10 nights · Fuerte Amador, Balboa · Departs Panama City (Panama) · Visiting Manta, Callao-Lima, Pisco, Coquimbo, Valparaiso-Santiago · Aboard Azamara Cruises on the Azamara Quest
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| Cruise line | Azamara Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Azamara Quest |
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $4,819 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 794 |
| Cabins | 361 |
| Crew | 408 |
| Length | 181 m |
| Beam | 25 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
Balboa sits at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, where ocean-going ships begin their passage between continents. From the port, Panama City’s skyline rises beyond the canal’s working waters. Visit Casco Viejo for restored colonial streets, independent cafés and views across the bay. Or follow the Amador Causeway toward the Biomuseo and sweeping views of ships awaiting transit. Balboa rewards travelers who look beyond the canal to a capital shaped by trade, history and the sea.
Manta is Ecuador’s principal Pacific port, where fresh tuna signals a city shaped by the sea. Visit the fish market, then explore the waterfront and discover how fishing built Manta’s identity. Nearby Montecristi is famed for Ecuadorian toquilla-straw hats, often mistakenly called Panama hats. Choose a Pacific beach escape, or linger over grilled seafood before returning to the ship.
Callao is Peru’s working maritime gateway, but its appeal extends beyond the harbour. From here, Lima’s historic centre and museums are within reach. In Callao, explore the imposing Real Felipe Fortress, built to defend the port, then visit La Punta for Pacific views. Stay for ceviche and discover a city shaped by trade, naval history and the ocean.
Pisco is Peru’s gateway to a stark coast where desert, ocean and wildlife meet. Nearby Paracas offers boat trips to the Ballestas Islands, where sea lions, Humboldt penguins and seabirds gather. The peninsula’s Paracas Candelabra, etched into a sandy hillside, is best seen from the water. In town, discover the grape brandy that shares Pisco’s name; the celebrated Nazca Lines lie farther inland to the south.
Coquimbo opens onto a broad Pacific bay, where fishing boats share the water with visiting ships. Its working-port character feels distinct from neighbouring La Serena, whose colonial churches and long beaches lie just north. Climb to the Cross of the Third Millennium for sweeping coastal views, then seek fresh seafood along the waterfront. Inland, the Elqui Valley’s pisco distilleries and clear skies make an appealing day trip.
Valparaíso is Chile’s most characterful port, a steep-sided city rising above the Pacific in a mosaic of color. Ride a historic funicular into the hills, where murals, stairways and bright houses reward unhurried exploration. In the UNESCO-listed historic quarter, grand 19th-century architecture recalls the era when ships rounded Cape Horn. Visit La Sebastiana, poet Pablo Neruda’s house, then return to the waterfront for fresh seafood and broad Pacific views.
Published August 15, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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