About Fuerte Amador (Balboa)
Fuerte Amador (Balboa), Panama, is the port closest to the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. It's a district of Panama City, located at the entry point to the canal; cruise ships anchor out in the ocean and tender passengers to offshore islands, across a causeway from the city.
The main attraction here is, of course, the Panama Canal, which ships are either just exiting or about to enter. Tours take cruise passengers to the Miraflores Locks or on boat rides through the canal's Gatun Lake. Other tours focus on attractions within Panama City, such as the Frank Gehry-inspired Biomuseum or walking tours through the heart of the city.
If you're planning on touring independently, know that Panama City has fairly bad traffic and getting from the tender pier to and from town may take longer than you expect.
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Day 1: Fort Lauderdale
Day 4: Cartagena
Day 6: Fuerte Amador
Day 8: Puntarenas
Day 9: San Juan del Sur
Day 11: Huatulco
Day 13: Puerto Vallarta
Day 16: Los Angeles
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Day 1Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Cartagena (Colombia)
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Day 5Panama Canal
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Day 6Fuerte Amador (Balboa)
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera)
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Day 9San Juan del Sur
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Day 11Huatulco
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Day 13Puerto Vallarta
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Day 14Cruising
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Day 16Los Angeles
Ship DetailsEmerald Princess - Princess Cruises
Pros
Friendly crew, well-crafted shore tours, improved specialty dining
Cons
Long queues to enter main dining rooms and upselling in the spa
Bottom Line
Relaxed atmosphere with dining and entertainment options for all ages
ReviewsEmerald Princess Reviews
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Day 1: San Diego
Day 4: Puerto Vallarta
Day 5: Manzanillo
Day 7: Huatulco
Day 9: Puerto Quetzal
Day 10: Corinto
Day 11: Puntarenas
Day 13: Fuerte Amador
Day 16: Aruba
Day 19: Fort Lauderdale
18 NightCruise to Fuerte Amador (Balboa)Leaving:San DiegoVisiting:Cruise Line:Holland America LineHide Cruise InfoItineraryCruise Itinerary
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Day 1San Diego
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 4Puerto Vallarta
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Day 5Manzanillo
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Day 6Cruising
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Day 7Huatulco
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Day 8Puerto Chiapas
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Day 9Puerto Quetzal (Antigua)
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Day 10Corinto
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Day 11Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera)
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Day 12Cruising
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Day 13Fuerte Amador (Balboa)
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Day 14Fuerte Amador (Balboa)
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Day 14Panama Canal (Cruising)
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Day 14Panama Canal
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Day 15Cruising
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Day 16Aruba
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18Cruising
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Day 19Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Ship DetailsZaandam - Holland America Line
Pros
Easy-to-navigate ship with a spacious feel and grown-up vibe.
Cons
Few balconies, little variety in cabin categories, mediocre evening entertainment.
Bottom Line
Perfect-sized ship for port-intensive itineraries.
