Caribbean, Mexico, South America with Bon Voyage Cruises & Travel

Salsa, sombreros and tequila - Mexico, Panama and South America are a feast for the senses with something different for every kind of traveller.

Cruise season:
Mexico is a year round destination due to balmy weather with temperatures in the mid 20C most of the year. August and September are hotter, with temperatures in the 30s, coupled with high humidity. Most cruises to Panama and Central America sail in the Northern winter months from October to April. Major cruise lines visit South America between September and March, while specialty cruises operate year round. The South American dry season is from October to June which is when cruises to the Amazon operate. Santiago and Buenos Aires are Mediterranean in climate and enjoy warm summers with mild winters. However cruises that go round the Horn can experience much colder temperatures even in the height of summer.

Departure ports:
Cruises to Mexico generally start in either Los Angeles or San Diego and the key ports visited are Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco and Manzanillo. Panama and Central America have the main ports as Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Los Angeles and San Diego. Cruises to the Amazon and the north of South America depart from orFt Lauderdale, San Juan, Bridgetown, Rio or Buenos Aires. Additionally the longer cruises can start from as far away as Southampton, Los Angeles. Cruises around Cape Horn and on the east coast start from Valparaiso, Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro.

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Mexico

From whale whatching and jungle-trekking to stroling around one of the historic towns, you'll never be bored in the coastal regions of Mexico.

The Mexican Riviera stretches thousands of miles down Mexico’s Pacific coast from the Californian border all the way to Guatemala. Originally comprising a series of small fishing villages, it is now one of the most important cruise destinations in the world. Despite development the region retains a truly Mexican flavour with pristine beaches coupled with stunning backdrops of cliffs and jungle.

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Panama & Central America

Tropical rainforests, rugged coastline and an awe-inspiring marvel of man-made ingenuity conspire to create one of the most breathtaking cruise destinations in the world.

Panama and Central America is a region of the world that has long been legendary. The Panama Canal is a man made marvel and cruise ships transit this during the day so you can enjoy the spectacle of the great locks and the Panama countryside. The Panama Canal should be on everyone's list of must-see places. Ninety years after its completion, this link between two great oceans is as amazing as ever.

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South America

From the glitter of Rio and Buenos Aires to the penguins and whales of the Straits of Magellan, to the Amazon, South America is a destination of opposites, and one of the most exciting destinations in the world.

There are three main types of South America Cruises: Amazon River Cruises; specialty cruises for example in the Galapagos; and South America Explorer cruises including routes around Cape Horn and the Strait of Magellan or east coast itineraries between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. These cruises often include visits to the Antarctic where passengers enjoy the scenery from on board.

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