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Experience the wonders of Central America and Mexico with Adventure Life's 24 captivating cruises for 2025. Join us on a cruise journey through this vibrant region, from the ancient ruins of the Mayan civilization to the stunning beaches of the Caribbean. Engage in wildlife viewing, cultural explorations, and village visits, all while surrounded by the rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. Whether you're snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, exploring archaeological sites, or enjoying local culinary delights, each moment offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of Central America and Mexico. With tours ranging from , there's something for every type of traveler to enjoy. Don't miss this chance to discover the magic of this diverse region and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
from $4,536
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Exploring Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Starts / Ends
San Jose / San Jose
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the treasures of one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, Guanacaste, on a 6-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. As you venture from uninhabited isles to wildlife-rich jungles and friendly surf towns, bask in the “pura vida” that infuses this ecologically rich country.
  • Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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Panama adventure
from $1,960
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Panama to Costa Rica

8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
Starts / Ends
Balboa / Puerto Caldera
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise exploring Panama and Costa Rica's natural beauty and rich history. Before landing at Puntarenas, enjoy a few days of leisurely sailing. Explore deserted islands, wildlife-rich jungles, and welcoming seaside towns. Climb the Star Clipper's mast for awe-inspiring vistas throughout Central America.
  • Visit the Caribbean world
  • Swim & snorkel at the Pearl Islands
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,420
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colon - Puntarenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Colon / Puntarenas
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the natural wonders and cultural heritage of Panama and Costa Rica, including the white sands of Holandes Cayes, the iconic Panama Canal, and Panama City's historic Old Quarter.
  • Discover San Blas
  • Experience Panama Canal
  • Explore Fuerte Amador
  • Visit Darien National Park
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Cabo Pulmo
from $7,120
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Baja California: Among the Great Whales - Eastbound

San Carlos - Loreto, Mexico - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
Starts / Ends
Puerto San Carlos / Loreto
Activity Level
Variable
Enter the California gray whale birthing lagoons of Bahia Magdalena for close encounters with these gentle giants, a rare privilege in the natural world. Plus explore the islands dotting the azure Sea of Cortez, one of the best places to see marine mammals.
  • Observe California gray whales
  • Hike across desert islands
  • Experience the Baja California
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $1,960
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Costa Rica & Panama

Puerto Caldera Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
Starts / Ends
Puerto Caldera / Puerto Caldera
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper through Costa Rica and Panama, exploring lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life. Highlights include Manuel Antonio, Coiba Island, and Isla Tortuga’s turquoise waters.
  • Discover Quepos's authentic charm
  • Experience Golfito's allure
  • Swim Bahia Potrero's calm waters
  • Marvel at Arenal's majestic volcano
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Costa Rica Toucan Bird
from $1,930
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Costa Rica to Panama

Puerto Caldera - Balboa - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
Starts / Ends
Puerto Caldera / Balboa
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper, starting in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica. Explore stunning beaches, vibrant marine parks, and rich history before concluding your adventure in Balboa, Panama.
  • Explore Puerto Caldera’s coast
  • Relax on Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Experience Golfito’s rich history
  • Snorkel in Golfo de Chiriqui’s
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from $9,230
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Secrets of Central America

Colón - Puntarenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Colon / Puntarenas
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 11-day Secrets of Central America cruise and explore Panama and Costa Rica, starting at San Lorenzo’s Fort and traveling from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Visit the San Blas Islands, the Pearl Islands, Darien National Park, and cross the Panama Canal. Meet local communities, and discover the biodiversity of Rio Esquinas and Curú Nature Reserve.
  • Discover National Parks
  • Sail through the Panama Canal
  • Encounter with Emberas tribe
  • Visit San Blas archipelago
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Day time aerial view of Playa Balandra, an iconic beach in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
from $6,500
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In Steinbeck's Wake: An Epic Voyage Through the Sea of Cortez

San Jose del Cabo Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager
Starts / Ends
San Jose del Cabo / San Jose del Cabo
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day voyage aboard the Safari Voyager to explore Baja California's marine wonders. Discover marine life at Punta Marcial, snorkel Isla Catalina, and kayak Bahia de los Angeles. Enjoy whale watching between Catalina and Santa Rosalia, visit historic Santa Rosalia, and bird-watch on Isla San Esteban. Star-gaze on Isla San Jose and explore the biosphere reserve at Isla Espiritu Santo.
  • Sail around Isla Espiritu Santo
  • Spot diverse bird species
  • Search for majestic whales
  • Snorkel with sea lions & reef fish
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Panama Canal
from $7,461
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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration, Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this wonderful 8-day expedition cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into remote wilderness and hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.
  • Observe animals in their habitat
  • Kayak through magical mangroves
  • Transit the historical Panama Canal
  • Explore Gulf of Panama beaches
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Collected a starfish while snorkeling.
from $6,500
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Baja California's Whales & Sealife