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Day 1: Vancouver
Day 4: Santa Barbara
Day 5: Los Angeles
Day 8: Manzanillo
Day 10: Huatulco
Day 11: Puerto Quetzal
Day 12: Corinto
Day 14: Fuerte Amador
Day 18: Lima
Day 26: Puerto Montt
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 4Santa Barbara
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Day 5Los Angeles
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Day 6Cruising
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8Manzanillo
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Day 9Cruising
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Day 10Huatulco
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Day 11Puerto Quetzal (Antigua)
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Day 12Corinto
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Day 13Cruising
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Day 14Fuerte Amador (Balboa)
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Day 15Cruising
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Day 16Manta
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18Lima
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Day 19Lima
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Day 20General San Martin
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Day 21Cruising
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Day 22Cruising
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Day 23Coquimbo (La Serena)
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Day 24San Antonio (Chile)
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Day 25Cruising
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Day 26Puerto Montt
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Day 27Puerto Chcabuco
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Day 28Chilean Fjords
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Day 29Cruising
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Day 30Strait of Magellan (Cruising)
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Day 30Cruising
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Day 30Punta Arenas
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Day 31Cruising
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Day 31Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego)
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Day 33Stanley
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Day 34Cruising
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Day 35Cruising
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Day 36Montevideo
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Day 37Buenos Aires
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Day 38Buenos Aires
Ship DetailsWesterdam - Holland America Line
Pros
Emphasis on live music, of a wide variety, that makes for a lot of choice in the evening
Cons
Few entertainment and activity options for teens and young adults
Bottom Line
Refined, but casual experience that attracts its youngest and most active crowd in Europe
ReviewsWesterdam Reviews
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Day 1: Los Angeles
Day 4: Puerto Vallarta
Day 6: Huatulco
Day 8: San Juan del Sur
Day 9: Puntarenas
Day 11: Fuerte Amador
Day 13: Cartagena
Day 16: Fort Lauderdale
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Day 1Los Angeles
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Puerto Vallarta
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Huatulco
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8San Juan del Sur
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Day 9Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera)
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Day 10Cruising
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Day 11Fuerte Amador (Balboa)
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Day 12Panama Canal
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Day 13Cartagena (Colombia)
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Day 14Cruising
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Day 15Cruising
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Day 16Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Ship DetailsEmerald Princess - Princess Cruises
Pros
Friendly crew, well-crafted shore tours, improved specialty dining
Cons
Long queues to enter main dining rooms and upselling in the spa
Bottom Line
Relaxed atmosphere with dining and entertainment options for all ages
ReviewsEmerald Princess Reviews
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Fitness Classes
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Day 1: Fort Lauderdale
Day 4: Aruba
Day 6: Fuerte Amador
Day 9: Puntarenas
Day 10: Corinto
Day 11: Puerto Quetzal
Day 13: Huatulco
Day 15: Puerto Vallarta
Day 18: San Diego
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Day 1Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Aruba
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Panama Canal (Cruising)
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Day 6Panama Canal
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Day 6Fuerte Amador (Balboa)
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Day 7Fuerte Amador (Balboa)
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera)
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Day 10Corinto
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Day 11Puerto Quetzal (Antigua)
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Day 12Puerto Chiapas
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Day 13Huatulco
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Day 14Cruising
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Day 15Puerto Vallarta
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Day 16Cruising
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18San Diego
Ship DetailsZaandam - Holland America Line
Pros
Easy-to-navigate ship with a spacious feel and grown-up vibe.
Cons
Few balconies, little variety in cabin categories, mediocre evening entertainment.
Bottom Line
Perfect-sized ship for port-intensive itineraries.
ReviewsZaandam Reviews
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
** inclusions in your cruise fare are based on Cruise Critic’s editorial expertise and not provided by the individual cruise lines. When you book with one of our cruise partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees. Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates, prices, or amenities included in the fare. Inclusion items in the fare may change at any time and fees may apply for additional items.
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Day 1: Los Angeles
Day 4: Puerto Vallarta
Day 6: Huatulco
Day 8: San Juan del Sur
Day 9: Puntarenas
Day 11: Fuerte Amador
Day 13: Cartagena
Day 16: Fort Lauderdale
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Day 1Los Angeles
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Puerto Vallarta
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Huatulco
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8San Juan del Sur
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Day 9Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera)
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Day 10Cruising
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Day 11Fuerte Amador (Balboa)
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Day 12Panama Canal
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Day 13Cartagena (Colombia)
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Day 14Cruising
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Day 15Cruising
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Day 16Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Ship DetailsCoral Princess - Princess Cruises
Pros
Intimate atmosphere with attentive service
Cons
Limited onboard activities, outnumbered by up charges
Bottom Line
Ship's small size and offbeat itineraries tend to draw a more mature crowd
ReviewsCoral Princess Reviews
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Kids Club
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Wi-Fi
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler Service
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
** inclusions in your cruise fare are based on Cruise Critic’s editorial expertise and not provided by the individual cruise lines. When you book with one of our cruise partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees. Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates, prices, or amenities included in the fare. Inclusion items in the fare may change at any time and fees may apply for additional items.
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