Once again, I was fortunate to be asked to work as Future Cruise Consultant (I help people plan and book their next cruises) on Holland America Line's Grand World Voyage, a 110-day cruise roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale Florida. This is the route we will take in a westerly direction.
The 2011 Grand World Voyage has begun! The sailaway party on deck was most enjoyable as connections were made from friends who had met previously. From the very first day I have been extremely busy with people already making reservations for next year’s Grand Voyages. Our grand voyages are very special in offering itineraries that sail roundtrip from North America and are at least two months in length. Itineraries vary each year so people keep coming back to see new places. We have a very loyal following.
After stops in Grand Cayman and Costa Rica, we transitted the Panama Canal then visited Manta Ecuador, the home of the famous Panama hats. Most tours included demonstrations of these hand woven hats that were originally made for sun protection for the workers who built the Panama Canal.
Lima, Peru is our two-day stop before we head west across the Pacific. This is a very clean city where people are friendly and helpful.
