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Central America Cruises
Multi-sport adventures, jungle-clad ancient ruins, and some of the most beautiful tropical surroundings on earth await on a Central America cruise. A trip to Central America includes Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Belize and extend your travel into Peru and Ecuador. Snorkel along the colorful coral reefs of Belizean coasts. Kayak through crystal-waters to white sand cayes or venture through the engineering marvel, the Panama Canal. Hike the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica's national parks listening to the call of howler monkeys and the squawk of scarlet macaws. A Central America tour also allows plenty of chances to explore ancient Maya ruins. The choice is yours! On your cruise of Central America, distances from region to region are close, so you can spend precious vacation time enjoying this tropical paradise.
Expedition Cruise Ships
Spacious, comfortable passenger vessels designed for smooth sailing with deluxe accommodations and services. These ships offer larger cabins, as well as deluxe amenities such as roomier public areas, lounges and bars, gift shops, and fitness facilities.
Discovery |
Ship Highlights
| $2,995*7-8 days | |
 | Discovery is a 33 meter, purpose built catamaran providing 8 queen and 4 twin cabins. Passenger numbers on the Discovery are limited to just 24 people, ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Journey Between the Seas | 7 | Apr, Jun, Jul, Oct, Nov | Caribbean Central America: Panama |  |
| Panama & The Canal Venture - Southbound | 8 | Mar | Central America: Panama | |
| Panama & The Canal Venture - Northbound | 8 | Mar | Central America: Panama | |
Sea Bird & Sea Lion |
Ship Highlights
| $4,980*8-15 days | |
 | These vessels can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to their small size, yet they comfortably accommodates 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. Cruise ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama Canal and the Wonders of Costa ... | 8 | Feb, Mar | Central America: Costa Rica, Panama | |
| Panama Canal to Costa Rica plus ... | 15 | Mar | Central America: Costa Rica, Panama | |
Yorktown |
Ship Highlights
| $3,995*8 days | |
 | The Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of America’s great coastal waterways. Built in Florida in 1988 specifically for ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasures of Central America | 8 | Jan, Feb, Dec | Central America: Belize, Guatemala | |
Luxury Expedition Ships
These expedition cruise ships offer luxury 5-star amenities and services. Whether you're gliding along the rivers of West Africa or plunging through the icy waters of Antarctica, you'll enjoy the detailed touches onboard that make these luxury vessels. These vessels allow travelers the opportunity to take advantage of the adventurous land excursions and up-close wildlife viewing that is best experienced on a small expedition ship without sacrificing the creature comforts traditionally found on much larger cruise ships.
Le Boreal (CDP) |
Ship Highlights
| $3,645*14 days | |
 | A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the Le Boreal is the fruit of the expertise of the Italian and sophistication of the French. Le Boréal remains faithful to ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador to Venezuela | 14 | Mar | Caribbean Central America: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama South America: Colombia, Ecuador | |
Silver Explorer |
Ship Highlights
| $3,598*8-13 days | |
 | Embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard Silver Explorer (formerly known as the Prince Albert II), a ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainforests & Ancient Cultures | 13 | Mar | Central America: Costa Rica South America: Ecuador, Peru | |
| Between Two Oceans | 8 | Mar | Central America: Costa Rica, Panama | |
| Caribbean Sea Adventure | 11 | Apr | Caribbean: Barbados Central America: Panama South America: Colombia | |
Wind Star |
Ship Highlights
| $1,033*8-9 days | |
 | Wind Star was created in the 1986 with the vision to offer an alternative to the typical cruise or resort vacation. The Wind Star passenger sees the world from ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin to Panama | 8 | Nov | Caribbean: St. Martin Central America: Panama | |
| Naturally Costa Rica | 8 | Jan, Mar, Dec | Central America: Costa Rica, Nicaragua | |
| Passage Through Panama | 8 | Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec | Central America: Costa Rica, Panama | |
| Panama to Bermuda | 9 | Mar | Central America: Panama | |
