the indigenous tribes we visited to the canal itself, to the coffee plantation, to the La Paz waterfalls we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the way all of the Tauck staff went to the limit to assure our satisfaction, safety, and pleasure.
One would think that the Panama Canal trip would be tops here, but another strong contender for this moment would be the La Paz nature preserve. The sights of the falls and the up-close with rescued animals is not to be missed.
A great introduction to Costa Rica and Panama given that we visited major cities, rain forests and indigenous tribal villages. The native guides were fabulous with a wealth of knowledge about their countries. You have to see the Panama Canal to
fully appreciate the amazing engineering feat that was accomplished 100 years ago.
Walking in the rain forests transported me back 100 years in time.
Tim and Elise kept us well informed, highly entertained, and on schedule but were flexible enough to delay our departure to watch a large cargo ship pass through the locks. Our naturalists, especially Hernan gave us an exceptional education in the history, geography, and wildlife of Panama and Costa Rica. Fabulous ship crew, great shore excursions.
Three memories: Nighttime transit of the Canal, visiting the Embera Indians village, and having a crew member meet you in 4 ft of water with cold drinks as you swam to shore after snorkeling
A rich and varied itinerary led by truly outstanding guides made this trip spectacular. Thanks to the creativity, good cheer, and careful planning of the Tauck Tour Directors, every day was an adventure and a pleasure. The knowledgeable and friendly naturalists enhanced each activity, from touring and lecturing to walking and snorkeling.
While we really enjoyed learning about the Canal, snorkeling in warm seas, walking on beaches and in rainforests, seeing beautiful waterfalls, monkeys, toucans, and parrots, the best single activity was the visit to the Embera people. Like everything else about the trip, this heart-warming event exceeded our expectations.
This was a busy tour.
Tim and Elise (tour directors) were so well informed, organized, and helpful. The actual cruise through the Canal (though at night) was most memorable and I felt like we had been well educated about the construction and the process by Tim and Elise and the naturalists who were brought on board.
Obviously, passing through the Canal was the outstanding event. But, visiting Playa de Muerto and the Embera Indian community was a back-in-time opportunity. I will long remember the faces of the beautiful children who live there.
There were some wonderful experiences, but many disappointments. Problems with the AC on the ship. Dining rooms and salon were miserably hot & humid. No shady areas on the ship. No PA system on the deck when we went thru the Panama Canal, which we crossed mostly in the dark. Food was below average at all venues.
Poor management by Tauck Directors
the remote Indian villages, nature preserves and snorkeling areas. Most of the naturalists were very good. The trip directors did not manage situations very well. The Biodiversity Museum was a construction site. The first tour director we had in Costa Rica was terrible. You could not understand him. That day of the tour was a total waste of time.
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?No
The trip was one of the best that I have experienced because the group was small, 90 people, we were always in small groups on our excursions and had the knowledge and expertise of naturalists to explain the areas we visited. We never questioned our safety because the tour directors handled everything and were always well prepared for anything.
Traveling through the Panama Canal was one of the most exciting experiences of my life. Having one of the directors from the canal explain the process to us, as we passed through the canal, added to the experience.
The only reason we took this trip to Panama and Costa Rica was, in the words of the lady of the house, "Lets go somewhere warm." We had gone with Tauck on two previous trips, and we knew we would have a first class experience. Canal, good. Kuna Indians, wonderful. Embara Indians- best. Worth the trip by themselves. Busy all the time, all good.
Embara tribe's culture of holding our hands going up the trail, their smiles.
If you like nature and want to see exotic birds and animals in their natural habitat, this is a trip for you.
Crossing the Panama Canal is just amazing and you will learn the history behind it and the unbelievable labor that made it happen.
All in all........an educational and enjoyable trip.
I enjoyed very much the long walk in the rain forest as well as the visit with the Emberas.
The entire trip was as great as we expected. The locations, tour directors, ship and naturalists on board were always available. The little extras that Steve and Scott planned for us were fun. Meeting Robin Tauck was an unexpected pleasure. As we have said in the past, we will be back. The forum was helpful and accurate. Tauck just does it right.
