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Sailing the Panama Canal: Colón to Puntarenas Aboard Sea Cloud IIWith Ronda Kasl

February 20 – March 3, 2017

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Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Please join me this winter to discover the natural wonders and cultural splendors of Panama, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica as we explore tropical rain forests and colonial cities, sail through spectacular archipelagos, and transit the Panama Canal aboard the elegant sailing yacht Sea Cloud II.

The voyage offers a rare opportunity to discover the flora and fauna of the isthmus that bridges the American continents—one of the richest and most diverse ecospheres on earth—while savoring the ambiance of a classic sailing ship and experiencing the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal. A vital site of transit and exchange since the early colonial era, it is the setting for the oldest European settlements on the American mainland. Join me in touring archeological and historical sites in cities founded by conquistadors at the beginning of the sixteenth century on the coast of the newly discovered Pacific Ocean, at the very edge of the known world.

Traveling with us from Harvard University will be professor emeritus Harvey V. Fineberg MD, PhD, and adjunct professor Mary Elizabeth Wilson, MD.

We hope to welcome you on this voyage co-sponsored by the Harvard Alumni Association and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Sincerely,Ronda KaslCurator of Latin American Art, American WingThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Trip Highlights– Stroll in Panama City’s UNESCO-listed historic district on an architectural tour– Visit the Museum of Biodiversity, renowned architect Frank Gehry’s first project in

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– Experience a daytime transit of the Panama Canal, one of the Seven Wondersof the Modern World

– Explore Coiba National Park, the largest marine reserve in Panama, and CostaRica’s Corcovado National Park, home to quetzals, red-eyed tree frogs, and tapirs

– Stop at the coastal town of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, and nearby Granada,the oldest inhabited city in continental Latin America

– Discover the Convento y Museo San Francisco, the oldest church inCentral America

Ronda KaslRonda Kasl is Curator of Latin American Art in the American Wing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she oversees the growth of a new collection area and the planning of related exhibitions. As a specialist in the art of Spain and Spanish America, she lectures widely and is the author of numerous books and articles, including Sacred Spain: Art and Belief in the Spanish World (2009) and The Making of Hispano-Flemish Style: Art, Commerce and Politics in Fifteenth-Century Castile (2014). Dr. Kasl holds degrees in art and art history from the University of Tulsa and the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University.

Sailing the Panama Canal:Colón to Puntarenas Aboard Sea Cloud II

Pectoral Disk (Patena). Veragus? 11th-16th century. Gold. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979. (1979.206.738)


Clockwise from top right; scarlet macaw; Museum of Biodiversity, Panama City; colonial architecture, Granada, photo by Gwenyth Lloyd; the Panama Canal; red-eyed tree frog; map of Central America. Front cover: Traditional Mola needlework by NTCo. Back cover photo: Sea Cloud Il.

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Sailing the Panama Canal: Colón to Puntarenas Aboard Sea Cloud IIFebruary 20 –March 3, 2017


Jerusalem & the Holy Land October 23–November 3, 2016

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With the Trade Winds: Curaçao to Colón Aboard Sea Cloud II February 13–21, 2017

Cuba by Sea: Santiago to Cienfuegos Aboard Variety Voyager February 18–25, 2017

For details please go to metmuseum.org/travel

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U.S. DepartureMonday, February 20Depart the U.S. and arrive in the early afternoon in Panama City. Transfer to Colón, where Sea Cloud II awaits. Enjoy a champagne toast as we set sail in the early evening. D

Canal Transit/ Balboa, PanamaTuesday, February 21Experience a daytime transit through the man-made lakes and three sets of locks that comprise the 48-mile-long Panama Canal. In the early evening arrive in Panama City’s port of Balboa, located on the Pacific Ocean, where the ship remains docked overnight. Tonight enjoy an onboard Latin jazz concert by talented musicians and students from Panama’s Danilo Pérez Foundation. B,L,D

Panama City, PanamaWednesday, February 22Following a morning architectural tour of the UNESCO-recognized Casco Viejo (Old Quarter), or a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art, explore the innovative Museum of Biodiversity, architect Frank Gehry’s first project in Latin America, which explains how the formation of the Isthmus of Panama changed the world three million years ago. Sea Cloud II sets sail this afternoon. B,L,D

Isla de Coiba/PanamaThursday, February 23During a relaxing morning at sea, watch as the crew trims the sails by hand as we sail to Isla de Coiba. In the afternoon, tender ashore to this small islet to visit Coiba National Park, the largest marine reserve in Panama. Swim or snorkel from the pristine beach at Granita del Oro, with its calm waters and array of coral and fish. B,L,D

