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The Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of the coast. Built in Florida in 1988 specifically for coastal cruising and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Yorktown flies the American flag and is staffed by friendly and experienced American officers and crew. 257 feet long, 43 feet wide, with a draft of 8 feet, the Yorktown is able to maneuver in secluded waterways and visit small ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels. In addition to a large sun deck, the Yorktown boasts a spacious lounge for social gatherings and lectures as well as quiet space for private conversation. The ship’s cuisine, served in a dining room large enough to accommodate all guests at once, emphasizes regional culinary traditions and specialties. Both the lounge and dining room are surrounded by large picture windows that afford unobstructed views of the passing scenery. Accommodating 130 guests in 69 exterior cabins, the Yorktown enjoys an atmosphere of warm and relaxed informality that endears it to repeat and new guests alike.
SMALL-SHIP AMENITIES
Returning from excursions, guests enjoy complimentary refreshments, afternoon tea and all-day coffee in The Lounge, a gracious space for relaxation, surrounded by panoramic windows. Before or after dinner, cocktails are served to live music performed by the ship’s pianist.
Other Yorktown features include:
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All departures have a full complement of Belize and tropical experts: naturalists, scientists, Mayan experts and archeologists who will provide daily lectures, field walks and be available to answer your questions about the fascinating sites we will visit.
Expedition Leader John Frick has been an active traveler for the past thirty years, and for over 15 years, he has led groups on programs throughout Central America, the Galapagos, the Mediterranean, Antarctica, and several other regions of the globe. He especially enjoys sharing his expertise in stargazing and astronomy with his fellow travelers.
Naturalist and ornithologist Juan Jose Apestegui is a world-roaming naturalist who has lectured and led groups for the last 20 years. He has trained extensively in natural history at the University of Costa Rica and the National Apprenticeship Institute in San Jose.
Naturalist and photographer Jonathan Green studied Geology and Geography at the University of North London. He has spent the last 20 years working as a diver, photographer, and naturalist in the Galapagos, Central America, Andes, Amazon, and Patagonia.
Naturalist and field biologist Chris Cutler studied biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he began several years of investigation of birds and marine mammals. Keenly interested in ecology, evolution, and conservation, he is an engaging interpreter of the natural world and a lifelong student of its endless lessons.
Renowned epigrapher and translator of the Paris Codex, Bruce Love has more than 35 years of experience working at
ancient Maya sites. He has published a number of books and articles on subjects ranging from contemporary Maya ritual practice to hieroglyphic writing of the Maya Classic Period (a.d. 300-900).
Bio-archaeologist Stephen L. Whittington, Director of the Museum of Anthropology and Adjunct Associate Professor of Anthropology at Wake Forest University, has directed archaeological projects and analyzed ancient Maya skeletal remains at various ancient Maya sites.

The Caribbean coastline of Honduras, Belize, and Guatemala is astonishingly beautiful and unspoiled, and this cruise will let you explore its hidden places in luxurious comfort, aboard the M/V Yorktown, small enough
Day 1
USA | SAN PEDRO |
PUERTO CORTES, Honduras | EMBARK
Arrive San Pedro, transfer to Puerto Cortes and embark Yorktown.
Day 2
PUNTA GORDA, Belize | LUBAANTUN | SNAKE CAYES
Sail to Punta Gorda, a small Belizean town by the sea. Drive inland to explore the rarely-visited ancient Maya site of Lubaantun which showcases five plazas flanked by buildings and ball courts. Return to Punta Gorda to reboard Yorktown. Over lunch, sail to the Snake Cayes for swimming and snorkeling.
Day 3
LA CEIBA, Honduras
From the vibrant port city of La Ceiba explore the Pico Bonito National Park,
a magnificent and lush forested area with abundant wildlife. There will also be kayaking and white-water rafting opportunities, as well as a visit to typical Garifuna villages and a tour of the rain forest canopy.
Day 4
ROATAN ISLAND, Bay islands
The glory of Roatan is its reef that stretches for more than seventy miles, and its excellent beaches. Explore the island, including a visit to the Institute for Marine Sciences, the Roatan Museum, and the Carambola Botanical Gardens, and enjoy swimming and snorkeling at superb West Bay.
Day 5
TRUJILLO
Columbus landed here in 1502, Trujillo was founded thirteen years later, becoming one of the earliest Spanish settlements
in Central America. Explore Trujillo and some of its colonial buildings, including the 17th-century Santa Barbara Fortress, which overlooks the sea. Also, visit the Campo del Mar Nature Park, a wildlife rehabilitation center, and enjoy swimming and snorkeling at the beautiful white-sand beach that lines the park. For the more adventurous, there will be opportunities to discover the area's wildlife by exploring the Guaymoreto Lagoon, with its canopy walkway, and the Capiro-Calentura National park, on Mt. Calentura, which looms some 4,000 feet above Trujillo.
Day 6
CAYOS COCHINOS
Explore the unspoiled Cayos Cochinos (Hog Islands), thirteen tiny, lush islets that are a protected reserve and marine park. After exploring and enjoying the islands, swim and snorkel in ideal conditions.
Day 7
SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, Guatemala | PUERTO CORTES, Honduras Enjoy an excursion to Quirigua, an ancient Maya center that is famous for
its superbly intricate and well-preserved stone stelae that are spread around
the Great Plaza. Spend the afternoon cruising along the coast of Guatemala and Honduras en route to Puerto Cortes, where Yorktown will spend the night docked in port.
Day 8
PUERTO CORTES | DISEMBARK | SAN PEDRO | USA
Disembark and transfer to the airport for return flights home.
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| Departure Date | End Date |
| February 1, 2014 | February 8, 2014 |
| February 8, 2014 | February 15, 2014 |
| February 15, 2014 | February 22, 2014 |
| February 22, 2014 | March 1, 2014 |
| March 1, 2014 | March 8, 2014 |
| Cabin Code | Cabin Description | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|
| E | Outside cabins on Main Deck with two portholes | $4,995 |
| D | Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows | $5,695 |
| C | Outside cabins on Promenade Deck with windows | $6,495 |
| B | Outside cabins on Main Deck with windows | $7,195 |
| A | Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows | $7,995 |
| AA | Outside cabins on Promenade or Lounge Deck with windows | $8,695 |
| S | Superior outside cabins on Sun Deck with balcony | $9,395 |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,295 on Cabin Categories A, B, and C
PROGRAM INCLUDES
• 7-night cruise aboard the 130-guest Yorktown
• Complete program of tours and excursions
• Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship
• All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying study leaders
• Complete pre-departure materials
• Gratuities to guides and drivers
NOT INCLUDED: Port charges of $250 (covers all ports), air to San Pedro, Honduras, gratuities to ship's staff
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