Secrets of Central America
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Colón
Panama
Transit the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal and watch massive ships navigate through historic locks just minutes from the cruise port.
Arrive
2029-01-06 00:00:00
Depart
2029-01-06 23:59:00
Day 2
Portobelo
Panama
Wander through centuries-old Spanish colonial forts while soaking in Caribbean charm and discovering pristine beaches that time forgot.
Arrive
2029-01-07 00:00:00
Day 3
San Blas Islands
Panama
Dive into crystalline waters to discover untouched coral gardens and pristine beaches ruled by the indigenous Guna people.
Arrive
2029-01-08 00:00:00
Day 4
🌊 At Sea
Day 5
Pearl Islands
Panama
Island-hop through pristine emerald waters to discover untouched beaches, lush jungle wildlife, and the legendary pirate hideaways of the Pearl Islands.
Arrive
2029-01-10 00:00:00
Day 6
Darién National Park
Panama
Navigate pristine jungle waterways teeming with jaguars, sloths, and exotic birds while discovering untouched Indigenous communities and biodiverse ecosystems.
Arrive
2029-01-11 00:00:00
Day 7
Coiba Island
Panama
Dive into pristine coral reefs teeming with tropical fish and encounter wildlife found nowhere else on Earth in this remote Pacific paradise.
Arrive
2029-01-12 00:00:00
Day 8
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Paddle through pristine mangrove forests teeming with wildlife and spot sloths, macaws, and exotic birds in their natural rainforest habitat.
Arrive
2029-01-14 00:00:00
Day 10
Curú Wildlife Refuge
Costa Rica
Encounter sloths, howler monkeys, and scarlet macaws in lush primary rainforest while spotting tropical marine life in pristine coastal waters.
Arrive
2029-01-15 00:00:00
Day 11
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Zip through misty cloud forests and spot sloths, toucans, and howler monkeys in their natural habitat.
Arrive
2029-01-16 00:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Connecting two continents, Panama and Costa Rica both possess unique biodiversity and landscapes. During this expedition cruise, tropical forest, impressive mangrove, white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water will make up the decor of an extraordinary experience, between two oceans, thanks to the crossing of the mythical Panama Canal. From historic sites and preserved archipelagos to coral islets and nature reserves, you will explore this region’s treasures in the company of naturalist guides, discovering the history of the local communities as well as the incredible wildlife to be found here.<p></p>Wildlife encounters are possible experiences and cannot be guaranteed.</p>
From $6,040 per person
10 nights on
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