Seeing the pacific side locks of the canal at night, all lit up.
A wonderful combination of nature(rain forests,coffee plantation and snorkling), indigenous Indian groups, sightseeing in both San Jose and Panama city the trip through the Canal and days spent learning about the building and operation of canal
Tour directors and naturalistswere great lectures, movie by McCullough Tere Moana and food superb
I loved everything we did and the people we were with Did not like children begging in the KUNa tribe
This trip had a wide variety of activities and I learned so much! The local guides and naturalists were superb - just what I expected from Tauck. The very civilized schedule included zodiac visits to indigenous peoples on remote islands and Panama City with its 100 skyscrapers. Experienced the Panama Canal by film, ship, and observation tower.
Looking out at the Panama City skyline while waiting for our turn to enter the Canal.
Our 4 naturalists were incredible-knowledgeable, supportive and fun. Tour directors took wonderful care of us. Ship's crew was very attentive and the food onboard was excellent. Numerous views of the Panama Canal-so interesting. We were the 1st to visit the Expansion site. Good balance of nature and site-seeing.
Seeing enormous container ships while sailing through the Panama Canal!
We were: rained on in the rain forest, met wonderful people from native cultures, swam on our own islands, gently rocked to sleep in our berths, saw animals and birds we had only heard about, treated to the knowledge of naturalists, danced through the Panama Canal and introduced to wonderful Panama City.
Only one? The whole trip is unforgettable.
We wanted to do this trip to go through the Panama Canal - which we did! But it was so much more than that! Being on a smaller ship allowed us to go places that the bigger boats can't. We got visits to indigenous peoples, wet landings on zodiacs, hikes in the jungle seeing flora, fauna and birds! The weather was perfect too!
Entering the Panama Canal at Miraflores was amazing. David McCullough's book "The Path Between the Seas" is a must read to get the true perspective on this engineering marvel. The boat ride on Gatun Lake the next day was also a big part of the experience. The Canal needs the rainforest for water supply so development is limited!
Gerald Walpin
Overall all, it was very well done. First, credit is primarily due to the excellence -- beyond what would ordinarily be expected -- of Steve and Scott, the two leaders of the trip. Beyond that all (but one) local guides, accommodations (excepting one) and food were excellent. Most enticing was the excellent attention and service all gave.
Transit of Panama Canal
Trip was interesting. Naturalists were great. Ship is out dated, food was not up to Tauck standards. Very disappointed in cuisine which should have been a highlight of a French chef. Really enjoyed the snorkeling. Should have been told in advance that transit of canal would be during the night.
Snorkeling was excellent. Would have been nice to see more wildlife.
We're pleased to hear that you found the trip interesting, especially the naturalists and snorkeling. However, we're disappointed to hear that the ship as well as food fell below your expectations. Please be assured we have shared your feedback with management and hope despite these disappointments, you returned home with great memories of these amazing places.
Best vacation ever taken! Kim and Scott were fantastic and their tidbits and maps and suggestions just made the trip stellar! Jorge in Costa Rica made us feel like family, intertwining personal stories. The naturalists for Panama really instilled a love of their country. Ship was fantastic- small group allowed meeting variety of people- loved it!
Personally it was seeing the Panama Canal at Mira Flores! with the tour group i'd have to say the farewell dinners on the ship and in Panama. There was something very special created for us which made us realize how special this tour really is! Scott and Kim created a DVD of the tour and when shown there wasn't a dry eye in the room!
Wow! We're so happy that you enjoyed yourself. This is what great travel is all about!
This was our first, and we hope many more, Tauck trips. It was everything we had hoped for and more, from the tour directors, the itinerary, the quality of the ship's staff and overall accommodations and food. We are not first time travelers, but this was truly the best. Can't wait for the next one!
Hard to define, but passing through the Panama Canal was a dream of ours and it was most memorable.
So glad you loved your trip. We hope to see you again soon!
Tauck succeeds once again on leading us into unknown territory, far from home. This time, Central America! It was the Panama Canal transit that first got our attention when looking for a way to escape the New Jersey winter. We also wanted to experience a Rainforest and tour San Jose and Panama City. Country and city, perfect together!