La Paz Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager
Starts / Ends
La Paz / La Paz
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 7-night adventure aboard the Safari Voyager, discovering the stunning marine life and landscapes of Baja California. Starting in La Paz, visit Isla San Francisco, Bahía Agua Verde, Honeymoon Cove, and more. Snorkel with sea lion pups, kayak, hike, and spot dolphins, whales, and birds along Baja’s rugged coastlines.
  • Snorkel with young sea lion pups
  • Visit the Sea of Cortes
  • Search whales in the Sea of Cortez
  • Kayak around coastal rocks
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Tortuga Island beach
from $7,500
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Costa Rica Unbound

Golfito to Quepos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra
Starts / Ends
Golfito / Quepos
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day luxury cruise aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra, exploring Costa Rica's breathtaking Pacific coast. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Punta Adela, Caño Island, Puerto Jiménez, and Corcovado National Park before arriving at Quepos. Experience stunning landscapes, vibrant marine life, pristine beaches, and gourmet dining aboard this exquisite yacht.
  • Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
  • Spot wide variety of wildlife
  • See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
  • Take a thrilling whitewater rafting
  • Enjoy snorkeling in Biesanz Beach
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Beautiful beach of Corcovado National Park
from $4,200
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Pura Vida Express

Golfito to Drake Bay - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra
Starts / Ends
Golfito / Bahia Drake
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the stunning Pacific coast of Costa Rica with a 5-day luxury cruise onboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Puerto Jiménez, Punta Adela, and Corcovado National Park. Experience the breathtaking scenery, abundant marine life, and pristine beaches.
  • Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
  • See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
  • Enjoy water activities
  • Spot wide variety of wildlife
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Crossing a stream on Osa Peninsula
from $6,500
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Costa Rica's Pure Life Adventure Cruise

Liberia Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager
Starts / Ends
Liberia / Liberia
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Rainforest Exploration, Wine Tasting, Adventure Options
Activity Level
Variable
Sail Costa Rica’s wild Pacific coast on this 8-day roundtrip cruise from Liberia aboard Safari Voyager. Hike remote trails in Murciélago Bay, explore the wildlife-rich Curú Wildlife Refuge, and paddle through the tropical fjord of Golfo Dulce. Enjoy expert-led kayaking, snorkeling, and scenic hikes.
  • Hike Murciélago Bay trails
  • Snorkel Isla Tortuga reefs
  • Paddle Curú mangrove waterways
  • Spot monkeys in Osa
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,810
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Cartagena
Activity Level
Variable
Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
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Scenic Landscape
from $3,750
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Baja California: Observing the Whales of Magdalena Bay

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
Starts / Ends
Loreto / Puerto San Carlos
Activity Level
Variable
In the nursery waters of Magdalena Bay, live amid massive gray whale mothers and their calves. See them up close onboard the National Geographic Sea Bird and local pangas. Kayak and paddleboard through magnificent mangroves, or beachcomb boundless stretches of sand.
  • Discover whales in Magdalena Bay
  • Hike through island landscapes
  • Kayak on the glassy waters
  • Learn about ecosystems
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Tranquil shores and swaying palms welcome you to Cayman Brac
from $4,240
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Panama to Jamaica

Balboa - Montego Bay - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
Starts / Ends
Balboa / Isla de Providencia
Activities
Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day cruise from Balboa to Montego Bay aboard the Star Clippers, sailing through the Panama Canal and exploring cultural gems like Portobelo and Puerto Limon. Relax at sea and visit beautiful beaches in Bocas del Toro and the diving hotspots of George Town and Cayman Brac before concluding your journey in Jamaica.
  • Explore Balboa’s architecture
  • Transit Panama Canal’s locks
  • Discover Portobelo’s Spanish forts
  • Tour Puerto Limon’s markets
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Cabo Pulmo
from $9,444
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Channel Islands National Park to Baja California

California to Mexico - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
Starts / Ends
Los Angeles / La Paz
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day voyage aboard the National Geographic Venture. Visit the Channel Islands, Ensenada, Isla San Martin, Baja's Magdalena Bay, and the Gulf of California islands. Discover unique wildlife, marine reserves, and UNESCO sites.
  • Kayak Channel Islands National Park
  • Visit Valle de Guadalupe vineyards
  • Snorkel at Cabo Pulmo reefs
  • Spot migratory shorebirds
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Ruins at the Fortress of Santiago
from $4,840
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Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean

Willemstad - Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Willemstad / Colon
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Caribbean on this 8-day Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean cruise from Willemstad to Colon aboard the Le Champlain. Walk through UNESCO-listed cities, snorkel in the San Blas Islands, and meet the Kuna people. Visit Santa Marta’s mountains and the Fort San Lorenzo in Panama. Discover coral reefs, mangroves, and wildlife.
  • See sites in Cartagena & Willemstad
  • Explore Santa Marta & Sierra Nevada
  • Discover San Blas Islands' beaches
  • Visit and explore Fort San Lorenzo
  • Witness wildlife and ecosystems
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