Valparaiso to Fuerte Amador (Panama City)
SAIL & SAVE
Sail & Save
Offer ends 31 March 2026
12 nights
Crystal Serenity
29 Nov '27Cruise overview
Explore a slice of South American life as we cruise the coasts of Chile, Peru and Ecuador on our way to Panama. Valparaiso is our departure point, a charming and colorful if hilly city, where you will be rewarded for climbing its steep cobbled streets with sights such as the home of the late author Pablo Neruda and refreshing wines from the nearby vineyards. We continue to explore Chile at Coquimbo, beloved by locals for its beaches, and, following a day at sea, Iquique, another sandy stunner that also has a fascinating museum brimming with pre-Columbian artefacts. Relax in the spa or some time perfecting your golf swing and we sail for a day to Salaverry in Peru, home to the largest adobe citadel in the Americas predating Spanish rule. Now to Guayaquil in Ecuador, where iguanas roam – a taste of what lies just across the waters in the Galapagos Islands. Finally, we reach our destination, Fuerte Amador, where an overnight stay offers plenty of time to explore nearby Panama City.
Itinerary
Valparaiso
Valparaíso’s dramatic topography—45 cerros, or hills, overlooking the ocean—requires the use of winding pathways and wooden ascensores (funiculars) to get up many of the grades. The slopes are covered by candy-color houses—there are almost no apartments in the city—most of which have exteriors of corrugated metal peeled from shipping containers decades ago. Valparaíso has served as Santiago’s port for centuries. Before the Panama Canal opened, Valparaíso was the busiest port in South America. Harsh realities—changing trade routes, industrial decline—have diminished its importance, but it remains Chile’s principal port. Most shops, banks, restaurants, bars, and other businesses cluster along the handful of streets called El Plan (the flat area) that are closest to the shoreline. Porteños (which means “the residents of the port”) live in the surrounding hills in an undulating array of colorful abodes. At the top of any of the dozens of stairways, the paseos (promenades) have spectacular views; many are named after prominent Yugoslavian, Basque, and German immigrants. Neighborhoods are named for the hills they cover. With the jumble of power lines overhead and the hundreds of buses that slow down—but never completely stop—to pick up agile riders, it’s hard to forget you’re in a city. Still, walking is the best way to experience Valparaíso. Be careful where you step, though—locals aren’t very conscientious about curbing their dogs.
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Coquimbo
At sea
Iquique
At sea
Pisco
Callao
Salaverry
At sea
Guayaquil
At sea
Fuerte Amador
Fuerte Amador
Double Guest Room with Ocean View
Elegant ocean-view accommodation offering comfort and style with large picture windows.
Amenities
- Queen-sized bed
- Marble bathroom
- Flatscreen TV
- Minibar
- WiFi
- 24-hour Butler service
- Safe
Ship features
Crystal Serenity blends five-star service with elegant design and an inviting, residential ambience that captures the essence of contemporary cruising.
- 740-guest luxury cruise ship
- Comprehensive refurbishment by A&K in 2023
- All suites with butler service
- Dedicated single-occupancy staterooms
- Multiple gourmet dining venues
- Crystal Life Spa and wellness centre
- Outdoor pool and sports deck
- Children’s Fantasia & Waves club
- Award-winning service and enrichment programmes
- Immersive pre- and post-cruise experiences by A&K