Our most memorable moment was truly out of "National Geographic."We met a remote tribe of Panamanian native indians, the Embera. We were welcomed with smiles, enjoyed their dances, and were thrilled to purchase native handicrafts. Getting to their village on the zodiac pontoon boats was an exciting adventure. Tauck knows how to make us smile!
Great trip except for a couple of problems. The boat (LeLevante") had a problem with the AC in all of the main areas - lounge, dining room and breakfast and lunch areas. It was too hot! Also, I'd suggest that you have the dinners that were at the hotels, at a different place.
Going through the Panama Canal at night with all of the lights on, and then coming back and watching other boats go through it on another day.
We're sorry that our partner ship Le Levant did have some A/C problems during this trip and hope that it did not cause you too much discomfort. The issue has since been resolved. Regarding the hotels, our dinner at the Intercontinental in Panama has been very well received thus far. For San Jose however, we are looking at other options for dinner and want to be sure any alternative is truly compelling for our guests as we are continually seeking to enhance the dining experience.
Another wonderful Tauck trip to beautiful places! Kim was a knowledgeable tour guide and ever ready with helpful advice. And the 4 naturalists were virtual fonts of info about land and sea. The ship, LeLevant is beautiful and it's Captain and staff are all about friendly service. And our fellow travelers were fun to be with.
Traversing the Panama Canal after reading David McCollough's book.
The ship was great as were the excursions from the boat ... hiking, kayaking, swimming and visiting the Embera and Kuna people. The Waterfall park in San Jose was wonderful but the city tour was just so so. Panama City is a big, bustling place but the excursions we took were great.
This superb trip enabled us to understand why Tauck adds the phrase, "World Discovery" to its name. We discovered new peoples and new worlds on this trip. We developed an appreciation for an environment totally different from home. We learned how "ego-centric" we are. All this amid sailing on a ship which seemed like our own personal yacht!
Hiking through the rain forest and seeing a scarlet macaw in the wild makes the displays of our local zoo seem inappropriate.
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This was our first, and we hope many more, Tauck trips. It was everything we had hoped for and more, from the tour directors, the itinerary, the quality of the ship's staff and overall accommodations and food. We are not first time travelers, but this was truly the best. Can't wait for the next one! We discovered new peoples and new worlds on this trip. We developed an appreciation for an environment totally different from home. We learned how "ego-centric" we are. All this amid sailing on a ship which seemed like our own personal yacht!
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This was our first, and we hope many more, Tauck trips. It was everything we had hoped for and more, from the tour directors, the itinerary, the quality of the ship's staff and overall accommodations and food. We are not first time travelers, but this was truly the best. Can't wait for the next one! We discovered new peoples and new worlds on this trip. We developed an appreciation for an environment totally different from home. We learned how "ego-centric" we are. All this amid sailing on a ship which seemed like our own personal yacht!
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Core Java Interview Questions Answers in Finance domain
does not put the object str in String pool , we need to call String.intern() method which is used to put them into String pool explicitly. its only when you create String object as String literal e.g. String s = "Test" Java automatically put that into String pool. By the way there is a catch here, Since we are passing arguments as "Test", which is a String literal, it will also create another object as "Test" on string pool. This is the one point, which has gone unnoticed, until knowledgeable readers of Javarevisited blog suggested it.
There is a difference when looking at exception handling. If your tasks throws an exception and if it was submitted with execute this exception will go to the uncaught exception handler (when you don't have provided one explicitly, the default one will just print the stack trace to System.err). If you submitted the task with submit any thrown exception, checked exception or not, is then part of the task's return status. For a task that was submitted with submit and that terminates with an exception, the Future.get will re-throw this exception, wrapped in an ExecutionException.
Abstract Factory provides one more level of abstraction. Consider different factories each extended from an Abstract Factory and responsible for creation of different hierarchies of objects based on the type of factory. E.g. AbstractFactory extended by AutomobileFactory, UserFactory, RoleFactory etc. Each individual factory would be responsible for creation of objects in that genre.
