Researched and Written By

Researched and Written By Aaron Saunders

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Unique Itinerary: South America

 Mariner of the Seas anchored at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Photo © 2010 Aaron Saunders

When Royal Caribbean made the decision to redeploy Mariner of the Seas to Europe and the Caribbean for the 2011 cruise season, it faced a dilemma:  how to get it there.  At over 1,000 feet in length and 157 feet wide, the ship is far too big to transit the Panama Canal.  In order to reach the Atlantic Ocean, the ship must circumnavigate South America.

That loss is your gain.

Departing January 16, 2011 from Los Angeles, Mariner of the Seas sails an excellent 16-Day itinerary to Valparaiso, Chile that includes stops in Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Lima, Peru; and the port city of Arica, Chile.

As exciting as the itinerary is, it's made all the more appealing by an incredible price point: inside staterooms start at just $1,009.00 per person.

Royal Caribbean doesn't often have itineraries like this, and certainly not on a ship as large as Mariner of the Seas.  To be one of the few who have had the privilege of sailing aboard her 'around the horn', be sure to visit Royal Caribbean's website for full details.

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