   Passage through the Panama Canal |
From East Coast of N. America to West Coast of S. America CSAV Hamburgo Offering the following itinerary every six weeks: New York, NY (Day 1); Baltimore, MD (2); Charleston, SC (4); Port Everglades, FL (5); Cartagena, Colombia (9); Manzanillo, Panama (10); transit the Panama Canal (11); Guayaquil, Ecuador (13); Callao, Peru (16); San Antonio (21) and San Vicente, Chile (22); Callao (27) and Guayaquil, second calls (31); transit the Panama Canal (35); Cartagena (36) and Port Everglades, 2nd calls (39), New York (42). |
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The Owner’s double bed cabin (5th deck, facing aft) consisting of a bedroom with a double bed, separate sitting room and bathroom with shower - €85 (Euro) per person per day. Single occupancy €100 per day. Three single cabins, two located on the 5th deck, facing forward, and the third located on the 4th deck, facing aft, each consisting of a bedroom with a sitting area and bathroom with shower. Forward views might be partially obstructed by the containers stowed on deck - €85 per day. The fare may be paid in either the basic tariff currency as quoted by the steamship line, or $US at the exchange rate of the day. There is an additional charge of €255 for port and vessel fees. |
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| 42-day roundtrip voyage is available from any port on the itinerary, subject to availability. And a shorter version of a 34-day roundtrip voyage is available from Port Everglades, FL. |
| While at sea, passengers are permitted to walk forward to the bow along the passage on either side of the deck next to the stacked containers. When the weather is nice, these serve as the promenade deck. And the “forepeak” becomes a peaceful and private place, “hidden” behind the containers. |  |
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In bad weather they miss the exercise and those serene moments as the following paragraph taken from the book “Dai Caraibi al Far West” written by Signor and Signora Brandinali of Bologna, Italy, demonstrates: |
“... Siamo già al 28 Ottobre e fra tre giorni saremo in banchina. Oggi no ho potuto fare la consueta passeggiata sulla ‘Main Street’ prima di colazione: il mare si è un po ingrossato e soffia un vento forte, per cui le onde si frangono sulla fiancatta di dritta e gli spruzzi arrivano in coperta, da prua fino a circa due terzi della lungezza dello scafo. Anche sul lato sinistro la ‘Main Street’ è impraticabile perchè l’acqua scorre attraverso la coperta fino alla fiancata opposta, creando un’ enorme pozzanghera che si muove secondo il rollio. Comunque è piacevole respirare l’aria fresca del mattino frammista ad una nebbiolina di acqua salmastra ...” On a nice day everybody is out on deck, and playing shuffleboard appears to be very popular with both passengers and crew. “... La serata si conclude allegramente e, prima di salutarci, ci da appuntamento per domani matina alle 10 per insegnarci a giocare a shuffleboard, il gioco di ponte molto in voga tra i passeggeri degli antichi transatlantici ...” |
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General Information & Reservations Passenger cabins and shared facilities, such as the dining room, lounges, exercise room and swimming pool are located on various decks. Passengers must be able to negotiate the stairs. Front and aft views may be obstructed by the containers stowed on deck. Self-service laundry facilities and washing powder are available. The electrical current is 220/50 AC. A two-prong round adapter and converter are needed for North American appliances. A small onboard shop provides a limited selection of beverages and cigarettes at duty free prices. Onboard expenses may be paid for with cash in US$/€/£. A steward cleans the cabins once a week, or more often if required. Tipping is at the passengers’ discretion, $3-$5 pp per day is recommended. Reservations can be made by completing a Registration Form and providing a 25% deposit. The balance of the fare, plus port fees, are payable 65 days before departure. The fare may be paid for by check or wire (credit cards are accepted by exception only) in either the basic tariff currency as quoted by the steamship line, or $US at the exchange rate of the day, subject to final adjustment at the time the ticket is issued, a few weeks before departure. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the anticipated return date. A Medical Statement of Good Health and International Health and Accident Insurance is required as is vaccination against yellow fever and a visa for the USA and Brazil, depending on the nationality. Passengers must check on this with the respective consulates and obtain visas before departure. The age limit is 79. Cancellation fees are as follows: over 60 days, loss of deposit; 30-59 days, 50% of the fare. No refund will be made within 30 days of departure. To protect your investment, Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is highly recommended. Travelex Insurance packages, covering you from the moment you buy the policy - at no additional cost, are available to all our customers, worldwide, on our website page "Before You Sail". |
| We are most grateful for the support, including comments such as the following, which we have been receiving from our valued customers and club members as well as from the steamship lines and media over the years: |
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