12. Can you write code for iterating over hashmap in Java 4 and Java 5 ?
Tricky one but he managed to write using while and for loop. Actually there are four ways to iterate over any Map in Java, one involves using keySet() and iterating over key and then using get() method to retrieve values, which is bit expensive. Second method involves using entrySet() and iterating over them either by using foreach loop or while with Iterator.hasNext() method. This one is better approach because both key and value object are available to you during Iteration and you don't need to call get() method for retrieving value, which could give O(n) performance in case of huge linked list at one bucket. See my post 4 ways to iterate over Map in Java for detailed explanation and code examples.
13. When do you override hashcode and equals() ?
Whenever necessary especially if you want to do equality check based upon business logic rather than object equality e.g. two employee object are equal if they have same emp_id, despite the fact that they are two different object, created by different part of code. Also overriding both these methods are must if you want to use them as key in HashMap. Now as part of equals-hashcode contract in Java, when you override equals, you must overide hashcode as well, otherwise your object will not break invariant of classes e.g. Set, Map which relies on equals() method for functioning properly. You can also check my post 5 tips on equals in Java to understand subtle issue which can arise while dealing with these two methods.
14. What will be the problem if you don't override hashcode() method ?
If you don't override equals method, than contract between equals and hashcode will not work, according to which, two object which are equal by equals() must have same hashcode. In this case other object may return different hashcode and will be stored on that location, which breaks invariant of HashMap class, because they are not supposed to allow duplicate keys. When you add object using put() method, it iterate through all Map.Entry object present in that bucket location, and update value of previous mapping, if Map already contains that key. This will not work if hashcode is not overridden. You can also see my post on tips to override hashcode in Java for more details.
15. Is it better to synchronize critical section of getInstance() method or whole getInstance() method ?
Answer is only critical section, because if we lock whole method than every time some some one call this method, it will have to wait even though we are not creating any object. In other words, synchronization is only needed, when you create object, which happens only once. Once object has created, there is no need for any synchronization. In fact, that's very poor coding in terms of performance, as synchronized method reduce performance upto 10 to 20 times. By the way, there are several ways to create thread-safe singleton in Java, which you can also mention as part of this question or any follow-up.
16. What is the difference when String is gets created using literal or new() operator ?
When we create string with new() operator, its created in heap only and not added into string pool, while String created using literal are created in String pool itself which exists in PermGen area of heap. You can put such string object into pool by calling intern() method. If you happen to create same String object multiple times, intern() can save some memory for you.
17. Does not overriding hashcode() method has any performance implication ?
This is a good question and open to all , as per my knowledge a poor hashcode function will result in frequent collision in HashMap which eventually increase time for adding an object into Hash Map.
18. What's wrong using HashMap in multithreaded environment? When get() method go to infinite loop ?
Well nothing is wrong, it depending upon how you use. For example if you initialize the HashMap just by one thread and then all threads are only reading from it, then it's perfectly fine. One example of this is a Map which contains configuration properties. Real problem starts when at-least one of those thread is updating HashMap i.e. adding, changing or removing any key value pair. Since put() operation can cause re-sizing and which can further lead to infinite loop, that's why either you should use Hashtable or ConcurrentHashMap, later is better.
19. Give a simplest way to find out the time a method takes for execution without using any profiling tool?
this questions is suggested by @Mohit
Read the system time just before the method is invoked and immediately after method returns. Take the time difference, which will give you the time taken by a method for execution.
To put it in code…
long start = System.currentTimeMillis ();
method ();
long end = System.currentTimeMillis ();
System.out.println ("Time taken for execution is " + (end – start));
Remember that if the time taken for execution is too small, it might show that it is taking zero milliseconds for execution. Try it on a method which is big enough, in the sense the one which is doing considerable amount of processing
20. How would you prevent a client from directly instantiating your concrete classes? For example, you have a Cache interface and two implementation classes MemoryCache and DiskCache, How do you ensure there is no object of this two classes is created by client using new() keyword.
I leave this ququestion for you to practice and think about, before I give answer. I am sure you can figure out right way to do this, as this is one of the important decision to keep control of classes in your hand, great from maintenance perspective.

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|3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup butter or margarine, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
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