Are you a travel history buff, are you interested in the golden age of travel, in which Pan Am traveled? With the 100th anniversary around the corner, Holland America has a themed voyage for the anniversary. With that in mind they have a series of excursions and experiences availble.
The themed voyage is a 28-day cruise aboard the Zuiderdam which sails roundtrip from Miami, Florida, and departing October 30, 2027. The voyage will retrace portions of Pan Am’s routes through the Caribbean and Central America.
Relive the glamour of Pan Am’s golden age of travel through exclusive onboard experiences, including aviation historians and storytellers, reimagined Clipper Club programming and immersive presentations.
Here are some of the already annouced curated collections, onboard experiences, and shore excursions that will be available:
Cartagena’s Jet Set tour includes exploring in a fleet of classic roadsters, tasting local fare and learning about the city’s reputation as a destination for world-class emeralds during the Pan Am era.
Explore the Agua Clara Locks and Panama Canal Railway, connecting two landmarks to the transportation network that helped make travel through the region possible and Pan Am the top choice for discerning travelers.
High Point tour to Shirley Heights, where sweeping views of the harbor offer a perspective similar to the one navigators used to guide their aircraft into port.
Wings of Trinidad tour, explore Pan Am’s pioneering role in Caribbean aviation at Chaguaramas, the former Pan Am flying boat base where the Clippers once landed. Visit the Chaguaramas Military History & Aerospace Museum, connecting Pan Am’s Caribbean routes with the region’s broader aviation history.
Additionally on board, guests can take in a series of special programs and presentations about Pan Am with these guest speakers:
Willie Aames, Actor and storyteller, will discuss Pan Am’s pioneering spirit.
Linda Freire, from the Pan Am Museum Foundation, will share an insider’s perspective on Pan Am’s people, culture, and global legacy.
Steve Gray, Alaska-born and international guest speaker and storyteller, will delve into Pan Am’s golden age of travel.
David Hinson, vice chairman of the Pan Am Museum Foundation, will explore the airline’s service culture and enduring influence.
David Kliman, global hospitality and travel industry leader, will share firsthand stories from decades of flying Pan Am.
The voyage also will recreate the Clipper Club, Pan Am’s private airport lounges, creating a dedicated space to relax, dine and socialize inspired by the original Clipper Club. Additionally the boat will also have Pan Am inspired culinary experiences featuring menus and cocktails inspired by dishes once served aboard Pan Am flights.
Some examples of dishes include:
Cocktail de Crevettes (jumbo shrimp, boiled egg, asparagus, Louis dressing)
Cream of Tomato Soup
Broiled Filet Mignon Maître d’Hôtel with croquette potatoes and jardinière vegetables
Eggplant Cannelloni Parmigiano with asparagus risotto
Sole en Croûte (Filets of Dover sole with crabmeat filling, baked in puff pastry), and
Soufflé Grand Marnier with crème anglaise.
Plan your journey on the themed voyage Here.
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