Golfo Dulce/Casa Orquideas, Costa RicaFriday, February 24Cruise the Golfo Dulce, on Costa Rica’s southern coast, an area known for its secluded beaches and amazing wildlife. Travel by Zodiac to nearby Casa Orquideas. Founded nearly 30 years ago by American expats, this beautiful private garden has landscaped paths blooming with bromeliads, ginger plants, and fruit trees. Visitors frequently spot colorful toucans, scarlet macaws, and hummingbirds. B,L,D

Drake Bay/CorcovadoNational Park, Cost RicaSaturday, February 25This morning explore incredible Corcovado National Park, home to scarlet macaws, quetzals, red-eyed tree frogs, and tapirs. National Geographic has called Corcovado “the most biologically intense place on earth in terms of biodiversity.” Naturalist guides will lead us on a walk through the park to see some of the 13 major ecosystems, including mangrove, lagoon, and primary lowland rain forest. B,L,D

Drake Bay/Sierpe de Osa, Costa RicaSunday, February 26Enjoy a boat tour through the channels of the Manglares de Térraba-Sierpe, one of the largest mangrove systems of Central America. A hidden world accessible only by water, these flooded forests are home to nearly 100 species of birds, including the endemic mangrove hummingbird, found nowhere else on earth. Lunch is on deck as Sea Cloud II sails along Costa Rica’s remote and picturesque southwest coast. B,L,D At SeaMonday, February 27Savor a full day at sea and attend an informative talk by Ronda Kasl as we cruise to Nicaragua.

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San Juan del Sur/Granada, Nicaragua Tuesday, February 28Step ashore in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, with its Victorian houses and colossal statue of Christ on a neighboring hillside. Drive to

Granada, founded by Spanish explorer Francisco Hernández de Córdoba in 1524. On a walking tour, see this colonial gem’s 17th-century adobe houses, crumbling courtyard gardens, and Italianate villas. Also visit Convento y Museo San Francisco, the oldest church in Central America, and historic Iglesia de La Merced. During a free afternoon in San Juan del Sur, you may wish to stroll in the quaint town or take a swim at one of the nearby beaches. B,L,D

Playa del Coco, Costa Rica Wednesday, March 1Arrive at Playa del Coco on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. The morning is at leisure to swim or snorkel from the beach before Sea Cloud II sails in the early afternoon. This evening toast a memorable voyage at the captain’s farewell dinner. B,L,D

Puntarenas/San Jose, Costa Rica Thursday, March 2Following morning disembarkation drive to San Ramón to visit the El Silencio de Los Angeles Cloud Forest Reserve. Discover some of the 2,500 species of plants, including 400 varieties of orchids. You might also spot exotic wildlife such as the quetzal, two-toed sloth, and motmot bird. Following lunch at the reserve, continue to San José and check in at the J. W. Marriott. Enjoy a festive dinner at the hotel. B,L,D

San Jose/U.S. ReturnFriday, March 3Depart on return flights to the U.S. B

Disclaimer: The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms.

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Land/Cruise Rates(Per Person, Double Occupancy)

Cabins Decks Rates Cabins 204 to 206 Cabin Deck $8,995

State Rooms. Upper/lower twin berths, shower.

Cabins 207 to 210 Cabin Deck $9,995Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 Cabin Deck $10,995Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 218 to 223 Cabin Deck $11,995Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 301 & 302 Promenade Deck $11,995Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 303 to 319 Promenade Deck $12,995Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.

Cabins 401 & 402 Lido Deck $14,995Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower.

Single supplements range from 25% to 100% of the cruise rate

Rates Include —Ten nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II and one night hotel

accommodations in Costa Rica

—Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).Bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals; wine with lunches and dinners. Complimentary open bar throughout the cruise

—Guided sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for all included visits

—Airport/pier/hotel group transfer for all participants on the suggested flights

—Gratuities to local guides and drivers; customary shipboard gratuities

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Not included in rates International airfare; passport/visa fees; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Sea Cloud II is a three-masted sailing yacht steeped in the elegance of yesteryear

and complemented with the most modern amenities. Sister ship of the legendary

Sea Cloud, Sea Cloud II has 47 outside cabins and travels under 23 billowing sails

trimmed by hand. From her mahogany-paneled library and gracious lounge to the

fitness area and watersports platform, no detail has been overlooked. Praised by the

world’s most discerning travelers, Sea Cloud II receives consistent high rankings from

Condé Nast Traveler. Passengers enjoy open seating at all meals. A doctor is on call

24 hours a day.

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